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Nachawati Law Group Founder Earns Top Plaintiff Lawyer Honor for 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Dallas-based Nachawati Law Group is pleased to announce that founding partner Majed Nachawati has earned placement on Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide for 2024.

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  • Dallas-based Nachawati Law Group is pleased to announce that founding partner Majed Nachawati has earned placement on Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide for 2024.
  • “It is a true honor to be named among some of the best lawyers in the country,” said Mr. Nachawati.
  • The Nachawati Law Group was recently ranked among the most active product liability firms in the country.
  • He is also a repeat honoree of Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.

Torgan Cooper + Aaron, P.C. Announces $72.5M Verdict for Woman Struck by MTA Bus

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229011879/en/
    Lead attorney Ed Cooper obtained a $72.5M jury verdict against the MTA in Manhattan, NY.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Aurora Beauchamp was crossing Houston Street at Avenue D in the crosswalk when she was struck by an MTA bus.
  • She was dragged underneath the bus for twenty feet before it came to rest on top of her legs.
  • Ms. Beauchamp is represented by Ed Cooper of the New York City personal injury law firm of Torgan Cooper + Aaron, P.C.

Three Brasher Law Firm Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Three attorneys with Brasher Law Firm, PLLC , have again been recognized by the prestigious national legal guide Lawdragon.

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  • Three attorneys with Brasher Law Firm, PLLC , have again been recognized by the prestigious national legal guide Lawdragon.
  • Firm founder Clint Brasher , and partners Nishi Kothari and Joe Muckleroy have each earned a spot on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2024, the third consecutive year the three have made the list.
  • She was previously named to the Lawdragon X list of the top 500 young lawyers in America and recently earned selection to the inaugural Texas Board of Legal Specialization list of certified insurance law attorneys.
  • Joe Muckleroy has been with Brasher Law Firm for 15 years and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence by Lawdragon, Best Lawyers and Texas Super Lawyers.

SimpleClosure Announces $4M Seed and 14x Growth Post-Launch

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SimpleClosure, the easiest and most trustworthy way to shut down your company, today announced it has raised $4 million in seed funding just months after the company’s pre-seed round.

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  • SimpleClosure, the easiest and most trustworthy way to shut down your company, today announced it has raised $4 million in seed funding just months after the company’s pre-seed round.
  • The round was led by Infinity Ventures, with strong participation from Anthemis Group, Foxe Capital and existing investors.
  • The fast-follow funding underscores the increasing need for founder-friendly business shutdown services as the venture capital environment continues to be challenging.
  • Since launch, SimpleClosure has increased its revenue more than 14x and customer base by more than 6x.

Husch Blackwell Launches Client-Driven Artificial Intelligence Practice Group

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce the launch of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) team, a cross-practice group of attorneys focused on representing clients in AI-related matters, including advising on new legal and regulatory frameworks governing AI and its risks.

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  • National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce the launch of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) team, a cross-practice group of attorneys focused on representing clients in AI-related matters, including advising on new legal and regulatory frameworks governing AI and its risks.
  • “This practice is in response to the tremendous interest and need of our clients.
  • Our interdisciplinary attorney practice group has been working closely with our data science team, which is one of the largest in the country, to bring our clients unmatched perspective and expertise,” said Megan Scheiderer , AI practice co-chair and commercial litigation and mass tort & products liability partner.
  • The group will work alongside Husch Blackwell’s data science team led by Chief Information Officer Blake Rooney .

California Judge Awards Monetary Damages to Investors Charles, Michael Schwab in Libel Suit

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

A California judge has awarded $6 million in compensatory and punitive damages to father-son investor duo Charles and Michael Schwab in two high-profile libel suits after the man accused of smearing them through various media platforms failed to appear for multiple court hearings.

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  • A California judge has awarded $6 million in compensatory and punitive damages to father-son investor duo Charles and Michael Schwab in two high-profile libel suits after the man accused of smearing them through various media platforms failed to appear for multiple court hearings.
  • Records show Behunin paid a Huffington Post columnist $10,000 to write a column falsely accusing Michael Schwab of money laundering and misappropriating funds from a charity for personal profit.
  • The columnist later acknowledged in writing that the article contained factual errors regarding Michael Schwab.
  • Allen Matkins and the Law Offices of David H. Schwartz, Inc. represented the Schwab family and Big Sky Venture Capital.

Chambers Global 2024 Recognizes Dorsey Partners and Practices

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Seven Dorsey & Whitney partners and three practice areas were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers Global 2024 , up from six partners and two practice areas in 2023, the international law firm is pleased to announce.

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  • Seven Dorsey & Whitney partners and three practice areas were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers Global 2024 , up from six partners and two practice areas in 2023, the international law firm is pleased to announce.
  • Dorsey partners and practice areas recognized by Chambers include:
    Catherine Pan-Giordano – Foreign Expert, China
    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
    The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions across the world.
  • Each ranking is based on Chambers’ in-depth research conducted by its dedicated and experienced team of researchers.
  • It annually collects hundreds of thousands of responses from clients.

DISCO Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

CS Disco, Inc. (“DISCO”) (NYSE: LAW) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • CS Disco, Inc. (“DISCO”) (NYSE: LAW) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
  • GAAP net loss was $5.8 million, compared to $18.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Highlights:
    Total revenue was $138.1 million, up 2% compared to fiscal year 2022.
  • ET) today, February 22, 2024, to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 financial results and business highlights.

Napoli Shkolnik Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers® Rankings

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Under Founding Partner Marie Napoli's Leadership, Napoli Shkolnik is pleased to announce it received five Tier 1 distinctions across three practice areas in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® rankings .

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  • Under Founding Partner Marie Napoli's Leadership, Napoli Shkolnik is pleased to announce it received five Tier 1 distinctions across three practice areas in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® rankings .
  • They are as follows:
    Additionally, four Partners and Associates across the Napoli Shkolnik offices have been recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers® in America and one was included in 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, the latter of which recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers who have presented outstanding professional excellence.
  • Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected publication company in the legal profession.
  • Through rigorous peer review, Best Lawyers® and Best Law Firms® lists recognize those attorneys and private law practices whose quality of work and ethical standards earn them the respect of their colleagues.

Forbes Advisor’s List of Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas Honors Three from the Law Offices of Frank L. Branson

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is pleased to announce that Forbes Advisor has named three of the firm’s attorneys to its list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is pleased to announce that Forbes Advisor has named three of the firm’s attorneys to its list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas for 2024.
  • Founder Frank L. Branson is recognized for excellence in personal injury litigation.
  • He is a repeat honoree by The Best Lawyers in America, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers and Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers.
  • The Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas list is compiled by extensive editorial review that considers years of experience, awards and honors, education and employment backgrounds and other factors.