Lawyers representing Elon Musk and X have commenced issuing subpoenas to a variety of public interest groups. These groups include the Center for Countering Digital Hate, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Access Now, and Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. Notably, many of these organizations have publicly denounced the social media platform’s current trajectory under Musk’s leadership by signing open letters addressed to X’s advertisers. This legal maneuver is likely in response to the growing concerns and public statements made by these organizations. For more details, see the full coverage on Mother Jones.
Furthermore, in a separate legal update, Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former South Carolina lawyer awaiting an appeal hearing for his convictions, is reportedly engaging in regular chess games and has taken on a role as a wardkeeper’s assistant. His defense attorney, Jim Griffin, provided insights into Murdaugh’s current situation, stating that he is “living it up” and is even involved in running a side gambling business. For additional insights, refer to the report by NBC News.
In the corporate legal sector, the National Football League (NFL) has enlisted Russell Reynolds Associates to assist in the search for a new general counsel. This move follows nearly four months after Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the upcoming retirement of longtime General Counsel Jeff Pash. Despite the announcement, Pash will remain in his role until a successor is identified. Details on the ongoing search process can be found on the Sports Business Journal.
Additionally, legal professionals tracking personnel movements will note the recent lateral hires and in-house moves:
- Mesut Korkmaz joined Hogan Lovells as a partner in its mergers and acquisitions practice in Düsseldorf, Germany, transitioning from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Bloomberg Law).
- David Holdsworth was appointed as a private equity partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison in London, coming from TDR Capital (Bloomberg Law).
- Christopher Mann joined Varnum as a partner in Birmingham, Michigan (Bloomberg Tax).
To access the original article that provides a comprehensive overview of these updates for legal practitioners, visit Bloomberg Law.