Recent protests have interrupted the otherwise smooth flow of law school finals and commencement ceremonies in some of the major universities. In an unorthodox step to address the disruptions, George Washington University’s law school has shifted its finals to undisclosed locations in an attempt to ensure that examinations proceed unhindered. These measures reflect the heightened…
Law.com International has recently completed extensive research into some of the largest law firms across the Middle East. This study shows a considerable increase in the headcount for many of these firms during the past year, indicating a robust local market. This research provides an invaluable perspective on the current legal industry’s dynamics in the…
In the past few years, Cravath, Swaine & Moore has been preparing for a significant shift in office location. The firm confirmed on Monday that it has now finalized its move into a new building at Two Manhattan West. With a lease that was signed back in 2019, the firm currently holds the position as…
Last week, a noteworthy argument took place in the Supreme Court with attorneys for Donald Trump advocating for presidential power that seemingly surpasses its constitutional boundaries. It has raised concerns among many observers who believe that these arguments prioritize political goals over constitutional interpretation. More details on the Thursday event here. Specifically, John Sauer, a…
Donald Trump, former president and routinely a defendant in legal proceedings, has raised eyebrows with his frequent nod-offs in the courtroom. Not typical behavior for any defendant, it invites the question: why is Trump so often asleep on the bench? One perspective comes from Audrey Wells, a sleep medicine physician, who argues Trump’s situation is…
Australia-based mining behemoth BHP and its Brazilian partner Vale have proposed a settlement amounting to $26 billion to address claims made by Brazil pertaining to the fatal mining disaster in 2015, a catastrophe which claimed 19 lives and resulted in extensive environmental degradation. You can find the details here. This settlement offer materialized following the…
Jury selection commenced on Monday in Missouri for another trial against Monsanto, now part of Bayer AG. Three women, two from Ohio and one from Oklahoma, have brought the case to court. It’s an addition to the existing string of litigations faced by the conglomerate surrounding the safety of its Roundup weedkiller. As always in…
Nike has reached a settlement in its trademark infringement lawsuit against fellow sneaker producer Bape. The sportswear giant had previously accused Bape of mimicking the distinctive design of its famed Air Force 1 and Air Jordan sneakers. An official notice of voluntary dismissal was issued on Monday, closely following a New York-based federal judge’s decision…
Boies Schiller Flexner and Dentons, two of the leading law firms worldwide, are facing serious allegations of coercion, lodged by Frank Corsini. Corsini claims that he was forced into perjury in a $300 million lawsuit. Corsini had involved Boies Schiller Flexner in arbitration proceedings, which took place before an International Criminal Court tribunal. This engagement…
Bloomberg Law report that Apollo Global Management Inc. has been accused, in a new lawsuit, of betting on the longevity of senior citizens by acquiring illegal life insurance policies and channelling the payouts through shell entities. The private equity giant reportedly created an intricate network of sham trusts. These were allegedly facilitated by a shadowy…
In a significant leadership change, Paramount Global has announced that it has replaced its Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish, appointing a new management committee in his place as the Board continues discussions about a potential shift in the company’s control. According to a statement released by the company, the trio of senior executives taking over…
WeWork Inc., the provider of shared workspace solutions, and its major investors, including SoftBank Group Corp., have agreed to a fresh restructuring deal that aims to salvage the company from its ongoing bankruptcy issues. This development comes despite a rival financing proposal put forward by co-founder Adam Neumann. Bloomberg Law reports that this turn of…
In a recent development related to medical patent litigation, Alcon, a prominent vision care company, and its related entities are facing a $34 million judgment. This significant legal obligation arises from a patent lawsuit concerning medical devices designed for the treatment of glaucoma. The suit has been brought forward by Sight Sciences, a company well-known…
A recent ruling in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has highlighted the complexities of presenting a successful argument of deceptive intent in patent disputes. The case, Freshub v. Amazon, has shown how challenging it can be to demonstrate the deceptive intent requirement for inequitable conduct, even when abandonment precedes revival by…
In a notable development within the law industry, Kirkland & Ellis has successfully acquired a four-partner investment funds team from Goodwin Procter. Remarkably, this is the second such transition from Goodwin Procter to Kirkland & Ellis within a span of three months. The team is led by James Donohue, a Boston-based deals lawyer who offers…
Nonprofit company Upsolve, known for offering tech solutions to low-income individuals filing for bankruptcy, recently launched a new tool aimed at offering relief from student loan debt. Despite Upsolve’s tools helping over 13,000 individuals eliminate more than $750 million in debt since 2017, student loan debt has proven more challenging. 32% of Upsolve users had…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has opened a new frontier in the legal realm, sparking debates over data privacy, security, and ethical implications. As these complex tools become increasingly prominent and capable, the role of the law firm in managing their adoption and use is fast becoming a focal point of these discussions….
In a recent development in the ongoing patent disputes involving tech behemoth Apple and medical technology startups Masimo and AliveCor, a board of administrative patent judges rejected one of Masimo’s petitions to challenge claims in an Apple patent. As reported by Law360, the decision was influenced by the board’s increasingly cautious approach towards “multiple, staggered…
In the course of the past year, Vietnam has been executing an aggressive anti-corruption strategy which has had a significant impact on the country’s legal approvals and deal flow. This campaign reached its zenith earlier this month with the sentencing of Truong My Lan, a former real estate mogul, to death for her involvement in…
In a notable development, Norton Rose Fulbright secured a defense verdict for two Shell companies embroiled in a $16 million breach of contract claim brought about by a foreign national. The plaintiff in question is a German born United Kingdom expatriate residing in Houston, who held the position of crude oil trading manager at Shell…
It has been reported that approximately 18 lawyers, inclusive of six partners, from Seyfarth Shaw are transferring to the immigration law firm, Berry Appleman & Leiden, otherwise known as BAL. Included in this significant shift is the setting up of a BAL division in Atlanta. This migration, is believed to involve a total of almost…
In a noteworthy move, Kirkland & Ellis LLP have added a second group of four lawyers who specialize in investment funds to their ranks from Goodwin Procter LLP. The distinguished law company confirmed this move last Monday. It’s pivotal to bear in mind that this follows a similar addition of five investment funds lawyers from…
Legal battles within the footwear industry have once again come to the fore with Reebok, the globally recognized athletic footwear and apparel company, seeking recourse from an Italian shoemaker for abruptly canceling a significant meeting. According to reports, Reebok has specifically requested a Massachusetts federal judge to enforce the unnamed Italian shoemaker to not only…
The diversity of business in Chicago is driving a significant demand for legal services, leading to a possible trend in the amalgamation of big law firms in the city. According to Willkie’s Craig Martin, Chicago’s robust selection of industries is contributing to the city’s growing need for legal assistance. The windy city has long been…
A veteran with over two decades of service at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has made a career shift to return to private practice. The individual will be assuming a new role at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP. The move was officially announced by the firm earlier this week. The career trajectory…