In a recent development surrounding the antitrust class action about the NFL’s Sunday Ticket broadcast package, the NFL has countered the plaintiffs’ attempts to revisit discovery documents. The league’s main argument is that the motion to compel brought forth by the plaintiffs is nothing more than a “manufactured and unnecessary dispute” over a discovery process…
The future merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling has surely enlisted excitement along with a smidgen of mystery within the legal community. “With the merger, they want the brand and the footprint in the US,” says Freddie Lawson, head of partner search at UK recruiter Montresor Legal, to Bloomberg Law. The transaction…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, otherwise known as the USPTO, is being implored to issue a new guidance memo concerning inherency standards during examination procedures. Legal expert Irving Feit, from the renowned firm of Lucas & Mercanti, asserts that misapplications of these standards during prosecution occur all too frequently. He maintains that the consistency…
Major Lindsey & Africa, a leading legal recruitment agency, has been hit with a lawsuit for allegedly systematically sidelining a midlevel associate who previously filed a lawsuit against Troutman Pepper for racial discrimination. The complainant’s legal team argues that this act undermines Major Lindsey’s claims to support diversity and instead shows the company to be…
In a significant development within the legal sector, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) has announced a new alliance. The firm has joined forces with a specialized litigation group consisting of twelve stalwart attorneys. This group was previously associated with Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP, headquartered in Seattle. This collaborative move indicates BCLP’s strategic…
In a recent turn of events, Ninth Circuit judges voiced their concerns regarding the political activities and declarations made by the Oregon State Bar. The panel seemed to reach a consensus that the Bar’s statements weren’t suitably tied to legal principles. Lawyers lodged an official complaint against the Oregon State Bar for outrightly opposing white…
A conservative legal organization filed an ethics grievance against a federal trial judge in Washington, who expressed concerns about the threats to the judiciary in a CNN interview. According to the complaint lodged by the Article III Project on Tuesday, US District Judge Reggie Walton’s appearance on CNN on March 28 violated the conduct rules,…
Renowned law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) has recently announced a significant expansion of their operations. The firm entered into a merger with the litigation group that previously operated under the banner Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP, based in Seattle. This group is composed of a solid team of 12 experienced attorneys….
Legal entanglements continue to surround Donald Trump and his media venture, the Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. Recently, Trump filed a lawsuit against two co-founders of the company, claiming they improperly set up the corporation and, therefore, should not be entitled to any company stock. The co-founders, Andy Litinsky and Wes Moss, together possess…
Retired Justice Anthony Kennedy is set to release his memoirs this fall, according to Simon & Schuster. The memoirs will offer Kennedy’s perspective on a slew of significant legal decisions over his tenure, covering abortion, affirmative action, freedom of speech, gay rights, the separation of powers, and federalism. Anthony Kennedy, who served on the Supreme…
In a significant repositioning within the legal industry, nearly a dozen litigators have made the migration from Burns White LLC to join the Pittsburgh office of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP. This move marks an expansion of Gordon Rees’s presence in the region. The development is a testament to the dynamic nature of the legal…
Renowned law firm Jones Day has recently welcomed a new addition to their team. Dallas-based lawyer Matthew Jones will be joining the firm’s financial markets practice as a partner in their Houston office, according to an announcement released by the firm. With a strong background in advising clients in the commodity industries, particularly within the…
Recent activities across Asia’s major economies have seen international law firms play a significant role in various deals. These transactions span a wide range of sectors and are based in major financial hubs, including Greater China, Singapore, Japan and India. From corporate acquisitions to equity market transactions, these international law firms continue to bolster their…
In recent news, ArentFox Schiff LLP has made a significant change in its firm structure. The leader of the trust and estate disputes practice and a co-leader of trade secrets, noncompetes, and employee mobility group are joining forces to oversee the complex litigation practice. ArentFox Schiff LLP, renowned for its competent legal advisory services, continues…
In a recent article, published on Above The Law, a review was undertaken of all patent complaints filed on a particular day. The purpose of this exercise was to help active litigators and counselors understand what type of lawsuits are being recently filed, so that they can provide relevant and beneficial advice to their clients….
On Tuesday, Alex Gendzier was welcomed into Seyfarth Shaw’s corporate department located in New York as reported by Bloomberg Law. Noteworthy for his performances on capital markets transactions and investments, Gendzier brings a wealth of expertise to Seyfarth. His portfolio includes representation of companies, investors, alternative asset managers, private equity firms, and family offices. Before…
After serving as the assistant secretary of Defense for Space Policy, John Plumb is set to exit the Pentagon in May, according to information obtained by Breaking Defense. The Department of Defense (DoD) spokesperson substantiated the news, confirming that Plumb has informed his team about his forthcoming departure. Plumb’s journey in the DoD commenced in…
In a recent court filing, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost revealed that the state’s ban on most abortions has been deemed unconstitutional, in light of an amendment to the Ohio Constitution. This noteworthy development comes on the heels of voters supporting a measure for securing access to abortion as of November 2023. The contentious legislation…
Yechiel Belfer has recently been recruited by Dentons and will serve as a new banking and finance partner in their Melbourne office, as announced on their official website on Tuesday. Mr. Belfer specializes in the regulation of financial services and consumer credit in payments and cross-border sectors. His vast experience and in-depth understanding of this…
In an Employee Retirement Income Security Act lawsuit, a former Hogan Lovells attorney claimed that Unum Life Insurance Co. of America unjustly denied her long-term disability benefits for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and abdominal and joint pain. However, a decision by a Maryland magistrate judge vindicated Unum Life Insurance, marking a significant development in the case….
In a notable retrenchment move among legal service providers, KPMG is set to close its affiliate firm, SF Lawyers, in Hong Kong, as reported by Bloomberg Law. The economic downturn in Hong Kong and mounting tensions in China have prompted key players in the industry, among them Deacons and DLA Piper, to curtail their operations….
With the ongoing PFAS controversy, a significant legal development has taken place recently. The deal was granted final approval by the overseeing judge due to a perceived ‘lack of substantive opposition’. Essentially, under this settlement manufacturing conglomerate, 3M, has committed to a significant payout in order to resolve the ongoing dispute. The figures involved in…
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently vetoed a bill that would have required schools to arrange sports by the sex assigned at birth, an action viewed by Evers and many in the LGBTQ+ community as directly aimed at transgender student-athletes. The legislation was largely supported by the state’s Republican lawmakers. In his signed veto message, Evers…
The US State Department has recently voiced its concerns regarding the convictions of ethnic minority and religious freedom advocates in Vietnam. The Department’s statement highlights the convictions of five individuals since January 2024 and has called for the Vietnamese government to uphold freedoms of expression, association, and religion or belief. One noted case is that…
Major Lindsey & Africa, one of the country’s leading legal recruiting firms, is facing allegations that it “blackballed” a Black female associate. These claims were lodged in a complaint filed in a Maryland District Court. The plaintiff is Gita Sankano, who previously sued her ex-employer, law firm Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, for discrimination. The current…