In the Southern District of Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon recently ruled in favor of withholding classified evidence from certain defendants in the ongoing Trump documents case. As a reminder, in this case, Donald Trump’s co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, are accused of obstructing an investigation by untruthfully claiming they moved government documents into…
The recent hiring of Crystal Clanton, a former member of the far-right organisation Turning Point USA, as a clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has raised eyebrows and caused widespread discussion in the legal community. Clanton is a noted figure, having been shown the exit from Turning Point USA subsequent to public knowledge of…
International law firm Greenberg Traurig has announced its tenth consecutive year of revenue growth, with the firm bringing in a reported $2.3 billion in 2023, according to their official statement. Marking a 6% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, the firm’s financial performance illustrates its resilience amidst drastic changes and disruptions over the…
Open-source software has increasingly found a necessary place in the technological industry for both engineering and strategic applications. The latest trends underscore open-source software’s significance, prompting any corporation to thoroughly consider using a structured framework. This analytical tool should ideally help gauge whether contributions require granting licenses to patent claims existing in portfolios, effectively assessing…
A former executive of McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP, currently embroiled in allegations of stealing over $3 million from the firm along with her spouse, has again stirred the legal waters. This time, she has engaged in a discovery dispute regarding her suit against the firm. Her argument centers around the need for access…
In an intriguing development for the legal landscape of the tech industry, a patent attorney with a specialty in representing clients in the fields of next-gen software and technology has transitioned her practice. She has moved to the Silicon Valley office of Squire Patton Boggs LLP after a tenure spanning seven years with Artegis Law…
In a historic move, the U.S. Senate confirmed a former director at global professional services firm EY as the new chief counsel for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). She had formerly occupied the position of associate chief counsel, international, at the IRS. Notably, this confirmation marks the first time a woman has been appointed to…
Kasowitz Benson Torres, a New York-based firm co-founded by renown litigator Marc Kasowitz, has recently filed a lawsuit against a former Big Law attorney. The firm alleges a breach of contract, stating that he left them short of over $470,000 in legal fees. This news comes from Bloomberg Law. The attorney in question, Ignacio Foncillas,…
In a recent legal update concerning cannabis laws and regulations, New Jersey and New York are facing unique challenges related to preemption suits and unlicensed vendors respectively, while former Congressman Perlmutter is leveraging his political prowess to lobby for the cannabis industry. Additionally, officers from the Jersey City Police Department have initiated a lawsuit following…
In the ongoing defamation lawsuit by New York writer E. Jean Carroll against former president Donald Trump, the latest development entails the writer’s skepticism about Trump’s ability and willingness to post a bond for the entire amount that had been previously granted in the matter. Carroll was awarded a staggering $83.3 million in December, a…
As reported recently by Jurist, the New York legislature has approved new congressional maps, which Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Wednesday. The new legislation becomes effective immediately and marks a pivotal moment in the state’s congressional redistricting process. Initially, these new maps sparked controversy due to allegations of gerrymandering in 2022. Critics claimed…
In what may be seen as another addition to the ongoing saga of patent litigation in the technology sector, numerous major retailers including Staples and Subway have landed in legal crosshairs. In a recent development, these companies have been slapped with patent lawsuits in a Texas federal court. The claimant, Communication Interface Technologies LLC, alleges…
The United States Supreme Court seems to be closing in on a resolution concerning a dispute about the “delegation clause” in an arbitration agreement during a Dogecoin sweepstakes run by the cryptocurrency exchange platform, Coinbase, in 2021. The key issue before the court, as detailed by legal journalist Ronald Mann, revolves around whether the dispute…
The bankruptcy trial of a distressed prison health-care provider, Tehum Care Services Inc., is set to evaluate a contentious corporate legal mechanism often deployed to resolve mass tort liabilities. This method – known in legal circles as the “Texas Two-Step” – has attracted criticism from multiple quarters, including federal officials and civil rights groups. Tehum…
The Frontier Law Center, a renowned Los Angeles law firm, recently publicized its innovative partnership with the AI tech company Eve. The strategic collaboration aims at transforming Frontier Law into the world’s pioneering “AI-native” law firm. This joint venture sparks a new direction towards embracing technology in legal practice, opening new avenues and possibilities for…
UK human rights organization Liberty recently argued in court that the UK unlawfully bolstered police powers to impose conditions on peaceful protests. The disputed law is the Public Order Act, which was pushed through Parliament by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, despite being rejected by Parliament a few months prior in January 2023. The crux…
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), has mandated that Ireland pay €2.5 million to the European Commission for not incorporating a 2018 European Union directive into local law. In addition to the lump sum payment, a daily fine of €10,000 was also imposed. Effective from the day of the ruling, February 29,…
Over the past month, the legal tech world has been abuzz with speculation about the U.S. release of the Apple Vision Pro. With its high base price of $3,499, many professionals, including ourselves, were skeptical about the cost-to-benefit ratio of this device. Our changing perspective towards the gadget was triggered by Jeff Richardson’s account of…
Last year was one of fervor and enthusiasm in relation to Generative AI (GenAI). With legal professionals testing these technologies vigorously, the interest was unprecedented, even reaching the meticulous ears of managing partners and curious clients. However, as we step into the next phase, it is essential that these applications start showcasing a return on…
As corporate dynamics evolve, the role of in-house counsel is also undergoing significant changes. Today’s in-house counsel extend their influence and contribution beyond drafting and vetting of legal documents. They play a crucial role in bridging the gap between legal jargon and critical business decisions, serving as connectors between different sections of the company for…
Adoption of artificial intelligence technologies by Biglaw firms is rapidly increasing. Recently, the Magic Circle firm, Clifford Chance, launched its own AI product firmwide following a successful trial. Notably, these implementations of AI technologies are not threatening associate jobs, providing a much-needed reassurance amidst fears of a potential ‘job apocalypse.’ Clifford Chance partnered with technology…
A former New York physician’s attempt to reverse his guilty plea over a second health-care fraud conviction has been rebuffed by the Second Circuit. The Bloomberg report expressed the details of the case. Spyros Panos had earlier confessed to the misuse of another doctor’s credentials to deceitfully write reports under the pretence of a licensed…
In a recent allegation, an undisclosed defense contractor has accused one of its former executives of carrying out the theft of proprietary business information. This would be a serious breach of trust in any situation, but this particular case involves information that directly impacts national security. The ex-employee, who has not been publicly named, is…
During the annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools last month, an intriguing session examined the American Bar Association’s Standard 206, focused on diversity and inclusion regulations. Bill Adams, the Managing Director of the American Bar Association, offered a public apology to University of Oregon School of Law Dean, Marcilynn Burke, during this…
Kaloma Cardwell, a Black former attorney with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, has announced his intention to appeal his loss in a lawsuit. He had alleged that he suffered discrimination and retaliation while working at the firm. Cardwell had served as an associate in Davis Polk’s New York office from the years 2014 to 2018….