Jackson Lewis P.C. announced the rehiring of Paul Parisi as a principal in their Denver office. Parisi brings substantial expertise in employment law, particularly in issues arising from the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. His prior experience includes serving as the director of litigation and senior counsel at DISH…
David Boies, the high-profile attorney known for his involvement in numerous landmark cases, recently faced a significant legal setback. The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal rejected Boies’ funding-fraud claims in a succinct ruling, leaving him and his associates responsible for a $20 million investment in the Natalie Portman movie “Jane Got A Gun” that…
The traditionally wide pay gap between Big Tech and Big Law appears to be narrowing. Increasingly, top attorneys from technology firms are transitioning to private practice, attracted by competitive compensation packages offered by leading law firms. According to The American Lawyer, there are now alternative career paths where lawyers can achieve similar salaries to those…
At a recent conference in Brussels, a senior competition counsel from Google weighed in on the impending reforms under the EU’s next competition commissioner, Teresa Ribera Rodríguez. Ribera, the nominee for EU competition chief, is poised to overhaul the union’s antitrust policy to bolster European firms as global protectionist measures rise. This significant policy shift…
Biogen is currently facing allegations of engaging in anticompetitive behavior that has purportedly impacted the U.S. market for multiple sclerosis drugs. According to three complaints, Biogen’s actions, along with the involvement of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), have reportedly delayed and significantly reduced the availability of generic versions of Tecfidera. These actions allegedly allowed the company…
Starting Monday, most members of Dell’s global sales team will no longer have the option to work remotely, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. This strategic pivot aims to drive productivity and skill growth within the team, as noted in the memo signed by top executives Bill Scannell and John Byrne. Previously, Dell’s…
Under the direction of President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence, issued in July, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently updated its guidance on subject matter eligibility analysis. This update aims to enhance clarity, consistency, and address innovation in AI and other critical emerging technologies. According to Sean Lee at Baker Botts,…
The Jewish Community of Oporto on Thursday announced that the granddaughter of a Jewish Portuguese army officer filed a complaint at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The complaint alleged that Portugal violated the European Convention on Human Rights after it wrongfully dismissed her grandfather, Captain Arthur Carlos Barros Basto, from the army and…
This past week in London has seen significant legal activity, with several high-profile cases making headlines. Coca-Cola has initiated a trademark infringement claim against its former marketing director. Meanwhile, materials giant Glencore is facing legal action from the American Century ETF Trust. In another notable case, law firm Bishop Lloyd & Jackson is defending itself…
This past week in London has been eventful on the litigation front. Coca-Cola has initiated a trademark infringement claim against its former marketing director. In another high-profile case, commodities giant Glencore is facing legal action from American Century ETF Trust. Meanwhile, the law firm Bishop Lloyd & Jackson is defending itself against allegations from two…
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has blocked links to the JD Vance dossier that contains research by the Trump campaign on the vice-presidential nominee. The platform has also suspended journalist Ken Klippenstein, who published the dossier that reportedly resulted from an Iranian hack of the Trump campaign. X’s safety account explained that Klippenstein was…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams entered a not guilty plea to federal corruption charges on Friday. The proceedings unfolded in a packed courtroom in Lower Manhattan, marking a crucial moment in what may become a significant legal battle for the city’s incumbent leader. For further details about the case, visit the original article on…
Cooley LLP and several of its attorneys are facing a legal malpractice and fraud lawsuit, as disclosed in a recent filing in a New Jersey federal court. The lawsuit arises from allegations made by Jason Gould and Gould Ventures LLC, who claim they were misled into investing in Carbon IQ and that Gould became a…
The 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law (WIPL) conference is currently taking place in Chicago, drawing more than 700 women in-house and outside legal counsel to the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place for a series of discussions and networking opportunities. Hosted by ALM Media, Law.com, and Corporate Counsel, the conference aims to explore topics at…
The 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago was highlighted for its session “Legal Speak,” featuring Sonya Sigler. As a significant event on the legal calendar, this conference brings together influential female leaders and legal minds to discuss pivotal industry topics. For more details, you can explore the conference coverage here.
Jennifer Mellott, now the Office Managing Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, credits her rise in the firm to proactive engagement and taking initiative in areas requiring improvement. Citing her own experience, Mellott advises, “My best piece of advice is to not shy away from getting involved with conflict or offering to improve something that you…
In a noteworthy development for legal professionals tracking corporate compensation trends, Oracle Corporation’s legal chief, Stuart Levey, secured a substantial pay package in his first full year on the job. Levey, who joined Oracle last year, amassed approximately $13.5 million in total compensation, significantly aided by earning 133% of his annual cash bonus target after…
As part of SCOTUSblog’s daily roundup, the Friday morning read for September 27, 2024, includes a curated selection of significant news articles, legal commentary, and other pertinent links regarding the Supreme Court. The article, penned by Ellena Erskine, provides a comprehensive overview of the top stories and critical developments influencing the highest court in the…
The Legaltech Week panel is hosting a live broadcast today from RelativityFest in Chicago. Legal practitioners in the vicinity are invited to join the session at 2 PM CT/3 PM ET at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Room Grand Hall MN. For those unable to attend in person, the broadcast will also be available via Zoom….
The UN Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in Sudan has raised significant concerns about the increase in conflict-related sexual violence, particularly against women and girls in the regions of Khartoum and Al Jazira. The HCT reports that the current turmoil has led to a dramatic surge in gender-based violence incidents, revealed by a 288 percent increase…
Fox Corp. has revealed significant compensation packages for its top legal and policy executives, according to a recent proxy statement filed on Thursday. During fiscal 2024, Fox provided nearly $36.5 million in total compensation to Viet Dinh, the outgoing legal and policy chief, and his successor, Adam Ciongoli. Adam Ciongoli succeeded Viet Dinh as the…
Amazon.com Inc.’s $4 billion investment in Anthropic, an AI firm known for developing tools capable of text generation and analysis, will proceed without an in-depth probe. The decision was announced by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which concluded that Anthropic’s UK revenue did not meet the threshold required for a merger investigation. The…
Ropes & Gray and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune are representing Bain Capital in its $695 million investment in Red Baron Group, a high-end Japanese used motorcycles dealer. Bain Capital will acquire a majority stake in Red Baron from its founding family and other investors. For more details on this transaction, you can read the full…
The Illinois Supreme Court has recently decided to deny without explanation Baker McKenzie’s appeal to overturn a previous ruling regarding a legal malpractice case associated with its former Russian office. The lower court’s determination requires Baker McKenzie to address a U.S. lawsuit on this matter. This development adds a significant layer of complexity for the…
Several prominent law firms are stepping up their hiring efforts across Southern Europe. DLA Piper has notably brought on a partner-led trio from Osborne Clarke into its corporate practice in Milan. Simultaneously, Hogan Lovells has hired two professionals from Linklaters. These moves are part of a broader trend of law firm hiring activity in the…