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The Key Role Law Firm Wellness Officers Can Play in Addressing Substance-Related Problems

Posted by Courtroom View Network on Feb 21, 2020 12:29:00 PM

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In the wake of statistics showing widespread substance use and abuse within the legal profession, law firms nationwide have launched wellness initiatives to address the problem. But a leading addiction expert urges firms to take a more comprehensive approach to the issue. 

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Topics: Recovery Centers of America

Car Crash Left Florida Dance Instructor With Traumatic Brain Injury, Atty Says as Trial Opens

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 20, 2020 1:38:00 PM

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Ocala, FL— A two-car crash left a Florida dance instructor with brain damage that has hamstrung her life, an attorney for the woman told jurors as a trial over her damages opened Tuesday.  Griffis v. Green, et al., 2014CA001726.

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Topics: Florida, Transportation, Griffis v. Green

R.J. Reynolds Hit With $12.5M Verdict at Trial Over COPD-Related Death of Former Police Officer

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 19, 2020 6:39:33 PM

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Fort Lauderdale, FL— R.J. Reynolds was hit with a $12.5 million verdict Wednesday for the role Florida state court jurors found the company played in the death of a former police officer who smoked for decades. Snyder v. R.J. Reynolds, 2008-CV-019467. 

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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Snyder v. R.J. Reynolds

$26.75M Award in Retrial Over Smoker's Death More Than Doubles Original Trial Verdict

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 18, 2020 4:27:29 PM

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St. Petersburg, FL— A Florida state court jury awarded $26.75 million to the family of a Florida smoker after finding the nation’s two largest tobacco companies responsible for his cancer death. Duignan v. R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris, 13-010978-CI. 

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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Duignan v. RJ Reynolds

Trial Set to Start Over Crash That Florida Woman Says Left Her With TBI

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 14, 2020 3:33:30 PM

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Ocala, FL— Trial is set to begin next week over a 2010 car crash that a Florida woman says left her with a traumatic brain injury. Griffis v. Green, et al., 2014CA001726. 

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Topics: Florida, Transportation, Griffis v. Green