Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has announced the addition of a five-person litigation team to its Columbus, Ohio, office. This team is led by a healthcare partner who brings over 30 years of experience to the firm, transitioning from Bricker Graydon LLP. The move is seen as a strategic enhancement of Dinsmore’s capabilities in litigation and…
In a notable shift following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron deference, defense counsel are exploring new strategies to address claims under the False Claims Act (FCA). The ruling dismantles the longstanding precedent that favored federal agencies’ rulemaking interpretations, thereby impacting how ambiguous statutory terms are litigated. As stated by Elisha Kobre, an attorney…
BioNTech is facing a breach of contract lawsuit filed by the University of Pennsylvania in the Pennsylvania federal court. The suit alleges that BioNTech has failed to pay royalties on global net sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty. Developed using the university’s critical messenger RNA patents, the vaccine has generated over $75 billion in revenue….
University of Georgia School of Law dean Peter “Bo” Rutledge has joined Morris, Manning & Martin in Atlanta. He will serve as part-time senior counsel in the firm’s litigation practice before concluding his leadership at the school by the end of this year. Rutledge had previously announced his plans to return to a faculty position…
The federal government’s ongoing lawsuit against TikTok for suspected violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) serves as a cautionary note to other social media platforms. This case indicates that regulators are meticulously monitoring how these platforms manage their young users’ data, according to consumer protection and privacy lawyers. Eric Null, co-director of…
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, a Pennsylvania-based Am Law 200 firm, is facing a third legal malpractice lawsuit in four years. This latest action, brought in Monmouth County Superior Court, alleges legal malpractice, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty, among other claims. The lawsuit was filed by Keyport Towers & Marina over alleged unlawful distributions…
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, alongside Seeger Weiss, has filed another unjust-enrichment lawsuit seeking justice for the estate of Henrietta Lacks, a Black Maryland woman who passed away in October 1951 after undergoing controversial medical treatment. The lawsuit, filed recently in Baltimore federal court, targets Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. and Viatris Inc., accusing them of commercializing…
Many of New York’s top boutique law firms, such as Holwell Shuster & Goldberg and Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna, are staying competitive in associate compensation and retention by maintaining salaries close to or on the Cravath scale. This strategy allows these boutiques to effectively compete with larger firms like Kirkland & Ellis for top…
In a recent legal development, Temple University Hospital has been ordered to pay a $44.9 million verdict following a case involving a patient who suffered severe neurological damage after choking on food post-discharge. The jury found the hospital liable for the patient’s injuries, which occurred after he was prematurely discharged while receiving treatment for a…
A Massachusetts federal judge has refused Harvard University’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the institution of failing to protect its Jewish students, potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The case, initiated by Kasowitz Benson Torres on behalf of Students Against Anti-Semitism, Inc. and other Harvard Jewish students, claims that the…
Litigation finance has often been viewed skeptically by some who perceive it as a distortion of the justice system, enabling wealthy individuals or businesses to profit by underwriting lawsuits. However, as highlighted by Bloomberg Law reporter Emily Siegel, the reality of litigation finance is more nuanced and primarily focused on mass torts rather than cases…
A legal malpractice lawsuit filed by a plaintiff against her attorney has been dropped after the Colorado Supreme Court determined that the original personal injury claim was filed beyond the statute of limitations. The woman’s legal action cited negligence on the part of her lawyer in a personal injury case. However, the state’s highest court…
Dozens of law firms have signed an amicus curiae brief urging the Sixth Circuit to reverse a decision in a FirstEnergy shareholder litigation. This coalition of legal entities constitutes the latest voices in legal, insurance, and business communities calling on the appellate court to overturn an Ohio federal judge’s ruling, which they warn could potentially…
Jones Day is actively opposing an attempt by former client Soverain Software LLC to withdraw from a prolonged legal battle over $2 million in unpaid legal fees. In a submission to an Illinois state court, Jones Day described Soverain’s motion to conclude the decade-long dispute as undermined by flimsy arguments, stating that the bid “is…
In this week’s data-focused review from Law.com, several key trends in the legal industry are brought to light through detailed visualizations. New Jersey is experiencing an increase in attorney discipline investigations, though fewer attorneys are facing disciplinary measures. Additionally, data highlights the top-paid legal counsel for the current Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns. As the…
Former District of Alaska Judge Joshua Kindred’s allegedly inappropriate relationships with attorneys are set to become a focal point for defendants seeking to overturn their convictions or sentences. Many of those who faced trial under Kindred’s oversight are expected to argue that these relationships compromised the fairness of their legal proceedings. However, there is a…
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, the Federal Circuit Court effectively ended a Scottish tech company’s bid to reinstate its patents related to reverse image searching on the internet. The court’s decision quashes the company’s legal efforts against a more successful rival. This development emphasizes the challenging landscape for patent litigations in the competitive tech…
In the article by Ron Raether at Troutman Pepper, the legal professional shares his experience as a master scuba instructor and how it has significantly influenced his legal practice. Raether discusses how the skills he has developed through teaching scuba diving, such as preparing for the unexpected, overcoming fears, and practicing patience, have translated into…
Ron Raether, a master scuba instructor and attorney at Troutman Pepper, shares how teaching scuba diving has remarkably enhanced his skills as a lawyer. He discusses how preparing for the unexpected, overcoming fears, and practicing patience—all essential aspects of scuba instruction—translate seamlessly into his legal practice. These experiences have not only provided him with unique…
The D.C. Circuit ruled on Tuesday that the federal court lacked jurisdiction over a Jewish group’s long-standing claims that Russia is unlawfully holding sacred texts. The court found that Russia enjoys sovereign immunity, thereby nullifying nearly $200 million in fines previously imposed against the country. This decision relates to decades-old allegations, underscoring the complexities of…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its scrutiny of the auto industry’s sales practices, with a particular focus on deceptive tactics employed by vehicle-service-contract marketers. The agency’s latest enforcement action targets CarShield, which has agreed to pay $10 million to address allegations of misleading sales practices. The FTC’s move reflects its increasingly aggressive stance…
On Tuesday, five environmental activists affiliated with the advocacy group Just Stop Oil were remanded to prison in the UK, pushing the total number of individuals jailed for climate action in the country to 26, according to Just Stop Oil’s statement. The activists appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court where they were charged with intentionally or…
Former Bangladeshi Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, has been detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while attempting to flee to New Delhi. Local media, including the Dhaka Tribune, reported that Palak’s detention comes amid a wave of political turmoil following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina….
The political landscape in Venezuela has been further destabilized as the Public Ministry initiated a criminal investigation into prominent opposition leaders Edmundo González and María Corina Machado. Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced the investigation, which alleges that the opposition figures engaged in multiple offenses, including the usurpation of official functions, dissemination of false information,…
The recent ruling that Google has been illegally maintaining its monopoly in the search engine market redefines the landscape for competition law in the technology sector. On Monday, Judge Amit Mehta concluded in a detailed 277-page decision that Google has exploited its dominant market position to suppress rivals and hinder innovation, as detailed in the…