" Blakey estimated damages at between $5 billion and $6 billion.James Griffith Jr., a partner in the Philadelphia office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, represented MetLife. [read post]

This article says the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association is one of the largest donors to candidates for the General Assembly in the upcoming elections.According to VPAP, here is how the VTLARepublican: $147,000 (49%)Democrat: $149,250 (50%)Other: $2,500 144 donations totaling $298,750Candidate/Committee ContributionsAlbo, David B (R-H042), $5,000 Alexander, Kenneth C (D-H089), $500 Amundson, Kristen (D-H044), $500 Armstrong, Ward L (D-H010), $6,000 Athey, Clifford "Clay"… [read post]