The suspect in a Burlington, Vermont shooting that left three Palestinian-American students wounded has pleaded not guilty after his arrest by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The incident occurred near the University of Vermont, and the suspect has been identified as Jason Eaton. The three victims, all students at different…
Have you noticed an unusual increase in egg prices at your local grocery store? Industry experts and economic data pointed to a soaring inflation rate close to the end of 2022, affecting various sectors of the economy, including a significant rise in the price of eggs. According to an inflation breakdown chart shared by CNBC,…
Bonus season always brings an air of excitement to law firms, and this year is no exception. Above The Law recently reported that global law firm Hogan Lovells, known for its impressive revenue of $2,432,000,000 last year, is not only offering bonuses, but raises as well, kicking off the fiscal year in high gear. After…
Rudy Giuliani may currently prohibited from practicing law, but that has not stopped him from continuing to ruffle feathers in federal courtrooms. After two years of failure to comply with discovery in the defamation lawsuit brought against him by Atlanta poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, superior judge Beryl Howell issued a default judgment…
The legal fraternity has been abuzz after Milbank’s initial market shakeup, and it now seems that the top echelons of Biglaw have settled on a restructured compensation grid. Culminating with Cravath’s decision to enhance base salaries for mid-level and senior associates, the weeks of speculation and market watching are seemingly at an end. Notably, Cleary…
The legal world has been rocked by a wave of improbable claims and strategic court room gambits lately, with two globally recognised figures leading the charge: business magnate Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind companies such as SpaceX and Tesla, has recently found himself embroiled in an intriguing legal…
It seems tis indeed the season for sharing the wealth among law firms. Given its impressive gross revenue of $3,020,869,000 last year, Skadden finds itself admirably positioned to both increase salaries and match bonuses in line with Cravath, a move eagerly awaited by its associates. More details available in the original article. While the exact…
The U.S. Senate confirmed federal prosecutor Micah W.J. Smith as the next federal judge for the District of Hawaii in a vote of 57-41 on Wednesday afternoon. The new appointment underscores the continuing reshaping of the judiciary under the current administration. Additions such as Smith — a seasoned legal expert with extensive experience in federal…
Under the leadership of Martijn Snoep, the Dutch antitrust watchdog has been developing unique approaches to deal with challenges affecting competition authorities across Europe. Snoep, a competition lawyer with a distinguished career at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, assumed the role of the head of the Dutch competition authority in 2018, without any obvious controversy regarding…
As of mid-November, a shortage has been noted in the financial disclosure reports of federal judges in the United States for the year 2022, records that were expected to be publicly available in a centralized database. A significant number of courts that commonly handle commercial litigation, spanning from New Jersey to the Ninth Circuit, are…
In an unexpected development, financial disclosure reports for a significant number of federal judges in the US are missing from the public database where they should be catalogued. Expected in mid-November, only half of the 2022 financial disclosure reports were published, leaving many notable courts, including those that attract commercial litigation in New Jersey and…
Medical panel referrals and determinations have been thrust into the spotlight in the realm of multi-defendant claims in Victoria, Australia. Historically, these decisions have carried weight primarily for public liability or medical negligence claims. Herein, the burden of proof rests on the injured plaintiff to demonstrate a ‘significant injury’ before being entitled to claim non-economic…
In a noteworthy development within the legal fraternity, a Texas-based law firm has successfully convinced a Californian federal court to negate the efforts of online dating company eHarmony to recover over $150,000 in attorney fees in light of the conclusion of a patent litigation. The firm has previously faced criticism for its pre-filing diligence. The…
As we continue to see the evolution of marijuana laws across the United States, a significant concern rising to the forefront of the discussions revolves around another contentious issue – social equity. Despite similar usage rates across races, Black people are almost four times more likely than white people to be arrested for marijuana possession…
In recent developments, Google and the Canadian government officially announced on Wednesday that they have arrived at an agreement regarding a controversial online news law, an issue that had threatened to restrict Canadian news from appearing on Google’s search, news, and discover products. The agreement involved an exchange valued at 100 million Canadian dollars. The…
In a noteworthy ruling of Gantner v. PG&E Corporation et al. dated November 20, 2023, the Supreme Court of California unanimously concluded that a class-action lawsuit against the utility giant Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) was inadmissible due to an existing legislative framework. The lawsuit in question, brought about by multiple plaintiffs, related to Public…
Antisemitic incidents in Germany have seen a sharp rise following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza. According to a recent report by the civil society group of the Department for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS) Berlin, these incidents have increased more than four-fold. RIAS documented a shocking…
On October 30, President Biden’s administration issued an executive order regarding the development and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI), marking a significant move toward the integration of this technology in various sectors. The comprehensive directive, named the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, outlines numerous detailed recommendations…
Associate Justice David A. Lowy is retiring from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court after a distinguished tenure of over seven years. Widely recognized for his active participation in court proceedings, Justice Lowy has been a significant contributor to the court’s jurisprudence, often voicing dissenting opinions against the majority. Justice Lowy’s wealth of experience in the…
As legal professionals working in corporations and law firms, it is integral that we are abreast of significant amendments made by the Department of Education concerning educational freedom and accessibility. One such amendment is the recent release of new regulations designed to ensure transcript access for students that have outstanding debts with their educational institutions….
Justice David A. Lowy of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has announced his impending retirement, slated for February. His departure paves the way for Governor Maura Healey to make her second appointment to the bench, offering a shift in the previously Republican-dominated court. As reported in Law360, Lowy’s retirement reflects the changing political dynamics within…
In the ongoing legal battle between Oracle and Rimini Street Inc, Oracle has recently petitioned a Nevada federal judge for nearly $12.2 million in legal fees and other expenses. Oracle alleges that it has spent the past five years enforcing an injunction that prohibits Rimini Street Inc from infrac\`ting upon the company’s software. This request,…
In a scenario where nearly every taxpayer is affected by state and local taxes (SALT), developments in any single jurisdiction can be not only constant but sometimes perplexing. In this newsletter edition, we will briefly encapsulate selected SALT developments across multiple states. These developments may hold significant importance for both corporations and law firms. This…
In a significant development, U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey reinstated the class certification of Marriott guests who had initiated a lawsuit regarding a 2018 data breach. This order comes in the wake of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit’s decision to remand the case, subsequently leading to the reversal of the…
The provisions of the Housing Accountability Act, which safeguard a developer from being obligated to rezone when zoning is inconsistent with the General Plan, has recently faced a substantial challenge. In a recent case, a court rejected a developer’s attempt at utilizing these provisions to challenge the necessity of rezoning. The case was argued in…