In a strategic move to bolster its M&A practice, Brazil’s Demarest Advogados has successfully recruited Maria da Paz Tierno Lopes from BMA Advogados. Lopes, who hails from Lisbon, brings over two decades of experience in handling cross-border transactions. She previously held a leadership role at the Cuatrecasas office in São Paulo. For more details, please…
In a landmark 6-3 decision on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that a North Dakota truck stop, Corner Post, can bring a legal challenge against a Federal Reserve Board regulation despite the rule being issued 13 years ago. The ruling, which splits the justices along ideological lines, substantially extends the timeframe in which plaintiffs can…
Legal professionals might raise an eyebrow when confronted with exceptional work ethics in Biglaw, often exemplified by eye-popping billable hours. The recently highlighted Sullivan & Cromwell partner is no exception, with their work habits being so remarkable that they are worthy of a double take. According to Above the Law, such dedication can lead to…
In December, New York became the first state to enact a “Right to Repair” law for electronics. Since then, other states like Oregon and Minnesota have passed similar legislation. However, a recent analysis reveals that user repairability of new gadgets remains challenging. On Monday, the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) released its Leaders and…
Latest hires at global labor and employment firm Littler Mendelson are part of a post-holiday burst of lawyer moves across Canada. Littler’s growing Toronto office welcomed five new lawyers, including partner Gerald Griffiths and four associates. For further details, read the complete article here.
3M Co. and its subsidiary, Aearo Technologies LLC, have successfully settled with several insurers to secure $120 million. This settlement is part of a broader $6 billion global personal injury settlement involving service members who used the companies’ combat earplugs. The funds aim to address the widespread hearing loss claims from thousands of U.S. military…
The Spanish Supreme Court on Monday upheld arrest warrants for Catalonia’s former leader Carles Puigdemont and other Catalan separatists charged with embezzlement. This ruling counters a recent amnesty law, asserting that the law does not absolve their penal responsibility. The implicated politicians are currently living in exile, facing charges related to their roles in the…
An Illinois federal judge has imposed sanctions against China’s Hytera Communications for failing to comply with three court orders to produce source code in a patent dispute filed by Motorola. The case revolves around allegations that Hytera unlawfully copied Motorola’s digital two-way radio technology, infringing on seven patents. Further details on this case can be…
Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, a litigation firm founded in Dallas, has officially opened new offices in New York City and Honolulu. The new locations will be staffed by a team comprising five lateral hires known to the firm from previous collaborative efforts on various lawsuits. The 253-lawyer firm, which has traditionally concentrated its practice…
Snell & Wilmer has announced that Jason Gersting has joined the firm as a partner in its intellectual property practice group based in Orange County, California. According to the firm, Gersting’s practice focuses on the strategic management of intellectual property portfolios in the life science, biotech, and medtech sectors. He has a wide array of…
A group of former men’s college basketball players, led by two athletes from the 2008 national champion University of Kansas team, has filed a proposed class action in federal court. The lawsuit accuses the NCAA of generating billions in revenue from the repeated broadcasts of their game highlights without providing compensation. This legal action follows…
In a significant resolution to one of Georgia’s deadliest auto accidents, a $162 million settlement has been reached. This case evolved considerably from its inception, as Alan Hamilton of Shiver Hamilton Campbell in Atlanta pointed out: “This case was very different by the time it got to the end of the case than it was…
Big Pharma Sues 5 States Over Drug Discounts A significant increase in litigation has emerged as several Big Pharma companies have recently filed lawsuits against five states over drug discount programs. These lawsuits contend that the states are essentially implementing requirements that The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had previously attempted to enforce…
Beasley Allen announced this week they have secured a $162 million settlement for the victims of one of Georgia’s deadliest automobile accidents that killed seven women and badly injured nine others in 2021. The accident involved a 2003 Dodge Ram van carrying 16 women to an addiction treatment meeting. The driver lost control of the…
The recent Supreme Court decision in Trump v. US has left many legal professionals bewildered, leading to a plethora of often contradictory interpretations. This case has drawn attention due to President Trump’s legal team suggesting that certain extreme actions, such as assassinating a political rival, could be deemed “official acts” under presidential immunity. Justice Sotomayor…
In a notable turn of events, former President Donald Trump has demanded the overturning of a New York verdict, citing the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Trump v. US. On July 1, Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche filed a motion to postpone the July 11 sentencing in the false business records case. This move follows the…
The mental health of legal professionals has come under increasing scrutiny, with particular attention on the partner compensation system in large law firms. According to a recent American Lawyer survey, attorneys have voiced concerns over a model that prioritizes billable hours to the detriment of mental well-being. The principle of “eat what you kill” forces…
In a world where precision in legal language is paramount, the advent of Generative AI (GenAI) ushers in new challenges and considerations for legal professionals. Miscommunication, often exemplified by the famous “Saturday Night Live” skit involving ambiguous advice on water levels in a nuclear reactor, can lead to catastrophic outcomes. The legal sector is not…
“`html The recent announcement by a member of the House of Representatives regarding the potential filing of articles of impeachment against certain justices of the Supreme Court has incited a considerable amount of discourse among legal professionals. While the announcement was made unofficially on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), it underscores significant unrest…
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has welcomed Kristine Koren as a new private funds partner in its New York office. With substantial experience in representing both investor and sponsor clients, Koren’s practice encompasses the formation and capitalization of a variety of domestic and offshore private investment funds and asset managers. According to the firm, her…
Article In the evolving landscape of Big Law, there is a growing fixation on the formation of a so-called “global elite” of law firms. This concept, which has sparked considerable debate, involves a select group of firms that are expected to dominate the global legal market through their scale, profitability, and geographical reach. According to…
Armstrong Teasdale LLP has announced a strategic pullback from the Salt Lake City market, citing that it is “not the right time for us to be there.” This decision comes on the heels of a significant shift in the local legal landscape, with a Dentons member firm recently hiring seven of Armstrong Teasdale’s Utah-based litigators….
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the long-standing Chevron deference, a precedent that had previously favored federal agencies’ rulemaking interpretations. Despite this significant judicial shift, for regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the impact might be less substantial than anticipated….
A copyright claim against Louis Vuitton USA has been allowed to proceed, ruled U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The decision comes after independent designer Paula Hian alleged that Louis Vuitton’s design pattern bore significant similarities to her “Plaque D’egout” pattern. Hian, who owns Paula Hian Creations, contends that…
Stacks of cash found in Senator Robert Menendez’s New Jersey home have sparked significant inquiry. Recently, Menendez’s sister, Caridad Gonzalez, who is 80 years old, provided testimony offering a familial explanation. Gonzalez connected the presence of large sums of cash to a cultural norm among many Cubans who moved to the United States. She shared…