A New Jersey state judge has allowed a former business development director from McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP to advance a malicious-prosecution claim against the firm. This decision comes amidst litigation concerning allegations that the former director and her husband were involved in embezzling millions from the firm. The case highlights the complexities of…
Spencer Fane LLP announced on Tuesday that it has merged with Las Vegas boutique Holley Driggs Law Firm, enhancing its legal footprint in Nevada’s most populous city. The merger incorporates an additional 14 attorneys into Spencer Fane’s operations in Las Vegas. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering the firm’s capabilities and presence in the…
In a notable shift within Rutgers University’s legal team, a former dean of Rutgers Law School has been appointed to the position of interim senior vice president and general counsel. This move follows the confirmation of John J. Hoffman to the New Jersey Supreme Court. The announcement was made by Rutgers on Tuesday. For further…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made significant changes to his legal team amid ongoing federal corruption charges. In a strategic move on Tuesday, the mayor nominated a veteran public servant to the position of corporation counsel while also promoting a former WilmerHale attorney to the role of City Hall chief counsel. The adjustments…
A group of bilingual municipalities within Quebec has sought a temporary suspension against specific provisions of a law mandating the use of the French language in all municipal proceedings while proceeding with a larger challenge against Bill 96, Quebec’s controversial new language law. Local media reports that Julius Grey, the attorney representing the municipalities, requested…
IBM has initiated a new lawsuit in Delaware federal court against Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of Zynga, following a recent legal victory. Less than a month prior, IBM secured a $45 million verdict against Zynga over patent infringements concerning online advertisements. The latest suit, as reported by Law360, involves different video games, escalating…
UN racial justice experts have recently concluded that a significant level of impunity persists for officials using excessive force against Africans and people of African descent, thereby hindering justice and reparations for victims and enabling the recurrence of such actions. The findings form part of an annual report by the Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial…
A recent report commissioned by former USPTO directors and Federal Circuit judges refutes the notion of an “epidemic” of bad patents. The study found that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is more likely to reject patent applications with valid claims than approve applications with invalid claims. This undermines concerns about the proliferation of low-quality…
California has become the fifth state in the United States to outlaw the practice of universities giving preferential treatment to applicants based on family donations or connections. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed AB 1780 into law, which will take effect on September 1, 2025. The bill, introduced by Democratic state assemblyman Phil Ting, aims to…
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has taken formal action against Paraguay by filing an application before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. This follows allegations of human rights violations stemming from a case involving Paraguayan journalist Aldo Zuccolillo Moscarda. Central to the allegations are breaches of the right to freedom of expression and…
In a significant legal decision, Fulton Superior Judge Robert McBurney of the Georgia 5th Superior Court District Atlanta Circuit has declared the state’s six-week abortion ban unconstitutional. This ruling, issued on Monday, challenges Georgia’s 2019 Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act, which had limited most abortions to within the first six weeks of pregnancy….
Two Ontario First Nations bands—Oneida of the Thames and the Sandy Lake First Nation—have initiated a class-action lawsuit against the Ontario provincial government, alleging discriminatory underfunding of fire protection services. According to a CBC report, the lack of proper funding has been cited as a primary factor leading to the disproportionate fire-related fatality rates among…
A Florida federal judge has pared down trademark and copyright infringement claims in a lawsuit brought by music label Lil’ Joe Records against the members of hip-hop group 2 Live Crew. However, the pivotal issue of whether the label’s termination rights over the group’s songs were effective will be decided by a jury next week….
“`html The recent article This Trump Judge Is The Cream Of The Crap — See Also on Above the Law offers insights into several key issues in the legal world. Among the topics discussed, the article highlights a legal decision where a prominent legal figure challenged an established legal concept as unconstitutional. This move has…
Amazon successfully reduced a $47 million jury verdict by approximately $7 million in a voice software technology patent dispute involving its Alexa software. This outcome was achieved after the company convinced a Delaware federal court that flaws existed in the expert testimony presented by the plaintiff, a defunct startup. The court’s decision highlights the critical…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently made headlines by issuing a statement defending Texans’ right to carry firearms at the State Fair of Texas. This comes in the context of a high court inquiry into how Paxton’s position aligns with a 2016 opinion. In that opinion, the court concluded that private parties leasing government-owned facilities…
In a significant ruling, U.S. District Senior Judge Richard J. Leon found Iran liable for false imprisonment and the intentional infliction of severe emotional distress in three U.S. hostage-taking cases. “Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for false imprisonment,” Judge Leon noted in his memorandum opinion. “Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for…
Kirkland & Ellis has once again reached the milestone of promoting 200 partners in its latest round, although this year’s numbers represent a slight decline from last year’s cohort. This marks the first instance of a year-over-year decrease in the firm’s partner promotion class in at least the last eight years. For more detailed information…
The legal world often involves high-stakes cases and unexpected career trajectories, but few are as unique as the journey of Mariel Colón Miró. Known for her role as a defense lawyer for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, Miró has seamlessly transitioned from the courtroom to the recording studio, carving out a successful career as a Ranchera…
In the recent developments surrounding the numerous legal entanglements of former President Donald Trump, his legal team has voiced significant concerns regarding the safety of witnesses and the integrity of the jury pool. This newfound emphasis draws attention to the complexity of maintaining judicial impartiality and safeguarding individuals involved in high-profile legal proceedings. The heightened…
Epic Games has initiated legal proceedings against Google and Samsung, claiming violations of federal and state antitrust laws. The lawsuit, filed in the San Francisco federal court by legal firms Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff and Cravath, Swaine & Moore, accuses Google and Samsung of engaging in anti-competitive practices that breach the Sherman Act and…
The National Association of Realtors (NAR), a preeminent trade group for commercial and residential real estate professionals, confirmed on Tuesday that Katherine “Katie” Johnson is stepping down from her role as the group’s chief legal officer. Johnson has been a key figure at the NAR for 17 years, initially joining as an associate counsel in…
As the U.S. presidential race heats up, legal professionals often find themselves watching from the sidelines, engaging in private discussions rather than actively shaping public opinion. The statistics on women in law firm leadership, for instance, although intriguing, do not offer solid metrics for predicting electoral outcomes. Jessica Seah explores these dynamics in her latest…
Ashurst has made a significant strategic move by hiring partner Riccardo Rossi and his team from Chiomenti to bolster its banking and finance practice in Milan. This addition comes at a time when Geradin Partners is also expanding its presence with the opening of a new office in Helsinki, marking its entry into the Nordic…
Summary of Article Recent trends indicate that salaries for General Counsels (GCs) in South Africa are climbing quickly but still remain lower than those of law firm equity partners. According to projections, equity partners can expect to earn between $343,000 to $557,000 annually by 2025, with top earners reaching up to $1.2 million. This disparity…