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As we commemorate September 11, 2001, we are reminded of how our nation came together in response 19 years ago. All over the nation, and the world, people will come together again this year to honor those so brutally and suddenly lost. We remember the survivors and the mourning families. We remember and we honor the heroes who gave so much and continue to do so in furtherance of the legacies of September 11, 2001. There are many ways we honor 9/11 around our communities and across the nation, including volunteer projects, moments of silence, memorial runs or walks, stair climbs, as well as through kind acts or words of support and encouragement to grieving families of those in need.

Lawdragon 500 listed 15 Motley Rice attorneys in its 2020 legal guide 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers.

Michigan state officials have agreed to pay $600 million to the residents of Flint, Michigan to resolve legal claims against the state for causing the contamination of Flint’s water supply with lead and other harmful substances. The water crisis, which garnered international attention, killed at least a dozen people and exposed thousands of children to toxic levels of lead.

The settlement will resolve tens of thousands of women’s claims that Essure caused severe health problems and/or fetal death.

We are proud to announce that The Best Lawyers in America® recognized 32 Motley Rice attorneys in its 2021 edition.

Business interruption insurance, an insurance that covers loss of income caused by a disaster, is a way for many businesses to have a sort of life preserver during this disruptive time. But what happens if your insurance claim is denied, ripping your lifeline away and defying the spirit of the bargained for deal you agreed to with your insurance carrier? It’s a question thousands of businesses are currently asking after being told that mandated business closures related to the novel COVID-19 pandemic don’t, for a variety of reasons, meet the terms of eligibility for business interruption payouts as specified in their insurance policies.

Motley Rice LLC is investigating alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by certain World Acceptance Corp. officers and directors for shareholders who purchased stock in the company between May 2017 and the present

A mid-air collision claimed seven lives in Soldotna, Alaska, on July 31, 2020, including four members of a South Carolina family.

While Whistleblower Appreciation Day (7/30) is a time to reflect on the individuals who selflessly come forward with information for the good of us all, it is also a time to examine the ever-changing landscape as our country continues to craft new laws and establish precedent that hopefully will make it easier for whistleblowers to come forward, and for the SEC and other agencies and whistleblower programs to hold wrongdoers accountable.

Honeywell International investors who suffered losses in connection with investments between Feb. 9, 2018 and Oct. 19, 2018 may apply for appointment as a Co-Lead Plaintiff no later than Sept. 18, 2020