“There are consequences to fake news,” Sommerman told CNN. “There are consequences to false reporting.” “My message to those outlets is that if your words can cause great harm, and has caused great harm, you must suffer the consequences of the law as a result,” he added. “And the law does not tolerate this type
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“Attorney says he’ll go after alt-right websites that falsely blamed Michigan man”, Attorney Andrew Sommerman takes on alt-right news
See snippets from Attorney Andrew Sommerman featured in the Detroit Free Press: “I don’t think it’s careless,” attorney says. “I think it was their intent to try to muddle” the truth of what happened in Charlottesville. A Michigan man was falsely accused by conservative and alt-right websites as being the driver of Saturday’s deadly car attack on
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Serious Injuries Occur Resulting From Defective Dexcom Glucose Monitoring Machine
Diabetic patients relying on the Dexcom Receivers glucose monitor to warn them when their blood sugar levels became too high or too low are suffering serious injuries when the audio alert and alarm system of the monitor fails to provide an audible warning. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured because a
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Epidemic of Blindness after Cataract Surgeries Using Toxic Injection at Various Eye Surgery Centers From Late 2016 through Early 2017
More than 30 are going blind after undergoing cataract surgeries in which a toxic drug was injected during the procedure. If you or someone you know underwent a cataract surgery from October 2016 to February 2017 in which an injection was administered, and you are now experiencing problems with vision in that eye, please call us
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As Parrots are to Eagles, so are Lawyers to Paralegals
Introduction This paper will discuss the working relationship of attorneys and paralegals. Specifically, discussing ethical considerations; how attorneys can effectively utilize paralegals; the duties and roles paralegals play in a lawyer-client relationship; how to form an effective lawyer-paralegal partnership; and why that partnership is important to a successful law practice. Ethical Considerations Parrots: Eagles such
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Damages to your business? What to do after a tornado
What to do after a tornado in 4 steps Call your insurance company: First and foremost, you need to contact your insurance provider. File a claim in a timely manner over the phone and in writing. The quicker you do so, the quicker an adjuster can respond and evaluate damages to your property. Review the
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Don’t get slammed twice
After disaster strikes, it is in your best interest to seek the maximum amount of coverage possible. You may already be hemorrhaging money by having to close down your damaged business and need as much help as you can get. The truth is, insurance companies have an incentive to minimize payouts. Don’t get slammed twice
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Evidence and Case Law Update for the 31st Annual Advanced Personal Injury Law Course
1) Scope of Paper This paper attempts to summarize recent cases which have some significance in the area of evidence law. I have tried to group the cases according to the relevant Rules of Evidence and by subject matter of the substantive law points. The Supreme Court of Texas changed the standards for a no-evidence
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Be careful with your social media
The fun of social media could possibly betray you – especially if you are involved in a lawsuit. Did you know that one of the first pieces of information usually requested during the discovery phase of a lawsuit is your password allowing access to your social media sites? You may need a Dallas social media
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Multiple Car Accident Lawsuit 101
If you are involved in a multiple car accident, you may have to deal with a lawsuit. In a multiple car accident lawsuit, it is often difficult to determine who is at fault because of the complexity of the situation. At Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P., we are here to help you get the
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