Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton is a complex commercial litigation firm founded in 1982 that focuses its practice on bet-the-company commercial cases, class actions, healthcare and bankruptcy matters.
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Fidget spinners and squishies: some Toys ‘R’ Us toymakers cut ties
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottThis summer, toy supplier Product Launchers delivered 100,000 specially ordered DC Comics fidget spinners to Toys ‘R’ Us, unaware that the biggest U.S. toy store chain was in financial trouble.
Fidget spinners and squishies: some Toys ‘R’ Us toymakers cut ties
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottThis summer, toy supplier Product Launchers delivered 100,000 specially ordered DC Comics fidget spinners to Toys ‘R’ Us, unaware that the biggest U.S. toy store chain was in financial trouble.
Lawyers battle addiction and depression, too. Now they’re starting to talk about it
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottDuring its annual luncheon on Friday, August 25, 2017, at the Biltmore Hotel, the Cuban American Bar Association featured Brian Cuban, a Dallas attorney and brother of Mark Cuban, to talk about his personal journey with addiction, eating disorders, depression and suicide attempts. Cuban said it was important to have difficult conversations as the rate of suicides among attorneys is growing.
Cuban American Bar Assoc. Zeroes In On Attys’ Mental Health
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottAfter the suicide in June of a prominent Miami attorney rocked the local legal community, the Cuban American Bar Association is making mental health a focus, starting with an annual luncheon Friday that featured attorney Brian Cuban — brother of businessman Mark Cuban — to talk about his struggle with addiction and depression.
$39M Settlement Reached for Mortgage Insurance Kickbacks in Florida, New Jersey
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottA federal magistrate has preliminarily approved three settlements totaling nearly $15 million in a national class action accusing mortgage servicers of taking kickbacks from residential insurers.
Hold Your Applause. Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors Are Not Showing Signs of Strength, Yet
/in In the News /by Diane McDermott“Remember when Krispy Kreme first came out and you had to go to their stores to get them?” Castro said. “As soon as they expanded and customers could start getting them at the grocery store, they became not special anymore.”
Making the grade as a trial lawyer
/in In the News /by kttlawdevEarly in Javier Lopez’s career, a senior member of his then firm called him into his office and told him to take a seat.The more experienced, well-respected trial lawyer looked young Lopez in the eye and told him he had a problem with his work.
Develop the right strategic moves to keep clients on track to close transactions
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottThe fully executed contract is ready for signatures. All too often, however, the end is not near. Instead, the game of chess begins. With the commercial and real estate markets in flux, more real estate litigation is happening because buyers and sellers are trying to back out of closings. To help prevent an escape hatch, prepare beforehand and draft the most airtight contract possible.
As Alfred Angelo closes all stores, here’s what brides-to-be can do
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottBride-to-be Darlene Mejia, 27, was waiting nervously Friday morning outside the closed Alfred Angelo store at Tyler Street and Magnolia Avenue in Riverside.
What happens to your warranty if a company goes out of business?
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottNews that Sears Canada may not be able to operate beyond the next 12 months due to financial concerns likely has many appliance owners worried.
Panic turns to relief for some brides at shuttered West Covina Alfred Angelo
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottAs news of a bridal shop’s bankruptcy traveled, soon-to-be brides rushed to the West Covina store in a panic.
Hospital Impact—A guide to a healthcare provider bankruptcy case
/in In the News /by Diane McDermottOver the last few years, increased competition and reimbursement landscape challenges have led some hospitals, health systems, physician groups, assisted living facilities and other providers to file for bankruptcy.