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  August 3, 2021

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Attorneys Say COVID-19 Lawsuits Against Nursing Homes Are Hard to Prove
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Attorneys report that very few COVID-19 lawsuits filed against nursing homes have materialized, as the cases are hard to prove. According to plaintiff lawyers and other experts, there is a high bar to proving that a nursing home is at fault for the death of a resident from COVID-19, due to the complex nature of the pandemic. Despite the challenge in proving such cases, wrongful death lawsuits against nursing homes involving COVID-19 continue to be filed.
Harold Brubaker, Philadelphia Inquirer 08/01/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Tennessee Provides Unequal Home Care to Disabled People, Alleges Lawsuit
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The state of Tennessee is accused in a new lawsuit of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing less access to home care to some disabled individuals. Five people with severe intellectual disabilities and medical conditions have filed suit against the state alleging they are receiving less care than others enrolled in the same programs. According to the complaint, the disparity centers around which branch of the health care system is handling their disability waivers.
Mariah Timms, Tennessean 08/03/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Blizzard President Leaves As Harassment Suit is Filed
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The president of Blizzard, J. Allen Brack, is leaving the company in the middle of discrimination and sexual harassment claims. This month, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard alleging women at the company faced discrimination and harassment. Brack is accused in the lawsuit of being aware as early as 2019 of sexual harassment at the company.
Samantha Subin, CNBC 08/03/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Florida City Facing Separate Development Fee, Stormwater Drainage Lawsuits
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The city of Bonita Springs, Florida, is facing two lawsuits: one regarding development fees and another over stormwater drainage problems. The first lawsuit was filed by Causeway Commercial Park LLC, a developer who alleges the city improperly charged development fees that were waived by the state. The other lawsuit was filed by a resident alleging stormwater runs through her property as a result of the construction of a nearby home.
Thaddeus Mast, Naples News 08/03/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Wrongful Death
 
Nevada Lawsuit Says Weapon Maker Marketed 'Instruments of Mass Slaughter'
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This week, a lawsuit was filed in Nevada against the maker of a magazine used in the Oregon District mass shooting that happened in Dayton, Ohio. The lawsuit accuses Kyung Chang Industry USA Inc (KCI) of recklessly marketing and selling the 100-round drum, which the lawsuit calls "instruments of mass slaughter." According to an attorney for the plaintiffs, "No civilian needs a 100-round magazine - it’s only useful for the military or mass shootings." During the shooting two years ago, a gunman killed nine people and injured 17 others in a matter of 30 seconds.
Cornelius Frolik, Dayton Daily News 08/02/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Georgia Has Not Removed Dangerous Guardrails, Says Father
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The father of a teenager who was killed when a guardrail went through her vehicle is fighting for their removal. Some states are removing these X-Lite guardrails, which have been known to impale drivers that crash into them. However, the state of Georgia, where the teen girl was killed, has yet to remove the some-300 guardrails. The father of the girl has criticized the state, calling its decision not to remove the guardrails "wildly reckless."
Lindsey Basye and Kristin Crowley, 11 Alive Atlanta 07/27/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Law Firm Management
 
5 Steps to Securing Capital for Your Contingent-Fee Firm
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You may be wondering—what is the process for getting a loan or credit line for my contingent fee law firm? Having a stable source of capital is imperative in order to keep your firm operating to its greatest potential and providing the best service to your clients. But, as an attorney, your time is valuable so being prepared for the financing process can help eliminate roadblocks and help keep you on the fast-track for approval. The following is a general overview of what you can expect, though the experience will differ from one firm to the next depending on firm structure and needs.
Kelly Anthony, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Counsel Financial 08/03/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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