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At Charleston City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 24, Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., read a proclamation that officially declared September 26 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day in the City of Charleston, S.C. Mayor Riley also dedicated the proclamation to Motley Rice co-founder Ron Motley, a pioneer in asbestos litigation, who…

What I have learned over the years is that generating interested co-counsel is easy –the real challenge is maintaining that relationship. Establishing trust is vital, as is having a professional and personal investment, open communication and patience. Here are some tips for a structured approach to maintaining…

Hailing it as a victory in the fight against terrorism, the 9/11 Families praised the introduction of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). JASTA (H.R. 3143/S.1535) was simultaneously introduced Sept. 19, 2013, in both chambers of Congress by Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Peter…

Shareholders have both a right and responsibility to exercise their voices in the corporate governance of public companies. At Motley Rice, we believe the future of our country depends on a healthy and growing economy based on industry and ingenuity, not on mountains of debt and financial slight-of-hand. Shareholders…

On Sept. 12, 2013, Motley Rice LLC was appointed co-lead counsel in <i>In re Walgreens Co. Derivative Litigation</i>, a consolidated shareholder derivative action brought by the court-appointed co-lead plaintiffs, a group of institutional investors, against the board of directors of Walgreen Co. (Walgreens…

Beyond a basic familiarity with asbestos litigation, however, some are unaware of what asbestos is or who is at risk for exposure. Here are five common questions and answers regarding asbestos that may help you assess past asbestos exposure and also prevent future exposure.

Anti-Terrorism member attorney Jodi Westbrook Flowers reflects on the 12th anniversary of 9/11 and recognizes the strength and determination of the survivors and families of those killed on that terrible day.

Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a generic drug manufacturer cannot be held liable if a consumer has a negative reaction to its generic medication. This means that the medicine a patient takes must be purchased as a name brand in order for that patient’s rights to be protected.

According to the CDC, accidental injury accounts for a large percentage of adult deaths in the United States and the majority of deaths among children under the age of 14. That said, caution and safety should be high on your to-do list when enjoying gardening, hiking, biking and the many other springtime activities we…

The Saudi Government seems to have a bad case of split personality when it comes to September 11, 2001.

It is with the deepest sadness and most profound grief that I share with you that Motley Rice LLC co-founder Ronald L. Motley, 68, passed away today, August 22, 2013.

One in five employees surveyed was aware of financial manipulation in his/her own company in the last 12 months. Of those asked, 42 percent of board directors and senior managers said that sales or costs had been manipulated at their companies.

Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. It is extremely aggressive, often not detected until it has progressed into the advanced stages of cancer and lacks any known cure. However, such cases are not without hope.

The devastating chemical explosion that occurred last night in West, Tex., at Adair Grain’s DBA West Fertilizer Company plant reminds me of not only the importance of workplace safety but also the tremendous gratitude we owe to first responders such as our communities’ firefighters.

Whether you are a lawyer or CPA handling the claims filing process for a client or you are a claimant handling your own claim(s), the information below might be helpful if you have questions about why Form W-9 is required documentation.

Every asbestos victim’s story is unique and has the ability to inspire. Today, we had the great privilege of helping to share a special story that is building upon the strength of the asbestos community while honoring the life of an honorable man whose mission was to save lives.

An estimated 1.7 million people will sustain a brain injury this year. Of these are nearly 475,000 children who will sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States. March marks the Brain Injury Association of America’s (BIAA) Brain Injury Awareness Month.

After hearing about the recent incident at Glenwood Gardens, an independent living facility in Bakersfield, Calif., I was reminded that making a clear decision early on regarding measures such as CPR or a do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) can avoid confusion when an emergency arises.

The Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil, was destroyed by a tragic fire early Sunday morning, leading to the deaths of more than 230 people. Even the most basic regulations being properly enforced could have potentially prevented this tragedy and saved the lives of hundreds of young people.

When people think about the losses suffered because of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill, they consider the 11 men who lost their lives; the damage to wetlands and the loss of wildlife; the impact on the livelihood of professional seafood industry workers (e.g. boat owners, captains deckhands,…