“`html Roughly a year after new EU legislation on group litigation entered into force, collective actions have reached an all-time high in Europe, according to a new report from U.K. firm CMS. The report indicates that 133 claims were filed in the EU and the U.K. in 2023, marking the highest number to date. The…
Rashida La Lande, who recently resigned as Kraft Heinz’s legal chief, will join The Estée Lauder Companies as executive vice president and general counsel. This announcement marks a critical transition for Estée Lauder as it embarks on a restructuring plan aimed at rebuilding profits following a difficult 2023. La Lande will succeed Deirdre Stanley, who…
Two prominent Turkish law professors and cyber-rights activists, Yaman Akdeniz and Kerem Altiparmak, have initiated legal action challenging the government’s recent ban on Instagram. Through their İstanbul-based Freedom of Expression Association, they have presented a lawsuit seeking to overturn the ban, arguing that it violates constitutionally protected rights. Their motion asserts that the Turkish Information…
Attorneys for the popular animated kids YouTube show CoComelon have been awarded $6.6 million in fees and costs following a successful copyright infringement lawsuit against rival BabyBus. A federal jury was convinced that BabyBus, a Chinese company, infringed on CoComelon’s copyrights. Judge Edward M. Chen issued the order on Tuesday, granting the sum to CoComelon’s…
A staple of the legal thriller genre for nearly 40 years, Scott Turow’s bestselling novel and blockbuster movie “Presumed Innocent” returned to the screen this year as an eight-episode miniseries on Apple. In a spoiler-free conversation with Law360, the author discusses evolving his characters for their television debut and the lasting legacy of his most…
Universal Migrator has announced the addition of two new extractors for assisting law firms in migrating their data between platforms, increasing its total number of migration extractors to 114. This development highlights the platform’s commitment to continuously evolving and enhancing its capabilities to better serve legal professionals. Already established as a critical tool for law…
The Fifth Circuit scrapped a legal malpractice settlement in a consolidated lawsuit alleging attorneys were negligent in representing plaintiffs seeking compensation following the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The panel found that the terms of the settlement were not mutually agreed upon. For more details on this development, the original article is available on Law360.
Frank Magnanimo has joined Fisher Phillips as an employment litigation partner in the firm’s Woodland Hills, California office, the firm [announced](https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/fisher-phillips-bolsters-employment-litigation-team-in-southern-california-with-new-partner.html) on Tuesday. Magnanimo’s expertise spans representation in hearings before various governmental agencies, including the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
In a significant legal development, Grubhub Inc. is mandated to face a proposed class action in Illinois federal court. The lawsuit alleges that Grubhub used restaurants’ trademarks without permission and included these establishments on its food delivery app without their consent. A unique detail in this case is that most of the lead plaintiffs have…
Microsoft has attributed Delta Air Lines’ prolonged recovery from the recent CrowdStrike update malfunction to the airline’s outdated IT infrastructure. The assertion came amid escalating tension between the companies following Delta’s threat to initiate legal action against both Microsoft and CrowdStrike. In a letter sent to Delta, Microsoft expressed that it is investigating why the…
In a recent courtroom display that one might more commonly encounter in a preschool setting, Judge Ural Glanville employed an unorthodox tactic to ensure the prosecution’s honesty during the ongoing YSL RICO trial. Drawing inspiration from children’s educational television, the judge paused proceedings to directly ask the prosecution if they were concealing any exculpatory evidence…
A Texas adoption attorney, Jody Hall, has been accused of attempting to buy babies from pregnant inmates by placing money in their commissary accounts. Hall is facing two third-degree felony counts of sale or purchase of a child, each carrying a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. Hall, who graduated from Texas Tech…
After an extended period where remote work became the norm, powered by the impressive profitability of firms during the lockdown era, the transition back to more traditional modes of working is proving complex for many in the legal profession. DLA Piper is among the latest firms to mandate a partial return to the office, a…
Trader Convicted in First US Crypto Manipulation Case Moves for Acquittal The first person criminally convicted of cryptocurrency market manipulation has filed a motion to vacate the jury verdict and secure a new trial. Sanford Talkin, a partner at Talkin, Muccigrosso & Roberts, is among the attorneys representing Avraham Eisenberg, the convicted trader. Eisenberg argues…
In recent developments within Canada’s legal landscape, McMillan LLP has appointed the former leader of Bennett Jones’ Vancouver office to oversee their ESG and sustainability group. This individual will also assume the newly created position of “client relationship ambassador,” reflecting McMillan’s strategic focus on client relations and sustainable practices. In parallel, McCarthy Tétrault has onboarded…
The German Federal Court of Justice rejected former Syrian senior intelligence officer Anwar Raslan’s appeal against his crimes against humanity conviction on Monday. Raslan, who entered Germany in 2014, was convicted in January 2022 on multiple charges, including homicide, torture, serious deprivation of personal liberty, rape, and sexual assault related to the crackdown on the…
In a recent development, Lewis Brisbois announced that Mark Cronenwett has become the newest partner in its appellate and complex business and commercial litigation practices based in Dallas. Cronenwett brings a wealth of experience in defending banks, mortgage lenders, and loan servicers in various litigation matters, particularly those related to residential and commercial loan defaults….
Supreme Court Today, Vol. 93 No. 3, dated August 8, 2024, has been released, offering comprehensive insights into the latest legal developments and pending cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Legal professionals can access the document, which spans pages 3009-3016, by referring to the Related Documents field in the publication. The section features analyses and…
The legal battle between Ukraine and Russia has garnered increased international attention as 23 states have either renewed or amended their declarations of intervention in the ongoing case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This case, initiated by Ukraine on February 26, 2022, centers on allegations of genocide in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions,…
Archer & Greiner has announced that Natasha M. Songonuga has joined the firm’s bankruptcy group as a partner in its Delaware office. This strategic addition aims to bolster the capabilities of the firm’s bankruptcy practice. For further details, visit the announcement on FeedBlitz.
The year 2023 saw a record number of mass claims filed in the European Union, with a sharp rise in collective actions attributed to new EU legislation on group litigation that came into effect roughly a year prior. According to a new report from UK firm CMS, a total of 133 claims were filed in…
Later this month, the U.S. District Court in Delaware will see the commencement of a hotly anticipated trial that could have broad implications for the legal research industry. The longstanding legal dispute (see source article) between Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw and the now-defunct ROSS Intelligence will finally be brought before a jury, following four years of…
When evaluating the divergent career paths available within the legal profession, many aspiring trial lawyers find themselves drawn to the seemingly dominant Biglaw firms. However, boutique litigation firms are increasingly becoming viable and attractive alternatives, providing unique advantages that should be carefully considered. According to Rollo Baker, a founding partner of the prestigious trial law…
The challenges facing legal departments today are multifaceted, with pressures such as tighter budgets, increasing workloads, and a growing need for efficiency being notably persistent. Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession, though still in its early stages, is emerging as a viable solution to these challenges, particularly in the realm of contract…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP (GRSM) has significantly bolstered its insurance practice with the addition of Sean Ferron as a partner. Ferron, who will be based in the firm’s Irvine, California office, will join the insurance, product and general liability, construction, and professional liability defense practice groups. According to GRSM, Ferron brings expertise in complex…