Burg Simpson Shareholder Mari K. Perczak Set to Speak at Construction Law Event
Burg Simpson Shareholder Mari K. Perczak will be a featured panelist at a one-day Construction Law conference on April 30 at the Embassy Suites Denver. View the Construction Law event brochure here for information and scheduling. The continuing education event, sponsored by CLE International, is targeted at a variety of construction professionals, including attorneys, owners, contractors,… Read more »
Burg Simpson Beats Big Banks Again
National trial firm Burg Simpson, known for its role in holding big banks accountable for their bad acts in the mortgage-backed securities and collateralized debt obligation collapse of 2007-2008 where $7 trillion in worldwide wealth was lost, has prevailed against a big bank yet again. This time it was against UBS, in a FINRA securities… Read more »
Martindale-Hubbell Honors Nick D. Fogel
Industry awards are nice, but few mean as much as accolades from your own peers. That’s what shareholder Nick D. Fogel earned as he became the latest Burg Simpson attorney to receive a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, “awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability.” Only about 10… Read more »
Michael S. Burg Blasts Trump Administration Handling of CFPB
The Trump Administration has taken aim at one of the few remaining protections for American consumers: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Burg Simpson founding shareholder Michael S. Burg says consumers should be very concerned. “I think what they’ve done is strip away the original intent,” of the bureau as a watchdog, Michael told “Morning Briefing”… Read more »
Vaping Battery Could Go Up In Smoke
Vaping devices have become wildly popular; however, they could pose a fire risk. A few days ago, the R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company initiated a recall of all Vuse Vibe power units due to customer complaints about malfunctioning/ overheating batteries. This recall affects an estimated 2.6 million power units. FDA Recall Notice Overheating batteries pose a… Read more »
Burg Simpson Investigates LuLaRoe’s Failure to Refund Ohio and Kentucky Fashion Retailers and Consultants
Attention Kentucky and Ohio LuLaRoe Fashion Retailers and Consultants! Burg Simpson is investigating LuLaRoe for failing to honor its agreement to refund Consultants for unsold inventory. To entice individuals to become LuLaRoe Consultants, LuLaRoe made a buy-back promise. The buy-back promise consisted of a return policy, by which Consultants who wished to stop selling for… Read more »
Spectrum (Time Warner Cable) Internet Slowdown Lawsuit
Many businesses rely on providing their employees and customers with access to reliable high speed internet and are willing to pay higher fees to obtain such service; however, businesses that paid for Time Warner Cable (now Spectrum) cable internet services may not be getting what they bargained for. Businesses with Spectrum internet service may be… Read more »
Sexual Abuse Allegations Target USA Swimming
With the victim impact statements from serial child molester and former Olympic Gymnastics Coach Larry Nassar’s sentencing still ringing in our collective ears, the Orange County Register reported this month that USA Swimming has ignored or covered up hundreds of cases of sexual abuse over the last few decades. A Culture of Abuse Specifically, the… Read more »
Protecting Your Legal Rights
At Burg Simpson Ohio, we’re dedicated to protecting the rights of those who have been injured by the negligence or bad conduct of others. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one due to a defective product, dangerous medication or auto accident, you need to make sure your legal rights are protected. Call our… Read more »
Burg Simpson Legal Minute: Generic Drugs vs. Brand Name Drugs
If you suffer a side effect from your medication, if you’re taking a generic drug, you can’t file a lawsuit for personal injury. Only the name brand drug company has to monitor safety and update warnings. The generic drug companies only have to be the same as the name brand drug company, and therefore they… Read more »
Janet Abaray on the Value of a Degree in English
Janet Abaray, Burg Simpson Ohio Managing Shareholder, shares how a degree in English Literature has helped her further her success as a trial lawyer. Ms. Abaray is an alumna of the University of Cincinnati where she graduated with a Bachelors of Arts with a Major in English & Comparative Literature.
Depakote / Depakene and Increased Risk of Birth Defects
Anti-seizure medicines have been known to increase the risk of birth defects. Attorney Janet Abaray explains what’s different about Depakote/Depakene. If your child was affected, you may be eligible for compensation. For more information, contact Burg Simpson at 1-800-713-9340.
