Reputable law firm, Gibson Dunn, finds itself under scrutiny as it presents arguments on opposing sides in two distinct lawsuits related to the oil industry. In one case, it defends fossil fuel companies against accusations related to climate denial allegations. They assert that statements made by their client, Chevron, and other oil corporations about climate change, are “political speeches” safeguarded by the age-old First Amendment. More on this can be found directly on the DeSmog report.
In a divergent move, Gibson Dunn is also leading efforts to ‘silence industry critics’ in a North Dakota pipeline scenario, thus, operating on contrasting grounds in both cases.
In other news, a law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, which has requested to remain anonymous, fell prey to a fraudulent scheme, losing over $250,000. This incident came about after receiving a deceptive email regarding a real estate closing. The alleged scammer, Florida’s Pierre Almonor, had intentions to wire the substantial sum into overseas bank accounts. The complete coverage of this incident can be read here.
Elsewhere, UK’s Aaron & Partners law firm announced their second non-lawyer partner, Helen Johnson, previously known for her competence in marketing. Johnson stated that her appointed designation provides her with the authority to sustain the work she and her team have been administering, offering more on the story by Bdaily.
Law firms and legal professionals find the dynamics of these situations worth noting, as they echo the challenges and developments experienced across the industry. More details about these stories are available through the Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call.