Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) has enhanced its legal team with a new partner. Commercial litigation expert, Teia Kelly, is the most recent addition to the firm’s team, a move expected to strengthen its commercial litigation practice group. As per a recent announcement made by the firm on Friday, Kelly will be joining the team…
It’s an era of fresh change on the legal education front across the U.S., characterized by some remarkable leadership transformations and philanthropic generosity. In a noteworthy development, A C Wharton Jr., former mayor of Memphis, steps into his new role as a dean. His vast knowledge and experience in administering civil services is set to…
With the spring season upon us, Above the Law is once again launching its annual Law Revue Video Contest. Entering this competition could win you not only Above the Law prizes, but also enviable status among your law school peers. Even those who don’t come out on top will experience total exoneration, with another chance…
According to an article by Above the Law, following the decline of Trump’s bond to $175 million, speculation rises over the future of Trump’s assets if he fails to win on merits. This piece categorizes Trump’s assets, valued from golf courses to buildings, and also includes Trump’s social media venture, Truth Social. The matter is…
In a recent blow to multinational food corporation Cargill Inc. and leading turkey producer Butterball LLC, a bid to eject a Burford Capital unit from a price-fixing lawsuit was rejected. This announcement about the lawsuit, originating from Turkey’s poultry market, unearths further complications for the major producers involved. The Burford Capital unit is acting as…
A proposed $28.5 million settlement involving Walden University may see an interesting development – the application of “reverse redlining” in the realm of higher education. The term has traditionally been associated with the targeting of specific neighborhoods or groups with loans on unfair terms, often in the context of home mortgages or car loans. According…
A year ago, the Boeing compensation committee justified Chief Legal Officer Brett Gerry’s substantial $6.2 million remuneration in 2022, citing his exceptional performance. However, his grip on his current position seems increasingly uncertain, as the context around Boeing’s governance and legal woes continue to evolve. Corporate legal professionals, particularly those handling complex compliance challenges and…
How poorly did the arguments in the Murthy v. Missouri case go for the states last week? So much so that the FBI has already re-established communications with social media companies that had ceased in light of the earlier rulings in the case. The FBI has resumed efforts to share information with certain American tech…
Dina Segal, the Chief Legal Officer at Gusto, recently shared insights regarding her journey from Biglaw to in-house counsel, along with her experiences as a working mother, in an interview at Above the Law. Segal emphasized the importance of understanding the business you’re working in when transitioning to an in-house legal role. She also highlighted…
As legal professionals increasingly explore the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), the potential of generative AI is becoming increasingly evident. As outlined in a recent whitepaper titled “Generative AI for legal professionals: What to know and what to do right now”, generative AI is providing invaluable aid to various roles within legal departments and law…
For aspiring and ambitious legal professionals aiming for leadership roles within law firms, Sally Rogers Culley, a prominent figure at RumbergerKirk, offers some sage advice: Focus on the business aspect of the firm. Understanding the work done within the firm and getting to know the personalities of those doing the work can be pivotal towards…
Tamara Giwa has officially stepped into the role of executive director at the Federal Defenders of New York, an organization that provides legal representation for those who are charged with federal crimes, but are unable to afford it. This information was validated by a recent news release. Prior to assuming her new role, Giwa served…
On March 29, 2024, Fox Rothschild, the nationally distinguished law firm, announced a substantial addition to their team – Mitch A. Reid. Reid has been appointed as a partner in the litigation department in two key locations for the firm, Denver and Dallas. Prior to joining Fox Rothschild, Reid served as a partner at Spencer…
Each weekday, a selection of noteworthy news articles, commentaries, and other links related to the Supreme Court are compiled for readers. The round-up on Friday, March 29, brought historical perspectives on law to the forefront of discussion, featuring a particularly remarkable Supreme Court abortion case that has been compared to 19th-century chastity laws. These laws,…
In Los Angeles, the legal services organization, Bet Tzedek, known for its regular in-person legal clinics, has recently extended its reach to a digital front. The clinics were designed to help self-represented individuals navigate the often complex process of conservatorship, a legal proceeding where a court appoints one person to manage the personal and financial…
It has been a significant period since former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley stepped down from the bench, over three years now. This marked not just an end to her tenure as a justice, but also the acceleration of her return to the private legal practice. Apart from dipping her toes back in…
In the recent legal news: The spotlight has been on President Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who is currently engaged in a battle to save his condo from creditors. Full story at Bloomberg Law News. Meanwhile, Simpson Thacher, the multinational law firm, seems to be sending out a mixed message to its lawyers: relax more, but…
In the wake of the calamitous two 737 Max jets crashes occurring in late 2018 and early 2019, leaving 346 people tragically deceased, the prevailing consensus appears to be that the resulting crisis faced by Boeing Co. was a foreseeable event, with many apparently attempting to preemptively halt its unfolding. A surprising revelation recently came…
Rubrik Inc., a cloud and data security startup with backing from Microsoft Corp., is set to join the lineup of companies planning for an initial public offering (IPO). Insider sources indicate that filings could be made as early as next week. This timing and other plan particulars may still be subject to change, as the…
Syngenta Group, the Chinese-owned seed and pesticide behemoth, has withdrawn its protracted application for a $9 billion initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai. This surprising turnaround has been seen as a subsequent setback to China’s equity markets, already troubled following Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s cancellation of the listing of its logistics arm earlier this week….
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) newly updated bank merger guidelines represent an important turning in US labor market competition. For the first time these guidelines aim to prohibit noncompete clauses in employee contracts in the context of bank operations. Such a development underscores the Biden administration’s commitment towards fostering greater competition within the labor…
Sam Bankman-Fried received more than two dozen letters from family and friends advocating for a more lenient sentence than the 25 years in prison he was handed on Thursday. Unfortunately, these pleas seemed to hold little sway. Despite the depiction of Bankman-Fried as “anhedonic” and well-intentioned within these letters, the court wasn’t significantly moved. Arguing…
In recent years, lawyers dealing with high-profile cases have noted an increasing trend of jurors during deliberations tending to stick to their initial beliefs, undeterred by the presented evidence. This prevalence has been seen to trigger several mistrials, including a recent one this month in a Florida talc trial involving Johnson & Johnson. This move…
Welcome to this daily roundup, dedicated to bringing you top legal newsworthy stories catered for lawyers, law firms and in-house counsels. Hogan Lovells recently provided counsel to some of the new investors involved in the $1.7 billion purchase of the Baltimore Orioles. Among the investors advised were Michael Arougheti, CEO of Ares Management, and co-heads…
In a bid to recognize and celebrate excellence within the legal profession, the New York Legal Awards are open for nominations until May 17, 2024. This renowned event provides an opportunity for legal professionals to showcase their outstanding efforts and achievements within the past year. For those with any questions or who want a more…