Injury Board

09/01/2026

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the legal landscape, and the cases surrounding it are evolving just as quickly. ⚖️

Join the AI/Tech Working Group on September 8 from 2–3 pm ET for a timely discussion on emerging AI-related cases and litigation trends, led by Ed Normand of Normand PLLC.

📧 Check your email to RSVP!

08/28/2026

We’re heading to IB Summit 2026 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming! 🏔️✨

Our team can’t wait to see you this October for a few unforgettable days of connection, collaboration, and community. We’re looking forward to catching up with familiar faces, making new connections, and enjoying everything this year’s Summit has in store!

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us! Register through the link in bio.

08/27/2026

The power of Injury Board is in the people who make up our network. 🤝

From trusted referrals and meaningful relationships to peer-to-peer learning and collaboration, IB connects attorneys across the country with people who understand their work, share their commitment to clients, and are willing to share the ideas and experiences that have helped their own firms succeed.

A special thank you to Sheila Hiestand of McCoy & Hiestand, Bryan Pope of The Cochran Firm Dallas/Ft. Worth/Houston, Mark Prince of Prince Law Firm, and Jonathan Lomurro of Lomurro Law for sharing how the Injury Board network has impacted their practices and the value they’ve found in the relationships built through IB. 💙

We’re also grateful to GAVL for bringing these stories to life and creating this video that captures what makes our community so special.

👉 To learn more about the Injury Board community, visit https://bit.ly/3TSNsiL.

08/27/2026

A historic victory for IB Member Prince Glover Hayes! ⚖️👏

We’re proud to recognize PGH attorney Matt Glover and his team for their work representing former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears in his defamation case against The New York Times.

After a nine-day federal trial, a jury found in favor of Spears and awarded $9.25 million in damages—marking the first time in more than 50 years that The New York Times has lost a defamation lawsuit in the United States.

Congratulations to Matt and the entire PGH team on this extraordinary result and another powerful example of the exceptional trial advocacy within the Injury Board community.

Prince Glover Hayes Attorney Matt Glover, Attorney Steve New of Stephen New & Associates, and Attorney Ginger Buck of Buck Law secured a historic verdict against The New York Times on behalf of Kai Spears, a former Alabama basketball player falsely reported as being present at the scene of a tragic shooting in Tuscaloosa in 2023. After nine full days of trial, including five hours of deliberation, the jury returned a $9.25 million verdict, marking the first defamation suit the New York Times has lost in over 50 years. To read more about the trial and verdict, see these articles from Patch, AP, and CBS. PGH is extremely proud of Matt and his team's unceasing efforts and celebrates the truth finally coming to light.

Read more here: https://apnews.com/article/alabama-kai-spears-new-york-times-lawsuit-752087777b8694749a5305866ac15b13

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-times-defamed-kai-spears-millions-damages/

08/26/2026

👏 Congratulations to IB Member Barnes Trial Group on an outstanding victory before the Hawai‘i Supreme Court!

The Court affirmed a $14 million verdict and restored nearly $3 million in damages in Philip Morris USA Inc. v. Ricapor-Hall, establishing an important legal precedent regarding comparative fault in cases involving intentional fraud.

We’re proud to see our members achieving results that not only make an impact for their clients, but also help shape the law for cases to come.

Barnes Trial Group is proud to announce that attorney David J. Sales recently prevailed before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court in Philip Morris USA Inc. v. Ricapor-Hall. The Court affirmed a $14 million verdict and restored nearly $3 million in damages, while establishing an important legal precedent regarding the treatment of comparative fault in cases involving intentional fraud.

This significant result reflects the high-level appellate advocacy and trial experience David brings to Barnes Trial Group as he helps expand the firm's appellate, mass tort, and complex litigation practices.

Read the full announcement: https://barnestrialgroup.com/landmark-hawaiʻi-supreme-court-case/

08/20/2026

✨ This month’s Corporate Spotlight features Assembly Case Management Software—a leader in legal technology helping personal injury law firms work smarter, stay organized, and manage cases with greater efficiency.

From client intake and document management to workflow automation, reporting, and integrated AI, Assembly Neos provides an all-in-one cloud-based platform built specifically for personal injury practices. By bringing powerful tools together in one intuitive system, firms can streamline daily operations, improve team collaboration, gain valuable real-time insights, and spend more time focused on what matters most: delivering outstanding results for their clients.

🌐 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qtZrQ0

08/12/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming The Spence Law Firm, LLC to the Injury Board family!

We’re excited to welcome G. Bryan Ulmer III, Mel C. Orchard III, and Emily R. Rankin to IB! Bryan is a Past President of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, an Associate of ABOTA, a board-certified trial lawyer through the NBTA, and currently serves on the AAJ Board. Mel is a former WTLA President, serves on the AAJ Board of Governors, and is the current President of the Wyoming ABOTA Chapter. Emily also previously served as President of the WTLA.

We’re proud to have this outstanding team and their commitment to leadership, excellence, and service as part of the IB community! 💙

08/06/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible paralegals who are the backbone of so many successful cases and law firms. 💙

To all of the dedicated paralegals across the Injury Board network—thank you for your hard work, attention to detail, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving clients. Your support makes a lasting impact every single day.

Happy National Paralegal Day! We appreciate all that you do. 👏

08/03/2026

👏 We’re proud to celebrate IB Member Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers for securing a $56 million verdict, totaling nearly $64 million with interest, on behalf of their client.

This significant result will help ensure their 78-year-old client has access to the care and support he needs. We commend attorneys Marc Breakstone, Tucker Merrigan, Korey Kajko, and the Sweeney Merrigan team for their dedicated advocacy and commitment to pursuing justice for their clients.

$56 MILLION VERDICT. Nearly $64 MILLION WITH INTEREST.

The largest verdict of its kind in Massachusetts history (single plaintiff, non-punitive). We are incredibly proud to have secured a $56 million verdict, which will total nearly $64 million with interest.

Most importantly, this result will help ensure that our 78-year-old client has access to the care and support he needs.

We are honored to advocate for our clients and fight for the justice and compensation they deserve.

Real lawyers. Real results.

08/03/2026

🏔️ IB Summit 2026 is coming up this fall! Join us in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, October 8–11 for a weekend of connection, conversation, and thoughtful programming with fellow Injury Board members and guests.

Set against the backdrop of the Tetons, this year’s Summit will bring together our community for member-led discussions, shared meals, destination experiences, and plenty of time to connect outside of the sessions.

RSVP via email or visit the link in our bio. We hope to see you out West! 🌄