Sidney Powell, a notable attorney who gained widespread attention due to her involvement in post-2020 election litigation, has reached a settlement with Dr. Eric Coomer, a former director of product strategy and security for Dominion Voting Systems. Dr. Coomer had filed a lawsuit against Powell alleging defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The litigation…
“`html U.S. law firms, including Latham & Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, are outperforming traditional British establishments like Ashurst, Macfarlanes, and Simmons & Simmons in the UK market, according to Law.com International’s latest rankings. The analysis highlights that 11 of the top 30 law firms by revenue in the UK are…
Macfarlanes has entered the competitive arena of newly qualified (NQ) pay by announcing a noteworthy salary increase to £140,000 from £115,000. This approximately 22% hike marks the largest percentage increase observed among leading law firms to date. For comparison, firms such as Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, and Clifford Chance have implemented…
Rosemary Martin, who served as Vodafone Group’s General Counsel from 2010 until 2022, has joined Deloitte Legal. This move marks a significant addition to Deloitte’s legal team as they continue to expand their capabilities. For a deeper understanding of this transition and its implications, refer to the detailed coverage here.
A key architect of the Florida Panthers’ first Stanley Cup victory is former litigator William “Bill” Zito Jr., who joined the NHL franchise four years ago as its general manager, his first role running a team in the league. Only days after a video of Zito angrily tossing a water bottle during Game 5 went…
Aditi Srivastava, a seasoned partner in Linklaters’ structured finance practice, shares her experiences and insights as a gay partner in the legal industry. Having made partner in 2022, Srivastava’s journey in the legal world spans across continents, with significant stints in both London and Dubai. Srivastava is known for her fervent involvement in diversity and…
An initiative by the Biden administration to steer undocumented young people with college degrees toward long-term employment-based visas could provide limited relief to a narrow segment of Dreamers. This policy is part of a broader effort that includes an ambitious new parole plan targeting undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The policy, which promotes the issuance…
SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, is set to launch a tender offer for insider shares priced at $112 apiece, a decision which propels the company’s valuation to an unprecedented $210 billion. This marks a significant increase from its last valuation of $180 billion in December. This latest tender offer has garnered considerable attention…
Big Law firms are seizing on the burgeoning demand for solar energy, driven in part by the subsidies introduced by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. With global investment in solar photovoltaic energy production projected to surpass $500 billion this year, the sector is moving swiftly ahead of coal, oil, natural gas, wind, and nuclear energy….
The US Supreme Court’s recent decision to review a $43 million trademark infringement award—and the Fourth Circuit’s interpretation of “principles of equity”—carries implications far beyond intellectual property law. Dewberry Group Inc., owned by Atlanta real estate developer John Dewberry, convinced the justices earlier this week to review the award. Tying the amount to the profits…
Lawmakers have recently requested that the Labor Department ensure Steward Health Care System LLC preserves benefits for nearly 30,000 workers and retirees during its bankruptcy. This situation underscores the often precarious state of retirement assets following a company’s bankruptcy filing. When a company sponsoring a 401(k) retirement plan goes bankrupt, it can lead to uncertainties…
The recent settlement awarded to the families of victims affected by Chiquita’s funding of a paramilitary group in Colombia has stirred significant outrage. The settlement allocates just $1,300 per victim, a figure that stands in stark contrast to a recent landmark verdict that provided millions of dollars in compensation to other plaintiffs. While the lawyer…
The recent judicial rejection of a $30 billion settlement between Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. with retailers aimed at capping credit-card swipe fees highlights the increasing antitrust scrutiny applied by courts. The decision was handed down by Judge Margo Brodie of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The judge’s determination…
Stephenson Harwood Revenue Increase Stephenson Harwood has commenced its results season, reporting a 16% increase in revenue. This upturn aligns with the firm’s strategy set in 2022 to double its revenue over a five-year span. For more detailed coverage, visit the full article.
Abortion rights advocates are experiencing cautious relief following the latest rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court, which have maintained access to abortions in emergency situations. However, concerns persist about the broader implications for reproductive rights. The Court’s opinion, accidentally posted on its website, indicated that it would temporarily reinstate emergency abortions in Idaho—a state known…
AI Is Not Our Ally, Yet The conversation around generative AI continues to evolve as it becomes a fixture in our daily lives, from drafting emails to creating deepfakes of public figures. While it shows potential in revolutionizing corporate practices, questions remain about the impact of AI on society and what it reflects about us….
Welcome to the latest debate in electronic discovery: whether embedded hyperlinks to cloud-based files in emails and other communications should be treated as “modern attachments.” Traditionally, documents like PDFs and Word files attached to emails are considered discoverable. Referring to hyperlinks as modern attachments advocates for considering those links discoverable too. Typically, proponents of this…
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has taken a long-awaited step towards federal acceptance of marijuana, bringing significant potential benefits for the marijuana industry. The DEA proposed transferring marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, a move that could lessen civil and criminal penalties faced by businesses and individuals…
In a significant move acknowledging historical injustices, President Joe Biden has pardoned veterans who were expelled from the military due to their sexual orientation or gender identity under now-repealed discriminatory laws. This proclamation, issued on Wednesday, offers clemency to individuals who were court-martialed between 1951 and 2013 for their status within the LGBTQI+ community. The…
Egypt’s ambitious $35 billion Ras El Hekma project is set to dramatically reshape its North Coast, triggering a surge of interest from major law firms. The seaside development is expected to attract more than $150 billion in further investments over time. This massive inflow of capital and the complexity of deals involved have drawn the…
Japan’s private equity (PE) market is emerging as a pivotal point of interest in Asia, buttressed by the weakened Japanese yen, which has substantially increased the attractiveness of local assets to foreign investors. This evolving scenario presents a golden opportunity for foreign law firms to make significant inroads, provided they can effectively navigate the competitive…
Intellectual property trade groups are demonstrating skepticism towards a proposal from the United Nations that would require design patent applicants to provide additional details in their applications. The proposal aims to enhance transparency but has raised concerns among practitioners. Some believe that the increased disclosure requirements may impose additional burdens on applicants and potentially stifle…
The jury has begun deliberations in the antitrust case concerning the NFL’s ‘Sunday Ticket’ streaming package. Defense counsel from Wilkinson Stekloff maintained that the plaintiffs have no grounds for a class action because the streaming package is a “premium” service. Contrarily, plaintiffs’ counsel from Susman Godfrey countered that the defense’s argument does not hold in…
Roberta Kaplan, the intrepid litigator known for her landmark victories for LGBTQ+ couples, survivors of white supremacist violence, and a writer who accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault, announced on Wednesday her departure from Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP to establish a new boutique law firm. Kaplan’s new venture will be launched in…
In a recent development, a father and son pair, previously employed by the financial services company Ameriprise, have come to an agreement involving the return of confidential records they are accused of taking as they departed the company for roles with a competitor. This accord follows allegations that the duo removed these records “in the…