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Monthly Archives: August 2021
LeClairRyan Founder Likely to Be Named in Lawsuit Over Firm’s Bankruptcy
Gary LeClair, founder of LeClairRyan, is expected to be revealed as an additional defendant in the $128 million lawsuit targeting UnitedLex over its role in the firm’s bankruptcy. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin R. Huennekens ruled to allow chapter 7 trustee … Continue reading
Supreme Court Ends CDC Eviction Moratorium
A coalition of landlords and real estate trade groups in Alabama and Georgia challenged the latest extension of the CDC’s moratorium, which was supposed to last through October 3, and won. The Supreme Court ultimately declared that while it is … Continue reading
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President Biden Urges Some States to Extend Unemployment Benefits
President Biden is encouraging states with higher unemployment rates to use federal aid to extend benefits for unemployed workers after they are set to expire soon. Enhanced benefits like the $300 weekly supplement will only be available through the first … Continue reading
Mistrial Declared in California Embezzlement Case
Attorney Michael Avenatti, who represented Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against then-President Donald Trump, is charged with embezzlement for stealing nearly $10 million of settlement money from his clients. He is accused of negotiating and collecting settlements on their behalf, … Continue reading
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Sen. Wyden Announces Bill that Addresses Current Housing Concerns
Senator Wyden of Oregon has started rolling out legislation which is geared toward making housing more affordable for Americans, calling on other lawmakers to “enact 21st century housing policies that adequately address 21st century challenges.” The bill seeks to house … Continue reading
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Hit 17-Month Low
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a 17-month low last week, pointing to another month of job growth. Increases in COVID-19 infections, however, still pose a risk to the labor market recovery. The weekly … Continue reading
Illinois Attorney Found Guilty of Bankruptcy Fraud
An attorney from Illinois, who practiced bankruptcy law, has been convicted on four counts of bankruptcy fraud charges. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000 or twice the … Continue reading
Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
In the Gosch’s bankruptcy case, they received money from personal injury claims just before they filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy. They received this money in what is known as a “gap” period (time between the last day of the month … Continue reading
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Settlement Required Future Performance
Courts enforce contracts based on the parties’ intent. The intent is determined from the language of the contract. In the case of Pelopidas, LLC, et al., Respondents, vs. Rachel Keller, Appellant, the circuit court determined that the language of the … Continue reading
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U.S. States Rush to Decide if They Will Join $26 Billion J&J Opioid Settlement
U.S. states must hurry to meet a deadline committing to a $26 billion opioid settlement with three drug distributors as well as drugmaker Johnson & Johnson. With the U.S. government reporting nearly 500,000 overdose deaths in the last two decades, … Continue reading
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