As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 59th anniversary this Tuesday, it faces pressing challenges amidst ongoing efforts to dismantle voter protections. In this context, legal professionals have a pivotal role to play in safeguarding democratic processes. Anna Chu at We The Action emphasizes the importance of immediate action, encouraging lawyers to volunteer and engage…
Rioting and unrest continued Monday across the United Kingdom, with numerous towns and cities experiencing ongoing violence. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the riots as “far-right thuggery.” This condemnation comes as several countries, including Australia, Nigeria, Malaysia, and Kenya, issued warnings to their citizens in or traveling to the UK following the riots. The Nigerian…
Evidence has recently surfaced highlighting additional undisclosed luxury travel and gifts received by Justice Clarence Thomas from his billionaire confidant Harlan Crow. This revelation follows a series of similar disclosures, highlighting a pattern of Thomas accepting such gifts without reporting them on legally required forms. The Senate Finance Committee, led by Chairman Ron Wyden, has…
On July 1, the Supreme Court issued a significant ruling on presidential immunity, effectively ensuring that former President Donald Trump will avoid comprehensive legal repercussions for alleged criminal conduct during and post-presidency. The Court’s decision left unclear whether actions within the “outer perimeter” of presidential duties deserve absolute or presumptive immunity, opening the door to…
In a recent analysis provided by the Thomson Reuters Institute, the dynamics within the legal sector are showing a considerable shift. While transactional work has shown a strong comeback, litigation work is increasingly drifting away from top-tier Am Law firms and towards smaller firms. According to the Thomson Reuters Law Firm Financial Index, law firms…
Roberta Kaplan’s newly established firm, Kaplan Martin, is making significant strides by bringing onboard key clients and litigators from her previous firm. The latest additions include partners Brandon Trice and Chris Le Coney, a strategic move that reflects Kaplan’s competitive and focused approach to leading her cases. “Am I a competitive perfectionist who obsesses about…
California-based law firm Buchalter has recently expanded its footprint by opening a new office in Atlanta, Georgia. This strategic move is bolstered by the acquisition of an Intellectual Property team from Taylor English. The firm, already established in Nashville, intends for the Atlanta branch to be a “full service” location, reinforcing its continued expansion in…
In a recent development, CrowdStrike has responded to Delta Air Lines’ threats to initiate legal action to recover hundreds of millions in losses resulting from last month’s global IT outage. CrowdStrike has countered that Delta bypassed their technical assistance offers and subsequently mishandled its own operational recovery efforts. For further details, visit the original article.
In a recent decision, the Judicial Council upheld the dismissal of a complaint against judges who had chosen to boycott the hiring of law clerks from Columbia Law School. The complaint arose after some judges publicly stated they would not hire clerks from the institution, purportedly as a means to exercise their hiring discretion. Though…
In a candid response to Law.com, Rashida La Lande, former Chief Legal Officer at Kraft Heinz, revealed her decision to resign from her position was heavily influenced by the distance from her New York home. “I am from NY and my parents, my husband and my four children live there,” La Lande explained in a…
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google violated federal antitrust law. In his decision, Judge Mehta stated, “Importantly, the court also finds that Google has exercised its monopoly power by offering supracompetitive prices for general search text ads. That conduct has allowed Google to earn monopoly profits.”
Employee retention is a critical issue for law firms aiming to maintain a stable and motivated workforce. Building solid relationships with team members is essential in achieving this goal. One article outlines five proven strategies to prevent turnover and foster long-term retention within law firms. To delve deeper into these strategies, visit the original piece.
State legislatures are increasingly scrutinizing third-party litigation funding (TPLF), a practice where outside entities invest money in lawsuits in return for a portion of the settlement or judgment. This shift towards greater transparency in TPLF was discussed at the recent National Conference of State Legislatures legislative summit held in Louisville, Kentucky. Phil Goldberg, managing partner…
Uber’s Chief Legal Officer Tony West has announced that he will be taking an unpaid leave of absence to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. In an internal email, West mentioned that he will be “acting as a family-member surrogate, one who can speak about the vice president from the perspective of someone who’s known…
Fed Says Fewer Banks Tightened Loan Standards Last Quarter A smaller share of US banks reported stricter credit standards in the second quarter, according to a survey of lending officers released Monday by the Federal Reserve. The net share of US banks that tightened standards on commercial and industrial loans for mid-sized and large businesses…
The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Loper Bright v. Raimondo marks a significant departure from the long-standing Chevron deference standard, fundamentally altering the judicial approach to agency rulemaking interpretations. Historically, the courts have shown substantial deference to the interpretations of federal agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), when it comes…
The Supreme Court has declined Missouri’s request to block New York from imposing a gag order and sentencing former President Donald Trump in his ongoing criminal proceedings. The plea, made by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, aimed to delay these judicial actions until after the 2024 elections. In May, Trump was convicted in a New…
In a significant legal victory, Mattel Inc. has successfully defended itself against a $46 million contract suit brought by Norton Herrick, the producer behind “Lone Survivor.” Herrick’s company alleged that Mattel had appropriated their idea for a reality television show, which involved inventors pitching toy concepts to a panel of child judges. However, a California…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP is significantly enhancing its restructuring capabilities with the acquisition of three lateral hires from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Among the new recruits is the former chair of Willkie’s business reorganization and restructuring department, who will now assume the role of global chair of Fried Frank’s restructuring department….
Although a federal judge recently ruled disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi mentally competent to stand trial this month for wire fraud, the legal landscape of this high-profile case may shift as Girardi’s defense team potentially leverages his dementia diagnosis. Legal experts suggest that Girardi, 85, could argue his cognitive decline undermines the prosecution’s allegations that he…
The Delaware Court of Chancery had a characteristically vibrant week, featuring cases that ranged from sunken treasure to rock band discord, and from a wrestling competition to updated news involving Elon Musk. The court of equity also advanced proceedings in disputes related to a prominent social media app, Delaware’s largest hospital system, an artificial intelligence…
Elon Musk on Monday accused OpenAI Inc. and its leaders of violating several laws related to fraud, conspiracy, contract violations, and false advertising. The allegations stem from Musk’s claim that he was wrongly informed about the company’s intention to remain a nonprofit, as detailed in a suit filed in California federal court. For more details,…
James H. Coleman Jr., the trailblazing figure who broke racial barriers as New Jersey’s first Black state Supreme Court justice and first Black Appellate Division judge, has passed away. Coleman, who was the son of a sharecropper, rose to prominence and became a steadfast advocate for civil rights in the Garden State. His death marks…
Thomas Girardi’s lawyers have requested that a federal judge administer a daily competency quiz during the disbarred attorney’s three-week trial. The trial, scheduled to start this Tuesday, seeks to determine if the 85-year-old, who has been diagnosed with dementia, is able to comprehend the proceedings on an ongoing basis. The suggested protocol involves quizzing Girardi…
The Federal Communications Commission’s hopes of enforcing net neutrality rules faced a significant setback last week. A panel of appeals court judges blocked the regulations on Thursday, ruling that broadband providers are likely to win the case on the merits. The US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit had previously issued an administrative stay…