The Eastern District of Virginia has reclaimed its position as the fastest federal civil trial court in the nation. Dubbed the “rocket docket,” the court had experienced a notable decline in its pace in 2022. However, as Robert Tata from Hunton reports, recent statistics show that the setback was only temporary, and the court has…
China’s Grandall Legal Group has recently expanded its international presence with the launch of new offices in both Madrid, Spain, and Malaysia. The move follows years of collaboration with Spanish law firms, marking a significant step in Grandall’s global strategy. For more detailed information, please refer to the original article here.
Paul Hastings has strengthened its London finance offering by hiring Reena Gogna, a leveraged finance partner from Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Gogna joins Paul Hastings after nearly a decade at Weil’s banking and finance practice. The move comes in the wake of the departure of Luke McDougall, previously the global co-head of Paul Hastings’ finance…
Law firms Kirkland & Ellis, Weil Gotshal & Manges, and CMS have played significant roles in the $3.9 billion sale of an Advent International business. This acquisition is the latest example of law firms with large transactional practices seeing a recent rush of deals. The full article includes detailed coverage, accessible here.
Atsumi & Sakai has made concerted efforts and investments in attracting international talent in recent years. In a notable move, Akiko Hosokawa, a long-time banking partner at Baker McKenzie, has joined the Japanese firm. Hosokawa, who is admitted in both Japan and New York, brings extensive experience in project finance, structured finance, asset finance, projects…
On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs explicitly blamed the United States for a Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, which led to four fatalities and over 150 injuries. The ministry’s statement claimed they had “no doubt” about US involvement in the incident (statement). In response, Russia summoned the US ambassador to Moscow…
For the first time in a decade, Microsoft faces an antitrust charge from the European Union. This development follows closely on the heels of the EU’s accusation against Apple for infringing digital competition rules. Specific details of the charge against Microsoft have yet to emerge, as the full article remains paywalled. For more information, you…
The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal in the controversy between Hungary and Holocaust survivors regarding property confiscations during World War II. This marks the second instance the Supreme Court will address this case. The case, Republic of Hungary v. Simon, was initiated by fourteen Holocaust survivors in 2010, who claimed…
When you’re a partner at a major law firm, your name seldom becomes a household term, let alone associated with a social movement. That is, unless your client is Britney Spears. Mathew Rosengart, a partner at Greenberg Traurig, broke this mold by successfully renegotiating and ultimately dissolving Spears’ long-standing conservatorship. His efforts earned him the…
Lina Hidalgo, the county judge of Harris County, Texas, known for her presence in Democratic politics and currently engaged to civil rights attorney David James, recently posted about her bridal shower on Instagram. Her colorful tea party-themed celebration was met with various comments, but one in particular caught attention: a remark from Houston Mayor John…
In a climate where law firms are reassessing their compensation strategies, the potential for summer bonuses to become widespread in the Biglaw sector appears limited. Bill O’Neil, the managing partner of Winston & Strawn’s Chicago office, discussed this trend in an interview with the American Lawyer. According to O’Neil, the notion of widespread summer bonuses…
The United Nations has recently unveiled the Global Principles for Information Integrity to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. The initiative outlines five key principles aimed at mitigating the spread of false information and bolstering the public’s ability to discern credible sources. The first principle is societal trust and…
In a significant judicial development, the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in the New York hush-money case has been largely lifted. This decision grants Trump increased latitude to criticize the judicial proceedings while he campaigns for the presidency. Judge Juan Merchan ruled on Tuesday that Trump is now permitted to speak about…
Human Rights Watch has urged the United States to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for ongoing human rights abuses as discussions continue about lifting a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to the kingdom. The call to action comes as the US is expected to resume its weapons trading with Saudi Arabia, which had been…
Microsoft finds itself under intense scrutiny from the European Union as the company risks substantial fines for allegedly bundling its Teams software with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 without adequate choice for its customers. The European Commission (EC) announced preliminary findings suggesting that this practice might unfairly limit competition within the software as a service…
The head of Indonesia’s state Cyber and Crypto agency (BSSSN), Hinsa Siburian, confirmed Monday that the National Data Center (PDN) of the Ministry of Communication and Information in Indonesia was disrupted by a ransomware attack on June 20, local media reported. According to Siburian, the ransomware used is the kind of cyber attack that infects…
Deepak Purushothaman has joined Weightmans’ nationwide financial services team as a partner, the firm announced Tuesday. In his new role, Purushothaman is set to provide advisory services to banks, financial institutions, and borrowers across various financing and restructuring areas. These include asset-based lending, invoice finance, leveraged finance, general banking, regulated consumer finance, and real estate…
According to fiscal year 2023 statistics from the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts and the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, multidistrict litigation (MDL) now constitutes between 65% to 71% of the federal civil caseload. This represents a significant increase from a decade ago when MDLs accounted for only 38% of such cases. Legal professionals…
In a strategic move set to bolster its healthcare practice, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has announced the addition of medical malpractice lawyer Jennifer Lowis to its Sacramento office as a partner. The firm confirmed this development earlier this week. Lowis brings significant expertise to the firm, having a well-established track record in defending complex medical…
Hunter Biden has submitted a motion seeking a new trial on his federal gun charges following his conviction on three felonies earlier this month. Biden argues that the trial’s proceedings began prematurely before the Third Circuit issued a mandate regarding previous appeals, thus the district court lacked proper jurisdiction at that time. Biden claims this…
The European Commission has preliminarily determined that Apple’s App Store practices may violate the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Specifically, the Commission’s findings suggest Apple is hindering app developers from steering consumers to alternative channels for offers and content, which could adversely affect competition and consumer choice. On June 24, the Commission informed Apple of these…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on Tuesday for Russia’s former defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, and its military chief of staff, General Valery Gerasimov. The charges relate to war crimes and crimes against humanity, specifically in connection to the alleged attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine. The ICC judges have cited reasonable grounds…
Pro-independence demonstrators have rekindled violent protests throughout New Caledonia following the detention of seven indigenous leaders and activists in mainland France. The High Commission of the Republic in New Caledonia made the announcement on Monday, June 24. According to the announcement, protesters torched the municipal police station in Dumbéa, along with police and private vehicles…
In a revealing comment on the current state of cryptocurrency regulation, Dan Gallagher, chief legal officer for Robinhood Markets Inc., shared his frustration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “At one point, I penned an op-ed that I am not going to publish,” said Gallagher. “It was called, ‘I asked for a registration and…
Law school graduates have long faced the challenge of determining where they can achieve the best return on their substantial educational investment. A newly released report delves into this critical issue, examining various factors that influence where law grads get the most value for their educational dollar. For more information, visit the comprehensive analysis here.