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Judge Brian M. Cogan set a schedule to complete discovery and begin a trial on May 18, 2015, to determine the amount of damages resulting from Arab Bank, PLC’s role in financing three Hamas attacks that killed and injured U.S. citizens.

I am still amazed that I am writing this post and we are here today. However, I am gratified that the Supreme Court did not fall into BP’s game and indulge it by hearing its appeal of the Business and Economic Damages Settlement Agreement.

Today, the United States Supreme Court announced that it has denied BP’s request to hear the case regarding the validity of the Economic and Property Damages Settlement Agreement in In re Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon.”

On Nov. 24, 2014, Judge Eduardo C. Robreno, who is presiding over the asbestos litigation, MDL 875, MARDOC or In re Asbestos Products Liability Litigation issued a suggestion of remand, sending approximately 200 cases back to the Northern District of Ohio, allowing these asbestos plaintiffs the opportunity to pursue their claims.

Motley Rice filed a products liability action alleging the wrongful death of a South Carolina woman related to the Takata airbag.

In a suit filed against Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi US and a number of other talcum powder manufacturers, Motley Rice attorneys and co-counsel are asking why a common over-the-counter hygiene product that has been linked to an increased risk in ovarian cancer for more than 30 years has no warning about this risk on its label.

In a segment that aired on Nov. 17, 2014, PBS Newshour discussed how burn pits used in Iraq and Afghanistan have impacted veterans’ health. The segment also highlighted the burn pit multidistrict litigation against military contractor KBR.

Motley Rice has filed a class action lawsuit in South Carolina involving economic loss claims by people who own vehicles that contain the recalled Takata airbags.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some truly incredible people, but unfortunately it is often under very difficult and painful circumstances. Even though some are either dealing with aggressive lung cancer or coping with the loss of a loved one from this horrible disease, one thing all of them seem to have in common is a need and capacity for hope.

It is right and proper that on Veterans Day we honor those who selflessly served our country, who bravely protected our freedoms, and who fearlessly confronted our enemies. On this day and throughout the year, we offer thanks to all veterans for all you have done and continue to do for your flag, your country and your fellow citizens.