In 38 states, high court judges face some sort of reelection which could cause biased decision-making, particularly when ruling on criminal acts. Because of this, it could be detrimental to a case if a judge is elected – as opposed to being appointed – considering that judges who must answer to […]
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By Lacey Crawford – In the face of international controversy, Monsanto is still not being held accountable for its products and the products’ effect on the environment and the population. Watch Ring of Fire host Farron Cousins discuss with nationally renowned trial lawyer, Howard L. Nations, the enormous build-up of controversy surrounding Monsanto, […]
By Cindy Nations – Andrea has done it all. She started out as Mr. Nations’ legal secretary and executive assistant. She has covered just about every job you can have at a law firm. And now she is the IT Administrator, which by the way, is 100% self-taught. Andrea has […]
Several members of The Nations Law Firm were out to Support the March of Dimes March for Babies on April 24th.
Mitch McConnell’s most recent duplicitous act is an effort to block President Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court from consent. According to the United States Constitution, President Obama has the right and is compelled to nominate a successor. Read more here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/opinion/sunday/why-is-mitch-mcconnell-picking-this-fight.html
Flint, Michigan’s water crisis could bring about criminal charges as severe as involuntary manslaughter. Last week a federal investigation was launched that will involve prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s office in Detroit as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector […]
In this segment, attorney and progressive advocate Howard L. Nations discusses the Death of Critical Thinking with political activist and radio host Burt Cohen.
By Sophie Williams – A number of legitimate discontent is intensifying from more than 40 million Americans burdened with student loan debt totaling $1.16 trillion — a number expected to rise to $2 trillion by 2022. Student loan debt now affects one in five US households and surpasses total credit […]
By Lacey Crawford – Fifteen young Superstars will be honored at Houston’s first red carpet Night of Superstars inaugural event held at the Omni Houston (Galleria) on Saturday, October 17th. Our friend, Grant Manier, will be one of them! Scroll down for more information Join the Night of Superstars, a […]
In the 15th and final chapter of its series on Johnson & Johnson’s Risperdal (risperidone), the Huffington Post (10/2) “Highline” recounts how the jury in the Pledger case handed down its verdict Feb. 24, 2015, finding J&J was negligent by failing to provide an adequate warning about the risk of […]
From Larry A. Tawwater, American Association of Justice President – If You Like Your Constitutional Rights, It’s Time to Fight for Them People don’t think a lot about their constitutional rights, until they think they’re being violated. Most of us know about the First Amendment and Second Amendment, but it’s […]
In the past few weeks, more information has come to the public’s attention as C.R. Bard IVC filters were featured in a two-part NBC Nightly News segment. The year-long investigation raises more serious questions about why medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard continued to sell and market its inferior vena cava […]
It was announced Saturday that the $2.4 billion Actos settlement agreement reached on April 28, 2015 is final. The finalization of this settlement with Takeda will benefit just over 10,000 persons claiming injury from its diabetes drug, Actos. Plaintiffs will now be required to submit medical proof of their injury […]
By Buck Daniel – After the proposed Actos settlement was opened for plaintiffs to opt-in, several extensions have been granted that allow opt-in decisions until September 11th. There has been much talk about the reasons for these extensions, but nothing has been confirmed. If we feel that the reasons behind […]
By Buck Daniel – Recent developments in the Risperdal litigation include court-approved “short-form” plaintiff’s fact sheets (PFS) and a renewed push for the first bellwether trial in California. If we have filed your case, then attorney Buck Daniel has been trying to reach out to you in order to discuss […]
By Buck Daniel – Takeda Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $2.37 billion to settle the Actos bladder cancer lawsuits in a global settlement agreement. Takeda Pharmaceuticals, which manufactures the drug, and plaintiffs’ counsel reached an agreement that attempts to resolve all pending lawsuits in the United States as well as […]
By Buck Daniel – In the most recent legal defeat for Johnson & Johnson, the South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed a verdict against J & J under the Attorney General’s Unfair Trade Practices Act for “willfully failing to disclose known risks and side effects associated with Risperdal.” Though the original […]
By Buck Daniel – A large number of Bard IVC filter lawsuits are expected to be filed within the next few months, each alleging that individuals suffered damage when the IVC filter implants tilted, fractured or migrated inside their bodies causing harm or requiring removal. C.R. Bard has been unsuccessful […]
By Sophie Williams – Tuesday Takata decided to expand the recall of vehicles with its air bags to nearly 34 million cars and trucks, nearly double the number of vehicles previously recalled. The company agreed to a national recall of certain types of driver and passenger side air bag inflators […]
HYLA (Houston Young Lawyers Association) hosted their Annual Law Day Luncheon on Monday, May 4th at The Four Seasons Hotel. In 1958, President Eisenhower proclaimed Law Day to honor the role of law in the creation of the United States of America. The American Bar Association defines Law Day as […]
By Sophie Williams – Last month The Nations Law Firm was recognized for our participation and outstanding fund-raising efforts by Susan G. Komen Houston. The Nations Law Firm staff was invited to the Komen Houston 12th Anniversary Pink Honor Roll Dinner to celebrate and honor the Top 100 fundraisers for […]