Article Peter Meyer has rejoined Faegre Drinker as a partner in the firm’s product liability and mass torts group in Indianapolis. According to the firm’s announcement on Monday, Meyer is set to handle high-stakes multidistrict litigation and mass torts, especially focusing on medical product defense. In his new role, Meyer will develop and lead strategic…
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the role of paralegals, causing a mixed impact on the profession. While some practitioners may find their roles imperiled by AI’s capabilities, others are likely to see their careers turbocharged. According to Luigi Caldeira, a senior paralegal at Greenberg Traurig, AI enhances productivity and enables more focus on complex…
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a summary judgment in favor of Macomb Township, Michigan, in a lawsuit brought by its former general counsel, Thomas Esordi. Esordi contended that his firing in April 2023 violated his federal due process rights as he was dismissed without “an opportunity to be heard.” The court’s decision…
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, a prominent international law firm, announced on Monday the addition of three new partners to fortify its operations in Germany. This strategic move aims to bolster the firm’s capabilities in the region, enhancing its service offerings and market presence. For further details, visit the original announcement here.
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP has announced that it has hired three new partners to enhance its presence in Germany. This strategic move aims to bolster the firm’s German offerings, further strengthening its footprint in the region. For more detailed information, you can refer to the announcement on Law360.
The Class of 2023 law graduates have reached historic highs in both employment and salary outcomes, marking a significant milestone for new legal professionals. According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) employment and outcomes report, the national median salary has hit $90,000, with the median salary at law firms reaching $165,000—a 10% increase…
Last month, we reported on a midsize Boston firm, Burns & Levinson, that experienced a significant loss of legal talent. The firm lost approximately 50 attorneys, spanning roles from partners to patent agents, to larger Biglaw firms eager to establish a presence in Boston. Presently, Burns & Levinson is actively seeking a merger partner to…
Vedder Price has announced the addition of Javier Lopez as a shareholder in their Miami office, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in handling complex commercial and class action litigation. Lopez will address issues encompassing fraud, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, real estate disputes, construction, defamation and first amendment concerns, business torts, professional liability defense, and…
President Joe Biden proposed three significant reforms to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, emphasizing his respect for American institutions but expressing concern over recent events. Biden is specifically motivated by the court’s decision granting broad immunity to former presidents for crimes committed while in office and ongoing ethics issues involving some justices. Read more….
Husch Blackwell has announced the addition of Garrett Reuter, Jr. as a partner in its financial services and capital markets industry group, further strengthening its private wealth team in the St. Louis office. Reuter’s practice will focus on estate planning, including tax planning, multi-generational planning, trust and probate administration, pre- and post-marital agreements, planned charitable…
The discussion surrounding President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court reform plan has been met with significant skepticism, with prominent legal scholars suggesting that the effort faces insurmountable hurdles. Notably, Noah Feldman argues that Biden’s proposal is set to fail, primarily due to the current political landscape. A historical comparison helps underscore the improbability of success. When…
Bradley has announced the addition of David Cayce as a partner in its economic development and renewable energy practice group based in Atlanta. According to the firm’s announcement on Monday, Cayce will focus on guiding clients through various aspects of project M&A, early-stage development, engineering, procurement, and construction agreements, as well as operations and maintenance…
Hathaway Pease Russell has been promoted to managing partner at Foley Hoag, effective immediately. The promotion was announced by the firm earlier this week. Russell, a senior partner in the firm’s intellectual property department, has been integral to the patent prosecution group and the life sciences industry team. Her practice focuses on developing and implementing…
The managing partner of the Messner Reeves office in Salt Lake City has been accused of misappropriating more than $10 million from escrow deposits in two federal lawsuits. According to allegations, Torben M. Welch engaged in racketeering activities by siphoning funds from borrowers who deposited money into an escrow account for loans from a sham…
Article Morgan Lewis is expanding its presence in Germany with significant hires in the intellectual property and private equity sectors. The firm has acquired a pair of IP partners from Reed Smith and one private equity partner from Milbank. For more details, visit the full article here.
Reebok Rips Shoe Rival’s ‘Underhanded’ Conduct In TM Case Reebok has requested that a Massachusetts federal judge impose sanctions on an Italian shoemaker, arguing that the company disclosed nearly three dozen witnesses at the last minute in an ongoing trademark case. The move has been characterized by Reebok as part of a pattern of “underhanded”…
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has announced the hiring of James English, a former senior international negotiator from Anadarko Petroleum Corp., to join the firm’s energy transition team. English is set to join BCLP’s Denver office, bringing extensive experience in both traditional and renewable energy sectors. Prior to his new role, English spent a decade…
In recent developments, antitrust enforcers are intensifying their scrutiny of Orange Book listings, positioning this as a significant concern for pharmaceutical patent holders. Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has adopted a more aggressive stance toward potential anticompetitive practices linked to these listings. This increased vigilance places additional pressure on companies to…
Dentons recently announced the appointment of Kate Barton, a former executive at Ernst & Young (EY), as its new global CEO. She will be succeeding Elliott Portnoy, who has been serving in the role since 2013. Barton’s leadership at EY encompassed significant responsibilities, poised to bring fresh perspectives to one of the world’s largest law…
Is This Year’s Bar Exam A Disaster? The July bar exam has historically been fraught with tales of misfortune and unforeseen calamities. As thousands of candidates gear up for this rigorous assessment this year, familiar stories of woe and panic have begun to surface once again. The bar exam is more than a professional hurdle—it’s…
In a concerning development for the legal community, fraudsters recently impersonated a reputable law firm to orchestrate the theft of $300,000 in settlement funds. According to preliminary reports, the scammers reportedly utilized a “spoofed” email to masquerade as the law firm and deceive the recipients into transferring the substantial sum. The incident underscores the increasing…
Finding community at law school is vital, particularly while navigating the rigors of legal study. For a lucky group of Stanford Law School (SLS) students, the Civil Justice Fellowship is offering both community and exciting scholarly opportunities. “My favorite part of being a student fellow is definitely my fellow student fellows,” says Catherina Xu, JD…
Supreme Court attorney Deepak Gupta is advocating for increased competition in the plaintiffs’ bar to better represent consumers and workers. Since its founding in 2012, his firm, Gupta Wessler, has established itself as a prominent player in the Supreme Court bar, securing numerous victories even amidst the addition of three conservative appointees under the Trump…
Article A recent decision by California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal has opened a new avenue for accessing social media posts in legal investigations. The court ruled that the Stored Communications Act does not protect Facebook and Snap from being compelled to provide posts relevant to a homicide case. This decision may have significant repercussions…
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) has found that Spain’s labor legislation falls short of the standards set by the Revised European Social Charter. The Committee’s decision arose from a collective complaint filed by the Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT), identified as Complaint No. 207/2022. The UGT contended that Spain’s compensation mechanisms for unfair…