Approved by a lawyer at Monsur Law Office
The National Law Journal states that Douglas Monsour and Katy Krottinger of Longview’s Monsour Law Firm achieved the top 100 verdict nationwide in 2021 after a $ 22.5 million verdict against 3M in the Finley vs. 3M proceedings. I admitted.
The case was tried before Judge Mark Walker in the northern Florida district of Tallahassee, Florida. This verdict was the first Top 100 verdict in the entire 3M earplug proceedings.
The law firm reported that the 3M Earplugs Multi-District Proceedings was the largest proceeding in US history with more than 230,000 plaintiffs. The overwhelming majority of complainants are US military veterans who suffer from deafness and tinnitus after wearing defective Combat Arms earplugs in combat sold to the government by 3M. Internal testing by the company proved that the manufacturer was aware of the defect in the earplugs and hid the information from the government and soldiers.
South side bank in the top bank
Southside Bank Shares, Inc., a holding company of Tyler-based Southside Bank, has been named one of the “Top 25 Banks” in the United States by the head of the bank. A recent banking survey analyzed up to 300 publicly traded banks across the United States based on 2021 performance using key financial indicators such as profitability, capital adequacy ratio, asset quality and total shareholder returns. did.
Based on the strong performance of 2021, Southside was ranked in the top 25 of the list of bank managers announced in July.
Lee R. Gibson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southside Bancshares, Inc., said: Throughout history, we have maintained a strong commitment to providing excellence to our customers, communities and shareholders. This perception reflects that commitment. “
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Southside Bank has approximately $ 7.12 billion in assets, operates 56 branches, including two in Longview, and 74 in eastern Texas, southeast Texas, and the Dallas / Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston regions. We operate an ATM / ITM network.
Training funds available to students
The Greater East Texas Community Action Program has funding available to potential students wishing to train, retrain, or earn a degree. Although the organization is based in Tyler, it serves 30 counties, including Gregg County.
Teresaland, head of the department, said: The economy has definitely changed with COVID. Short-term training classes, certificate classes, or college degrees may be a goal for anyone who wants a more stable or higher-paying job. Funding and support are now available for those who are trying to improve the situation. “
The RISE Case Management Program supports costs associated with training or education. Support services for rent, utilities and other needs may be available. Eligibility is based on household income and circumstances. The Greater East Texas Community Action Program works with local community colleges, universities and other training entities to encourage students to seek education. The short-term certificate program is included in this effort as well as the degree program.
The application is located at get-cap.org. For more information, please email Shawna Jordan (sjordan@get-cap.org) or call (936) 615-0522.
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