The Department of Justice’s recent determination that Boeing has violated the deferred-prosecution agreement (DPA) it struck after two of its 737 Max jets crashed five years ago, resulting in 346 fatalities, has sparked renewed criticism about the effectiveness of DPAs in fostering corporate compliance. The incident is under particular scrutiny due to Boeing’s continued compliance…
Despite varying approaches, multiple large law firm leaders entered the year expressing comfort with their in-office work setups. Analysts have noted that many lawyers within these firms now agree to a “startling” extent. While initial concerns of rigid five-day in-office mandates loomed, recent survey data and consultant insights indicate a trend towards acceptance of flexible,…
The US construction giant Vulcan Materials has dismissed an offer from the Mexican government to acquire its quarrying site located in Quintana Roo, a coastal state in Mexico’s Caribbean region, according to local media reports. The company’s rejection marks a continuation of ongoing tensions between Vulcan Materials and the Mexican government over the environmental impact…
David Ehrlich has joined Holland & Knight’s corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and securities practice group in New York as a partner, according to the firm’s announcement Tuesday. In his new role, Ehrlich will advise financial sponsors and corporate clients on a range of complex transactional and investment matters. His expertise extends to mergers and acquisitions,…
Donald Trump’s legal team has argued before a New York jury that the former president was the victim of extortion in relation to hush-money payments made during the 2016 election campaign. According to Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, the $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels was made to keep her quiet about an alleged…
Sophie Allen has joined Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder with the firm’s tax practice in London, the firm announced Tuesday. In her new role, Allen will co-chair the tax practice, focusing on UK and international tax concerns relating to private equity and merger & acquisition transactions. Her extensive experience includes advising private equity firms and…
Eastman Group is currently embroiled in a legal dispute over intellectual property rights. A company involved in selling paint protection film for automobiles is contending accusations that one of its managers illicitly utilized a proprietary database from Eastman Group to fuel the company’s operations. The defendant maintains that the contested information was not confidential. For…
Attorneys contemplating the withdrawal from a case should consider clear communication with clients to mitigate potential difficulties. Recent developments surrounding the Trump campaign’s challenges in replacing counsel in a pregnancy retaliation suit emphasize the importance of this issue. Legal expert Christopher Konneker of Orsinger Nelson highlights that most troubles can be prevented through open and…
In recent news, the Trump campaign’s attempt to replace its counsel in a pregnancy retaliation suit has highlighted the importance of effective communication between attorneys and clients when considering withdrawing from a case. According to Christopher Konneker of Orsinger Nelson, many of the issues inherent in such withdrawals can be mitigated or entirely avoided through…
DLA Piper LLP is required to hand over key documents related to prior pregnancy discrimination claims by other employees in connection with a lawsuit filed by a former senior associate. The former intellectual property attorney is suing the firm, alleging she was terminated after requesting maternity leave. US District Court for the Southern District of…
The Matareya Misdemeanor Court of Appeal has upheld the one-year prison sentence for former Egyptian presidential candidate Ahmed Tantawy. The charges against Tantawy include incitement and assistance in the unauthorized printing and circulation of electoral process papers. His lawyer announced the decision on Monday, which also involves Tantawy’s electoral campaign director, Mohamed Abu El-Diya, who…
In a recent courtroom drama, Judge Aileen Cannon has denied Special Counsel Jack Smith’s motion to modify the conditions of Donald Trump’s release without prejudice, criticizing the prosecution for lack of “meaningful conferral” and professional courtesy. The motion aimed to prevent Trump from making public statements that could endanger law enforcement agents involved in the…
In a recent legal maneuver, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez has requested that a New York federal judge maintain his prior ruling that prohibits prosecutors from using text messages as evidence to suggest that Menendez accepted bribes in return for authorizing military aid to Egypt. Menendez’s defense hinges on the speech or debate clause of the…
Supreme Court Wades Into San Francisco’s Sewage Fight With EPA The Supreme Court has entered the legal fray between the city of San Francisco and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the city’s wastewater management and its impact on ocean water quality. According to the city, the EPA’s ocean wastewater permit includes “generic” prohibitions on…
In a significant shift in its stance, Russia appears poised to remove the Taliban from its list of prohibited terrorist organizations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced Monday that both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice have proposed delisting the Taliban, as reported by state-run news outlet RIA Novosti. The proposal…
Isaac Maron has rejoined Mayer Brown as a partner in the firm’s tax practice and as a member of the global projects and infrastructure team in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Tuesday. Maron, who is returning to Mayer Brown from Latham & Watkins, specializes in advising clients on the tax aspects involved in the development,…
Michael Holston, former General Electric Co. Legal Chief, is set to join the notable law firm, Paul Weiss. Holston cited the opportunity to collaborate with Scott Barshay, chair of the firm’s Corporate Department, as a significant factor in his decision, stating, “I think Scott is the best M&A lawyer in the world.” Read more about…
An ex-German Army officer has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison by the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court for acting as an agent for the Russian government and transmitting official secrets. According to the prosecution, the former military captain provided sensitive documents to the Russian secret service, documents he accessed during his…
The perpetual debate over “who owns your time” reached a pivotal moment in a recent federal circuit ruling that explored the intricacies of intellectual property (IP) ownership, especially when employees are entangled in complex employment agreements. As highlighted on Above the Law, the case in question presented an archetypal scenario where an employee developed an…
The Washington Post has come under scrutiny after it revealed that its reporters knew about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s display of an upside-down flag three years ago but chose not to report it at the time. The flag, widely recognized as an insurrectionist symbol following the January 6 Capitol riot, was flown at…
In a noteworthy development for both the entertainment and legal worlds, Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler, best known for her role on “Good Luck Charlie,” recently graduated from Harvard Law School. This notable milestone was marked by a heartwarming moment when Mendler crossed the stage accompanied by her 4-year-old son. You can view the delightful…
US Congressman Michael McCaul announced at a press conference in Taipei that the anticipated weapons shipments to Taiwan are now en route. McCaul, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made these remarks in the wake of recent Chinese military exercises in the region, which he referred to as an “intimidation tactic” aimed…
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) announced on Monday that it has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging an investigation into the killing and injury of Palestinian journalists in Gaza. The complaint highlights crimes against no less than nine journalists since December 15, 2023, and the killing of over 100 journalists since October…
Kristi Wolff has joined Davis Wright Tremaine as a partner within the firm’s advertising practice in Washington, D.C. Wolff’s expertise spans the entire advertising and marketing lifecycle, offering counsel from concept development to claims testing and campaign launch, according to [Davis Wright](https://www.dwt.com/about/news/2024/05/expert-advertising-attorney-joins-dwt). Wolff’s experience is extensive, having managed numerous claims and investigations involving major regulatory…
Stanford University plans to augment its recent study on generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters. The initial findings revealed that these tools deliver hallucinated results in over 17% of queries, contradicting the companies’ claims of reliability. The preprint study by Stanford’s RegLab and its Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence research center noted substantial…