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Feared Plaintiffs Firms: Motley Rice named to inaugural Law360 Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms
March 12, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice has been named as one of the nation’s “Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms” in Law360’s inaugural list. Law360 included 10 other firms and says the plaintiffs firms listed “strike fear” in the hearts of opposing counsel.
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Plaintiffs’ Hot List: The National Law Journal names Motley Rice to its 2013 list
March 12, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice has been selected once again for <i>The National Law Journal's</i> Plaintiffs' Hot List, highlighting the firm’s work in securities fraud and human rights cases.
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Motley Memorial Fund: University of South Carolina School of Law Scholarship to be created
March 12, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice LLC has established the Ronald L. Motley Memorial Fund at the University of South Carolina School of Law in honor and memory of its co-founding member Ronald L. Motley, who passed away on Aug. 22, 2013.
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Mesothelioma myth busters: three common misconceptions about mesothelioma | Causes, Not Just Cases®
March 12, 2015 | by: Nathan D. Finch
Because of the rarity and slow development of mesothelioma, the three common misconceptions about the disease have emerged.
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Senate unanimously approves April 1 – 7 as National Asbestos Awareness Week | Causes, Not Just Cases®
March 12, 2015 | by: John A. Baden IV
The passing of this resolution is a significant step towards giving asbestos victims and concerned citizens a voice by raising public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure.
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Garnering National Honors: Motley Rice and several members listed in publication
March 12, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice is proud to announce that many of its members were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014, the 20th Edition.
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Welcome to the new Motley Rice blog | Causes, Not Just Cases®
March 12, 2015 | by: Joseph F. Rice
Motley Rice is launching the new blog to provide helpful, timely information and updates not only to colleagues and the community but also to our clients and their families.
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Escape from liability: California Supreme Court allows manufacturers to hide behind component parts | Causes, Not Just Cases®
March 12, 2015 | by: John E. Herrick
On Jan. 12, 2012, the California Supreme Court ruled in O’Neil v. Crane Co. that a manufacturer may not be held liable for harm caused by another manufacturer’s product (the cancer-causing material). With its decision in O’Neil v. Crane Co., the California Supreme Court is going down what some believe to be a very…
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NYC Office Expands: Motley Rice expands NYC presence and antitrust practice
March 12, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice LLC expands its New York City office with the addition of two antitrust attorneys and an office relocation from Chelsea to Midtown East. Antitrust lawyers Michael M. Buchman (CT, NY) and John A. Ioannou (NY) join the firm, further rounding out Motley Rice’s consumer fraud practice.
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Business Owner Strife: Gulf Coast media report on appeals’ court decisions and BP’s advertisements
March 12, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Coverage of the ongoing BP Deepwater settlement challenges has focused primarily on BP’s account of what is happening with claims consideration. More recent coverage, however, is beginning to show what some affected businesses think and how they are being affected.