L&E Spring Newsletter Available Online | LE
L&E Spring Newsletter Available Online
This edition of the L&E newsletter includes stories on the topics of dangerous drugs, auto product defects, community service news and more.
Kent Emison Published on the Dangerous Trends in Distracted Driving
Thousands of accidents each year are caused by distracted driving. This new attorney-authored article from Kent Emison looks at liability issues and litigation trends related to cellphone usage while driving.
Bob Langdon Named to National Trial Lawyers Top 100
In the latest of a collection of awards during his career as a trial attorney, Bob Langdon has been named once again to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list.
Congressional Leaders Unveil House and Senate Bills to End Forced Arbitration
The American Association for Justice has released its perspective, sharing with media contacts nationwide how consumers and workers are harmed by forced arbitration.
NHTSA Releases Drunk Driving Statistics
NHTSA released its data on drunk-driving in America, and estimates the total cost to be $44 billion per year.
Roadway Design Hazards Analyzed in New Article Published by AIEG Voice
Brennan Delaney authored a piece on the ramifications of automobile crashes, and ways to assist clients in attempting to recover for the deaths and injuries that result from them. Sometimes in evaluating the claims against drivers, and the product claims regarding vehicles involved, attorneys might miss the road itself as a potential avenue of recovery.
Kent Emison, Michael Serra Published on Guardrail Dangers
The analysis and commentary of Kent Emison and Michael Serra were featured in this winter’s edition of AIEG Voice magazine, this time on defective guardrails.
AAJ Issues Declarative Statement on Forced Arbitration Clauses
Linda Lipsen, CEO of the American Association for Justice, offers a statement to media re. the SEC’s “no action” relief this week related to mandatory arbitration.
Michael Serra, Firm’s Work in Auto Product Defects Featured in Chicago Sun-Times Piece
The Chicago Sun-Times consumer watchdog team uncovered some disturbing trends among Chicagoland auto dealers; L&E attorney Michael Serra was featured in their article.
Brett Emison in News Story: Proposed Legislation Fundamentally Alters the Rules of Evidence
Brett Emison was featured today in a news article on a controversial bill that would potentially affect the liability of manufacturers of 15-passenger vans.
American Board of Trial Advocates Honors Brett Emison in Newest Membership Class
Langdon & Emison is pleased to announce that Brett Emison has been awarded membership in the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates.
Profile in Mentorship and Service to the Profession Highlighted in UMKC Law Magazine
UMKC School of Law’s newest alumni magazine has featured commentary from a couple of Langdon & Emison attorneys, in a great profile of the leadership and career of Hon. Zel Fischer.