On March 18, 2019 a Panola County jury rendered a $40,000 verdict in Griffin v. Hartman.
The rear bumper of Plaintiff’s vehicle was “bumped” by the front bumper of Defendant’s vehicle, resulting in dislocation or loosening of the rear bumper.
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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Taking a Look at PERS’ Investment Allocation
This post looks at PERS’ investment allocation. The chart below lists PERS’ target allocation for each asset class, return, and the allocations four years ago and today.
Asset class
Target allocation
1 year return
10 year return
12/31/14
allocation
12/31/18
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Everyone Trusted the Employee Who Was Stealing From Them
This recent news about the comptroller of a New Orleans law firm stealing $2 million from the firm reminded me how common employee embezzlement is in the legal industry.
I have several friends over the years who were victims of…
Bar Tech. CLE Scheduled For April 16
The Mississippi Bar’s Technology Committee will hold its biannual CLE on April 16 at the Hilton on County Line Road in Jackson. This is a great CLE that I highly recommend for all lawyers and legal assistants.
This CLE is…
Everyone Wants Their Own Fixer
Most Michael Cohen/ Donald Trump stories call Cohen Trump’s former fixer. That worries me.
If there’s anything solo and small firm lawyers don’t need, it’s more people calling wanting a lawyer to fix their problem.
Most people aren’t Donald Trump.…
$4,170,000 Verdict / $2,936,138 Judgment in Gulfport Federal Court 18-Wheeler Crash Trial
On February 15, 2019 a federal court jury in Gulfport rendered a total verdict of $4,170,172 in Woulard v. Greenwood Motor Lines. The case involved an 18-wheeler colliding with a car on I-10 in Jackson County. Here is the Complaint.…
February Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter Preview
Here is a preview of the February 2019 issue of the Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter:
- $2 million verdict- Hinds County car wreck case reported here (2/7/19);
- $968,000 verdict- George County uninsured motorist case (1/31/19);
- $2.5 million verdict (15% fault)- Hinds
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Tate Reeves Should Withdraw From Governor’s Race — Run for U.S. Senate in 2020
Tate Reeves should be the one having a good time in Washington, D.C. today. He should have taken the appointment to replace Thad Cochran and fought off Mike Espy’s campaign in 2018. He should be in Washington learning, building relationships…
$55,000 Verdict in Hinds County Chancery Court Defamation Trial
On February 11, 2019 a specially appointed Hinds County Chancellor (Judge James Bell) rendered a $55,000 verdict in Tyrone Lewis v. Lewis et al.
You can view the Court’s ruling at this post on Jackson Jambalaya.
JJ states:
Former…
$2 Million Verdict in Hinds County Car Wreck Case
On Thursday February 7, 2019, a Hinds County jury in Jackson returned a unanimous $2 million verdict for the plaintiff in Kirkland v. Barnett.
Plaintiff Carole Kirkland alleged that Defendant Mary Judith “Judy” Barnett ran a red light at the intersection…