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Law360 names medical attorney Ann E. Rice Ervin a 2020 Rising Star
Motley Rice - Firm Wide | Medical Drugs | Medical Device Lawsuits
Legal online publication Law360 recognized medical attorney Ann E. Rice Ervin as one of five 2020 Rising Stars in the area of product liability.
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SCOTUS weighs in on SEC power to recover ill-gotten gains | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Whistleblower Claims
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…
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Moniqúe Alycia Christenson
Moniqúe Alycia Christenson primarily represents government entities in complex litigation designed to protect public health, safety, and other interests.
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Two SC couples among the dead in Alaska mid-air collision
Aviation Lawsuit
A mid-air collision claimed seven lives in Soldotna, Alaska, on July 31, 2020, including four members of a South Carolina family.
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Breach of duty investigation: World Acceptance Corp. (NASDAQ: WRLD)
Securities Class Actions
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
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Denied business interruption insurance payouts due to COVID-19 losses, some business owners may find justice in civil courts | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Consumer Fraud Protection
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…
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Jade A. Haileselassie
Jade Haileselassie’s diverse practice includes representing global terror victims, individuals and school districts alleging harm by social media platforms, consumers harmed by vehicle defects and fraud, and public entities in litigation aimed at enhancing public health and safety.
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Best Lawyers© 2021 recognizes 32 Motley Rice attorneys
Motley Rice - Firm Wide
We are proud to announce that The Best Lawyers in America® recognized 32 Motley Rice attorneys in its 2021 edition.
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Proposed Essure litigation settlement reached with Bayer
Medical Device Lawsuits | Women’s Health Lawsuits
The settlement will resolve tens of thousands of women’s claims that Essure caused severe health problems and/or fetal death.
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Michigan to pay $600 million to Flint Water Crisis victims
Toxic Exposure
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…
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15 Motley Rice attorneys selected as 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
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Lawdragon 500 listed 15 Motley Rice attorneys in its 2020 legal guide 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers.
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E-cigarette Antitrust Lawsuits
Antitrust
JUUL quickly grew into the nation’s largest e-cigarette manufacturer within a few short years of its 2015 launch. The company is now facing allegations that it and global cigarette manufacturer Altria Group, Inc., engaged in illegal, anticompetitive behavior to boost e-cigarette sales and tighten JUUL’s stronghold on…
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Honoring the legacy of September 11, 2001 | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
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…
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Blackbaud Data Breach Lawsuit
Consumer Fraud Protection | Technology and Media
Blackbaud, a software company that provides cloud-based services to charitable foundations, educational and health institutions, religious organizations, and other non-profits, is at the center of a data breach that could affect as many as 45,000 of its clients globally. Millions of names, addresses, phone numbers and…
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Mesothelioma Awareness Month: Jobs you didn’t know pose a risk | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Asbestos Exposure
Every September – Mesothelioma Awareness Month – we at Motley Rice join advocates throughout the country and around the world in raising awareness on the dangers of asbestos exposure. With thousands more lives lost due to deadly asbestos with each passing year, we all can only hope and do our part to demand that our…
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Mesothelioma Awareness Month: Household exposures that may put your family at risk | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Asbestos Exposure
One of the most important aspects of my job as an asbestos attorney is listening to clients’ stories. Unfortunately, given the nature of the work, there are often moments when fond and seemingly innocuous memories are tainted by the realization that they may have been a point of exposure to deadly asbestos and the…
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Anne Kearse, Taylor Lacy article on countering defense’s argument of consumer misuse featured in AAJ’s Trial Magazine
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Consumer misuse is a common defense used by corporations when accused of producing dangerous and defective products. In a new article, Motley Rice attorneys Anne McGinness Kearse and Taylor Lacy discuss keeping attention on the defective product and the harm it caused by anticipating such arguments.
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City of Charleston proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day for 9th year
Asbestos Exposure
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg declared Sept. 26, 2020 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day. The occasion marked the 9th year that the City recognized the day following a request from Motley Rice.
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Motley Rice Attorney Featured On WCSC-TV To Discuss The Boy Scouts Child Abuse Claims Filing Deadline
Human Rights Lawsuits | Sexual Abuse
BSA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February amid the threat of thousands of potential lawsuits brought by former scouts who allege they were sexually abused while in Scouting. Many survivors allege the organization concealed their sexual abuse, often times for years, instead of alerting law enforcement and…
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Motley Rice named Co-Lead Counsel in securities fraud lawsuit for Intel investors hurt by delayed production of next generation computer processer
Securities Class Actions
On October 20, 2020, Judge Edward J. Davila appointed Motley Rice as Co-Lead Counsel in a securities fraud class action concerning alleged misrepresentations by Intel Corporation regarding delays in the launch of its next generation of seven-nanometer microprocessors.