It is no small accolade to be appointed as the first female dean of Yale Law School in its 200-year history. This is the distinction that has been introduced to Dean Heather Gerken who, with pride and grace, welcomed the honor. Recalling her welcome experiences, Dean Gerken reported being greeted in the hallways by older…
Stephen Freeland joins the Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani law firm in an impressive move bringing his extensive experience to the table. Freeland is poised to assume the role of co-chair for the advertising and e-commerce group, an announcement made by the firm on Monday. This new position underscores the escalating importance of digital platforms and…
The Eleventh Circuit has rendered a decision in a copyright case concerning a Florida-based real estate broker and an aerial photography firm, with implications for many global corporations and law firms. The broker, defending a copyright infringement claim from the aerial photography company, will not have his attorney fees paid for this defense. The court…
Charles “Chuck” Rettig, former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has reportedly taken up a new role as a shareholder at legal firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Aughtry in Los Angeles. This move mirrors that of his ex-acting chief of staff, who was brought on board by the firm in the preceding year….
Legal case acquisition marketing firm, Tort Experts LLC, recently filed a lawsuit against a former senior vice president of marketing in Colorado federal court. The company has accused the executive of allegedly sharing confidential company information with competitors, a violation of the terms of the executive’s employment agreement and federal law. The dispute stems from…
Johnny James, who was part of the litigation team that prosecuted the high-profile case of Alex Murdaugh, a former attorney from South Carolina, is set to assume the role of federal prosecutor with the U.S. Capitol Police and a U.S. attorney’s office in California. James’ role, which commences March 11, will be instrumental in the…
Global law firm, Pinsent Masons, is venturing into the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) industry in Australia. For this major leap, the firm has recruited two partners from KPMG Law. James Arnott and Veronica Scott, both proven industry experts, have left their positions at KPMG Law to join Pinsent Masons. James Arnott, the former head…
Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt PA has made a significant addition to its business and tax department. An accomplished corporate veteran, acknowledged for his more than three decades worth of experience, has been added to their team as an of counsel. Confirmed to join the well-established firm from his own practice in Florida, this fiery…
In a significant development in the pharmaceutical industry, Canadian firm Antibe Therapeutics Inc. has conceded defeat in its arbitration dispute with Chinese counterpart, Nuance Pharma Ltd. The disagreement centered around a licensing arrangement for an anti-inflammatory drug developed by Antibe Therapeutics. The Canadian pharmaceutical company announced that it has agreed to a payout of $24…
Keith Hallam, a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) partner with nearly two decades of experience at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, has made a surprising move to White & Case in New York. Hallam has reported that his decision was influenced by a growing trend in the M&A sphere, where nearly all deals now include a…
It has been a particularly dynamic week in Delaware’s Chancery Court, a judicial arena long renown amongst legal practitioners. The court witnessed a varied caseload including disputes over a Swedish music producer’s takeover, a proposed award payable in Tesla shares, clashes involving Truth Social stocks, and more. A candid reprimand from the bench added to…
The past week was highly eventful in the world of Delaware’s renowned Chancery Court. It was marked by a series of intriguing events that included a takeover by a Swedish music producer, a proposed award which could be potentially paid out in Tesla shares, conflicts concerning Truth Social stock, and a memorably direct reprimand from…
Matthew Gurch has been recruited as a partner in the energy, projects, and transactions section of the global projects department at Baker Botts in Washington, DC. The announcement was made by the firm on Monday. Gurch specializes in energy and infrastructure project development and financings and offers expert advice to sponsors, private lenders and multilateral…
On Monday, Jacksonville University College of Law announced it has obtained provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association (ABA). This endorsement enables the institution to operate similarly to fully accredited law schools. More significantly, it greenlights their graduates to sit for the bar examination and, by extension, to secure membership of the bar. Anchored in…
Regional expansion continues to be a common trend amongst legal firms, with Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC being the latest to join the club. The firm has significantly amplified its representation in the Carolinas by introducing a new base in Charlotte, North Carolina. To further fortify their operations, they’ve brought in eight former…
The Biden administration has petitioned the US Supreme Court to obstruct a new Texas enforcement measure permitting the state to detain and deport individuals who illegally cross the country’s border. This news comes from Bloomberg Law, and the request follows a mere two days after a federal appeals court ruling, which will allow for the…
In a recent move that garnered attention within the legal profession, Chief U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap signed off on a magistrate judge’s decision to send a Texan trade secrets case to court. The case, which involves an intense dispute between technology behemoth Samsung and two technology companies operated by former Samsung legal representatives, is…
Fish & Richardson, a prominent intellectual property firm, announced the re-election of John Adkisson to a second four-year term as president and CEO on March 4, 2024. Bloomberg Law reported on the confirmation that will allow Adkisson to continue his leadership role, shaping the direction, growth, and culture of the firm. Mr. Adkisson commenced his…
Recent developments in the sphere of college athletics bear broad implications for the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) rules regarding the role of third-party collectives in student-athlete recruitment. Specifically, a U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Tennessee issued a preliminary injunction on February 23, hindering the NCAA from enforcing what is known as…
Earlier this week, France’s parliament voted to include the right to abortion in the Constitution of France. The draft law, first registered in December 2023, was adopted by lawmakers with amendments, marking the first occasion in history where the right to abortion has been codified into a nation’s constitution. [Parliamentary vote] [Constitution of France] [Draft…
Activist and political dissident, Andrey Gnyot, currently faces potential extradition from Serbia to Belarus based on charges of tax evasion. Accused of tax evasion amounting to around 300,000 euros, Gnyot’s detention on October 30, 2023, by the Republic of Serbia’s border service comes upon the behest of an international arrest warrant issued by the Republic…
In a recent lawsuit, former U.S. Representative, Alan Grayson had filed charges against his political opponents including No Labels Inc. and its CEO, Nancy Jacobson, for alleged defamatory remarks during his 2018 congressional campaign. Grayson, an attorney and founder of a 1990s telecom startup, initiated the lawsuit in state court seeking more than $10 million….
In the rapidly evolving sphere of artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property rights have become pivotal. Notably, trade secrets are emerging as a crucial element in safeguarding valuable AI information. According to renowned legal professionals Jennifer Maisel and Andrew Stewart at Rothwell Figg, trade secrets have even shaped up to be a de facto intellectual property…
Four former Twitter executives, among which was CEO Parag Agrawal, recently initiated legal proceedings against company owner Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding over $128 million in severance payments. This move was launched following their removal from the multinational company. The claimants in question are high-ranking figures who held considerable influence within Twitter’s organizational structure….
In a recent turn of events, White & Case LLP announced on Monday that it has brought a corporate partner from Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP on board to extend its global footprint in the mergers and acquisitions sector, based in New York.As reported by Law360, this move stands as yet another notable departure from…