The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently examining a string of unusual texts received by female law professors, which revolve around the theme of women outshining men in law school, as reported by Law.com. Spearheading the narrative is Victoria Haneman, Frank J. Kellegher Professor of Trusts & Estates at Creighton University School of Law,…
The structure of Swiss verein law firms, which consist of multiple distinct legal entities, often presents as one unified firm. Yet, when pressed against potential liability and legal complication, these entities might undergo what feels like remarkable corporate metamorphoses. Are these changes a practical necessity for shielding the firms from responsibility, or are they an…
Our spotlight today falls on LawFlex, a standout platform that is turning heads in the legal tech industry. Spearheaded by co-founder, Jackie Donner, LawFlex is a conduit that seamlessly connects freelance lawyers to institutions in need of their expertise. One of the key tenets that Donner swears by is ‘Bootstrap as long as possible’. She…
Alphabet Inc.’s proposed $700 million settlement to resolve allegations concerning its Google Play app store’s alleged abuse of market power has faced skepticism from a federal judge. This significant development potentially puts the sizable resolution that would impact states and consumers in jeopardy. The judge criticized the proposed settlement, likening it to a “bag of…
In a recent development in intellectual property rights disputes, a federal jury in Delaware ruled in favor of machinery manufacturer Wirtgen, asserting that one of the leading construction equipment corporations, Caterpillar, has infringed upon five of Wirtgen’s patents related to road-milling machines. According to the verdict, Caterpillar is now obliged to pay approximately $12.9 million…
As reported by Ronald Mann on SCOTUSblog, an escalating legal dispute named Cantero v. Bank of America unravels the complex dynamics of the American banking system. Essentially, the case pertains to the legality of national banks refusing to pay interest on escrow accounts, which have traditionally been viewed as a secure method for bank customers…
Bulgarian authorities announced this Monday that they had banned entry to two Russian nationals on allegations of espionage. Accused individuals, Vladimir Nikolayevich Gorochkin and Tatiana Anatolievna Gorochkina, have reportedly set up false identities, assuming the names of Denis Rashkov and Diana Rashkova, and presenting themselves as Bulgarian citizens. According to the authorities, there is significant…
In a recent series of events that have been reverberating across the socio-legal landscape, New York Attorney General, ‘Tish’ Letitia James, has won a civil fraud case against Donald Trump and his organization. The resounding victory saw an imposition of a prodigious financial penalty loosely estimated to be in the $450+ million range. The lawsuit,…
In an industry marked by highs and lows in recent years, Biglaw’s financial outlook for 2024 is the subject of much scrutiny. The roller-coaster ride began with heady highs in 2021, which, though thrilling, were regarded as unsustainable. This was followed by unnerving lows in 2022 and 2023, perceived to be temporary, yet disconcerting. However,…
Big Law firms based in Europe, such as Dentons, DLA Piper, Squire Patton Boggs, and Paul Hastings, have seen a surge in the hiring of tax partners, specifically those with expertise in international investment funds and litigation, during the first two months of 2024. This demand has been triggered by a combination of Brexit, economic…
The New York County District Attorney’s Office has recently submitted a request to a New York state court seeking to impose a gag order on former President Donald Trump. The proposed order comes in relation to Trump’s impending criminal case involving falsified business records and aims to prevent Trump from releasing “prejudicial extrajudicial statements”. The…
In an interesting turn of events, a North Carolina nonprofit has found itself in a legal tussle with the state attorney general’s office. The nonprofit, which has challenged a state law prohibiting anyone but a fully licensed attorney from offering legal advice, has, according to the attorney general’s office, filed suit against the wrong party….
In an attempt to stem the perceived trend of fee windfalls in relatively straightforward lawsuits, a Delaware vice chancellor has made a public criticism of stockholder attorneys who demanded $850,000 for an allegedly minimal amount of work in a corporate benefit case. This case emerges after a series of lawsuits aimed at upholding stockholder rights…
On February 26, 2024, a New Jersey bankruptcy judge approved the final fee and expense applications of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, grossing a substantial payout of roughly $15 million for their involvement in Cyxtera Technologies Inc.’s Chapter 11 case. The entire disbursement in the case amounted to approximately $43.8 million, nearly half of which went…
Significant changes are underway in Texas as Paul Hastings LLP expands its team by enlisting an eight-partner global finance team from Vinson & Elkins LLP, inclusive of its current practice co-heads. This information, shared with Law360, reflects a powerful shift within the local legal landscape. Vinson & Elkins LLP, a highly reputed firm, has had…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began legal proceedings on Monday to halt the proposed $24.6 billion merger of notable grocery chains, Kroger and Albertsons. The acquisition, if permitted, would create a major supermarket entity, a move that the federal agency believes could lead to a hike in grocery prices and a decline in product quality…
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, is facing legal hurdles as Georgia election workers, who previously won a defamation judgment of $148 million against him, have filed a complaint in his current bankruptcy case. The workers argue that Mr. Giuliani’s debt is non-dischargeable in bankruptcy. The said election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye…
The world of clerkship is about to see a significant shakeup with the imminent launch of a novel database aimed at aiding young lawyers to effectively assess the judges they work for. This tool, as reported recently in the Washington Post, promises to provide law students with a direct, unfiltered way to evaluate which judges…
Delaware’s Court of Chancery, a landmark institution in the American legal landscape, recently handed down two impactful decisions. The first involves a dispute about founder control at Moelis & Co., a prominent investment bank. The second related to TripAdvisor’s proposed transition to Nevada. The details of these decisions promise significant changes in corporate governance practices….
Restaurant food distributor Sysco and an affiliate of litigation finance company Burford Capital have registered objections to a federal magistrate judge’s decision to disallow the latter from replacing Sysco in ongoing expansive price-fixing lawsuits against pork and beef producers. Sysco and Burford have contended that the refusal goes against both civil procedure rules and public…
Paul Hastings, a prominent law firm, is set to significantly bolster its ranks with the acquisition of an eight-member team from Texas-based Vinson & Elkins. The new additions consist of lawyers specializing in finance, who are expected to enrich Paul Hastings’ finance practice. Noteworthy members of this team include Brian Moss and Christopher Dewar, who…
In a notable development, King & Spalding is setting up a new office in Dallas, Texas. This decision has been driven by the hiring of seasoned trial lawyer Veronica Moye, previously a co-chair of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher‘s global litigation practice group, and an increase in client demands. Veronica Moye joined King & Spalding on…
Ohio-based law firm Marshall & Melhorn LLC, along with a proposed class of more than 27,000 clients affected by a ransomware attack in 2021, asked an Ohio federal judge to institute a temporary pause in the ongoing lawsuit. The request for cessation comes with the intent of reaching a settlement via an outside mediator. The…
The legal world mourns the passing of one of its trailblazers, Lew Rose, an internet pioneer who played an instrumental role in revolutionizing digital legal practices. Lew Rose led an illustrious career – building an early web presence as a lawyer and ascending to the helm of advertising and consumer law, before concluding his remarkable…
Jonathan Turley is at it again, this time claiming criminal tendencies run in Joe Biden’s family in his post titled ‘Before Joe, James and Hunter, There Was Great-Great-Grandfather Moses.’ Turley puts forth this claim by focusing on an incident from the 1860s involving Biden’s great-great-grandfather, Moses J. Robinette. The historian discovered that Robinette was found…