Georgia Judge Refuses to Throw Out Defective Paragard IUD Claims
A Georgia federal judge has decided not to throw out claims made by nearly 500 plaintiffs alleging defective Paragard birth control devices broke inside their bodies. In September, Teva Pharmaceuticals and The Cooper Companies – makers of the Paragard intrauterine birth control devices (IUDs) – asked U.S. District Judge Leigh...
Continue ReadingCory Watson Salutes Our Veterans
Veterans Day is an important time to reflect on the incredible sacrifices that our men and women in uniform have made in order to defend our freedoms. At Cory Watson, we deeply appreciate their bravery and dedication. Cory Watson Attorneys would like to thank all U.S. veterans for their service...
Continue ReadingMDL-Multidistrict Litigation: A Definition
What is an MDL? MDL stands for Multidistrict Litigation. It is a form of legal proceeding that was created to help federal courts efficiently manage multiple related cases filed in different parts of the country. MDLs are created by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, or JPML. How the JPML...
Continue ReadingContributory Negligence in Alabama
Laws can be complex and difficult to understand. Sometimes they make sense, and sometimes they do not. One confusing concept for a party that has been injured in Alabama is a legal theory called pure contributory negligence. In Alabama an injured person can recover money for their injuries from the...
Continue ReadingErnest Cory Recognized as a Leader in Birmingham Law
Cory Watson Attorneys is pleased to announce that firm Co-Founder and Managing Shareholder Ernest Cory has been named to Who’s Who in Birmingham Law for 2016. Each year, the Birmingham Business Journal publishes the annual Who's Who in Law special section – a feature that highlights the top leaders in the...
Continue ReadingCory Watson Wins Landmark Case for Alabama Consumers
Cory Watson Attorneys has secured a landmark victory for consumers against big businesses who have operated in this state with impunity. The 11th Circuit Court recently ruled that private plaintiffs are allowed to pursue class action lawsuits under the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA) in federal court. The victory...
Continue ReadingTeam Cory Watson competes in Birmingham Bar Bocce Ball Tournament
Our attorneys have rolled up their sleeves for the Birmingham Bar Association’s 7th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament - The Michael D. Freeman Cup. Attorneys Leila Watson, Karen Puccio, Andy Jones, and Mitchell Theodore proudly represented Cory Watson at the bocce ball tournament held on October 22 atop the Kress Building in...
Continue ReadingTop Female Attorneys
Congratulations to Cory Watson Attorneys’ founding principal, Leila Watson, and principal, Elizabeth Ellis Chambers, on being selected as two of Avvo’s Top Women Attorneys. Leila and Beth are featured in the August 2015 issue of Birmingham’s B-Metro magazine. B-Metro Magazine excerpt: (more…)
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