Senegal, a West African nation, has decided, following a Parliamentary vote, to postpone its presidential election until December 2024. The announcement was made by President Macky Sall, who earlier confirmed he would not be running for another term after 12 years in office. However, he submitted a bill to the Parliament to postpone the scheduled…
Boeing Co. is already dealing with the aftermath of a near-catastrophe on a 737 Max jet, with investigations into manufacturing lapses underway. But the US plane maker now faces an additional risk: a labor rift a decade in the making. The company’s largest union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, is still feeling…
Michelle Behnke, a solo practitioner hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, has been chosen by the American Bar Association’s Nominating Committee as their appointee for the Association’s presidential role during the 2025-2026 term. This decision was finalized during the Committee’s deliberations on Monday. Behnke’s hope, as evidenced by her public statements and her professional history, is to…
With closing arguments behind them, a Maryland jury is set to decide whether former Baltimore state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby is guilty of lying on mortgage loan applications. The legal team standing for Mosby presented the defense that she had mistakenly placed her trust in her then-husband to address their tax debts owed to the IRS….
In a recent development for Herman Miller Inc., a Michigan Federal Judge has ruled that the company must face a lawsuit brought forward by the relatives of the late George Nelson. The dispute pertains to the iconic Bubble Lamp, a popularly recognized creation credited to Nelson. The presiding judge emphasized that ‘this opera is still…
An en banc Federal Circuit panel seem apprehensive toward abandoning established standards for demonstrating the invalidity of design patents on grounds of being obvious. However, there were indications of openness to modifying a standard which critics deem excessively inflexible. The nature of these design patent tests has been a subject of extensive debate in the…
Delaware’s Chancery Court has been once again in the legal spotlight, leaving an undoubtable mark with a staggering $55 billion dossier involving Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk’s compensation package. However, the stakes of the court’s concerns go beyond corporate executive payments. As the court’s recent line-up of cases reveals, the First State is setting the tone…
In a recent turn of events, the Federal Circuit has nullified a lower court ruling in the patent infringement case revolving around loofahs. The case, involving Infinity Headwear & Apparel LLC, asserted that the latter did not violate a manufacturer’s patent on loofahs—an assertion that has since been disputed and sent for further scrutiny. The…
In a significant development in the legal fraternity, a former Kentucky prosecutor has been convicted on charges of wire fraud and bribery. The accused, Ronnie Goldy, was found to have engaged in a transactional relationship with a woman that was said to involve ‘encounters and solicitations and acceptance of sexually explicit images and videos.’ These…
In a recent decision, the 9th Circuit Court stated that both the Governor of Oregon and health officials are exempt from any liability pertaining to a lawsuit based on the prioritization of COVID-19 vaccinations. The New York Law Journal reports that this suit, lodged by current and former inmates in Oregon, has been dismissed on…
In a recent appeal regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) anti-circumvention provision, the federal government has staunchly endorsed the D.C. Circuit to uphold a previous ruling, asserting that the D.C. federal district court was correct in dismissing the case. This decision is grounded in the belief that the DMCA’s anti-circumvention provision could not and…
The Supreme Court of Canada has decided that Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s mandate letters to his cabinet members are exempt from the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This decision came after a journalist from the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) had his request for the mandate letters denied in the aftermath of…
Siemens Industry, a subsidiary of Siemens Corp., has agreed to settle over $1 million to resolve breaches of the False Claims Act. Allegedly, the company misrepresented data provided to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to encourage housing authorities to implement energy-saving improvements. The agreement comes as a result of a contract drawn…
In a unanimous decision, the Senate confirmed the appointment of Schagrin Associates partner, Joseph Laroski Jr., to the U.S. Court of International Trade on Monday evening. The 76-0 vote marked the second confirmation for this court within a week. Laroski Jr.’s confirmation is expected to provide significant input for the court, given his wealth of…
The deeply intertwined spheres of politics and law once again take center stage as deliberation around a case involving former President Donald Trump generates buzz among legal practitioners, analysts, and even notable personalities in the legal field. Amidst this anticipation, one question looms large: Where Is The Decision? With even stalwart legal specialist Neal Katyal…
Yang Hengjun, an accomplished Australian journalist, was sentenced to a suspended death sentence by the Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court. This serious sentence, delivered on Monday, can be moderated to life imprisonment given two years of exemplary conduct. The news of this unprecedented sentencing has sent shockwaves across the globe. More on this sentencing can…
In recent developments, a $4.5 million settlement has been tentatively approved between the law firm, Perkins Coie LLP, and a group of investors. The claimants alleged that the law firm misappropriated as much as $10 million in cryptocurrency. The initial agreement has received an approving nod from a federal judge in Washington. This case marks…
On Monday, the Second Circuit court faced a significant case raising questions about copyright protection on digital platforms such as YouTube. Within the remit of this case, the court is due to analyze whether YouTube employs technological measures to protect copyrighted material or not. This issue was sparked by a contentious argument put forward by…
In unexpected news, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Kroger Co., Gary Millerchip, has announced his departure from the company. Millerchip, whose tenure with Kroger began in 2008 and resulted in his appointment as CFO in 2019, will be joining another as-yet-unspecified public company. Kroger Co. made no further comment on the details of his…
The 11th Circuit has ordered a new personal injury trial against cruise ship operator Royal Caribbean due to potential juror bias. The call for a fresh trial ensued after the discovery that a relative of one of the jurors worked for the defendant company. This discovery should have triggered an obligatory examination into potential bias…
In the week following ALM’s Legalweek, a series of alarming allegations have overshadowed any achievements or developments from the conference. Claims of explicit sexual harassment have flooded LinkedIn, each more disturbing than the last. They were compiled by Deeanna Fleener, VP of Solution Management at Deloitte, giving a glimpse into the litany of offensive acts…
Lawyer Sarah Jay Schielke from Colorado was publicly censured for employing unprofessional language and making threats of disclosure in a letter seeking $50,000 in damages due to her client’s injuries at a Phish concert. As reported by the ABA Journal, Schielke’s letter alleged that another lawyer, referred to as V.D., rushed the Phish stage while…
In recent financial developments, gains have been seen by law firms on a critical metric of profitability. According to an end of the year survey by Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group in 2023, the average profits per partner saw a notable increase last year. This news confirms the ongoing growth and resilience of the legal…
Smith Gambrell & Russell, a prominent and progressively expanding law firm, has added another firm to its roster by merging with ABL Law, a Jacksonville, Florida-based practice. The announcement came via Smith Gambrell & Russell’s officialpress release on Monday. This amalgamation serves as the latest in a series of strategic moves by the law firm,…
In a significant turn of events in the legal world, the North Carolina Business Court has dealt a blow to a state agency’s efforts to disprove claims by a marine researcher concerning the value of images of Blackbeard’s shipwreck. According to documents from the proceedings, the expert enlisted by the state to debunk the marine…