Kauff McGuire & Margolis announced that entertainment labor attorney and executive David Korduner has joined the firm as a partner in Los Angeles. Korduner, known for his extensive experience in entertainment labor law, will bring significant depth to the firm’s capabilities in this sector. In a separate move, Balch & Bingham welcomed Lauren Weisman Stein…
Lauren Abendshien, Matthew J. Fischer, Sondra A. Hemeryck, and Keyonn L. Pope of Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila have entered their appearances for Honda Motor Co. The Japanese vehicle manufacturer is facing a pending class action lawsuit concerning alleged property damage resulting from a purportedly faulty product. These attorneys are stepping in to provide Honda…
“`html Roger Schofield, a private equity real estate partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London, is set to join the U.S. firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson. Schofield has been a partner at Freshfields since 2019, following his promotion in an expanded round that year. It is not the first time Fried Frank has…
Morrison Foerster has bolstered its intellectual property litigation team in New York by adding three new life sciences partners. Bindu Donovan, Todd Krause, and Alyssa Monsen are the latest additions to the firm, bringing significant expertise to the practice. Bindu Donovan specializes in patent litigation within U.S. federal courts, focusing on life sciences matters such…
Legal News Coverage In today’s legal landscape, professionals must remain abreast of key developments, particularly regarding the Supreme Court. For a comprehensive selection of noteworthy updates, SCOTUSblog has published their latest morning read for Friday, August 2, curated by Ellena Erskine. This edition includes a detailed analysis of President Trump’s election subversion case, which is…
FTC Chair Lina Khan has emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the pricing practices of grocery stores. “We want to make sure that major businesses are not exploiting their power to inflate prices for American families at the grocery store,” Khan stated. This move comes amidst growing concerns about rising grocery prices impacting…
In recent legal news covered in the Morning Docket, various significant updates have emerged. A federal judge has overturned the verdict in the NFL Sunday Ticket case, stating that the expert witnesses were inadequate, despite a jury ruling in their favor. This decision is reminiscent of overturning a game result weeks after the fact. The…
An attorney hired by a health care recovery firm to develop its personal injury practice is accused of funneling profits to her brother’s law firm as part of a secret kickback scheme, according to a recent suit filed by the firm. The firm alleges that the attorney’s actions constituted a serious conflict of interest and…
The 2024 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings have been unveiled, marking the 12th annual compilation of law schools judged primarily by employment outcomes. Unlike other methodologies which may factor in a school’s library size or undergraduate GPA requirements, Above the Law (ATL) prioritizes gainful legal employment post-graduation. This year’s rankings incorporate the latest ABA…
Last month, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria raised a pivotal question to plaintiffs’ lead counsel regarding the ongoing Roundup settlement program administered by Ken Feinberg: Is it time for the program to conclude? The query marks a significant moment in the extended legal battles surrounding Roundup, a weedkiller that has been the subject of numerous…
In a legal move that has captured the attention of the media industry, former CNN host Don Lemon has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk over the cancellation of his X contract. Lemon, who anchored on CNN from 2006 until 2023, lodged the complaint on Thursday in the Superior Court of the State of California…
US-headquartered labor and employment law firm Ogletree Deakins has expanded its European footprint by opening a new office in Munich, Germany. The firm has bolstered its labor and employment law practice by acquiring two partners from rival SKW Schwarz. Martin Gresslin, with 17 years of experience in advising employers on labor law, joined as a…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has recently issued two significant decisions that expand its jurisprudence on copyright law, specifically addressing issues of copyrightability and fair use. These rulings stem from distinct disputes: one involving the copyrightability of a car dealership’s customer intake form and the other examining whether using a popular…
The Irish High Court has delivered a critical ruling, declaring that the Irish government’s failure to address the basic needs of asylum seekers contravenes its obligations under the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (CFR). Justice Barry O’Donnell stated that asylum seekers are entitled to human dignity, which includes an adequate standard of living, as stipulated…
Chevron Corp. has announced its decision to relocate its headquarters from California to Texas, citing the stringent regulatory environment in the Golden State as a significant factor in its move. The energy giant’s new headquarters will be based in Houston, underscoring the company’s strategic shift in response to an evolving regulatory landscape, which it has…
Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Alphabet Inc. had one significant task for this earnings season: to convince investors that their substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) were translating into tangible profits. However, Wall Street’s reaction indicates that these tech giants fell short of expectations. According to Bloomberg, Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet each committed billions of…
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has retained Los Angeles trial lawyer Carney Shegerian for his lawsuit against Elon Musk and X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Lemon claims that Musk reneged on a content deal that would have paid him $1.5 million annually to produce videos exclusively for X. The agreement was reportedly canceled…
Eversheds Financial Update Eversheds Sutherland, one of the major players in the global legal market, has reported a slight decline in profits while seeing a modest increase in revenue. Even amid these middling numbers for the firm’s non-U.S. operations, there was a notable 5.6% rise in profits per equity partner. This nuanced performance may indicate…
Lawyers from some of the world’s top firms gathered in Tuscany late last month for a week of fierce tournament competition. The week-long Lawyers Polo Tournament, which took place from 22 to 27 July, saw participation from firms such as A&O Shearman, White and Case, Linklaters, and Hengeler Mueller. This year’s tournament also awarded an…
The United States has recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate winner of the recent presidential election, contradicting the results announced by Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) that declared incumbent President Nicolás Maduro the winner. This development came after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s press statement, which praised Venezuelans for their…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has once again blocked the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) net neutrality rules from going into effect, just days before a prior pause order was set to expire. This ruling comes as part of an ongoing legal challenge against the FCC’s authority to enforce these rules. According…
White & Case and McDermott Will & Emery have announced significant salary increases for their London newly-qualified lawyers, starting January 1, 2025. The pay rise will see their junior lawyers earning £175,000, matching firms like Goodwin Procter and Sidley Austin. This adjustment represents a 16.6% increase from the previous rate of £150,000, placing them among…
The recent climate-related proposals that gained traction among shareholders of Jack in the Box Inc. and Wingstop Inc. highlight a noteworthy shift in corporate governance. These wins are attributed to the strategies employed by the two-year-old Accountability Board, a shareholder advocacy group. The group managed to secure 56.6% shareholder support for their emissions reduction proposal…
The recent modifications by the IRS regarding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for inherited retirement accounts have sparked considerable debate. Last week, the IRS issued final rules, aimed at clarifying murky guidelines surrounding mandatory withdrawals for heirs. These changes stem from the SECURE and SECURE 2.0 Acts, which have left taxpayers puzzled for years. The aim…
The Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and other banking regulators have announced proposed updates to financial institutions’ anti-money laundering (AML) and counterterrorism financing (CFT) obligations. These revisions, if enacted, are designed to streamline and enhance the compliance landscape by refining risk assessment methodologies. According to the proposed updates, institutions would be allowed to adopt…