Seth Mills, J.D.
Seth Mills, J.D., a career counselor at New York Law School, has a substantial background in legal education and public interest initiatives. Currently serving as the Director of Public Interest & Pro Bono Initiatives and an Adjunct Professor for the Law Office Externship Seminar at New York Law School, Seth focuses on guiding law students in their professional development and legal externship experiences.
Prior to these roles, Seth was a Legal Content Writer for the Expert Institute, contributing to the development and curation of legal content. At Lawline.com, Seth held multiple positions, including Senior Program Attorney and Managing Blog Editor, where he was responsible for creating legal educational materials and managing legal publications.
Seth's legal career began as an Associate Attorney at Sterling Analytics Group, providing a foundation in practical legal work. Additionally, Seth volunteered as a Policy Advocate with the Police Reform Organizing Project (PROP), demonstrating a commitment to public interest law.
In terms of education, Seth earned a J.D. cum laude from New York Law School, where they were involved in NYLS OUTlaws and the Criminal Law Society. Seth also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Bard College at Simon's Rock. Their educational and professional experiences reflect a deep commitment to legal education, public interest law, and the mentoring of future legal professionals.
Admitting Medical Records in Personal Injury Trials
In personal injury cases, medical evidence is crucial to proving or challenging both causation and damages. Medical evidence, most commonly in the form of medical records and expert testimony, contains critical information about the plaintiff's injuries and treatment. However, medical records must meet certain requirements to be admitted into evidence under the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE).
Posted on August 1, 2023 in Personal Injury & FRE Standards & Featured & Evidence Rules
$393M Settlement with Solvay Over PFAS Contamination
In June 2023, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) responded to a lawsuit concerning environmental contamination by unveiling a groundbreaking $393 million settlement proposal with Solvay Specialty Polymers, a Belgian chemicals company, to tackle PFAS contamination in the state.
Posted on October 3, 2023 in Environmental Disasters & Settlements & Verdicts & Featured & News
Boar’s Head Listeria Cases Spark Lawsuits
A recent listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meat has hospitalized patients in multiple states and is linked to several deaths. Now, several families are filing wrongful death lawsuits connected to the outbreak.
Posted on October 1, 2024 in Mass Tort & Product Liability & Settlements & Verdicts & Featured & News
PA Judge Approves $38 Million Settlement in Hoverboard Fire
In a recent high-profile case, retailer Target and product manufacturer Jetson Electric Bikes came to a $38.5 million settlement with the parents of two girls who died in a 2022 house fire caused by a defective hoverboard, the Jetson Rogue.
Posted on March 28, 2024 in Wrongful Death & Defective Products & Settlements & Verdicts & Featured & News
Motions to Dismiss in Litigation
An early legal strategy, the motion to dismiss challenges a case's validity on technical or substantive grounds, shaping litigation's trajectory.
Posted on December 12, 2024 in Objections & Motions
Florida Jury Awards $4.5M To Woman Injured In Box Truck Crash
A recent jury verdict in Duval County has awarded $4.5 million to a young woman injured as a teenager in 2013. The trial concluded in October following a decade of policy denials by State Farm Insurance Company.
Posted on December 12, 2023 in Auto, Bikes, & Trucks & Settlements & Verdicts & Featured & News
Uvalde Families Sue ‘Call of Duty’ Maker, Instagram Over School Shooting
Two years after the devastating massacre at Uvalde Elementary School in May 2022, families of victims killed in the shooting filed a new lawsuit against several defendants, including Instagram’s parent company Meta, the publisher behind the ‘Call of Duty’ first-person shooter video game, and Daniel Defense, the company that makes the firearms used in the shooting. Daniel Defense has already been named as a defendant in several cases related to the Uvalde shooting. Activision and Meta are new targets of litigation.
Posted on June 25, 2024 in Mass Tort & Product Liability & Settlements & Verdicts & Featured & News
Legal AI: How Law Firms Use AI Tools Today
In any legal practice, saving time saves money. In the modern legal industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are a necessity for law firms. If leveraged strategically, these tools will help firms of all sizes stay competitive and provide exceptional client services.
Posted on April 22, 2024 in Legal Technology & Featured
Tesla Hit With $60 Million Verdict, Wouldn’t Settle Motorcycle Accident Case
In 2017, motorcyclist Christopher Dugan suffered a traumatic injury in Indianapolis after a collision with a Tesla-owned vehicle, leading to a $42.4 million jury verdict in 2024. This verdict followed seven years of litigation and several rejected settlement offers.
Posted on April 11, 2024 in Auto, Bikes, & Trucks & Settlements & Verdicts & Featured & News
Another Styrofoam Cup Soup Lawsuit Settles for $300,000 in Long Beach
City Council settles for $300,000 in 2023 closed session over Long Beach camp incident, highlighting widespread issues and history of burn injuries linked to instant soup packaging.
Posted on February 6, 2024 in Defective Products & Settlements & Verdicts & Featured & News