Neptune Wellness Solutions has recently made an important change in their legal team. In a securities filing submitted, the consumer-packaged goods firm publicized that an in-house lawyer, with previous experience working in BigLaw, has been elevated to the role of acting general counsel. This development comes on the heels of a federal judge’s mandate to…
After a long pause dictated by the global pandemic, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit plans to resume its tradition of visiting local law schools to hold sessions, with Catholic University’s law school being the first stop. The practice, which had last taken place in 2019 at Georgetown University, is set to…
International law firm Reed Smith is experiencing a new high in Revenue Per Lawyer (RPL). However, its bottom line was hit by rising costs that saw profits remain stagnant. This update comes amid assertions that its global platform is serving international clients well. Global Managing Partner Casey Ryan attributes financial growth to the firm’s top…
A North Carolina attorney involved in a hacking conspiracy lawsuit, has made an official appeal to a federal court to dismiss an invasive request by an airline magnate. The mogul’s request proposes an exploration into the attorney’s confidential banking records, a move that the attorney contests is an overly broad and “reckless” probe for unrelated…
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the major legal powerhouses of the United States and the European Union, we might find contrasting perspectives. As we delve into the various approaches and regulations surrounding AI, a stark disparity emerges in how attorneys in the US and EU are embracing this technology. As AI…
The recent legal developments surrounding John Eastman, a former lawyer of Donald Trump, and his impending disbarment heavily impacts his defensive strategy against criminal charges of election interference in Georgia. The firmness of the California State Bar Court ruling and the historical precedence for the unwillingness of the state high court to dismiss recommendations of…
The UK Home Office’s visa program for social care workers has recently come under intense scrutiny in a newly released inspection report. The report sharply criticizes the sponsor licensing regime for low-skill roles and points out that these migrant workers are at an increased risk of exploitation due to the Home Office’s shortcomings. The report…
Major League Baseball star, Shohei Ohtani finds himself unwittingly thrust into a complex financial and legal controversy involving his former translator, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara acknowledges an accumulated $4.5 million gambling debt, and alleges Ohtani willingly provided him funds to offset this amount. Ohtani refutes these claims, contending that Mizuhara illegally accessed his bank account to…
In a recent ruling, the California Supreme Court provided noteworthy insights into the process of waiving jury trials. The case in question, TriCoast Builders v. Fonnegra, demonstrated the repercussions of a contractor that waived its right to a jury trial, consequently not receiving relief. Legal professionals, Steven Fleischman and Nicolas Sonnenburg, from the firm Horvitz…
Detroit-based snack food company, Better Made Snack Foods Inc., recently alleged that a number of cannabis companies in Michigan have been selling “Better Smoke” cannabis products that attempt to duplicate its historical logo. The statement was made in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed last Wednesday. The lawsuit identifies the use of the “Better Smoke” name…
Jeffrey Bossert Clark, a former US assistant attorney general, is currently the focus of a significant bar hearing committee where disbarment is being discussed over claims of 2020 election fraud. Sanctions of this nature would have far-reaching implications, striking a devastating blow to dialogue within governmental agencies according to comments made by E. Donald Elliott,…
An Argentinian court sentenced 10 of 12 former officers to life imprisonment, and one to a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity committed during the country’s military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. Apart from one case of acquittal, the Argentina Federal Court No. 1 in La Plata found the remainder of the defendants guilty of…
Three years into his tenure as U.S. Attorney General, Merrick Garland has received mixed reviews from the legal world, according to a recent Law360 analysis. While his performance won’t be directly subjected to voters’ scrutiny in the upcoming November elections, it remains a significant subplot in the 2024 presidential narrative. Members of the white-collar bar…
An aide from Alston & Bird LLP, who was terminated due to her refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, has made a request to a Georgia federal court to not push her discrimination lawsuit into arbitration. The fired staffer argues that her employment agreement should not be deemed as a subject of interstate commerce. The…
In the competitive, and sometimes intimidating, realm of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), departures from key regulatory positions can lead to notable shifts in institutional culture and practice. The recent departure of the French competition authority’s M&A chief, who is launching a competition economics service at a financial consultancy, is of particular interest in the corporate…
On March 28, 2024, NBCUniversal Media LLC reached an agreement to settle a high-stakes trademark infringement case involving its product line inspired by the popular film series “Back to The Future”. The case revolved around the alleged unauthorised use of the famed DeLorean DMC-12 sports car image on the merchandise sold by NBCUniversal. This resolution…
March signifies a turning point in the appreciation and recognition of women’s sports, notably in the realm of basketball. A lifelong basketball fan and a former college athlete, I welcome the attention women’s sports have received this season, particularly thanks to the inspirational journey of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. Clark recently shattered a 54-year NCAA record,…
Just last week, we reported on a lawsuit filed March 20 in U.S. District Court in Manhattan by a legal tech executive, Silvia Diaz-Roa. She alleges that her former company, Hermes Law and its spin-off, ClaimDeck, owe her over $1 million in stock options, and she further claims that her former boss sexually harassed her….
In a significant development, hiring at “Biglaw” firms has seen a strong decline, effectively ending the lateral hiring spree that characterized previous years. According to a report by the National Association for Law Placement, associate hiring has plunged by an alarming 43%, while partner hiring has witnessed a drop of 10%. This comes in the…
News emerged Thursday that Dmitri Tchernenko, lead counsel for Russian litigation firm A1, has announced his departure from the company. Tchernenko expressed in a social media post that he is eager to embark on “a new chapter in (his) career”. A1, established by a trio of Russian billionaires with ties to the Kremlin, is a…
The nomination of Adeel Abdullah Mangi for the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a historic occasion given Mangi’s Muslim faith, is facing serious criticism from conservatives. Pakistani-born Mangi’s nomination was initially welcomed as a joyful celebration by Muslim lawyers, however, the ensuing backlash has brought about a sense of unwelcomed familiarity.Detailed coverage…
In a significant legal development, a federal judge cited time constraints and a lack of action from the Supreme Court to justify the approval of a redistricting map that was previously flagged for disadvantaging Black voters in South Carolina. The map’s problematic nature had been recognized by a district court panel, but the possibility of…
The United States ‘Kleptocapture’ task force, assembled in the wake of Russia’s Ukraine incursion, is on a global search for individuals and entities working towards bypassing Russia sanctions, especially prohibitions tied to high-tech equipment acquisition. These investigations led to the arrest and upcoming extradition of a Latvian individual associated with a Kansas-based company’s alleged smuggling…
United States District Judge Brett Ludwig has recently argued that amendments should be made to the Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure, to extend the usage of videoconferencing in pretrial criminal hearings. This would only occur if the defendant gives their consent. The current rules are restrictive and prevent the extensive use of videoconferencing tools, such…
The U.S. Supreme Court justices seem to lean in favor of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a controversial case disputing the tax treatment of life insurance policies held by closely knit corporations following the death of a shareholder. This matter was significantly more subdued compared to other recent cases, such as Tuesday’s case involving…