The annual ranking season has bestowed upon us some vital employment statistics for legal professionals, highlighting the law schools providing the highest return on investment for their graduates in terms of employment. The American Bar Association has recently published new employment data for the class of 2023, further analyzed by Reuters, revealing the law schools…
As we await the Supreme Court’s ruling on a significant presidential immunity case, a deliberation that could easily extend for 6 to 8 weeks, it is worth remembering the court’s more expedient past. Indeed, the days of swift decision-making seem a distant memory. The Supreme Court’s very first decided case, West v. Barnes, was solved…
David Pecker, the erstwhile publisher of the National Enquirer, confirmed in court testimony that he engaged in discussions with Donald Trump in the midst of his 2016 presidential campaign prior to purchasing and suppressing a story by a former Playboy Playmate detailing an alleged extramarital affair with Trump. A practice known as “catch and kill”,…
The unprecedented growth in the $1.7 trillion private credit market has simultaneously presented a significant challenge: investors’ inability to exit their stake. However, recent developments indicate that options for investors to sell their stakes are emerging, potentially providing a solution to this liquidity issue. According to a survey conducted by Ely Place Partners Ltd, approximately…
On Wednesday, the UN Security Council’s resolution aimed at maintaining peace in outer space and averting a perilous nuclear arms race was thwarted by a single veto from one of the council’s permanent members, Russia. With the resolution’s intended purpose to implore all countries to contribute to the non-militarization of space, Russia’s counter-vote effectively extinguished…
Last week, Providence, a major health care provider, was ordered to pay damages amounting to over $200 million. These fines were in payment to more than 33,000 of its employees after a jury in Seattle ruled that the company systematically underpaid them, deliberately denying them breaks, and consistently rounding down their recorded work hours, as…
US District Judge Loretta Biggs in North Carolina has ruled that a 147-year-old state law, which prevents convicted felons from voting, is unconstitutional. Biggs found that the statute violates both the Equal Protection Clause and the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution. The law faced contention due to a lawsuit…
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a rule that prohibits employers from including non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Non-compete clauses typically impede an employee’s ability to work within a certain business sector or for specific employers after their present contract terminates. This rule was initially proposed in January 2023, stating it is an…
Perkins Coie has expanded its prowess in Intellectual Property law with the addition of Zach Hong as a partner in the New York office’s IP practice and patent prosecution subgroup, as reported by Bloomberg Law. Hong comes boasting an impressive portfolio and is expected to provide counsel on a myriad of IP queries. His responsibilities…
The legal landscape continues to be full of developments that may have immediate and long-term implications. To start with, there is a tussle between the justice system and the executive branch on presidential immunity. In this regard, Justice Sam Alito’s recent remarks have attracted attention, prompting a shift in the understanding of an immunity argument….
Today marks an important day in legal proceedings, as it is the final day of scheduled oral arguments for the 2023-24 term. At 10 a.m. EDT, the justices are set to hear the oral argument in Trump v. United States, a case that has attracted significant public and media attention. This update has been reported…
Global law firm Goodwin is expanding its private equity practice in London with the addition of two new partners, Ian Keefe and George Weavil. This critical move aims to strengthen the firm’s prowess in advising on complex European and international private equity and M&A transactions. With significant expertise in private equity and M&A transactions, Ian…
A Houston-based personal injury attorney and his former office manager have recently been indicted due to their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme that cost clients an estimated $2.4 million. According to a statement by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), Clyde J. Moore, the legal professional in question, and former office manager Mark A. Broussard…
In an oral argument on Tuesday, Justices appeared to lean towards Starbucks Corp. in the case of Starbucks Corp v. McKinney, a key labor dispute that has sparked controversy in legal circles. The primary point of contention is what evidence the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) should present in order to secure a preliminary injunction…
In a recent development in the business law sphere, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has voiced its intentions to legally challenge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for planning to finalize a rule to prohibit noncompete agreements. Voicing its opposition, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce argues that such a ruling would encroach upon the FTC’s regulatory…
DLA Piper, one of the world’s s largest law firms, has announced significant partner promotions within the United States. This forms part of a larger trend of major law firms announcing a reduced round of promotions expected for 2024 in comparison to the previous year. For a global law firm like DLA Piper, every move…
News has emerged recently highlighting significant movement within the legal recruiting industry. A former criminal defense lawyer hailing from Washington, D.C., known for his experience in white collar cases, has now embarked on a new path, joining ranks with the transatlantic legal recruiting firm Macrae. The person in question is recognized for his capabilities in…
In a recent legal incident surfacing from the European Union (EU), Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook Inc., received a cautionary notice regarding its use of public user data related to their sexual orientation. The warning stated that the company should refrain from using this sensitive information for targeted advertising within the framework of…
Notable mining corporations BHP Group Ltd. and Anglo American Plc are reportedly on the path of a significant merger. BHP has proposed a takeover of Anglo American, positioning a value on the smaller mining entity to the tune of £31.1 billion ($38.9 billion). The advent of this considerable transaction promises to not only shape the…
On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that examines whether a 1986 federal law holds preeminent power over Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. The Idaho statute in question makes it illegal to perform or attempt to perform an abortion unless refraining would lead to a mother’s death. This case represents an…
News of substsantial real estate dealings has been circulating, following the report that Blackstone Inc. has struck an agreement to sell a hefty student-housing portfolio to KKR & Co. for a whopping $1.64 billion. The portfolio in the spotlight is reported to comprise 19 student-housing properties, an affirmation for those within the industry that student…
On April 25, 2024, Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, initiated a significant move within the futures trading and interest-rate derivatives market, traditionally dominated by CME Group Inc. Lutnick has managed to secure formidable backing from a range of Wall Street powerhouses as he prepares to launch his new futures exchange, FMX. In a major…
Amnesty International recently released ‘The State of the World’s Human Rights’ report, outlining human rights concerns that spanned across 155 countries during the course of 2023. The report tackled various concerns like war crimes, economic crises, climate change, repression of dissents, rights of women and LGBTI people, and online incitement to racial hatred. A section…
Withers KhattarWong, the Singapore-based branch of UK’s Withers, is spearheading a class action lawsuit against Singapore’s own Cordlife Group, a public company specialising in private cord blood banking services across Asia. According to the Business Times, as reported this week, at least two sets of Cordlife clients are now mulling over the potential for class…
The increasing proliferation of personal injury lawyer billboards throughout Los Angeles is raising eyebrows. Boosted by cheap rates and an advent of new ad opportunities during the pandemic, these billboards have become a primary advertising medium for law firms. Traditionally, personal injury attorneys have been regular advertisers on billboards and the recent burst of such…