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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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How Big is the Attorney Scam Industry?
Every day. That’s how often I am targeted in some sort of scam attempt.
The majority of the scam attempts are emails that go into my junk folder that I never see. But plenty make it into my inbox. Like…
April Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter Preview
Here is a preview of the April 2019 issue of the Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter:
- $495,000 verdict- Bolivar County car wreck case lightly covered here (3/29/19);
- $250,000 verdict- Aberdeen federal court civil rights case covered here (3/19/19);
- $131,000 verdict- Pike
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Mixed Verdict in Jackson Federal Court FLSA, Breach of Contract Case
On Thursday a federal court jury in Jackson rendered a mixed verdict in Bingham v. Asemotas Real Estate, LLC.
Here is the Complaint.
Plaintiff alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and beach of contract.
Here is the jury’s…
$131,789 Verdict in Pike County Bad Faith Case
On February 15, 2019, a Pike County jury returned a plaintiff verdict of $131,789 in I-55 Development, LLC v. Nationwide Ins. Co.
Here is the I-55 Complaint w. Exs.
The case involved the theft of inventory at I-55’s convenience stores.…
$495,000 Verdict in Bolivar County Car Wreck Case
Last week a Bolivar County jury returned a $495,000 plaintiff verdict in a car wreck case.
The wreck involved a plaintiff who was speeding colliding with defendant’s lowboy trailer. The defendant contested liability, causation and damages.
The jury found damages…
$121,686 Bench Verdict in Pearl River County Negligence and Breach of Contract Case
On March 12, 2019 the Pearl River County Court entered a bench verdict and judgement of $121,686 in BRJ, Inc. v. X-Stream Clean Pressure Washing, LLC.
Here is BRJ’s Amended Complaint. BRJ alleged X-Stream damaged the engine of BRJ’s…
Legal Tech CLE Reminder
Here is the brochure for the upcoming legal tech CLE scheduled for April 16 in Jackson: Tech CLE Brochure.
The seminar will more than pay for itself in savings on overhead and time from implementing some or all of…
March Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter Preview
Here is a preview of the March 2019 issue of the Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter:
- $4,170,172- Gulfport federal court truck negligence case covered here (2/15/19);
- defense verdict- Gulfport federal court age discrimination case (2/22/19);
- defense verdict- Jackson federal court car
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$250,000 Verdict in Aberdeen Federal Court Civil Rights Trial
Last week an Aberdeen federal court jury rendered a $250,000 verdict in Jauch v. Choctaw County. Plaintiff alleged the county and Sheriff Cloyd Halford deprived her of her civil rights by jailing her for 96 days before seeing a judge.…