In an important recent development, the American Bar Association (ABA) has given its approval to the teach-out plan of Golden Gate University’s School of Law. This decision has been made despite the ongoing lawsuit initiated by several students and the alumni association of the school against the institute on allegations including breach of contract and…
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a series of judicial candidates which, if accepted, would bring a notable level of diversity to the US trial courts in the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Bloomberg Law reports that among these nominees, one such individual is Amir Ali, son of Egyptian immigrants who has been…
The Southern District of New York has retained its position as the primary hotspot for federal securities litigation in the United States, according to a recent report from legal tech company Lex Machina. However, the study also revealed that the overall numbers of such cases have been experiencing a marked decline around the country from…
Arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Lieutenant General Sergei Kobylash and Admiral Viktor Sokolov of the Russian Armed Forces have been dismissed by Russia. Both officers are allegedly responsible for war crimes committed in Ukraine. The arrest warrants, issued by a three-judge bench at the ICC, accuse the Russian commanders of…
A pivotal case pending in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) follows the crucial question: Can a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) be sued in federal court? MakerDAO, one of the prominent DAOs in the decentralized finance sector, firmly holds the negative position in this debate. The legal status of DAOs has been historically murky….
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a new superseding indictment earlier this week against Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife Nadine Menendez. The new charges are part of an ongoing investigation including accusations of bribery, wire fraud relating to honest services, extortion, and acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Egypt. The latest…
US lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced a bill on Tuesday aimed at curbing the influence of social media apps controlled by the US’s foreign adversaries, noteworthy among which is TikTok, a subsidiary of China-based ByteDance. This development comes amid increasing concern among US lawmakers regarding weak privacy protections, leading to potential risks such…
News enthusiasts and legal professionals alike turn to the acclaimed ‘morning read’ over at SCOTUSblog on weekdays to keep tabs on developments related to the Supreme Court. The update for Thursday, March 7, curated by Ellena Erskine, provides an assortment of news articles, commentary, and noteworthy links pertinent to the Supreme Court in the U.S….
In honor of International Women’s Day 2024, Law.com International has highlighted the top rising female stars in the UK legal industry. This initiative involves identifying exceptional up-and-coming lawyers from prominent law firms across the country. According to the report, the competition was fierce with more than 120 entries submitted for review. The selection criteria included…
The legal world never stops, and March 7, 2024 is no exception. Here are the most pressing stories in law today: The question of law firm growth strategies is once again under scrutiny. Expanded law firms may not always garner the expected merits. The recent commentary by the American Lawyer explores this issue in detail….
In a recent announcement, international law firm Clifford Chance secured the services of two leading legal figures, Brian J. Lohan and Maja Zerjal Fink, bolstering its restructuring and insolvency team significantly. Lohan and Fink will serve as partners in the global restructuring and insolvency team at the firm’s New York office. Lohan and Fink bring…
In a bizarre turn of events, a Hedge Fund Manager has reportedly displayed an apparent disregard for the judicial process. He seems unwilling to heed the advice of his legal team and has remained available for potential arrest. William Morton, the name in question, has been making headlines due to a highly unusual case, and…
Zachary Kobrin, a seasoned transactional and regulatory lawyer with a strong focus on cannabis, antitrust and other corporate law, has recently joined Saul Ewing as a partner. Kobrin’s practice will be based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to a press release from the firm. Before his move to Saul Ewing, Kobrin held significant corporate roles…
In a recent study conducted by Yale School of Medicine and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, significant findings were noted regarding clients with long-haul Covid-19. Their study revealed discernible sex differences in patients, primarily that women with prolonged Covid-19 had starkly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who have recovered from…
Each time we use lithium-ion batteries that power our phones or laptops or EVs, we depend on cobalt, a material often tragically sourced through child or forced labor. The scope of this exploitation remains largely debated, but its existence is undeniable. The world’s largest source of cobalt in terms of both productive mines and known…
Experienced lawyer David Broderick has recently joined Paul Hastings as a partner in New York. The news of Broderick’s addition to the firm’s team was made public last Thursday, according to an announcement. Broderick’s background in complex real estate transactions equips him to offer seasoned knowledge and guidance to the firm’s extensive portfolio. His previous…
The German non-governmental rescue vessel, Humanity 1, was detained by Italian authorities for 20 days following intervention by the Libyan Coast Guard in a rescue operation. The vessel, managed by SOS Humanity, was seized on allegations the German aid organisation and its captain maintain are baseless. Read More The ship was held by Italian enforcement…
Boston Scientific Corp.’s anticipated $3.7 billion acquisition of medical device maker Axonics Inc. is bound to face rigorous examination by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), antitrust experts forecast. This level of analysis is expected due to the dominance of both companies as providers of treatments for urinary incontinence. Bloomberg Law reported on this prediction…
The health service provider, Cigna Group, has recently sealed agreements with obesity treatment manufacturers, Eli Lilly & Co. and Novo Nordisk A/S. These agreements aim to expand the coverage of obesity treatments while restricting how much employer-sponsored health insurance plans have to pay for these treatments. These collaborations are billed as the first of their…
In an intriguing development in the intersection of health-care and law, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed into law a piece of legislation aimed at protecting providers of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments from civil and criminal liability. This proactive legislative move comes in the wake of a potentially ground-changing ruling by the state’s Supreme Court…
The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to encourage corporate crime whistleblowers by offering them the opportunity to financially benefit from exposing wrongdoing, according to recent reports. This proposal takes inspiration from the model currently used by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco is expected to be making the impending announcement,…
Last night, Central London was host to an invigorating assembly of some of the most accomplished women lawyers hailing from across the United Kingdom’s legal fraternity. The occasion was the esteemed Women, Influence & Power in Law UK (WIPL UK) Awards 2024. Though we are unable to delve into specifics owing to certain subscription limitations,…
Welcome to your daily briefing on notable movements and events in the legal world. This coverage focuses on key developments that have occurred recently and can affect lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel. Blank Rome attorneys are facing an amended lawsuit from a Florida lawyer named Veronica Turner. She alleges they maliciously filed an unfounded…
The Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards 2024 showcased the talent of women in the legal profession this week in London’s etc.venues. Recognizing achievements over the past year, the ceremony celebrated an impressive array of women lawyers in the U.K.’s legal scene. Notably among those honored at the WIPL UK Awards 2024 were…
The adoption of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the legal industry, especially in large law firms, provides an interesting juncture to assess where the sector falls within the digital transformation spectrum. Artificial intelligence, particularly the generative kind, has been seamlessly integrated into myriad industries but its prevalence and impact in legal services is a…