By Cindy L. Nations February 20, 2012 – Howard L. Nations was just selected to be the first Regional Director of Litigation for the states of Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. This is a brand new project being launched by the Association (APITLA). Each region will have a director […]
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Posted January 28, 2012 by Cindy L. Nations Something is amiss. For 2 decades, the American public has been deluged by a massive public relations campaign funded by big business interests. They have used stories, half-truths, and sometimes outright lies to convince the American people that our juries are out […]
January 18, 2012 – Mr. Nations was a recent guest on Ringler Radio, hosted by Larry Cohen and Mike Casey. As President of the The National Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Nations addressed NTL’s focus on training, networking and education along with major issues facing trial lawyers today and what it […]
By Cindy L. Nations December 22, 2011 – Three days before Christmas, the FDA issued a warning about a new concentration of liquid acetaminaphen for infants. The pain and fever medication has long been available in 80 mg/0.8 mL and 80 mg/mL strength. The drug is now also available in […]
By Moe Taheri December 9, 2011 – Yaz and Yasmin may cause a significantly higher risk of blood clots compared to older birth control pills. These recent medical findings were reviewed yesterday by an FDA advisory committee that is evaluating the risks and benefits of Yaz and Yasmin. An FDA […]
December 5, 2011 – Howard Nations was in New York attending the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights Annual Awards dinner where Human Rights Defenders from around the world are honored for their devotion to justice and to the basic human rights of people everywhere. Howard is a member […]
By Moe Taheri November 29, 2011 – Last week Merck & Co. agreed to pay $321.6 million in criminal fines to resolve investigations into Merck’s illegal and fraudulent activities related to its pain killer Vioxx. Federal and state prosecutors alleged that Merck committed Medicare and Medicaid fraud and engaged in […]
December 9, 2011 – American Association of Justice (website) – Weekend With The Stars Topic: Applying Psychological Principles to Case Preparation and Trial
Posted November 18, 2011 by M. Miller The F.D.A. is revoking its approval of the drug Avastin for breast cancer. This comes after concluding that it “has not been shown to be safe and effective for that use.” Roche, the maker of Avastin, states it will remain an approved treatment […]
By Moe Taheri November 17, 2011 – The AP (11/16) reported, “Amid pressure from activists, Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that it is continuing efforts to remove traces of two harmful chemicals from its baby products around the world. An international coalition of consumer and environmental groups has been pressing […]
November 15, 2011 – The Nations Law Firm congratulates Senior Paralegal, Charles D Bailey, III on his outstanding service to the firm. Charles has been an integral part of the litigation team for two decades and has served with considerable distinction as the lead courtroom paralegal, assisting Mr. Nations and […]
October 28, 2011 – The Howard L Nations Law Firm is pleased to announce that Stephen Grant “Buck” Daniel has become the newest associate of the firm. Buck graduated from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. The Nations Law Firm congratulates him on his entry into the […]
By Cindy L. Nations November 14, 2011 – Judge John F. Keenan recently re-scheduled the trial for two bellwether cases in the Fosamax MDL. The trials are now scheduled for September 2012 in the Southern District of New York. A bellwether trial is commonly used in mass torts cases where […]
On October 26, 2011, the Howard L. Nations Law Firm Administrator Andrea Schmauss was one of twenty-three appointees approved by Houston City Council, to sit on the newly formed Independent Police Oversight Board. The board will meet to review internal police investigations relating to possible misconduct involving excessive force, discharge […]
Wednesday, Oct 26th – Howard Nations will be at Human Rights First 2011 Human Rights Award Dinner Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, New York City
October 13 -14, 2011 – Mass Torts Made Perfect URL: http://www.masstortsmadeperfect.com/ Appearance at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas
Oct 5, 2011 – 11:00am-1:00pm Eastern Mr Nations will be Larry Cohen’s guest on Ringler Radio (http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/ ) Topic: National Trial Lawyers
September 12, 2011 – The FDA reports that, for the Medtronic Model 8637 SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pump, there is a Class I Recall due to the potential for reduced battery performance that can lead to the sudden loss of therapy and the return of underlying symptoms and/or therapy withdrawal […]
September 15 -17, 2011 Louisiana Association for Justice – Personal Injury Conference Topic: Visual, Verbal and Non-Verbal Persuasion
It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of F. Scott Baldwin, Sr. Since 1953, Scotty Baldwin has used his extensive understanding of juries and courtroom dynamics to restore the lives of clients who have fallen victim to toxic torts, bad drivers, negligent […]
July 8, 2011 ~ Melvin M. Belli Society Seminar Howard L. Nations will be giving a speech at the 64th Annual Melvin M. Belli Society Seminar in New York. Topic: Creating Proof of General Damages