The ongoing legal battle between Keller Postman and Jenner & Block has intensified as both firms accuse each other of unethical practices within the context of mass arbitration relating to the streaming service Tubi. This contention has reached the courtroom, with Keller Postman recently filing suit on December 11 in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming misconduct by Jenner & Block. The dispute traces back to nearly 24,000 class members represented by Keller Postman opting out of a $19.99 million settlement with Tubi, shifting towards arbitration under allegations of violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act. More insights into the dynamics of this legal skirmish can be found in detailed reports from earlier this month.
Meanwhile, the sentencing of renowned former attorney Tom Girardi raises questions of possible leniency due to his current health condition. After being convicted on charges related to the misappropriation of client funds, Girardi’s legal team is pushing for a sentence that considers his advanced age and dementia. Federal public defenders have requested that he be placed in a medical facility rather than a prison. This issue will be further explored as U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton has called for further briefings on the matter, possibly affecting whether Girardi’s sentencing will take place as scheduled. For more on this developing story, visit the full article here.