Ex-BigLaw Atty Settles Defamation Suit Against Influencer Former Greenberg Traurig LLP partner Allan A. Kassenoff has settled his $150 million defamation lawsuit against the social media influencer Kassenoff claimed ruined his life by lying about his nightmarish divorce. The settlement marks the end of a high-profile legal battle that has drawn significant attention within both…
Present and past colleagues this week remembered Molly Donovan, a partner at antitrust boutique Bona Law PC who died in a tragic accident earlier this month, as a powerhouse with an intricate understanding of antitrust matters who always maintained a positive outlook no matter what the status of a case. Donovan was deeply appreciated not…
A California federal judge has trimmed a lawsuit brought by software developers against OpenAI and Microsoft’s GitHub. The developers claimed that their source code was improperly used to create artificial intelligence tools, alleging violations under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. This key claim was recently dismissed according to an order unsealed Friday.
Prosecutors have urged a California federal judge to dismiss Tom Girardi’s attempt to suppress evidence gathered without a search warrant by his law firm’s bankruptcy trustee. The prosecution asserts that the trustee had rightful control over the firm’s books and records and was therefore authorized to voluntarily provide the documents in question. This effort by…
In a recent decision, Delaware’s Court of the Chancery ruled that certain family members of the late musician Prince violated an LLC agreement when they attempted to remove two managing members of his estate and increase their own control. The court’s decision highlights the complex legal dynamics often involved in managing high-profile estates, particularly when…
In a recent development, a New York federal judge has ruled that a young producer did not successfully allege copyright infringement concerning HBO’s reality shows “Fake Famous” and “FBoy Island.” The producer claimed that these shows were derivative of his concept “Instafamous.” However, the judge noted that the flaws in these allegations could potentially be…
In a recent filing with a Delaware federal court, Apple Inc. has opposed Masimo Corp.’s reliance on a recent Federal Circuit ruling pertaining to design patent jurisprudence. Apple asserts that Masimo’s argument fails to adequately address any relevant authority concerning the ongoing motions in their legal battles regarding the Apple Watch. To delve deeper into…
Armstrong Teasdale LLP’s former vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has filed a lawsuit claiming the law firm obstructed her efforts to promote diversity within the workplace and subsequently terminated her employment. The suit, recently filed in Missouri state court, alleges that the firm initially hired her to improve its workplace culture but…
In a pivotal argument presented to the Federal Circuit, Lashify, a company specializing in eyelash extensions, highlighted that the U.S. Supreme Court’s elimination of Chevron deference underscores that courts are not obligated to adhere to the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) interpretation of the domestic industry requirement in patent cases. This significant legal assertion could…
The latest term of the U.S. Supreme Court has produced rulings that are set to reshape various aspects of American society. These decisions shed light on the perspectives of the justices regarding specific circuit courts. Notably, these circuit courts themselves have undergone significant transformation, with many new judges added to their benches. This dynamic indicates…
Recent seminal rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest term hold the potential to reshape numerous aspects of American society. These decisions also provide early indications of how the justices perceive various circuit courts, which have been significantly reshaped by a considerable influx of new judges. The composition and disposition of these circuit courts may…
Just before the Fourth of July holiday, Elon Musk moved to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he intentionally misled Twitter investors in 2022 by failing to disclose his growing stake in Twitter while tweeting about potentially starting his own social network in the weeks ahead of announcing his plan to buy Twitter. Allegedly, Musk devised…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s lethargic pace of decision-making this term culminated in a frenetic final week filled with highly anticipated and controversial rulings. These rulings starkly illuminated the justices’ ideological divisions, as analyzed in a recent Law360 article. By examining the numbers behind this court term, Law360 provides insights into the dynamics that shaped these…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s lethargic pace of decision-making this term left the justices to issue a slew of highly anticipated and controversial rulings during the term’s final week—rulings that put the court’s ideological divisions on vivid display. In a detailed analysis, Law360 provides insights into the numbers behind this court term, offering legal professionals a…
Article Summary When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the scope of a federal obstruction statute used to charge rioters from the January 6 Capitol insurrection, the decision was notable not just for its legal implications but also for its departure from expected ideological voting patterns. This decision limited the statute’s application, narrowing the prosecutorial…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent term concluded with a series of significant rulings, including decisions that granted the president extensive immunity, reformed federal gun regulations, and curbed the powers of administrative agencies. Notably, these pivotal decisions frequently followed partisan lines, prompting some of the sharpest dissents in recent memory. For a comprehensive overview of these…
This past U.S. Supreme Court term, known for its serious showdowns, was punctuated by moments of levity that lightened the otherwise intense atmosphere. One notable instance occurred when an attorney’s remark about her plastic surgeon elicited laughter within the court. Additionally, a justice appeared to jibe at his colleagues, further adding to the term’s humorous…
Summary When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a felony obstruction charge used against a rioter who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was limited in scope more than prosecutors contended, the justices did not vote along ideological lines. This departure from the typical 6-3 splits characteristic of the past year stirred notable…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions have significantly reshaped the landscape of administrative law. This term has seen the Court dismantle a 40-year-old judicial deference doctrine, a move that curtails the power of federal agencies and exposes them to additional litigation. These rulings are widely regarded as some of the most impactful in administrative law…
During a U.S. Supreme Court term filled with significant legal showdowns, some lighter moments emerged, offering a reprieve from the otherwise serious proceedings. Notably, the august air of oral arguments was momentarily disrupted with laughter when an attorney brought up her plastic surgeon. Adding to the term’s levity, a justice appeared to dis his colleagues,…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s session concluded with a series of significant cases that have profound implications for federal policy and executive power. Among the notable decisions were rulings that granted broad immunity to the president, altered federal gun policy, and limited the authority of administrative agencies. These rulings underscore the deep partisan divide within the…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s dismantling of a 40-year-old judicial deference doctrine, coupled with rulings stripping federal agencies of certain enforcement powers and exposing them to additional litigation, has established the October 2023 term as likely the most consequential in administrative law history. These recent decisions signify a clear move by the Court to limit the…
Legal News A former DEI vice president at St. Louis-founded firm Armstrong Teasdale is suing the firm, alleging race and gender-based discrimination. Sonji Young, in a petition filed last week in the Circuit Court of St. Louis, Missouri, asserts that the firm demonstrated a pattern of discriminatory behavior. Young attributed some of these actions to…
A recent federal court ruling halting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) sweeping ban on worker noncompete agreements underscores that regulatory authority over these contracts will likely remain with individual states. Judge Ada Brown’s preliminary decision on July 3 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas suspends the FTC’s April rule, which…
Weeks after a mistrial upended proceedings in a contentious case where seven student debtors accused a Boca Raton, Florida law firm of fraudulently claiming it could eliminate their private loan debt for a fee, the debtors have voluntarily and permanently dropped the claims following a settlement negotiation. This resolution came after a Florida law firm…