Last week, a prominent gathering of legal minds took place at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago. Attendees were in-house counsel from various multinational companies based in the US. Legal Speak was present, with co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith conducting insightful interviews with professionals from across the legal industry. The topics explored…
Greenberg Traurig, one of the world’s top law firms, announced the addition of Michael Burshteyn as a shareholder focused on the intellectual property litigation practice at their San Francisco office, as of the start of the week. For more details, see the original announcement made by the firm here. The experienced litigator, Burshteyn, specializes in…
Thousands of Georgians took to the streets in Tbilisi on Sunday to protest against a proposed “foreign agents” bill introduced by the ruling Georgian Dream Party. This recent display of public discontent joins more than a week of similar demonstrations. The controversial bill, which has already passed in its first reading earlier in April, is…
Former USC running back and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, Reggie Bush is currently embroiled in a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA. Bush asked an Indiana state court this Monday to further examine his lawsuit despite the NCAA’s arguments for its dismissal. The details of this case are still developing, with both parties aggressively presenting their…
Alphabet Inc.’s legal and policy chief, J. Kent Walker Jr., saw his pay package rise to over $27.3 million last year, amidst a period of complex antitrust litigation confronting the corporation. The major part of his payout stemmed from a $24.8 million stock award which was revealed in a proxy statement recently issued on April…
Global law firm, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, has recently expanded its team with the addition of Clément Vandevooghel to the banking and finance department as a partner. Vandevooghel will be operating out of the Paris office, lending his expertise to the firm’s clients on complex financial matters. Vandevooghel evidently comes with an impressive…
A global coalition of human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, along with regional and national groups from around the world, has expressed serious concerns over the imminent executions of a number of young men in Saudi Arabia. These men were reportedly convicted for crimes committed in…
In a recent update, messaging app Telegram has reinstated access to several chatbots employed by Ukrainian security agencies to gather information regarding Russia’s military activities, following a brief suspension period. This information was shared by the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security in its recent statement on Monday. Telegram blocked a collection of official…
The Superior Council of Communication (CSC) of Burkina Faso announced on Sunday that it had further suspended multiple international news outlets which covered a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report accusing the country’s military of civilian casualties. According to the CSC’s statement, TV5 programs will be put on a two-week pause, whereas the availability of websites…
Superlawyer Alina Habba has become a pivotal part of Donald Trump’s legal defense team, a team that has spent five weeks under a gag order issued by Justice Juan Merchan in a criminal trial against Trump. This trial pertains to allegations that false business records were created for the purpose of obscuring a hush money…
In the process of appraising law schools, common deliverables to consider are bar passage rates and the proportion of graduates securing legal roles post-graduation. These data elements deliver key insights into how effective law schools are at launching students into the professional realm. But what happens after a student has stepped through the proverbial doorway?…
The Redstone family and independent film producer David Ellison have offered concessions in a bid to appease angry investors over anticipated changes at Paramount Global, as reported in a recent Bloomberg Law article. According to a source familiar with the discussions, Ellison plans to acquire $3 billion of Paramount shares, a figure much greater than…
In an unexpected move ahead of a major merger, Damian Carolan, head of UK financial services regulatory practice at Allen & Overy (A&O), is set to leave the firm. The departure occurs just days before A&O’s official merger with New York-based law firm Shearman & Sterling. The news came as a surprise to many in…
During a recent symposium hosted by Albany Law School, New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilson shed some light on his first 12 months on the bench, divulging that he spends minimal time attempting to influence colleagues on the Court of Appeals, the state’s epitome of judicial recourse. His comments were part of a larger discussion…
Renowned law firm, Cole Schotz, has welcomed Megan B. Kilzy on board as a member of their litigation department and white collar criminal defense and government investigations group. This notable addition will take place in the Hackensack, N.J. office, according to a recent announcement by the firm. Megan Kilzy comes with considerable legal stature and…
Law firms across the country have been integrating wellbeing and mental wellness initiatives into their overall business strategy, acknowledging the heightened rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout among legal professionals compared to other fields. Highlighted in the upcoming paper, “Stressed, Lonely, and Overcommitted: Predictors of Lawyer Suicide Risk”, the report underlines the necessity of these…
Justice Gorsuch’s assertions that the Supreme Court was “writing a rule for the ages” and that his concerns lied mainly with future cases rather than the current Trump immunity proceedings have stirred debate among legal scholars. It is worth clarifying, despite the assertions of Gorsuch, that the Supreme Court’s primary function is to interpret and…
Fried Frank has announced the addition of Audra A. Cohen as a partner in their asset management practice based in New York as reported on Monday. Cohen specializes in advising prominent sponsors on various aspects of fund formation, fundraising, negotiations, and compliance. Her expertise spans a wide range of areas including closed- and open-end real…
In a poignant reflection of courage and grit, noted workers’ compensation attorney Travis Jablonski narrates his daunting struggle with terminal cancer. With a fighting spirit, he stated, “I’ve never died before. I don’t know how to do it — and I’d like to do it well.” While the consistent focus on his legal profession has…
In the world of large law firms and sprawling corporations, the role of a Practice Group Chair is both demanding and critically important. Recently, Jahan Sharifi of Barnes & Thornburg has been making waves in the legal community by placing a strong emphasis on the importance of supporting the needs of her colleagues. In her…
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has found herself in the spotlight, stirring up controversy with a surprising anecdote in her new book pertaining to animal cruelty. Noem’s recently published memoir contains a story concerning a puppy she killed due to its unruliness during a bird hunt. As the story surfaced, professionals and animal lovers alike…
The week-long event ILTA EVOLVE kicked off with an exciting lineup of activities and educational sessions. Known for bringing together legal professionals, technology enthusiasts, and innovators in the field of law, ILTA EVOLVE is tailored for attendees looking to understand and confront the ever-evolving cybersecurity challenges and AI-driven solutions in the legal industry. Above the…
In a recent set of decisions, the Supreme Court has chosen to review a total of four cases as part of the 2024-25 proceedings. Among these are some highly anticipated cases pertaining to the interpretation of federal racketeering laws and the applicability of the “benefit of the doubt” rule in relation to veterans’ law. One…
In the unfolding 23andMe Inc. data breach litigation, a battle of leadership is taking a center stage. Differing strategies and contrasting views among lawyers are coming to the fore; discussions range from an immediate settlement of the matter to deliberations on how best to interact with class members who express heightened worry and fear. The…
Husch Blackwell, the prominent legal firm, is enlarging its consumer financial services sector with the addition of new partners noted in their recent announcement. Ryan DiClemente and Colleen Fox have been incorporated as partners in this respect. Both DiClemente and Fox are expected to provide significant contributions to Husch Blackwell’s consumer financial services practice. Their…