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Mark Roman | November 9, 2018 | news

Most people have some sense of the term “trade secrets.” When you hear it, you probably think of things like the recipe for Coke, or customer lists stashed in the boss’s office. However, corporate America interprets the term in a much broader way — and employment relationships can get complicated and contentious when employers assert… read more

Mark Roman | September 14, 2018 | news

With today’s news cycles, it’s sometimes hard to believe that anything still happens outside of Washington DC. You probably didn’t hear about it, but something pretty remarkable happened in early September in Illinois: State Farm, the “good neighbor” insurance company, agreed to pay $250 million to settle a civil racketeering case which was about to… read more

Mark Roman | August 28, 2018 | news

We’ve criticized confidentiality agreements (otherwise known as secret settlements or “hush money” deals) for years. Several months ago, this blog discussed how confidentiality agreements allowed Harvey Weinstein to continue his abusive behavior for years. Now a Pennsylvania grand jury has come out with a deeply troubling report about abuse in the Catholic Church. The report… read more

Mark Roman | August 10, 2018 | news

The trial of Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chair, is chugging along in federal court near Washington, D.C. Manafort is accused of various financial crimes such as bank and tax fraud. Financial crime cases make for some pretty dry testimony. In trials of this type, witnesses may pore over financial statements and loan papers… read more

Mark Roman | August 1, 2018 | news

At Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, we are always looking for ways to get involved with our local community. From participating in charity events to volunteering in nonprofit organizations, our firm constantly strives to support those in need. We are excited to partner with Rob Ditro and The Backpack Lady Project. About The Backpack Lady… read more

Mark Roman | July 12, 2018 | news

We recently suffered two celebrity suicides within one week. Anthony Bourdain, the chef and TV host, recently took his own life in Paris, while Kate Spade, the fashion designer, ended hers in New York. These two high profile cases are part of an unfortunate trend: a dramatic increase in suicide rates. The numbers in America… read more

Mark Roman | May 14, 2018 | news

After the horrifying shooting at the South Florida high school in Parkland, families of victims understandably began asking questions. One of the first questions was about why a police officer assigned to the school (“school resource officer”) failed to intervene and stop the bloodshed. While there is still considerable dispute about the events, many families… read more

Mark Roman | February 2, 2018 | news

There are several bills pending in the Florida legislature which may end up changing our auto insurance laws. One bill, which would repeal the Florida no-fault auto insurance law, has received a lot of attention in the press in the last few months. Another one, which involves which people auto insurance policies must cover within… read more

Mark Roman | January 26, 2018 | news

Geico recently filed a lawsuit in a Florida federal court against the parent company of 411 Pain, the medical-legal referral service. The breadth of the suit is astounding. Geico’s legal complaint is almost 200 pages long, and alleges the referral service, along with many co-defendants, engaged in racketeering, illegal kickback schemes, fraud, and other serious… read more

Mark Roman | January 17, 2018 | news

President Trump recently took a physical to assess his overall health. Although these physicals are routine for sitting presidents, this one has gotten unusual attention because it included an additional component: a mental status exam. According to media reports, Trump had a memory screening exam added to his usual physical by White House medical staff…. read more