The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India reported the identification of 43 pro-separatist supporters over their alleged involvement in a series of violent actions directed at Indian missions abroad. The individuals have been recognized as “Khalistan supporters”, advocating for the creation of a majority Sikh separatist state, known as Khalistan, in the Punjab region of…
The D.C. Circuit has solicited the opinion of the District of Columbia’s highest court in a unique case concerning personal liability and negligence standards. This move comes amidst an ongoing legal tussle attempting to hold D.C.’s transit agency responsible for the death of a lawyer in 2013. The lawyer, reportedly under the influence, fell off…
A lawsuit by a former assistant counsel to ex-New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has recently been partially revived by a New York appeals court. The lawsuit alleges that the lawyer was fired in retaliation for his participation in a sexual harassment investigation led by the New York attorney general directed at the former governor. The…
In a surprising twist in a $71,000 lease dispute with the U.S. Postal Service, a Free Enterprise-oriented attorney has been mandated to attend continuing legal education classes. On the bench in the Court of Federal Claims, the presiding judge made this order after the attorney continuously pushed what was described as a “frivolous” argument for…
Pushing for a more nuanced understanding of societal responsibilities, U.S. Congressional Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., has reintroduced a bill designed to provide necessary relief for breastfeeding women. The bill aims to offer them an exemption from jury duty in both the federal courts and D.C. local court upon explicit request. The legislative initiative stems…
A former employee of Major Lindsey & Africa LLC, a legal recruiter firm, has raised allegations against the firm in the New York state court. Claims have been brought forward of an alleged sexual assault and misconduct within the firm. In an interesting twist to the lawsuit, the individual sought to reject a letter from…
Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, once famed for his roles in high-stakes litigation, will have to face his day in court despite his claims of suffering from dementia. A Los Angeles federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Girardi is competent to stand trial on charges related to the alleged theft of millions of dollars from his…
A man was arrested earlier Tuesday after allegedly breaking into the building of the Colorado Supreme Court, discharging a firearm and igniting a small fire. This incident comes shortly after the apex court’s decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from Colorado’s presidential ballot. The arrestee is reported to have held an unarmed security guard…
In a week’s time, Donald Trump is set to present his defense before the DC Circuit, arguing that Judge Tanya Chutkan was incorrect in dismissing his claims of presidential immunity. The main crux of Trump’s assertion is that he is being persecuted for actions taken as part of his official duties. However, charges laid against…
The Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in higher education has drastically impacted the pace of the law school admissions process, according to law school admissions consultant Mike Spivey of the Spivey Consulting Group. In remarks given to Reuters, Spivey pointed out that this has been the slowest admit cycle in the 25 years of…
Latham & Watkins LLP, a prominent player in the field of BigLaw, has recently confirmed that it will be aligning its associate salary increments with the Cravath scale for the current year. This revelation has been unveiled according to certain published reports. By adopting the Cravath scale, Latham & Watkins follows in the path of…
As we turn our calendars to 2024, legal professionals should be attuned to several significant issues poised to hit the docket of federal appeals courts. Top on the agenda are the five prominent cases: anti-terrorism efforts, venue, drug pricing, defamation, and air pollution. The arena of anti-terrorism intersects with the court once more, with important…
An unidentified Black woman, formerly employed as a program specialist by the American Bar Association (ABA), has brought allegations of unlawful termination before an Illinois federal court. According to the plaintiff, she was unfairly dismissed based on her sex, race, and disability status, despite receiving satisfactory job performance reviews. She further alleges that she was…
Legal powerhouse Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has welcomed a noteworthy change in its management. For the first time in close to two decades, the firm has elected a new managing partner. This is amongst a series of leadership amendments the company has embarked on to commence 2024. Historically, Sheppard Mullin has maintained a…
The US government, under the Biden administration, has formally petitioned the Supreme Court to allow portions of a 29-mile fence installed along the southern border to be dismantled. The request comes after controversy and legal disputes regarding the razor wire fence, which was set up by Texas to deter illegal migration. Prior to this appeal…
Ballard Spahr LLP, an international law firm, has kicked off 2024 by ushering in new leadership. The firm declared that the ex-chief of the corporate department started his tenure as chair of the esteemed firm on January 1. Read more on law360.com Known for its vast range of legal services and a client roster that…
In an interesting turn of events in the world of plaintiff’s law, attorney James Robson and his team were able to secure a $4 million award in a Cobb County case after initially receiving an offer of judgment for $400,000. This significant victory comes after a trial in December 2023, where Robson’s client sought damages…
A top litigator from Duane Morris’ California office, Stephen Sutro, recently found himself overseeing the firm’s trial practice lawyers after achieving an appointment to bicoastal leadership in its largest department. As previously reported, Sutro, who has spent nearly ten years as the managing partner for the San Francisco office, succeeds Wayne Mack from the Philadelphia…
Disbarred and indicted plaintiffs’ attorney Thomas Girardi has been ruled competent to assist in the defense against charges of defrauding clients, professionals, and others of millions of dollars. This ruling was made by Judge Josephine L. Staton of the Central District of California. While the judge announced her decision, the underlying order remains under seal…
Colorado voters aiming to prohibit Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot have implored the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether he is fit to reclaim the presidency following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. In a recent filing, the voters suggested that the Supreme Court should hear the Colorado Republican Party’s appeal regarding a ruling…
The former chairman and CEO of Akamai Technologies, a prominent figure in the technology industry, is embroiled in a legal dispute involving a substantial debt that is yet to be repaid. Seeking redress for loans extended to his former son-in-law’s now-defunct business, he has taken the matter to court, as reported ‘Ex-Akamai CEO sues former…
The past year has seen an ongoing emphasis on ‘defending democracy’, particularly within law schools, as underscored by Mark Alexander, the outgoing president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). In a recent interview with Law.com, Alexander highlighted the significance of this theme, and its prevalence in numerous in-person and virtual meetings that have…
In an unfolding development, a Delaware federal court has dispelled Apple’s motion to impose sanctions on attorneys from Susman Godfrey LLP. The attempted sanctions were related to a patent litigation, where the legal representatives were unable to satisfy the jury that several of Google’s smartphones and apps violated a data systems patent, owned by Arendi…
In a recent piece on Law.com, Saina Shamilov, a practice leader at law firm Fenwick & West, shares insights about her journey to becoming a practice group chair, reinforcing that taking on a leadership role is just the beginning of further hard work. Shamilov emphasizes that it’s natural to not always have the answers or…
In a recent development, veteran Aaron Colangelo from the Natural Resources Defense Council has been appointed as a partner at Edelson PC. Colangelo has joined the Washington, D.C., office, as announced by the firm on Tuesday. Natural Resources Defense Council is a globally recognized non-profit international environmental advocacy group. Here, Colangelo accrued a wealth of…