Bjarne Philip Tellmann, previously holding the position of general counsel for the British consumer healthcare company, Haleon, as well as for GSK, takes on a role with Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, Aramco, as the senior vice president and deputy general counsel. Tellmann had been with Haleon for nearly two years, during which time he…
In an update from the legal world, Goodwin Procter recently welcomed two private equity attorneys formerly from Travers Smith. This move comes as the latest in a series of exits from Travers Smith, the firm having experienced a wave of departures the previous year. While the details are currently under a paywall, additional information can…
In a surprising announcement on Wednesday, it was revealed that a Los Angeles County Assistant District Attorney faces significant legal challenges. The Assistant District Attorney has been charged with 11 felony counts. The charges against her allege that she repeatedly accessed confidential sheriff’s deputy files without permission. This case raises profound questions for those in…
In a notable achievement, ECIJA, a Spanish law firm, reported a revenue of €91,750,055 for the fiscal year of 2023. This marked a significant 10% increase from the previous year, according to financial data disclosed to Law.com International. Approximately €47.44 million of the firm’s revenues originated from Spain. As such, nearly half of the firm’s…
In an unexpected turn of events for the legal industry, Quinn Emanuel, a law firm known for its hard-nosed litigation, is going head to head with its former partners. The elite law firm stands against its previous allies on behalf of Jane Street Group, a global trading firm. The central concern? An alleged theft of…
Welcome back to the Big Law Business column. Today, we are exploring DLA Piper’s strategic approach towards embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI). DLA Piper’s US vice chair, Loren Brown, stands out among law firm leaders due to his ability to articulate a business plan centred around generative AI. His strategy focuses on harnessing AI-related work today,…
Today’s top in-house counsels, be they General Counsel or Chief Legal Officers, are navigating a changing landscape. With roles differing substantially whether they manage a team of three or 300, there is common ground in one challenge: the escalating complexity of labor and employment issues due to the continuous addition of regulations.This report from Bloomberg…
Rubrik Inc., a cybersecurity firm prominently supported by Microsoft Corp, has reportedly secured approximately $736 million in its recent initial public offering (IPO). This figure stands out as it managed to exceed the initially forecasted price range, as disclosed by an insider who opted to remain anonymous. More depth on this deal can be found…
In a recent decision concerning New York’s tax treatment of overseas royalties, the U.S. Supreme Court is presented with the opportunity to hear another state tax case pertaining to the dormant commerce clause’s breadth. The New York State Court of Appeals decided on April 23 that both Walt Disney Co. and IBM Corp. are unable…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent decision to ban most non-competition agreements is far from certain, as it appears to be the starting point of a significant legal dispute over the rule’s veracity. The rule, approved on April 23, 2021, following over 26,000 public comments within a year, will become operational 120 days after…
The uncertain future of major elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), set to lapse at the end of 2025, is fueling confusion and making advising clients an increasing conundrum for tax professionals. As the TCJA pertains, the absence of clarity about the fate of more than 20 temporary provisions complicates…
In light of ongoing struggles faced by colleges, in part due to challenges imposed by federal mandates, it has become increasingly evident that university boards may need to consider the formation of strategy panels geared towards mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Notably, this sentiment is being voiced not just within the academic sphere, but concurrently by…
The legal dimensions of social media are increasingly complex, with platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram grappling with issues ranging from privacy rights to disinformation campaigns. Adding to these challenges is a new focal point: identity verification. This issue is not only gaining attention in legal circles but is poised to redefine the legislative landscape…
As the U.S. Supreme Court delved into the debated perimeters of abortion during medical emergencies, a distinctive schism emerged this week. Beyond the noticeable ideological divide, there loomed a chasm of gender perception. Women justices, regardless of their political camp, confronted the issues at hand with noticeably more intensity than their male peers. Jeff Overley…
In a recent patent dispute involving Lyft Inc. and Quartz Auto Technologies LLC, Lyft’s request for $1 million in attorney fees was declined by a California federal judge. The litigating parties had agreed to dismiss certain claims with the express understanding that each party would assume responsibility for its own costs and attorneys’ fees, a…
In a recent case implicating Google’s policies on private browsing data, attorneys from three law firms have implored a California federal judge to approve a $217.6 million fee award. The case resulted in a victorious settlement with Google, whereby the tech behemoth has agreed to delete countless data records related to users’ private browsing habits….
The former U.S. general counsel for Autonomy, in his startling confession during the criminal trial of former CEO Michael Lynch, admitted his attempts to be as “helpful” as possible to Hewlett-Packard (HP) during their investigation into issues concerning Autonomy after the latter was acquired by HP. These issues arose after the Silicon Valley behemoth purchased…
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross, known for her role in the television show ‘Black-ish’ and its spin-off ‘Mixed-ish’, has emerged victorious in a lawsuit alleging that she and the producers of ‘Mixed-ish’ illegally appropriated a writer’s concept for a sitcom. The show’s premise centers around the experiences of a mixed-race character navigating life in the suburbs….
A recent decision by the North Carolina Business Court has compelled a reduction of an ongoing lawsuit, presented by a cafeteria food provider, whose case indicates that their ex-sales director took off with classified data to a competing firm. The court ruled on the principle that the laws of North Carolina are not pertinent in…
The U.S. federal government has recently called on a North Carolina federal court to dismiss a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by a disbarred attorney surrounding U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) documents. The government argues that this lawsuit is one of several identical, baseless suits that the plaintiff has filed. This case…
The proliferation of artificial intelligence has made the creation of digital replicas of a person’s voice, image, or likeness increasingly simple. An era engendered by the intriguing, yet concern-raising phenomenon of ‘deepfakes’ has cast a magnifying glass on the nation’s ‘right-of-publicity’ laws. These developments arise amidst ongoing discourse concerning when Congress may initiate action towards…
In the complex and often unpredictable realm of jurisprudence, numerous cases are shaping and reshaping the landscape of legal practices and theories. Firstly, we witness Todd Blanche, who has decided to utilize a somewhat unconventional defense- simply put, a “Trust in me” strategy. Who would have believed that this would be the core logic behind…
A mapping firm has disputed a federal magistrate judge’s suggestion to dismiss its lawsuit against ERIS Information, an environmental risk assessment data company. The mapping firm alleges ERIS of copyright infringement. The judge in New York who made the recommendation has been accused of having misunderstood the case. For comprehensive details on the conflict, take…
In recent years, Miami’s stature as an esteemed hub for international arbitration has been increasingly recognized. It has remained competitive with New York, a long-time leader in the space, in terms of the volume of international arbitration cases seated. The American Arbitration Association reported 91 cases seated in Miami in 2023, placing it not far…
During a recent case in the Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Alito presented a textualist argument that has sparked substantial debate in legal spheres. Renowned as a rigorous textualist, the argument revolved around the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), a legislation from the Reagan era that requires hospitals accepting Medicare funds to provide…