What Are Deceptive Bank Practices? Some banks are taking actions that are deceptive and illegal. These illegal actions are known as Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP). Many of these affect your credit rating or cost you money. The National Credit Union Administration says, UDAAP “can cause significant financial injury to consumers, erode…

Weitz & Luxenberg co-founder Perry Weitz, along with partners Lisa Nathanson Busch and Alani Golanski, are heading to Charleston, South Carolina. They are presenting live at the Perrin National Asbestos Litigation Conference being held September 14-15, 2022, at the Charleston Place Hotel. They join other notable presenters and participants from across the country, including plaintiff…

Despite severe restrictions brought on by Covid-19, Weitz & Luxenberg continues to put our clients first and foremost every day — particularly in litigation involving mesothelioma and other asbestos exposure related diagnoses. From coast to coast, our attorneys are overcoming enormous challenges. They continue to welcome the privilege of representing more individuals and families. Our…

Matthew Grubman has joined Weitz & Luxenberg’s New Jersey team of knowledgeable asbestos and mesothelioma litigators. He is handling talc asbestos cases. These cases are for our clients who developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos-containing talcum powder products. Helping People is Key Mr. Grubman didn’t originally set out to become an attorney. He initially…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorney F. Alexander “Alex” Eiden is speaking at HarrisMartin’s New Jersey Asbestos Litigation Conference. The event is being held at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick on June 13, 2022. Mr. Eiden’s session is scheduled to take place from 11 – 11:30 a.m. His presentation topic is “Relative Liability and Defenses in the…

Weitz & Luxenberg secured a $43 million trial verdict for Deanne and Craig Warren in Los Angeles, California, on May 20, 2022. Partner Benno Ashrafi and attorney Brandon DuPree litigated, in step with Leonard Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval served as lead attorney in the case and is currently of counsel to W&L. The jury awarded the…

Benjamin T. Clinton has officially joined Weitz & Luxenberg’s team of experienced mesothelioma and asbestos exposure litigators as an associate attorney. He originally accepted a position as a paralegal in this practice area with the firm and quickly learned this was where he wanted to be. “I feel very lucky to have found my niche…

TopVerdict.com has ranked Weitz & Luxenberg among its top California Lists for 2021. Our firm is #1 for personal injury settlements and #12 for California verdicts. The list includes cases filed in a state or federal court, as well as those settled prior to going to trial. Southern California Gas Company Leak Southern California Gas…

This month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a ban on all ongoing uses of asbestos. Weitz & Luxenberg supports this historic proposal 100%. The proposed EPA ban must go through a 60 day commentary period before it becomes a “final rule.” “The proposed ban would take effect two years after the effective date…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys are recognized nationally for their experience and skill. Participating in important legal learning opportunities for colleagues comes with the territory. Three of our attorneys have been invited to participate at the New Jersey Association for Justice’s (NJAJ) Boardwalk Seminar. It is being held at the end of this month. Attorney Michelle…