As an ongoing issue on American university campuses, antisemitism is being confronted as top-tier and New York-based law schools begin engaging with law firms to prevent further incidents. While these educational institutions have chosen not to comment publicly on the matter as of yet, reports reveal that private discussions have been taking place. These discussions…
A Texas federal court blocked administrative proceedings initiated by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) against SpaceX concerning alleged discriminatory employment practices. The decision announced this Wednesday suspends the DOJ’s proceedings until the resolution of a SpaceX lawsuit filed in September. In an August complaint, the DOJ charged SpaceX with violation of Section 1324b of…
During an ongoing federal antitrust case in California, two in-house lawyers for Google found themselves under scrutiny. A chat log shared in court from an internal Google communication revealed these attorneys joking about “fake privilege,” a tactic of unnecessarily involving legal counsel in matters to ensure confidentiality. The evidence was presented to the jury by…
In a recent development in the legal fraternity, Crowell & Moring LLP officially declared the arrival of a distinguished litigation partner, along with his proficient team of nine lawyers. The newly joined individuals were previously associated with another legacy New York firm, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, which is reportedly undergoing dissolution. This move…
Joshua Sohn, a seasoned New York litigator, along with nine other attorneys from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, have decided to move to Crowell & Moring. The transition arrives amid the abrupt dissolution of their former firm, a legal institution that stood for almost 150 years. The announcement, made on Monday, is an addition to…
In recent developments from the insurance world, it appears that cyber ‘catastrophe’ bonds, known as cat bonds, are preparing to step into witness lights of public debt markets. Traditionally, these bonds, which offset tough-to-insure risks to capital market investors in exchange for substantial returns, have been focused on natural disasters such as storms. However, the…
In the challenging role of general counsel, Katrin O’Sullivan, who serves the respected international non-profit, The Fred Hollows Foundation, is no stranger to the complexity and intricacies her role entails. The Foundation’s mission is to provide affordable, high-quality eye health care and to end avoidable blindness in underprivileged communities worldwide, tasks that require multitasking and…
A group of Turkish mothers known locally as the “Saturday Mothers”, whose children disappeared forcibly during the 1980s and 90s, succeeded in holding a public vigil without any police intervention last Saturday. This marks a watershed moment; the first such gathering to proceed unhindered since the police disbanded their demonstration back in 2018. The “Saturday…
The world of finance has been shaken by a case that prosecutors label as one of the most significant financial frauds in American history. The case in question followed the conviction of former cryptocurrency titan Sam Bankman-Fried on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, according to a report by Bloomberg Law. Despite the massive dollar…
The aftermath of the ransomware attack on Allen & Overy last week reflects a troubling tendency in the global law industry: the increasing vulnerability of law firms to cyber threats. As we noted with Allen & Overy, this is not the first incident, and we anticipate it certainly won’t be the last. In this shifting…
Last week, the European Commission suggested that the European Union start accession talks with Ukraine, given the country’s significant progress in aligning with the EU’s stipulated norms and standards. As a part of the 2023 Enlargement Agenda, Ukraine and Moldova have received positive evaluations for their efforts to prepare for EU membership. This news originates…
Thousands of people recently took to the streets of Honduras, protesting against President Xiomara Castro’s attempts to appoint new public officials without congressional vote. Unrest has been stirred within the populace who view this act as a threat to their democracy. Leading the cause for dissatisfaction is the LIBRE party’s recent election of interim public…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported to Reuters on Thursday that approximately 700 casualties have been sustained in clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Geneina, Sudan, on November 4 and 5. The IOM further revealed that around 100 individuals were injured and an additional 300 remain…
A Texas woman by the name of Tiffani Shea Gish has recently pleaded guilty to threats leveled against US District Court for the Southern District of Florida judge Aileen Cannon. The latter is currently responsible for presiding over the legal disputes concerning documents acquired from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence located in Florida. Gish…
Türkiye has caught the attention of the global community following a joint statement of condemnation by 27 bar associations, human rights organizations, and legal groups from eight countries. The criticism is centered on Türkiye’s alleged mistreatment of lawyers, particularly those who specialize in criminal law and human rights according to the pronouncement. This statement followed…
Three Palestinian human rights organizations, Al Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights have lodged a lawsuit with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The submission – done under Article 15 of the Rome Statute – accuses Israel of war crimes and genocide, pertaining to their airstrikes and bombing…
India’s government has recently introduced the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, aimed at modernizing the regulatory framework for broadcasting services, including Over-the-Top (OTT) content. The Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur released the draft bill, suggesting that it replaces outdated acts, rules, and guidelines with a unified, flexible approach adaptive to the evolving technologies…