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Simon’s New Book ‘Last Rights’ Makes National Headlines and Ignites a Movement for Justice

Famed Texas Litigator Jeffrey B. Simon's New Book Last Rights Makes National Headlines and Ignites a Movement for Justice (CNW Group/Outside Counsel Media, LLC)

Best-Selling Author, law professor, prominent media analyst on outlets such as The Guardian, Reuters, New York Times, BBC, and serving as a legal analyst on Dan Abrams Law & Crime Network, Jeffrey B. Simon, thrusts readers into the heart of a corporate hostile takeover of the American civil justice system, Last Rights: The Fight to Save… Continue reading Simon’s New Book ‘Last Rights’ Makes National Headlines and Ignites a Movement for Justice

COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate

BBC discusses the big oil crisis and COP28 with Jeffrey B. Simon.   “Getting the defendants to reduce their emissions is not within the reach of the civil justice system in the US, but holding them accountable for the harm they’ve caused, and the misrepresentations they’ve made, which has slowed adaptation to those problems, is definitely… Continue reading COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate

On Air: Law & Crime Network – ‘Missing Mom Murder Trial’

Jeffrey discusses the ‘Missing Mom Murder trial’ relating to Connecticut woman Michelle Troconis in connection to the disappearance and death of Jennifer Dulos.    

On Air: The Chris Voss Show with Jeffrey B. Simon

Jeffrey sits down with Chris Voss to discuss his book Last Rights: The Fight To Save The 7th Amendment and gain insight and a view into his 30+ year career as an award winning trial attorney. Watch the full interview: Listen to the audio version:

The Pervasive Evils of Forced Arbitration

The Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury in civil cases over disputes that exceed $20. This right is as old as our democracy itself. The Seventh Amendment, introduced by James Madison, was included among the original Bill of Rights.

On Air: Law & Crime Network- “Triple Murder Case”

An admitted accomplice to the murders of 14-year-old Larry Ordway and 16-year-old Maurice Gordon testified Wednesday that the teen brothers were stabbed to death at lead defendant Brice “Rambo” Rhodes‘ home in May 2016, weeks after Rhodes carried out the murder of 40-year-old Christopher Jones under the erroneous belief that there was a bounty on… Continue reading On Air: Law & Crime Network- “Triple Murder Case”

On Air: Law & Crime Network- “Young Thug Racketeering Case”

Jeffrey provides commentation relating to the opening statements in the high-profile Young Slime Life (YSL) racketeering (RICO) trial. Begining Monday in a Fulton County, Georgia, courtroom, attorney for rapper Jeffery “Young Thug” Williams, 32, motioned for a mistrial.

On Air: Law & Crime Network- “Best Friend Murder Trail”

Jeffrey provides his thoughts on the Best Friend Murder Trial.  Contemplating the difficult decision ahead: Prosecution weighs the possibility of pursuing charges again, mindful of the victim’s family, the challenges of proving the case, and the emotional toll of a retrial. Justice, resilience, and the weight of a family’s wishes hang in the balance.  

Can Mass Tort Litigation Reduce Gun Violence?

Everyone acknowledges that we have an epidemic of gun violence in America. Opinions vary strongly as to what to do about it. Some people believe military assault rifles should be banned or made much harder to obtain, while others contend that nothing should be done to restrict public access.  

Texas Watch Discusses New Book, Last Rights

Texas Watch sits down with Professor Jeffrey B. Simon to discuss his new book on the fight to save the 7th Amendment. Be sure to check out the links provided below.