In a recent development, the U.S. Supreme Court revived the conviction of Pedro Hernandez, who had been found guilty of the 1979 kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz, a case that played a pivotal role in the creation of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The decision overrules a lower court’s call…
In a recent legal development, Verizon Wireless has been ordered to pay $190 million following a jury decision in the Eastern District of Texas. This ruling comes after the telecommunications giant was found to have infringed a patent related to technology enabling seamless transitions for cellphone calls between Wi-Fi and cellular networks. The verdict underscores…
Thomson Reuters is ushering in early access to what is described as the next generation of CoCounsel Legal. This move marks a significant overhaul of the flagship legal AI assistant since the product was acquired through the company’s purchase of Casetext in 2023. During a recent LinkedIn Live event, Ragunath Ramanathan, president of legal professionals…
In a significant development for federal liability and constitutional rights, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear Nielsen v. Watanabe, a case that could redefine the ability to sue federal officials for constitutional violations. The current doctrine allows individuals to pursue litigation against federal agents under certain conditions without explicit legislative authorization, as established in…
In a significant move within the legal sector, Clifford Chance has attracted finance partner Chris Olson from Vinson & Elkins to bolster its New York practice. Olson, renowned for his expertise in complex financial transactions and infrastructure projects, is set to enhance Clifford Chance’s offerings in these key areas. This transition marks a strategic effort…
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, a prominent law firm, has bolstered its energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice by hiring experienced lawyer Jason Lee as a partner in its Houston office. This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the energy sector, particularly in one of the nation’s key…
Winston & Strawn LLP has announced the addition of Rishi Dholakia as the new chair of its International Trade group, establishing his base in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Dholakia joins from the boutique law firm, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., where he was a partner and co-chair of their International Trade practice. His move…
Womble Bond Dickinson has made a strategic move to bolster its corporate and securities capabilities in New York with the addition of highly-regarded attorney Jessica Zhang-Whitaker. Zhang-Whitaker’s arrival is set to enhance the firm’s proficiency in handling complex transactions, an area of rising significance due to the dynamic nature of today’s financial markets. Jessica Zhang-Whitaker,…
The U.S. Supreme Court recently sought the opinion of the Solicitor General on whether it should hear an appeal from the pharmaceutical industry challenging Oregon’s drug pricing transparency law. The law requires drugmakers to justify price increases, a mandate they argue threatens to reveal trade secrets and impacts competitive dynamics in the industry. This request…
Dentons, the global legal giant, has strategically expanded its New York office by welcoming a new partner specializing in fintech and digital assets. This move underscores the firm’s commitment to bolstering its expertise in rapidly evolving sectors such as financial technology and digital currencies. The new appointee, whose recruitment was unveiled recently, brings significant experience…
U.S. investment firm Ares is currently embroiled in a legal dispute involving the use of the trademark “Marq Logistics.” Allegations have surfaced claiming that Ares attempted to capitalize on the success of a London-based real estate company by employing a similar trademark. In response, the firm has defended its position, stating that the U.K. business…
Wendy LaManque, a partner at Pryor Cashman, sheds light on her journey to the partnership. She emphasizes the importance of leveraging one’s unique strengths and personality in the competitive legal field. “Figure out what your strengths are and capitalize on them,” she advises, highlighting that while technical legal skills are essential, it is the distinctive…
In a notable move within the legal sector, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has announced the addition of a new litigation partner from Seyfarth Shaw LLP to its Boston office. This strategic hire underscores Nelson Mullins’ commitment to bolstering its litigation capabilities in the region. The newly appointed partner, a seasoned litigator, brings extensive…
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court in Hunter v. United States deemed that federal defendants’ appellate waivers are unenforceable if enforcing them would lead to a miscarriage of justice. The decision, though not defining precisely whether the particular case constituted such a miscarriage, sets a precedent by outlining scenarios where appellate waivers would fail…
Loeb & Loeb LLP has recently expanded its finance capabilities with the addition of Todd Matras, a seasoned partner from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. Matras joins Loeb & Loeb in New York, bringing a wealth of experience in complex financial transactions. His move is seen as a strategic enhancement to the firm’s finance practice, particularly…
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP has expanded its Washington, D.C., footprint with the addition of James Lafferty as a partner in its patent litigation practice. The move underscores Cahill’s commitment to bolstering its capabilities in intellectual property litigation, a field experiencing dynamic changes due to evolving technologies and shifting legal landscapes. Lafferty, who previously honed…
In a strategic move to bolster its restructuring practice, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has recruited noted partner Thomas Schneidereit from Jones Day. Schneidereit, a recognized figure in insolvency and restructuring, brings extensive experience to Gibson Dunn’s platform, which will further strengthen their capabilities in handling complex cross-border insolvency matters. More details about this transition…
Holland & Knight, a prominent law firm known for its extensive practice areas, has announced the addition of Thomas Geraghty as a tax partner in its Chicago office. This strategic hire is aimed at enhancing the firm’s capabilities in tax law, reflecting a growing demand for sophisticated tax advisory services. Geraghty brings a wealth of…
O’Melveny & Myers LLP has recently bolstered its trading and markets division by hiring two seasoned partners from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This strategic move underscores O’Melveny’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the areas of financial regulation and trading markets. More details on the hiring reveal that the new partners bring a…
Paul Hastings, a prominent global law firm, has bolstered its private equity team in New York by hiring private equity partner Jordan Miner from Dechert LLP. Miner’s strategic move to Paul Hastings marks a significant enhancement of the firm’s capabilities in advising on high-stakes private equity transactions. Miner’s experience in private equity transactions is expected…
On June 22, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Dolby Laboratories seeking to compel Unified Patents to disclose the interested parties behind its unsuccessful patent challenge. This decision preserves the Federal Circuit’s ruling that Dolby cannot contest a validity decision rendered in its favor. The core of Dolby’s argument centered…
The U.S. Supreme Court has mandated that a Texas court revisit a long-standing capital case involving defendant Clifton Williams. This decision underscores ongoing concerns about fairness and legal representation in capital cases, which remain controversial and deeply contested in the United States. Williams was convicted of capital murder in 2006, an outcome stemming from a…
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to review an appeal by the former CEO of Vital Pharmaceuticals, Jack Owoc, concerning a substantial false advertising judgment won by Monster Energy Co. The decision upholds Monster’s $272 million victory relating to claims that energetically promoted Bang energy drinks contained a compound labeled as “super creatine” that…
The United States Supreme Court has chosen not to review a Federal Circuit decision, maintaining a judgment that favored an organization linked to LeBron James in a trademark dispute. This decision permits the cancellation of a Maryland youth nonprofit’s registration for “I Am More Than An Athlete,” a trademark rooted in common law rights asserted…
In a surprising consensus across ideological lines, US Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Samuel Alito aligned in their decision on the Second Amendment case United States v. Hemani. Each justice, while sharing a common conclusion, approached the case through distinct legal frameworks: historical justification, means-end scrutiny, and minimal articulation beyond governmental…