I want to provide an overview of a recent appeal to come out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case Wadler v. Bio-Rad is an important decision because it underscores that in-house counsel, attorneys, compliance officers, and internal auditors are often the first to recognize illegal activities and can become whistleblowers. Sanford Wadler, […]
Workplace injuries are universal, regardless of whether you work on a fishing boat, an oil rig, or in a cubicle. As a result, all Mississippi employers must carry worker’s compensation insurance. Worker’s compensation insurance is a decent safety net if you suffer a minor or short-term workplace injury, but you should also know that you […]
Today I saw a truck pulled over on the side of the road, and a construction crew was picking up loose lumber that had spilled out all over the road. That was an unfortunate incident for that crew, but it could have been a tragic accident if even one of those boards had struck an […]
Usually, the phrase “everything you say may be used against you in a court of law” is brought up in the context of criminal law, not civil. But statements made to your medical provider after you have experienced a severe injury may come back to haunt you in court as well. While I always want […]
If you have been reading articles or watching news reports related to the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, you know that there has been a settlement in many of the BP Oil Spill cases. That said, there is still no end in sight to litigation and compensation for many of those affected by the spill. […]
When a severe automobile, construction, or any other kind of catastrophic accident occurs, it is vital that you have experienced counsel on your side that can seize evidence related to your case. Unfortunately, I have seen people here in Mississippi either hire an attorney too late or retain inexperienced counsel with tragic results—significant evidence is […]
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