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State Appellate Court Reverses $6M Judgment in Allstate Insurance Dispute

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:28 EST

The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District reversed the Boone County Circuit Court's $6.14 million judgment for Connie E. Lyda, finding that the ruling improperly stripped Allstate of its statutory right to contest liability and damages under the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Section 537.065.4.

8th Circuit Joins Sister Court's Interpretation of No-Bond Immigration Policy

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:55:29 EST

"If Congress wanted to make clear that 'seeking admission' was an independent requirement in the statute, it could have easily done so," Judge Bobby Shepherd wrote on behalf of the majority.

In 'Solid' Year, Revenue Up 10%, Net Income by 10.3% at Clark Hill

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:18:05 EST

Clark Hill benefited from strong demand in practices including litigation, corporate, environmental, energy and natural resources and immigration, firm CEO John Hensien said.

State Appellate Court Rejects Requested $94K in Attorney Fees in 'Simple Eviction Case'

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:50:56 EST

According to the opinion, the case was way more complicated than it needed to be and dragged on because of "excessive damages based on misguided legal theories" in the initial complaint.

IP and Technology Litigation, Sports Law Helped Lead Thompson Hine to Strong Financial Results in 2025

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:19:59 EST

The Cleveland-founded Thompson Hine has built national reach but clients benefit from the firm's ability to charge competitive Midwest rates for some of its work.

Stock Awards Pump Up Pay for Eli Lilly GC

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:01:15 EST

The company credits Anat Hakim for several initiatives last year, including transforming its risk strategy and structure, "leading to a more focused and streamlined approach to risk and issue management."

AEP Offered Electrifying Pay Package to Lure Xcel Energy's Legal Chief

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:37:05 EST

Utilities are not an industry known for outsized pay, but Robert Berntsen has built such a lustrous resume that prospective employers are willing to entice him with millions of dollars in sign-on sweeteners.

How an Olympic Athlete Leverages Sports Psychology to Win in Court

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:41 EST

"If you want to be an all-around, complete trial lawyer, you've got to think about the psychology of everything you're doing, what you're saying and how you react to things," the 54-year-old Olympic curler and personal injury lawyer told Law.com.