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MS Litigation Review & Commentary
Comments on the Latest Developments in Mississippi Civil Litigation
MS Litigation Review & Commentary, published by the Philip W. Thomas Law Firm, focuses on the practical realities and challenges of litigation in Mississippi. The blog discusses topics such as trial experiences, attorney advertising strategies, the impact of tort reform on litigation, electronic court filing systems, and the evolving legal landscape for solo and small firm practitioners. It also addresses the professional culture among litigators, the economics of legal marketing, and access to justice issues related to court procedures. The content reflects a seasoned litigator's perspective on practicing law in Mississippi, including commentary on local legal community dynamics and procedural developments.
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May 2019 Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter Preview
Here is a preview of the May 2019 issue of the Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter:…
$339,104 Verdict in Washington County Car Wreck Case
On May 16 a Washington County Circuit Court jury rendered a $339,104 verdict in Patton v. Hilpert.…
$1 Million Verdict in Hinds County Wrongful Death Case
Jimmy Gates with the Clarion-Ledger reported on a $1 million verdict in Hinds County on Friday in a case alleging Jackson police mishandled a 911 call:…
$3.3 Million Verdict in Jackson Federal Court Racial Discrimination Case
On Tuesday a federal court jury rendered a total verdict of $3.3 million in EEOC v. Danny’s Downtown Cabaret. Here is the Complaint.…
Is Staying Off Mobile Phone a Fix for Attorneys’ Mental Health?
Clio’s blog published this article advising attorneys to stay off their mobile phones for the sake of mental health. It includes:
Sometimes working outside of business hours is necessary—there may be a transaction heating up or a trial to prepare…
Casetext Covers Lexis’ New Pricing for Small Firms
Legal research company Casetext discusses Lexis’ new pricing model for small firms in this blog post. With the rising popularity of Casetext, Fastcase and other cheaper online legal research options, Lexis is loosening up on its unpopular selling practices.…
$1.8 Million Award in Mississippi FINRA Arbitration
The Investment News reports retirement investors won a $1.8 million FINRA arbitration award in Jackson against Raymond James for putting investors into penny stocks. It reports:
A three-person, all-public Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. arbitration panel found in favor of…
$70,000 Verdict in Gulfport Federal Court Sexual Harassment Case
On May 1, 2019 a federal court jury in Gulfport rendered a $70,000 plaintiff verdict in Gardner v. CLC of Pascagoula, LLC.
This was a sexual harassment case with a twist. The plaintiff was a certified nurse assistant at CLC’s…
Judge Primeaux on an Unforseen Time-Bomb in Divorce Litigation
I don’t even practice divorce law, and this post on Judge Larry Primeaux’s blog Tuesday gave me anxiety. The post discusses a recent Miss. Court of Appeals decision involving an attempt to modify a divorce decree after underlying assumptions underpinning…