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If you have a tort claim against The Weinstein Company or its affiliates, you must file your claim by October 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Tort law, Tort, Conflict of tort laws, English tort law, Private law, Law, Tort reform, Policy, Loss of chance in English law

THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS NOTICE DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU HAVE A TORT CLAIM OR THAT THE DEBTORS BELIEVE YOU HAVE A TORT CLAIM.

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THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS NOTICE DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU HAVE A TORT CLAIM OR THAT THE DEBTORS BELIEVE YOU HAVE A TORT CLAIM.
Proofs of claim must substantially conform to the Tort Claims Proof of Claim Form attached as Exhibit 1 to the Tort Claims Bar Date Order;
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INSTEAD, TORT CLAIMANTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR TORT CLAIMS PROOF OF CLAIM FORM CONSISTENT WITH PARAGRAPH 5(C) OF THE TORT CLAIMS BAR DATE ORDER.
Filed Tort Claims will not be available to the general public unless the Tort Claimant designates otherwise on its Tort Claims Proof of Claim Form.

Elk & Elk's Jay Kelley Recognized as Cleveland Lawyer of the Year

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Tort law, Medical malpractice, Malpractice, Personal injury, Tort, Articles, Medical malpractice in the United States, Tort reform

Since 2016, Jay Kelley has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his representation of plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice cases.

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Since 2016, Jay Kelley has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his representation of plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
He was named "Lawyer of the Year" for 2021, receiving the highest overall peer-feedback for medical malpractice law in Cleveland.
Kuri has been a partner at Elk & Elk since 2012, focusing on catastrophic injuries such as medical malpractice, trucking, products liability and general tort law.
Elk & Elk assists clients with a wide variety of personal injury claims, including auto accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, workers' compensation and product defects.

Meyer Wilson Partners Named to 2021 Best Lawyers, Ohio Attorney David Meyer Named Lawyer of the Year

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Tort law, Civil law, Class action, Tort, Mass tort, Law, Tort reform, Common law, Eric Gibbs

That includes their recent selection to the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, and Attorney David P. Meyer's selection as a Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year."

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That includes their recent selection to the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, and Attorney David P. Meyer's selection as a Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year."
David P. Meyer has been named to Best Lawyers every year since 2011 in the areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.
He was additionally named a Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions "Lawyer of the Year" in Columbus Best Lawyers' highest available distinction.
Matt Wilson was selected to the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions.

* What They’re Saying * A Look Back on What's Been Said About Lawsuit Abuse

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Professional services, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Policy Issues, Legal, Insurance, Service industries, Economy, Law, Tort law, Legal ethics, Law reform, Tort reform, Insurance, Lawyer

These bills took aim at the contingency risk multiplier fee that trial attorneys use to line their pockets on property insurance claims.

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These bills took aim at the contingency risk multiplier fee that trial attorneys use to line their pockets on property insurance claims.
Heres a look back at What Theyre Saying:
"That, to me, is more of a lawyer-driven culture than it is based on people who actually suffer harm.
If we can make it so that its based on the clients rather than the attorney, I think that would be better.
Floridians for Lawsuit Reform is a 501(c)4 organization that was formed by Floridians to pursue lawsuit reform.

Floridians Agree that Frivolous Lawsuits are Driving Up the Cost of Homeownership

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

The majority of Florida voters agree that lawsuit reform is necessary to keep the cost of homeownership affordable, according to a recent survey.

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The majority of Florida voters agree that lawsuit reform is necessary to keep the cost of homeownership affordable, according to a recent survey.
73% agree that reducing lawsuit abuse will help keep the costs of living down in Florida.
Due to frivolous lawsuits and excessive attorneys fees, homeowners property insurance rates could climb 10-fold over the next 10 years.
Floridians for Lawsuit Reform is a 501(c)4 organization that was formed by Floridians to pursue lawsuit reform.

Floridians for Lawsuit Reform Launches Campaign to Lower the Cost of Living for Florida Families

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Today, Floridians for Lawsuit Reform, a nonprofit aimed at lawsuit reform, launched its website FLTortReform.com to raise awareness of the need for lawsuit reform and demonstrate the impact of frivolous lawsuits on Florida families.

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Today, Floridians for Lawsuit Reform, a nonprofit aimed at lawsuit reform, launched its website FLTortReform.com to raise awareness of the need for lawsuit reform and demonstrate the impact of frivolous lawsuits on Florida families.
That means an attorney can pocket up to 30 times more in fees than the families they represent in an insurance dispute.
Sen. Jeff Brandes has introduced SB 914 to reform the legal climate in Florida and reduce the burden of frivolous lawsuits on Florida homeowners.
Floridians for Lawsuit Reform is a 501(c)3 organization that was formed by Floridians to pursue lawsuit reform.

Cunningham Bounds Recognizes 14 Team Members Named to the Super Lawyers® 2019 List

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

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MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized personal injury firm, Cunningham Bounds, is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm's practicing attorneys have been selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers list of the top lawyers in each practice area.

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MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized personal injury firm, Cunningham Bounds, is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm's practicing attorneys have been selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers list of the top lawyers in each practice area.
Cunningham Bounds saw attorneys named to the personal injury, professional liability, aviation law, business litigation, civil litigation, construction litigation, general litigation, class action, and appellate lists.
Team members included are as follows:
William E. Bonner (named to Rising Stars 2011, 2013-2019 - Business Litigation, Personal Injury: General, Class Action & Mass Tort)
Gregory B. Breedlove (named to Super Lawyers 2008-2019 - Personal Injury: General, Professional Liability, Class Action & Mass Tort)
Joseph M. Brown, Jr. (named to Super Lawyers 2008-2019 - Personal Injury: Products and Medical Malpractice, Aviation & Aerospace)
Toby D. Brown (named to Super Lawyers 2010-2019 - Personal Injury: General, Products, and Medical Malpractice)
David S. Cain, Jr. (named to Rising Stars 2010-2012; Super Lawyers 2013-2019 - Personal Injury: General, Products, and Medical Malpractice)
Robert T. Cunningham (named to Super Lawyers 2008-2019 - Personal Injury: General, Business Litigation, General Litigation)
J. Brian Duncan, Jr. (named to Rising Stars 2011-2012, 2014-2019 - Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury: General, Products)
George W. Finkbohner, III (named to Super Lawyers 2009-2019 - Personal Injury: General and Products, Civil Litigation)
Robert L. Mitchell (named to Rising Stars 2012-2019 - Personal Injury: General and Products)
Steven L. Nicholas (named to Super Lawyers 2008-2019 - Business Litigation, Class Action & Mass Tort, Construction Litigation)
Stephen C. Olen (named to Super Lawyers 2008-2019 - Business Litigation, Class Action & Mass Tort)
Lucy E. Tufts (named to Super Lawyers 2013-2019, Personal Injury: General, Products, and Medical Malpractice)
David G. Wirtes, Jr. (named to Super Lawyers 2012-2019 Appellate Law, Personal Injury: General)
Aside from courtroom success, which Cunningham Bounds has in spades, the Super Lawyers process considers professionalism, community involvement, attorney certifications, and other criteria to help define lawyers whose contributions stretch beyond the courtroom.
The Super Lawyers selection process includes three steps:
This latest recognition only spurs the team to work harder so they can exceed client reputations.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Investors of Class Action and Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 2, 2019

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Friday, November 1, 2019

Tort law, Judicial remedies, Law, Civil law, Class action, Lawsuit, Damages, Plaintiff, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Tort reform

This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.

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This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
If you suffered a loss in Match you have until December 2, 2019 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff.
A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the litigation.
Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Investors of Class Action and Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 2, 2019

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Tort law, Judicial remedies, Law, Civil law, Class action, Lawsuit, Damages, Plaintiff, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Tort reform

This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.

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This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
If you suffered a loss in Match you have until December 2, 2019 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff.
A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the litigation.
Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

Mark Lanier: Courts May be Tipping the Caps

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Sunday, October 13, 2019

Judicial remedies, Punitive damages, Law, Damages, Tort, Class action, Government, Tort reform

In January, a federal appeals court ruled that an 8-year-old Tennessee law that caps the amount a company has to pay plaintiffs in punitive damages was unconstitutional.

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In January, a federal appeals court ruled that an 8-year-old Tennessee law that caps the amount a company has to pay plaintiffs in punitive damages was unconstitutional.
As we see in other jurisdictions, those courts offer a fair judiciary and efficient processes to handle mass torts and related appeals.
Arbitrary caps and special interest review boards remove the possibility of sufficient punitive damages to change corporate behavior and professional conduct, making us all less safe.
It's my fervent hope that the courts, legislators, and most importantly the public are beginning to realize that fact.