JetBlue Airways is currently facing accusations of discrimination stemming from allegations that the company unlawfully expelled a group of Orthodox Jewish individuals from a flight. The incident reportedly took place after the group had requested religious accommodations. This scenario has led to the filing of a recent civil rights lawsuit in the U.S. District Court…
On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a tribal court has jurisdiction over COVID-19 business interruption coverage claims put forward by the Suquamish tribe against several insurance companies, including Lexington Insurance Co. This ruling means that these off-reservation insurers are required to face the claims in Suquamish Tribal Court….
In an unexpected turn of events, the EU blocked a proposal on Wednesday that was specifically designed to foster sustainability and responsible corporate behavior within the bloc. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was intended to safeguard human rights and the environment within the realm of corporate operations and governance. The proposal had already…
In a significant legal development, a Texas federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday, suspending the enforcement of a state law, SB4, which criminalized illegal entry into the US from abroad. The law, now put on hold, allowed for the criminalization of various immigration offenses under state jurisdiction and granted state law enforcement the…
The Canadian government has announced a fresh visa policy for Mexican citizens, citing a rise in asylum claims that have been refused, withdrawn, or abandoned. The policy introduces new criteria for Mexican nationals to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for air travel to Canada, as detailed in a recent press release. To qualify for…
In the ongoing discourse regarding the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into legal professions, Thomson Reuters has maintained a steady presence. The company’s AI strategies were most effectively manifested in June when it acquired Casetext, a legal research and AI corporation, and the CoCounsel generative AI mechanism that the company had developed in partnership…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a vote for the upcoming Wednesday on a long-awaited climate-disclosure rule. This rule, if passed, would mandate public companies to disclose their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Given its controversial nature and critical reception, it is anticipated that this rule may face legal challenges before…
Starbucks Corp. has come under fire for its alleged violation of federal labor laws relating to the disciplining of its employees. The coffee chain was reportedly admonishing workers at a unionised store in Florida for wearing more than one facial piercing, a response said to be tied to their strike activity. The claim was investigated…
In the rapidly digitising legal industry, generative AI technology stands as a frontier yet to be fully exploited. This might be due to the lack of expertise and talent, as revealed by a Consilio Legalweek 2024 survey with 129 legal professionals. Surprisingly, 36% of respondents admitted that their legal teams’ limited or non-existent knowledge in…
In a landmark event in the sphere of data privacy, geolocation– the technology-based identification of an individual’s or an object’s location– is slated to have its time in court for the first time ever. The trial centers on the class action lawsuit, Mata v. Digital Recognition Network Inc. (DRN), which was filed in the Superior…
Michelle Canerday, an experienced lawyer specializing in trusts and estates, has recently been appointed as a partner in the Denver office of Holland & Hart. This was confirmed by the firm in a press release published on their official website. Canerday brings a wealth of experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex tax and…
As the investigation into the Georgia election interference case unfolds, cellphone records exposing frequent encounters between District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade have found their way into the spotlight. These records, featuring innumerable instances of the two parties being in close proximity, have led to scintillating headlines and cast doubts over whether…
The State Bar of California, in a recent correspondence to all its licensed legal practitioners, laid out reasons for significant fee increments planned for the 2025 membership dues. According to the bar, key among the reasons for this increase include inflation, high workload with limited funds, a dearth of increases in the last 20 years,…
In a systemic shift from tradition that has raised eyebrows in the legal community, a U.S Senator’s “pop quiz” has induced significant discomfort among would-be federal judges, prompting several to withdraw acceptance of their nominations. The turning point seems to be the distinctive approach initiated by Senator John Kennedy, a renowned Republican from Louisiana. With…
On February 6, 2024, a significant event occurred in the life of Tony West, the chief legal officer of Uber Technologies. It marked the day when Uber reached a stock market valuation of $120 billion for a consecutive period of 90 days. This enabled a valuable trove of stock options to be unlocked for West,…
In a recent decision, the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals has significantly altered the course of a multi-district litigation asbestos case. The trial court ruling had dismissed a wrongful-death claim which was linked to asbestosis. However, in an unexpected move that has been described as “first impression”, the appeals court overturned this decision, effectively lowering…
A recent decision by a Texas federal judge to block a pregnancy bias law that was allegedly passed without a quorum in Congress has caused concern among legal professionals. The fear arises from the possibility of further legal action targeting other labour-related laws approved through the same spending package. Judge James Hendrix of the US…
The Clarkson Law Firm continues to file lawsuits against CooperSurgical Inc. in the wake of a widespread loss of embryos. The companies affected, as well as many couples struggling with fertility, particularly the litigants in the CooperSurgical legal battles, are expressing concern about the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Such apprehensions among those seeking…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will limit the amount of time lead examiners and field managers can supervise large banks and other financial companies. This step is just one among many in a new policy aimed at enhancing examiner independence. The mandatory rotation policy was unveiled in a recent report from the CFPB’s inspector…
Innovative entities must keenly track and consider a recent ruling by the Federal Circuit, in the case of Weber v. Provisu. Central to this court case is the decision that prior-product operating manuals meet the benchmark as printed publications that can function to invalidate patents during inter partes review proceedings. This court decision opens up…
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a sizable penalty against Ireland for its delay in embedding a 2018 directive into its national law. A sum of €2.5 million is to be paid to the European Commission as punishment for this delay. This directive, which is not detailed in the information…
Munck Wilson Mandala LLP in Los Angeles has recently welcomed a new member to their team: a former attorney from Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP. This individual brings along a wealth of experience in intellectual property litigation and various other commercial matters. The new addition to the Munck Wilson Mandala team signifies a continued…
Indianapolis-based law firm, Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP, has been accused by hospital staff of attempting to undermine an established settlement with the Ascension Health Alliance. It seems the law firm is seeking to conduct their own class litigation. This claim was made to the Sixth Circuit during a brief that was filed on a…
As a country that historically maintains separation of church and state, it is alarming to see that public schools across thirteen states in the US, including Alabama, Florida and Georgia, are reportedly replacing student counsellors with religious chaplains. According to The Humanist, this trend is rising at a disturbing pace. Learning Con Law professors used…
In a recent article at Above The Law, Angela Mackie-Rutledge shared her experiences navigating the legal world as a Black law clerk. Working for senior judges, she describes how she has observed a plethora of microaggressions in the courtrooms. Despite her visible staff ID and professional attire, she’s often mistaken for anything but the law…