Jacalyn Crecelius, J.D.
Jacalyn Crecelius, J.D., is a legal content writer, attorney, and mediator with experience practicing in the areas of healthcare, elections, family law, and federal employment/security clearance defense. She is a Veterans’ Attorney at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc., providing specialized legal assistance to veterans since January 2023. Her extensive legal career includes roles such as an Associate Attorney at The Edmunds Law Firm, where she focused on security clearance defense for military personnel, and at Florida Women's Law Group, handling complex family law matters. Jacalyn received a BA in Psychology from Otterbein University, a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of law, and, most recently, an MA in Governance and Human Rights from Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany.
Google Serves Microsoft Subpoena for Documents in Antitrust Lawsuit
In October 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed suit against Google citing claims of anticompetitive behavior. The DOJ requested structural relief as well as an injunction for Google to stop its alleged antitrust violations.
Posted on August 24, 2021 in Featured & Litigation Monitor & News
Water Providers Join MDL Alleging Contaminated Water Sources
Water providers joined an ongoing MDL against manufacturers of aqueous film-forming foam. They allege the toxic chemicals trickled into water sources.
Posted on September 7, 2021 in Featured & Litigation Monitor & News
Top 7 Mass Torts to Watch in 2023
In this litigation summary, we covered the top mass torts to watch during 2023. For each action, we summarized the issue, discussed the current status of litigation, and identified the expert specialties most suitable for each case.
Posted on February 21, 2023 in Featured & Litigation Monitor
PFAS Litigation: An Overview
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) encompass a myriad of chemicals commonly added to consumer goods and industrial products. Despite persistent, widespread, and well-known risks, industries continue to use PFAS chemicals, resulting in significant litigation over the issue.
Posted on March 22, 2023 in Featured & Litigation Monitor
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Trial Win Relied Heavily on Expert Witness Testimony
On March 30, 2023, an 8-member jury found in favor of Oscar-award-winning actress and business mogul defendant Gwyneth Paltrow, in a ski-collision trial that showcased the power of expert witness testimony.
Posted on April 18, 2023 in Featured & Trial Tactics & Working with Experts
Green Beret’s Medical Malpractice Claim Denied Under Namesake Medical Accountability Act
Sgt. First Class Richard Stayskal fought to change the Feres Doctrine, which protects the government from medical malpractice claims by military personnel, after his own lung cancer diagnosis was missed; lawmakers passed the Stayskal Act in 2019, but three years later, his own claim was denied.
Posted on May 9, 2023 in Featured & News
Wisconsin’s Precedent-Setting Medical Malpractice Cases
In the past two decades, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has decreed competing rulings on whether a limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits is constitutional. With the Court’s newly elected liberal majority, the pendulum may be swinging back against damage caps.
Posted on May 30, 2023 in Featured & News
New Technology and Its Impact on the Practice of Law
There is no doubt that technology has had a significant impact on work life across industries and practice areas. The practice of law is no exception. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, alternative methods of practicing law have proven invaluable.
Posted on September 5, 2017 in Working with Experts