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Families of crash victims of two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft crashes filed today a 48-page motion in Texas federal court, asking the judge to reject the plea agreement the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed last week. Today’s motion asks the court to reject the plea agreement with Boeing on nine grounds including that it is too lenient given the criminal sentencing guidelines and that “it surreptitiously exonerates Boeing’s then-senior leadership.” The Justice Department announced…

Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on a panel in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting held in Chicago on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Regarding “Expert Evidence Beyond Borders: A Comparative View from the US and the UK,” speakers discussed a comparative analysis of how expert evidence is used in the United States and the United Kingdom. Other panelists included: Sam Townend, KC, Keating Chambers; Chair of the Bar Council…

Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the 14th Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability, Insurance, and Finance. The event, sponsored by the McGill University Institute of Air and Space Law, was held on September 13-14, 2024, in Montreal. Brammeier spoke on a panel addressing “Liability of Air Carriers.” Brammeier handles complex and catastrophic transportation matters with the firm, currently serving as Liaison Counsel in the pending litigation in federal district…

Six Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been included in the Best Lawyers® 2024 Women in the Law publication and are featured in the ninth annual Best Lawyers Women in the Law Business Edition. These exceptional professionals play a pivotal role within our firm and significantly impact the community, championing the rights of all and leading the pursuit of justice for our clients. The following Clifford Law Offices women attorneys were included in the 2024 Best…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, is a recipient of the 2024 American Bar Association (ABA) Presidential Citation. The award, recognizing Clifford’s exceptional dedication to upholding the principles of justice, integrity, and professionalism, will be presented by ABA President Mary Smith at a dinner before the ABA Board of Governors on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at the Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren St. Known for his longtime dedication and…

The Justice Department announced in a court filing that Boeing will plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the FAA about the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft late Sunday (July 7, 2024). The Justice Department announced the agreement in a filing with federal district court Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth, Texas. Families who lost loved ones in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes quickly filed in that same court an objection to the deal….

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices and established Chicago medical malpractice attorney, will be presented with the 2024 Above and Beyond Award by the American Association for Justice. The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is dedicated to advocating for plaintiffs’ rights and justice through legal representation, lobbying efforts, education, and providing lawyers with a community of like-minded peers in the United States. Each year, the AAJ honors trial lawyers, affiliates, and advocates who…

Following a $60 million verdict in downstate Illinois on behalf of the parents of a twin who died from tainted baby formula, hundreds of parents are awaiting trial against some formula makers where medical research has linked their cow milk-based product to a dangerous neonatal medical condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is an intestinal disorder causing intestinal inflammation that may cause holes in the intestine. Bacteria from the intestine can leak into the…

Attorneys and families reacted vehemently during a near two-hour meeting Sunday (June 30, 2024) with the head of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Fraud Division and other DOJ lawyers regarding the next steps it intends to take regarding Boeing following two crashes and other safety concerns at the aircraft manufacturer. The DOJ presented what families and lawyers termed a “sweetheart deal” that will be asking Boeing to accept several terms that they disagreed with and…