The recent Smith v. Spizzirri case under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) has sparked a significant examination of what a trial court can legally perform when it refers an ongoing suit to arbitration. According to Section 3 of the FAA, if the court refers the case to arbitration, it “shall on application of one of…
Approximately 4 million workers stand to earn more compensation for working beyond 40 hours per week due to a new rule instituted by the US Labor Department. This rule is intended to increase overtime pay eligibility under Federal law by altering the salary threshold used to decide if a worker is exempt from overtime pay….
In an unusual move, SpaceX attorneys have filed a lawsuit in response to a surprising decision by the Fifth Circuit Court. The legal dispute, originally filed in the district court, was transferred to the Central District of California and subsequently affirmed by the Fifth Circuit. The disagreement specifically revolved around the selection of judges for…
In an innovative move for the world of dispute resolution, JAMS, one of the largest providers of commercial arbitration and mediation services globally, has announced the implementation of new rules to govern disputes involving artificial intelligence (AI). On Tuesday, the organization shared its adoption of rules tailored specifically for AI disputes, making it a pioneer…
A Louisiana based attorney has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to intervene in relation to a penalty of $29,000 imposed on her for frivolous filings. The charges came from a District Judge, who levied the fine in response to what they determined to be non-serious submissions made by the attorney in her legal…
Every few years, law firms announce incremental raises for their associates, usually around 5 percent, which incites a collective uproar from clients. Clients foresee these cost increases being passed along to them and bitterly resign to the eventual obligation to foot the bill. Although these raises are often lower than inflation, considering the time period…
In the context of former President Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity, Philip Lacovara, the counsel to the Watergate special prosecutor, noted several concerns in his recent remarks to the ABA Journal. Lacovara was deeply involved in precedents set during the Nixon era, at a time when the concept of executive privilege wasn’t as established…
The State Bar of Georgia continues to dispute a racial bias lawsuit filed by an attorney in 2023. The Bar has asked the Eleventh Circuit to uphold a federal judge’s previous decision to dismiss the case. Despite the controversy surrounding the lawsuit, the State Bar of Georgia maintains that the matter is beyond the jurisdiction…
Greenberg Traurig has strengthened their Italian operations by employing a partner-led group of three for its corporate sector in Milan. The individuals in question, experts in fund formation and investment management, have transitioned from the renowned Italian legal firm Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici. Details are available at law.com. The team is led by Eriprando Guerritore,…
Fraud investigators from Denver Human Services are seeking legal intervention to compel the personal injury firm, Ramos Law, to submit employment records for one of its case managers. The investigators have made this move in the backdrop of allegations that the firm hasn’t yet complied with subpoenas related to the production of these records. The…
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear the emergency abortion dispute arising out of Idaho, marking another significant case with implications for reproductive rights across the country. At the center of the case lie two lawsuits, Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States, with the fundamental question of whether emergency rooms…
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised for a decision that might disrupt the established deference given to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in unfair labor practice cases. Notably, the justices have indicated an inclination towards supporting Starbucks in a litigation that involves dismissed workers who had endeavored to instigate a union. A report by…
Everi Holdings, a cash access service, has been accused of creating a monopoly scheme in the U.S. casino market. The federal lawsuit, filed in Nevada by digital wallet provider Koin Mobile, alleges that Everi Holdings has been blocking digital wallet competitors and monopolizing cash access at U.S. casinos. The details of the case were briefly…
A federal appellate court has ruled that a former administrative assistant at Dykema Gossett PLLC failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the law firm terminated her employment due to her age or her internal discrimination complaint. The ex-employee, Kathleen Liebau, had argued that her direct supervisor harbored a bias related to her age, a claim the…
The Federal Trade Commission continues to bolster its bench of administrative law judges with the appointment of another legal luminary. This time, the commission has elevated a long-serving public servant who has already made her mark in the legal fraternity by becoming the first female Muslim American administrative law judge at the Maryland Office of…
In a recent turn of events, a Florida state court judge agreed to subpoena Google to unmask an anonymous user. This user is believed to have been posting defamatory reviews about a Miami-based attorney and her law firm. The motion argues that the First Amendment doesn’t shield fabricated statements designed to mislead consumers. The subpoena…
The Sixth Circuit has upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of law firm Dykema in an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a former secretary. The former secretary had alleged that her supervisor had presented her with adult diapers on her 50th birthday and often queried her on her retirement plans, facts she interpreted as…
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently expressed its opposition to the proposed $8.5 billion fashion merger, arguing that it could potentially lead to significant price hikes and pervasive harm to workers across the industry. This merger, announced last August, aims to bring together Tapestry’s Coach, Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade brands with…
The rise of disqualification motions in court cases necessitates a heightened awareness among law firms worldwide. In light of the recent case where federal prosecutors sought to disqualify an attorney in a bribery case against New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez, experts opine that firms need to identify and better understand the types of conflicts generally…
The legal world has turned its attention to a saga that continues to unfold in a New York federal court, where attorneys from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, known for their representation of victims of late billionaire and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, are selecting their next course of action. Faced with a sanctions bid from…
The Indian National Congress (INC), India’s primary opposition party, recently lodged a formal complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Election Commission of India. The INC accused Modi of making a divisive remark during a recent campaign speech that they allege aimed at heightening communal tensions among the populace. The party expressed serious concerns…
A Colorado attorney recently requested the Tenth Circuit to reconsider a decision by the U.S. Tax Court. The lower court’s decision disallowed an advertisement expenditure deduction of $303,000, which was incured in connection with his engagement in automobile racing. As per the attorney, the decision was predicated on an incorrect determination that the expenses were…
The anticipated 2024-2025 U.S. News law school rankings were published earlier this month with somewhat subdued fanfare. Notably, the once eagerly awaited general rankings have failed to sufficiently pique the interest of current law students who are seemingly hunting for a more niche focus. Luckily, U.S. News supplemental specialty rankings are now beginning to be…
Law firms and corporations alike grapple with various issues concerning the well-being of their staff, but one issue that often stays under the radar is excessive drinking. The phrase “the Peter principle of excessive drinking” has been coined to discuss this very issue. The phrase is linked to Brian Cuban, who identifies himself as The…
Scott Kilburg, the Chief Marketing Officer at leading global law firm Sidley Austin LLP, passed away recently at the age of 51. Known for his client-focused approach, Kilburg had an impressive career that spanned decades, cultivating a reputation for prioritizing other people’s needs over his own. Both professionally and personally, Kilburg was widely respected and…