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Motley Rice helms battle vs. social media Big Tech
postandcourier.com | April 27, 2026 | News

Motley Rice helms battle vs. social media, Big Tech

Top Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego
breakingac.com | April 20, 2026 | News

Top Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego

Jury finds Meta and YouTube guilty of harming teens with addictive apps
yahoo.com | March 25, 2026 | News

Jury finds Meta and YouTube guilty of harming teens with addictive apps

National Civil Rights & Trial Attorney John Gomez Recognized as No. 2 Super Lawyer in San Diego for 2026 Rankings
prnewswire.com | March 23, 2026 | News

National Civil Rights & Trial Attorney John Gomez Recognized as No. 2 Super Lawyer in San Diego for 2026 Rankings

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
mynorthwest.com | March 4, 2026 | News

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial

Ex-principal sues East County school district, alleging whistleblower retaliation
www.nbcsandiego.com | February 27, 2026 | News

Ex-principal sues East County school district, alleging whistleblower retaliation

YouTube addiction
ipadizate.com | February 24, 2026 | News

YouTube denies seeking to create addiction despite pursuing 1 billion hours of daily engagement

Gomez Trial Attorneys and Ron Simon & Associates File Food Poisoning Lawsuits Across the State of California
foodpoisoningnews.com | February 18, 2026 | News

Navigating the Landscape of Food Poisoning Litigation in California: The Role of Gomez Trial Attorneys and Ron Simon & Associates

Preliminary Approval of 110 million settlement
motleyrice.com | January 27, 2026 | News

Preliminary Approval of $110 Million Settlement in In re Wells Fargo & Company Hiring Practices Derivative Litigation

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Shades of Mass Co-Founder, Diandra “Fu” Debrosse Outlines Blueprint for Breaking the Diversity Barrier in Multidistrict Litigation

March 9, 2023
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The legal profession has made great strides over the last 15 years to address diversity and inclusion issues. But when it comes to representing plaintiffs…

Trailblazing Minority Attorney Advocacy Group “Shades of Mass” to Host Conference in Atlanta to Help Increase Diversity in Leadership of Mass Tort Litigations

August 4, 2022
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The First Annual Shades of Mass Conference will bring together attorneys of color and allies to provide mentorship, advocacy, networking, and educational opportunities to help bridge the…

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