Track and field athlete Lizzie Bird is setting a new standard for balancing elite sports and academic aspirations. Representing Great Britain in the 2024 Olympic Games, Bird’s law school education comes from the United States, where she recently graduated from Colorado Law. Impressively, she passed the bar exam in February while training for her second…
The American Bar Association (ABA) unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday urging state admission authorities to eliminate questions pertaining to applicants’ experiences of sexual violence and harassment during the bar admission process. This move is aimed at fostering a more supportive and equitable environment for candidates seeking licensure as attorneys. The resolution reflects a growing…
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has announced a strategic addition to their Washington, D.C. office with the hiring of a seasoned litigator specializing in clients from and operating within the Middle East. This move sees the attorney transitioning from boutique firm Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC to Pillsbury, strengthening their litigation practice focused on an…
Legal News In a significant move to make legal help accessible to low-income residents, the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday laid the groundwork for nonattorneys to provide limited legal services. However, the court was silent on the issue of nonlawyer ownership in organizations offering these services. Preliminary approval was granted for rules allowing licensed legal…
Elon Musk’s X Corp. has taken legal action against the World Federation of Advertisers and several large corporations, alleging a conspiracy to withhold advertising revenue from the platform formerly known as Twitter. In a lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, X Corp claims that the defendants, including Unilever…
An executive who received a pardon from former President Donald Trump is still required to repay $5.9 million in legal fees. Law firms Keker, Van Nest & Peters and Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell secured a victory for InterMune Inc. and Roche Holdings Inc. The companies successfully argued that the former executive was not indemnified…
The fast-paced legal tech market continues to see significant developments with notable updates this past week. Baker McKenzie has appointed a new Chief Information Officer, while Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has launched an AI Law Tracker, advancing their technological capabilities. Meanwhile, Cornell H. Winston has been elected as the president of the…
The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently voiced strong support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) by declaring that the original 1979 ratification deadline, set by Congress, is void. This decision was made during the ABA’s annual meeting, where delegates voted to advocate for the implementation of the ERA as the 28th Amendment to the…
Article Summary Legal professionals may find the latest developments involving Davis Saperstein & Salomon PC noteworthy. The New Jersey-based law firm is seeking sanctions against eight former employees and their attorney. The firm contends that these individuals have unjustly filed two lawsuits in New Jersey state court accusing the firm of wage and discrimination law…
The legal industry took notice as Holland & Knight LLP welcomed a new finance attorney to their team in 2024. The new addition is the former co-head of Otterbourg PC’s lender finance practice, as announced by the firm. This move continues to highlight the trend of strategic recruiting in the finance law sector. For further…
Legal News Lowe’s Home Centers LLC has encountered a setback in its legal battle over intellectual property claims related to a merchandise return management software. The retail giant’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a retail logistics company has been denied by a federal judge in North Carolina. The judge declined to fully toss…
Among the world’s top 100 private cloud computing companies, two firms in the legal technology sector have made their mark, according to the Forbes Cloud 100 2024. This recognition highlights the growing influence of legal tech in the broader landscape of cloud-based services. Featured prominently on this year’s list are Icertis, a provider of contract…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its defense against Coinbase Inc.’s expansive request for documents. The SEC contends that its ongoing “extensive efforts” to produce documents have already demonstrated significant compliance and that complying with the additional “burden of fishing through and logging over three million more documents cannot be justified.” The…
Another year brings another critical lens through which legal professionals can gauge their standing in the intensely competitive world of Biglaw. The American Lawyer’s A-List ranking for 2024 has once again become the barometer for distinguishing the crème de la crème among Am Law 200 firms. This ranking is noteworthy not merely for its assessment…
The American Bar Association’s (ABA) policymaking body has taken a significant step toward supporting military spouse attorneys. On Tuesday, a resolution was passed urging state supreme courts and bar associations to accommodate the unique needs of military spouse attorneys who are required to move frequently to support the nation’s defense. Read more.
PAG Law, a firm with a focus on Latin America, has expanded its team by hiring Clara Krivoy, formerly the Latin America practice chair at Brown Rudnick. Krivoy, who also co-chaired Brown Rudnick’s digital commerce practice, will join PAG Law in New York as a partner. This move continues the trend of prominent Latin America-focused…
By Manny Caixeiro and Elizabeth Manno (August 6, 2024, 2:29 PM EDT) — One of the most complicated issues in patent litigation is determining the right amount of damages when a patent has been infringed. The damages should reflect the value of the specific patent being infringed — no more and no less. Recent cases…
Harvard University will have to contend with a federal civil rights complaint accusing it of neglecting instances of antisemitic harassment directed at Jewish students following Hamas’ attack on Israel. This development comes after a ruling by a Boston federal judge on Tuesday. The complaint asserts that the university failed to adequately respond to the reports…
It’s increasingly apparent that many law firms are finding it difficult to maintain satisfactory relationships with their Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The root causes are varied, yet consistent themes emerge across the industry. A recent article from Above the Law highlights these frustrations and elucidates the myriad reasons behind them (read full article). One prominent…
The American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates recently approved a resolution urging state and local governments to enact laws and policies prohibiting police officers from deceiving juveniles to extract confessions. This would cover both presenting false facts and making baseless promises of leniency. The measure, endorsed by the Criminal Justice Section, aligns with broader…
The saga of Cellino & Barnes—a firm that etched itself into public memory with its memorable jingle—has taken an unexpected turn. Legal professionals and theater enthusiasts alike will find it intriguing that this once ubiquitous personal injury firm has been transformed into an off-Broadway play now running through October 13 at the Asylum Theater on…
In a recent survey conducted by Great Place to Work, findings reveal that remote work significantly impacts employee morale, productivity, and retention. The survey, which included over 4,400 U.S. employees aged 18 and older, underscores the benefits of remote work environments. Workers who operate remotely are 27 percent more likely to look forward to their…
Illinois has enacted important amendments to its Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), significantly curtailing the financial risks for corporations that violate biometric privacy protocols. The 2008 law originally mandated written consent for the collection or utilization of biometric data and allowed individuals to sue for damages of $1,000 for each negligent violation and $5,000 for…
President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the country’s parliament following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and weeks of deadly civil unrest, as reported by local news on Tuesday based on a press release from the president’s office. According to local media, President Shahabuddin took the decision to dissolve the parliament following a meeting…
Thompson Coburn LLP announced that Michael Graham has joined the firm’s Chicago office as an employee benefits partner. Graham brings extensive expertise in employment, fiduciary, regulatory, employee benefits, and ERISA litigation to his new role. Michael Graham advises plan administrators, fiduciaries, and sponsors on compliance and disputes, and has significant experience as first chair in…