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Mesothelioma Awareness Day proudly supported by Motley Rice in its mission to raise awareness and find a cure

Asbestos Exposure
As a strong advocate for mesothelioma research and education, Motley Rice supports MARF's efforts to educate Americans on the impact mesothelioma has had on families all over the U.S.
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Egyptian Bus Crash: California family sues Boston's Grand Circle Travel

Personal Injury Lawsuits | Transportation Accident Lawsuits
The husband and family of Frances Einhorn recently filed a ten-count negligence and breach of contract lawsuit against Boston-based Grand Circle LLC in connection with an Aswan, Egypt, bus crash that took the lives of nine people and injured numerous others.
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Pilot substance abuse and health issues discussed by aviation attorney Mary Schiavo

Aviation Lawsuit
Former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Motley Rice aviation attorney Mary Schiavo appeared on Your World with Neil Cavuto on September 16th, 2010, to discuss substance abuse and other health issues with regards to active airline pilots.
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Hudson River mid-air collision caused by pilot errors and distracted controller according to NTSB

Aviation Lawsuit
After a thorough investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the August 8, 2009 mid-air collision between a tour helicopter and small plane over the Hudson River was likely caused by the errors of two pilots and a distracted air traffic controller.
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Cause of Hudson River mid-air collision investigated

Aviation Lawsuit
A tour helicopter and small plane collided on August 8, 2009, killing a Pennsylvania family of three, the helicopter pilot and five Italian tourists. Following a lengthy investigation, a federal safety panel is now meeting to determine the cause of the accident.
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Ten Years Later: Schumer says victims deserve the justice they are owed

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Hailing it as a victory for justice and accountability, the 9/11 Families praised the introduction of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) today.
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BP compensation fund controversy addressed by Motley Rice attorney Don Migliori

Toxic Exposure
People living along the Gulf coast who have suffered losses as a result of the BP oil spill are expressing increasing amounts of frustration regarding the $20 billion BP compensation fund that the federal government established to help pay the estimated 50,000 oil spill claims that have arisen since the April 2010…
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One 9/11 lawsuit remains by victim's family hoping to find answers about security breaches in aviation industry

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit | Aviation Lawsuit
The family of Mark Bavis, a passenger who was on board United Airlines Flight 175 on September 11, 2001 chose to opt out of the federal Victim Compensation Fund following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and is still seeking a trial date in an effort to find answers and "prove in a public courtroom what they and their…
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Motley Rice Honored: Firm ranked by Best Lawyers

Personal Injury Lawsuits | Securities Class Actions
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® honored Motley Rice in the 2011-2012 national and metropolitan rankings for "Best Law Firms."
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Ron Motley Honored: Motley Rice co-founder recognized by Best Lawyers

Motley Rice co-founder Ron Motley was named the "Charleston-SC Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions- Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year" for 2012 by Best Lawyers®, the oldest publication in the legal profession honoring lawyers based on evaluations by their professional peers.
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Iraq veteran filed burn pit lawsuit over exposure to burn pits while serving abroad

Toxic Exposure
Iraq veteran Tim Wymore suffers from three lesions on his brain, a lesion on his eye, a blood disorder, a damaged esophagus and various abdominal problems that ultimately led to the removal of most of his colon. He is one of hundreds of military veterans and personnel who have filed burn pit lawsuits against military…
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RehabCare Group Litigation: Settlement announced in connection with merger litigation

Securities Class Actions
The Delaware Court of Chancery has granted final approval of the settlement reached in merger litigation brought by the City of Pontiac General Employees' Retirement System and co-lead plaintiffs Norfolk County Retirement System and Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund.
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In Remembrance: September 11, 2010

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit | Aviation Lawsuit
This Saturday, September 11, 2010, will mark the 9th anniversary of one of the most horrific days in our country's history when terrorists used hijacked planes as weapons to inflict unprecedented death and destruction on American soil.
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Burn pit lawsuits against KBR and Halliburton to proceed after court rules against defendants' motion to dismiss

Toxic Exposure
On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, Honorable Roger W. Titus of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that the lawsuits in In re KBR Inc. Burn Pit Litigation (09MD2083) may proceed after denying the defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
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2011 Chambers USA: Motley Rice co-founder Ron Motley named a "leading lawyer" in 2011 edition

Motley Rice co-founder Ron Motley was named in the latest edition of Chambers USA, an annual publication honoring lawyers according to their reputation among other lawyers and their clients.
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Four New Lawyers: Motley Rice responds to growing litigation trends

Securities Class Actions | Asbestos Exposure | Toxic Exposure
Motley Rice announces continued growth in its securities, consumer fraud, occupational disease and toxic tort practice areas to help meet increasing client needs with the hire of four new lawyers Kristen M. Hermiz, Michael J. Pendell, Lisa M. Saltzburg, and Robert M. Zabb.
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Final Settlement Reached: Brings closure to Charleston 9 firefighters' families

Personal Injury Lawsuits
Motley Rice, along with co-counsel, have announced a final settlement agreement with the families of the fallen Charleston 9 in connection with the Sofa Super Store fire litigation.
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Terrorism financing lawsuit against Arab Bank remains on track for late 2011 trial

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, Judge Nina Gershon of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued sanctions against Arab Bank, stating that the jury "will be instructed that, based on the defendant's failure to produce documents, it may, but is not required to, infer that the defendant…
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World Wish Day: Motley Rice to grant a special wish

Motley Rice is making a wish come true on World Wish Day, April 29, in celebration of the 31st anniversary of the first wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Terrorist financing lawsuit involving Tamil alleged fundraisers for Tigers allowed by federal judge to proceed

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Following a year-long investigation, a complaint was filed in October 2009 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against U.S. hedge fund manager Jesuthasan Rajaratnam and his son Rajakumara Rajaratnam for alleged terrorist financing activity.