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February 18, 2023

Ethics Questions for Ethics Official

Raising questions “about the appearance of impropriety” on the part of its top ethics official, the Supreme Court of Maryland asked whether Bar Counsel used her official position “to undermine … a candidate in a Judicial election.” …

February 18, 2023

Are Lawsuit Settlements Taxable in California?

If you’re involved in a lawsuit in California, you may be wondering whether any settlement or award you receive is taxable. The good news is that, in most cases, personal injury settlements are not taxable in California.  However, it’s still important to understand the state’s rules and regulations, so you …

February 17, 2023

Social Media Addiction Litigation Moves Forward

Plaintiffs’ lawyers in a national multidistrict litigation (MDL) against some of the world’s largest social media platforms filed a master complaint on Feb. 14, meeting a deadline set by federal judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers in Oakland, Calif. Beasley Allen lawyer Joseph VanZandt is one of the lawyers appointed to the Plaintiffs Steering …

February 17, 2023

Epidural vs Subdural Hematoma TBI

Head injuries are common in accidents and can lead to serious health complications. One common type of head injury is a hematoma, which occurs when blood collects outside of blood vessels. Two types of hematomas that can occur in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are epidural hematoma and subdural hematoma. …

February 17, 2023

Acetaminophen MDL Clients Get Favorable Ruling

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in the Southern District of New York recently took significant action in the new Acetaminophen ASD/ADHD Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). She denied a defendant Walmart’s Motion to Dismiss on preemption grounds. Judge Cote ruled that the motion was not applicable in this case since U.S. Food and …

February 17, 2023

Stark & Stark Shareholder Bryan Roberts, Esq. Installed as Mercer County Bar Association Trustee

Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder Bryan Roberts has been installed as a Trustee of the Mercer County Bar Association. Bryan joins existing Trustees Evan Lide, Jennifer Millner, and Robert Morris. The Mercer County Bar Association (MCBA) is a non-profit organization that has been serving lawyers in …

February 17, 2023

Stark & Stark Shareholder Brian Shea, Esq. Installed as Vice President of the Mercer County Bar Association

Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder Brian Shea has been installed as Vice President of the Mercer County Bar Association (MCBA). Brian previously served as Treasurer in 2022. The Mercer County Bar Association is a non-profit organization that has been serving lawyers in Mercer County for over …

February 17, 2023

What To Do If an Amazon Truck Hits Your Car

When an Amazon truck hits your car, there are several steps you should take. Even if you don’t think you’ve been hurt all that bad after a crash with an Amazon truck, you should go to an urgent care center and get checked out. Sometimes serious symptoms can arise hours …

February 17, 2023

What To Do If an Amazon Truck Hits Your Car

When an Amazon truck hits your car, there are several steps you should take. Even if you don’t think you’ve been hurt all that bad after a crash with an Amazon truck, you should go to an urgent care center and get checked out. Sometimes serious symptoms can arise hours …

February 17, 2023

How Long Do You Have to File a Dog Bite Lawsuit?

Injured by a Dog? A Dog Bite Lawsuit Can Bring Compensation. Dogs, regardless of breed, size, or temperament, are animals whose behavior cannot always be predicted, and they may attack and bite at any time without warning. When they do, the consequences can be serious. Victims may be left with …

February 17, 2023

How Long Do You Have to File a Dog Bite Lawsuit?

Injured by a Dog? A Dog Bite Lawsuit Can Bring Compensation. Dogs, regardless of breed, size, or temperament, are animals whose behavior cannot always be predicted, and they may attack and bite at any time without warning. When they do, the consequences can be serious. Victims may be left with …

February 16, 2023

Circumstantial vs. Direct Evidence in Wisconsin Criminal Cases

By: Attorney Nicole Masnica and Paralegal Rachel Sweet Originally published: August 10, 2018 — Updated: February 17, 2023 Update: In addition to understanding the types of circumstantial evidence that may play a role in a criminal trial, those who are accused of committing crimes will need to understand the ways

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