Vernessa Pollard has become a part of DLA Piper as a partner and co-chair of the FDA practice located in Washington, D.C. The firm made this announcement on a recent Thursday. Pollard is known for representing clients in the life sciences, medical device, and technology industries, guiding them through FDA regulatory complexities to bring their…
An Amnesty International report alleges that Myanmar is circumventing Western sanctions by finding alternative sources for jet fuel. The report outlines the lengths to which the country is going to maintain its airpower despite sanctions imposed by the US, UK, Canada, and the EU in spring 2023. The aim of the sanctions was, among other…
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, completed her testimony in a case against her on charges of loan fraud. The case, being held in Greenbelt, Maryland, involves accusations leveled at Mosby for the submission of false statements on a loan application. She has to face two counts tied to these charges. Mosby’s testimony lasted for…
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to the UK government’s proposed measures to restore the power-sharing arrangement at Stormont in Northern Ireland. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson announced the decision, stating the government will “publish new measures that are designed to restore Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom and its internal market.” The…
Contract review is key to any in-house legal profession. While any lawyer specializing in contracts might start out with a checklist of standard terms and conditions, experience teaches us a lot more about what to review in a contract. This is especially true with in-house counsel, as more than just the legal aspects are scrutinized…
Strategic compensation packages in law firms look to balance financial realities with attracting top-tier talent, leading to a wide disparity in earnings across the United States. As evident from a survey conducted by Law360 Pulse, participation from more than 850 lawyers provided valuable insight into the current status of compensation, billed hours, rates, originations, and…
In an unexpected twist, DocuSign, the widely-adopted e-signature solution, now finds itself at the heart of a digital privacy lawsuit. The case, centred on accusations that the company employed spyware tracking technology, has sent pulses racing through the legal community. The case came to light through a report via Law.com’s Radar, a platform known for…
In a surprising move, Michael Caplan, the prominent Chief Operating Officer at Goodwin Procter, has decided to depart from the tech-oriented law firm after a fruitful tenure of a decade. A recognised figure in the corporate law environment, Caplan played a key role in shaping the firm’s development blueprint. His efforts and strategies enabled Goodwin…
Legal process outsourcing company Elevate, on February the 1st, 2024, announced its entrance into a five-year agreement with global law firm Ashurst. According to the public statement released by both parties, the partnership will focus on the construction and operation of the Ashurst Advance Global Delivery Centre (GDC) in Krakow, Poland. This collaboration will endeavour…
Leading global law firm, Dentons LLP, has announced the addition of Jackson Hwu to their Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies team based in Miami. According to Bloomberg, this move speaks to Denton’s commitment towards growth within this sector. Hwu has a notable track record with respect to advising both high-potential start-ups and emerging growth…
Renowned financial lawyer Lauren Winter has shifted gears in her impressive international career by making a move from Shearman & Sterling to White & Case. London will become her new professional abode as she takes up the role of a partner in White & Case’s global debt finance practice. This move further consolidates the firm’s…
The question remains: when are legal professionals going to realize that commercially available generative AI tools are not suitable for conducting legal research? These AI tools, despite their many uses, are not designed for this purpose. Resorting to such unconventional methods could potentially result in the software creating fictitious cases to meet the query demands,…
Clio, a legal technology company established 16 years ago, initially created a law practice management platform aimed at solo practitioners and small law firms. The company has announced their intent to increase their focus on mid-sized law firms, which typically employ more than 20 individuals. Click here for more details Jack Newton, founder and CEO…
On Thursday, the Sovetsky District Court in Kazan, Russia extended the pre-trial detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist accused of violating Russia’s ‘foreign agents’ law. Kurmasheva’s pre-trial detention, which was originally set to last until February 5, has now been extended to April 5. Kurmasheva, who works for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and…
Advertising conglomerate Publicis Health LLC, a subpart of French media company Publicis Groupe SA, recently consented to a $350 million settlement regarding lawsuits brought by all 50 US states in connection with its participation in fanning the opioid epidemic. The main accusation was that the company boosted the sales of OxyContin and other highly addictive…
A federal judge in Florida dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Secretary of Commerce on Wednesday, on grounds of lack of standing and failure to state a claim. Disney had brought forward a lawsuit against DeSantis, the Secretary and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), accusing them of breaching the…
Myanmar’s ruling military junta has announced an extension to the country’s state of emergency period for a further six months, according to reports from military-run media Myawady TV. This follows an earlier extension of the state of emergency period on July 31, 2023, and the postponing of an election they had promised to stage in…
In recent legal professional moves, Clyde & Co has welcomed a new partner, Danny Worker, into its Chicago office fold according to an announcement made by the firm. Worker comes from Lewis Brisbois where he held key positions like managing partner in the Chicago office and a partner in the Phoenix office. Worker brings considerable…
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a high-profile law firm, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit over allegations of financially disadvantaging a former partner battling brain cancer. The suit stipulates that the firm withheld nearly $2 million in earned compensation. Adrienne Cohen, the widow of the late Bret Cohen, has filed the suit against Nelson…
Polish President Andrzej Duda has officially sent the proposed 2024 budget to the Constitutional Court. The decision to review the budget for compliance with Poland’s Constitution was taken due to concerns about the legitimacy of the adoption process. Two members of Parliament—Mariusz Kaminski and Maciej Wosik—were unable to take part in the discussions relating to…
The Law Council of Australia has urged the country’s legislators to prioritize increased funding for legal aid services in the forthcoming 2024-2025 budget deliberations. Greg McIntyre, the council’s president, has stressed the urgency of this action, citing the dire need within the legal assistance sector and the dependence of many Australians on its services. As…
For the first time, women account for the majority of U.S. law firm associates, at 50.31%. Despite this encouraging step, women still represent just 27.76% of all partners and only 27% of all practice group leaders. Biglaw firms are responding to this gap with measures aimed at improving the representation of women lawyers in leadership…
In various regions around the United States, it’s clear that attorneys are in no short supply. With many lawyers holding qualifications and offering services similar to your own, the pressing question becomes: How do you differentiate your solo firm in an increasingly crowded marketplace? Perhaps you have noticed some attorneys who seem to stand out…
Fisher Phillips, a major player in the legal industry, has reportedly acquired Blue Pencil Box, a promising legal technology company. Alongside this acquisition, the founder of Blue Pencil Box, Jonathan Crook, has been named a partner within Fisher Phillips, according to the firm’s statement issued on Wednesday. As part of Fisher Phillips, Blue Pencil Box…
The former head of Dentons’ Saudi offices, who was involved in an internal investigation a few years ago, has launched a lawsuit against the firm on the grounds of breach of contract. Specific details surrounding the court proceedings remain undisclosed due to the limitations of the paywalled source. Further information on the developing legal tussle…