Article White & Case has announced the recruitment of Anne-Sophie Noury as a partner in its global financial restructuring and insolvency practice in Paris. Noury brings significant experience in the restructuring of debtor companies and has a proven track record in advising distressed funds and corporations on the acquisition of French companies through share or…
Two men convicted in 2022 of bribing city commissioners in Weslaco, Texas, to secure infrastructure development contracts for engineering firms have recently lost their appeals. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentences of Arturo Cuellar and Ricardo Quintanilla on Friday. According to the court, the arguments presented in…
The Defender Association of Philadelphia is set to face a jury trial to determine whether it failed to accommodate and subsequently terminated an attorney due to her mental health issues, which were diagnosed while she was representing juveniles charged with sex-based crimes. The trial was brought forward by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on…
In a landmark decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the Second Amendment protects the right to carry switchblade knives, thereby striking down a longstanding ban on these weapons. Justice Serge Georges Jr. articulated in his opinion that “switchblades are ‘arms’ for Second Amendment purposes.” This decision aligns with broader interpretations of the…
Holland & Hart recently expanded its land use and real estate development practice with the addition of Allison Pofit Altaras as a partner in its Denver office. The firm announced this move Thursday, emphasizing Pofit Altaras’ experience representing developers, investors, and landowners engaged in an array of real estate transactions and projects across Colorado and…
Barnes & Thornburg has announced the addition of Phillip Goter as a partner in its intellectual property department based in Minneapolis. Goter’s practice is noted for its focus on cutting-edge sectors including cellular infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, computer and network security, medical devices, and cloud computing. His expertise will be a valuable asset for…
White & Case has recently made a significant addition to its Paris office by hiring Anne-Sophie Noury from Weil, Gotshal & Manges to lead its restructuring and insolvency practice. Noury brings extensive experience, having served two separate stints at Weil, totaling approximately 13 years. While at Weil, she co-headed the firm’s Paris restructuring practice. According…
The trial of Mike Lynch, founder of the software company Autonomy, captivated the legal community with its intricate details and courtroom dynamics. ALM reporter Maria Dinzeo discussed the trial’s proceedings and the jury’s reactions with Legal Speak’s Patrick Smith, shedding light on how several critical elements were excluded from the jury’s consideration, potentially affecting their…
Epstein Becker Green PC and the Restaurant Law Center have achieved recognition as the leading entities in this week’s edition of Law360’s Legal Lions. The accolade follows a notable decision by the Fifth Circuit, which invalidated a U.S. Department of Labor rule concerning tipped wages. The court found that the rule was inconsistent with the…
A challenge to a Texas policy that permits the state Supreme Court to transfer cases from busier appeals courts to those with lighter dockets has failed, according to a recent ruling by the Texas Court of Appeals, Fifth District. The challenge, which named Governor Greg Abbott (R) as a defendant, was found to be baseless…
In a surprising move, Disney has reversed its initial decision to enforce arbitration in a Florida lawsuit involving the death of a theme park patron. Initially, Disney had insisted on arbitration based on a fine-print defense, sidestepping a jury trial for the widower of a doctor who died after allegedly dining at a Disney restaurant….
Benjamin Fox and Krista deBoer of Morrison Foerster recently shared insights into their journeys to becoming partners at the esteemed law firm. Both stressed the importance of ownership over every assignment, regardless of its size or significance. They highlighted how committing to deliver the best work and understanding how one’s role fits into the larger…
Each weekday, a curated list of important news articles, commentary, and other significant links related to the Supreme Court is presented. The morning read for Friday, August 30, presented by SCOTUSblog, is no exception and delves into several notable areas. An important piece highlighted in this edition discusses the potential influence of Native voters on…
News Summary In recent appointments, two women have assumed the roles of general counsel (GC) at a leading tech company and a renowned luxury hotel chain. These appointments mark significant strides in the legal leadership of their respective organizations. For more detailed information on these appointments, you may refer to the original article.
Linklaters has enhanced its insolvency and restructuring capabilities with the appointment of a partner from White & Case in its Hamburg office. For more details, read the full article here.
Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel. The Harris-Walz campaign has hired former Sidley Austin associate and Department of Homeland Security official Brenda Abdelall to lead outreach to Arab American voters, who hold sway in key swing states like Michigan. The…
“`html A recent report has highlighted a growing disparity between top-tier and mid-tier law firms in their adoption of AI technologies. According to the study, top-tier firms are significantly ahead in having dedicated internal teams for AI transformation. The findings reveal a notable gap between the top 20 and second 20 largest firms in the…
Employers grappling with increased scrutiny over their fiduciary responsibilities towards health plans are advocating for enhanced transparency from insurance providers and other third-party vendors, as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) commemorates its 50th anniversary. Originally enacted on September 2, 1974, ERISA initially covered approximately 6% of individuals in group health plans. Today, self-insured…
In a pivotal decision on wage and labor laws, the Fifth Circuit Court has vacated a US Department of Labor (DOL) rule that imposed limits on employers utilizing the tip credit system. This shift means fewer restrictions on the types of activities that tip-earning workers can be asked to perform while receiving pay below the…
When Brett Pletcher stepped down from his role as the top lawyer at Gilead Sciences Inc. two years ago, he took the opportunity to embark on a journey of exploration and self-discovery across America’s national parks. Trading the boardroom for an RV, Pletcher and his wife Jennifer traveled extensively, visiting iconic sites like Arches National…
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued an updated guidance on the eligibility of AI-assisted inventions for patent protection. This new directive builds upon the guidance published earlier in the year and addresses several unresolved issues affecting stakeholders. The update applies broadly to all patentable subject matter, detailing critical steps and examples aimed…
In a recent legal development, a Colorado federal judge on Thursday denied Mike Lindell’s summary judgment bid to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by a former Dominion Voting Systems executive. The suit alleges that Lindell, the CEO of My Pillow, defamed the executive by claiming he interfered with the 2020 election. For further details on…
In a significant legal decision, a California judge on Thursday expressed “no hesitation” in granting $7 million in attorney fees to the plaintiffs in a case that culminated in a $10 billion verdict. The case, spanning two decades, involved four brothers who alleged that their real estate empire had been misappropriated by another brother. For…
A Texas doctor has petitioned a federal court to intervene and prevent his stepson from selling “micro-current therapy medical devices,” according to a motion filed this week. The doctor alleges that his stepson continues to use his trademarks despite having had his license revoked. For more details, you can refer to the original article on…
A downtown Toronto court judge heard Wednesday as part of an agreed statement of facts that a teenage girl in custody had been strip-searched six times at two different facilities. The searches, which were part of routine procedures whenever she arrived or returned from a family visit or court appearance, were allegedly in violation of…