The legal team of former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensively contested usual legal proceedings, claiming that the filing of motions by prosecutors is illegal. This allegation is part the ongoing tension surrounding the election interference case, a major political and legal drama that has drawn international attention. These charges came in the form of…
The ABA TECHSHOW 2024, happening on February 14-17 in Chicago, will feature 15 innovative legal tech startups in their eighth annual Startup Alley. The shortlisted 15 were sifted out from a total of 51,670 votes. These startups, which have given a fresh and inventive edge to the legal technology scene, will compete in a riveting…
Mark Bennett, a former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, was recently suspended for transgressing the U.S. Department of Justice’s sexual harassment policy. Several allegations placed Bennett in the midst of controversy, primarily focusing on his actions against an intern. This intern, known as J.S. in court documents, was subjected to inappropriate…
In recent legal developments, New Jersey’s emerging legal cannabis market has been pointed to as a positive exemplar for other states to follow. Christopher Riggs, the chief counsel to New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission, expressed optimism on the state’s progress. Additionally, various law firms in the region, such as Scura Wigfield Heyer Stevens & Cammarota,…
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, a leading law firm, has adjusted its salary structure and bonuses in line with Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP’s scale, according to a recent report. This decision reflects a growing trend among global law firms seeking to attract top legal talent through competitive remuneration packages. The rise of salaries and bonuses…
In recent legal developments, a music licensor has appealed to the Second Circuit for the endorsement of an authorized increase in royalty payments from the North American Concert Promoters Association. The decision for the rate hike originated from a New York court, as they concluded that licenses with parties not constrained by consent decrees could…
In an unforeseen turn of events, CS Disco Inc., a key player in the legal technology landscape, announced on Thursday that their leading sales executive will be leaving the company effective immediately. This issue presents an interesting case for the legal tech sector, a market already fraught with complexity, as the executive’s departure comes in…
Flaster Greenberg PC has elected Alexander Brown and Matthew J. Meltzer as shareholders. The news was announced on the firm’s website and originally reported by Bloomberg Tax Automation. Flaster Greenberg announced the litigation experience of Alexander Brown, who has been involved in complex commercial matters in both state and federal courts. His representation extends to…
Andrew R. Kopsidas has recently joined legal practice Blank Rome as a partner in the intellectual property litigation group based in Washington, D.C. His appointment was announced by the firm on Thursday. Kopsidas brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous position at Hughes Hubbard & Reed. He has represented clients before the…
A Texas federal judge has recommended David T. Moran, of Jackson Walker LLP, to fulfill the role of special master in a challenging discovery phase of an antitrust suit involving Google. The suit has been brought forth by a coalition of conservative attorneys general and is slated to go to trial next year. The selection…
In an effort to safeguard global supply chains and curb regional tensions, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) officials on Wednesday called upon nations to respond to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The appeal comes after recent attacks on two commercial ships – the MSC United and the Maersk Hangzhou –…
Protests have spread across Karnataka, eliciting the attention of the legal community across the nation and globally. Members of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), the currently ruling conservative party in India, convened demonstrations on Wednesday protesting the arrest of a resident of Karnataka who is suspected of involvement in the controversial post-Babri Mosque demolition riots…
The complex case, involving Oregon’s multimillionaire philanthropist, Jordan Schnitzer, his ex-girlfriend, Cory Sause, and their genetically related son, has finally been given a verdict by the Oregon Supreme Court on November 28, 2023. This case was constituted by a peculiar twist due to the unusual agreement between Schnitzer and Sause. In their arrangement, Schnitzer would…
For many associates at large law firms who find themselves seeking new opportunities, midsize firms often come under consideration. However, the road to making sizable career decisions, such as moving from Biglaw to a midsize firm, is fraught with questions and uncertainties. To provide some clarity into what life at a midsize firm may look…
A federal judge issued an opinion on Wednesday allowing the United States Military Academy at West Point to continue using race as a factor in their admissions process. This ruling delivers a sharp contrast to the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision that essentially ended the use of race-based affirmative action at most colleges and universities in…
In a year marked by a sluggish pace in deal activity, Kirkland & Ellis climbed to the summit of the 2023 global M&A league tables, unseating Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, the 2022 title holder for M&A deal value. Goodwin Procter sustained its leadership in terms of deal count in the Big Law scene. Additionally, Shearman…
The Indian Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday regarding a petition from a transgender woman alleging dismissal from her teaching position due to her gender identity. In the case, Jane Kaushik v Union of India, the bench, helmed by Chief Justice Chandrachud, Justice Pardiwala, and Justice Misra, notified the Central Agency Section of India, the…
The founder and former CEO of a well-known biotech company based in Austin, Texas, has filed a lawsuit against his former company in the Delaware Chancery Court, as reported by Law360. The suit seeks reimbursement of legal fees and related expenses accrued during his defense in an ongoing litigation process. The ongoing litigation is centered…
The prevailing consensus emerging from Google’s landmark antitrust case is that significant shifts are on the horizon for the tech giant’s app store business. This comes after a jury decided this week, marking a first for this century, that a large tech company had infringed upon US antitrust laws. The detailed coverage of the event…
White & Case, a prominent global law firm, has announced a decisive move to bolster its capital markets expertise in Hong Kong. The firm has successfully recruited Ryan Tou, a respected partner from Allen & Overy. The news comes as an important development for the global capital markets practice that White & Case maintains in…
While the social media platform Snapchat may be best known for its unique feature of disappearing messages, it has also unfortunately been used for more nefarious purposes, such as drug dealing. Now, the parents of children targeted by these drug dealers are focusing their legal efforts not only on the dealers themselves, but also on…
In a recent turn of events, a federal judge suggested that the complaints lodged by former assistant federal public defender, Caryn Strickland, regarding the mishandling of her harassment claim by judiciary officials, appeared stronger than her allegations of gender-based discrimination. The information was disclosed during closing arguments in the courtroom. Caryn Strickland has accused her…
Women are not only breaking barriers in the legal profession, but they are also changing the demographic structure of law school enrollment. According to recent reports, since 2016, women have been outnumbering men in law school classrooms, a trend that has shown consistent growth each year. Data from 2023 reveals an encouraging picture: women’s enrollment…
In order for traditional BigLaw firms to remain viable in the mutating legal landscape, a shift in business models is becoming essential, according to Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici of SMB Law Group. Henderson and Pacifici postulate in their joint commentary that four key adaptations must occur to ensure the future success of legal firms….
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit made significant inroads in legal decisions in 2023, with a notable shift towards less patentee-friendly judgements compared to 2022. This change is clearly evidenced from a thorough empirical review by Dan Bagatell at Perkins Coie. In 2023, the Federal Circuit heard a total of 306 patent…