In another significant lawyer movement in the legal industry, Nikki Smythe, a prominent finance partner, has left Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) to join the law firm Clifford Chance in Sydney according to a report published by Law.com. Smythe’s departure marks the second instance in recent months where a partner from HSF has transitioned to Clifford…
Liz Hastilow, an influential figure in fund management, has joined Norton Rose Fulbright’s team located in Sydney, as reported by New York Law Journal. Hastilow’s previous position was at First Sentire Investors, and her move to Norton Rose Fulbright is expected to bolster their stronghold in the fund management sphere in Australia and globally. Further…
China’s ongoing property crisis sets the stage for Sidley Austin, a renowned law firm, to make its mark significantly. While restructuring activities have been relatively quiet in Asia, Sidley Austin has claimed a substantial foothold in the China real estate market. The landscape presents an intriguing question for the firm’s rivals: how will they respond…
In a recent development in the mortgage fraud trial of former Baltimore State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, renowned law firm Reed Smith LLP has challenged the prosecution’s effort to subpoena three of its attorneys. The firm filed a request with a Maryland federal judge on Monday, arguing that the prosecution cannot employ Mosby’s former counsel to…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested that the Ninth Circuit reconsider the antitrust counterclaims by Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. against commercial real estate data provider, CoStar. The FTC has expressed concerns that the district court’s prior dismissal of these counterclaims could potentially obstruct its ongoing investigation of similar allegations, as well as hinder…
A Delaware jury has found in favor of Natera in a patent infringement lawsuit against CareDx, awarding the genetic testing company over $96 million in damages. The court ruled that CareDx, a company specializing in transplant diagnostics, infringed upon one of Natera’s patents with the sale of its DNA tests for organ transplant recipients. This…
A Silicon Valley medical device startup has appealed to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to ban certain health-related features in the new Apple Watches. The dispute surfaces from the startup’s belief that such features infringe on their intellectual property rights. However, the fight is not just about the Apple Watch; it’s about the wider…
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer extended commendations to his former law clerk, Elizabeth “Bessie” Dewar, during her swearing-in ceremony at the Massachusetts high court. This significant event took place on Monday afternoon, marking Dewar’s commencement as a justice on the Massachusetts high court. Notably, Dewar previously worked under Breyer, building her legal experience…
First Brands Group subsidiary Carter Carburetor (Carter) and Walbro have reached an agreement ending a dispute over alleged wrongful price increases and order cancellations, according to legal documents filed in Delaware’s Court of Chancery. The contention started after Carter’s acquisition of Walbro’s engine management division when claims of improper pricing and cancellation of orders were…
A Delaware federal jury cleared ScentAir Technologies LLC of allegations that it infringed two patents related to removable cartridges for liquid diffusion air fresheners. The two patents in question remain valid nonetheless. The case portrays the ongoing challenges in the air freshener industry, particularly relating to issues of intellectual property rights. Companies need to tread…
Attorney Alina Habba, representing former President Donald Trump, has voiced her vexation over a recent jury verdict, deeming it “ridiculous”. This comes amidst a robust legal tussle between Donald Trump and journalist E. Jean Carroll. Simultaneously, Roberta Kaplan, counsel to E. Jean Carroll, reassures commitment to obtaining the legal resolution due to her client. Kaplan’s…
In a ruling deemed significant in legal circles, a Connecticut magistrate judge laid down Monday that an intellectual property attorney is not prevented from sending holiday greetings to clients of his former partner, despite a settlement agreement restricting contact. The negotiations had dictated that the prohibition extended even to the lawyer’s new firm. The judge…
A remarkable ruling took place on Monday as a Connecticut magistrate judge enacted a decision on a peculiar dispute between two intellectual property attorneys. The ruling determined that under specific circumstances, a settlement agreement restricting an attorney from corresponding with his former partner’s clients could extend its reach to the attorney’s new firm. Part of…
Global law firm Jones Day has appointed a new partner-in-charge of its Mexico City office. Tax partner Rodrigo Gómez Ballina will take over the role from Manuel Romano, who will continue to work with clients as part of the firm’s financial markets practice. The specific details of Romano’s role within the financial markets practice have…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) criticized Sri Lanka’s government on Monday for a new legislation set to address wartime abuses, arguing that it bears a striking resemblance to previous failed attempts and falls short of meeting international legal obligations. The proposed Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka Bill, introduced on January 1, 2024,…
On Monday, a California federal judge denied a request from Amazon’s streaming platform, Twitch, to dismiss a patent infringement lawsuit concerning video streaming technology. The judge determined that the patent under scrutiny was not abstract and invalid, but represented an advancement over previous technologies for computer functionality. It seems that the tech giant did not…
CNN has recently become the subject of a class action lawsuit centered around its alleged use of website tracking technology, a matter that may potentially raise significant concerns about digital privacy. Notably, a legal professional who thinks they may be impacted can find the details regarding the suit on Law.com. The claim alleges that personal…
On Sunday, US lawmakers introduced articles of impeachment against the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Allegedly, Mayorkas failed to comply with US law and breached public trust due to his handling of the US-Mexico border and immigration matters. This instance marks the second time in American history that articles of impeachment…
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, is suggesting a retrial in the defamation lawsuit filed by New York writer, E. Jean Carroll against her client. This suggestion comes just three days after a New York jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in damages. Bloomberg Law reports that Habba expressed concerns about a supposed close professional…
In an unprecedented show of solidarity, thousands of protestors participated in anti-femicide demonstrations across Nairobi, marking the largest event ever held in Kenya against sexual and gender-based violence. These activists from cities and towns across the nation are calling upon the government to take strong action in the wake of a series of murders of…
There is an unfolding legal story regarding a deputy general counsel at Workday seeking dismissal of a company attorney’s harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims in a California federal court. The counsel is arguing that the plaintiff has not successfully demonstrated connections between the alleged actions of the human resources software provider and his race and…
The longstanding tequila producer, Clase Azul, claims that the newly-emerged Delaware-based Casa Azul Spirits LLC is causing confusion within the tequila industry. This situation comes as a first in the more than 20 years of Clase Azul’s operation. During the initial day of a trademark infringement trial between the two entities, the founder of Clase…
Marking the 25th anniversary of the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, one of the former president’s lead trial lawyers, Greg Craig, recently reflected on the event in an interview with Law360. The republican-led crusade against Clinton, according to Craig, was a testament to the power of the extreme right wing and was both constitutionally…
On the 25th anniversary of the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton, two of the trial’s Republican prosecutors have discussed the importance of such proceedings with Law360. Despite the partisan and controversial nature of the trial, the prosecutors insist that the impeachment proceedings were a fundamentally serious and crucial aspect of upholding the rule of law….
Reflecting on the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, which took place two and a half decades ago, one can’t help but be struck by the varied paths taken by the attorneys who partook in the proceedings. Among these legal professionals were individuals who have since faced federal prison sentences, defeated federal indictments, pursued the…