Former President Donald Trump seems to be less than favoured by the jury, as is evident from Currently rubbing them the wrong way. Despite his numerous battles in court, Trump’s no-show in the face of a lawsuit seems to take the cake in bad judicial strategy.
Moving over to the corporate law industry, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord are in merger negotiations, making waves in the big law circles. With such a potentially vast and consolidated pool of resources, we anticipate beneficial outcomes for their corporate clients.
In another legal corner, it appears Judge Ho might need to revisit his law school textbooks. Criticisms have arisen, suggesting that a substantial portion of his contentions against the Judicial Conference could be debunked by a first-year law student. This raises questions on the depth of his legal understanding.
Overseas, America isn’t the only country having issues with Apple. Japan’s antitrust lawyers have set their sights on the tech giant. A robust discourse is unfolding on whether Japan is going toe-to-toe with the DOJ in keeping Apple in check. The Apple story casts a spotlight on the complex and shifting trends in international antitrust efforts.
Lastly, we turn to an intriguing discussion on freedom of speech and court orders. A gag order violation is still very much a violation, regardless of whether someone is quoted or not. This argument intersects with the ongoing debate over the interaction and limits of free speech within the legal realm.