An attorney from the San Fernando Valley is facing severe professional consequences as a State Bar of California judge recommends revoking his license. The attorney is accused of colluding with Los Angeles city attorneys in a water utility class action case, an arrangement that allegedly earned him a $1.65 million fee. The situation further escalated…
In a development within New Jersey’s legal landscape, an appellate panel has reinstated a legal malpractice lawsuit against The Beasley Firm LLC. This turn of events comes after the trial court previously granted summary judgment in favor of the firm, a decision which the appellate panel found erroneous. The lawsuit alleges that the firm mishandled…
Reed Smith has officially announced the opening of its new office in Atlanta, marking the firm’s 31st location worldwide. The office, located in Midtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street, will be staffed by a team of 37 lawyers. This group includes 15 new partners, with 12 joining from Morris, Manning & Martin, and three from Greenberg…
In late January, the North Carolina Business Court addressed multiple significant legal matters. A noteworthy development involved an $11 million tax refund awarded to Philip Morris. Additionally, the court dealt with sanctions leveled against a biogas company and examined accusations that an insurer attempted to intentionally distress the law firm Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP….
In a recent legal development, Apple has submitted an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Represented by Latham & Watkins, Apple seeks to contest a decision made by U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta. This decision had previously denied Apple’s effort to intervene in the high-profile case concerning Google’s alleged…
In a recent development, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE) finds itself embroiled in a legal standoff with the U.S. Justice Department over its intended acquisition of Juniper Networks Inc. According to HPE’s Chief Executive Officer Antonio Neri, the company is prepared to “vigorously” defend the merger in court. This comes after the government agency filed…
In a recent legal development that could precede a significant disciplinary measure, a California judge has recommended the disbarment of Los Angeles attorney Michael Jacob Libman. The recommendation comes after findings that Libman was involved in a scandal concerning a collusive lawsuit with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), followed by an…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has made a significant appeal to the newly-formed Lebanese government, emphasizing the importance of adopting an agenda centered on human rights, the rule of law, transparency, and accountability. In a letter to Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, HRW offered ten key recommendations aimed at tackling the country’s myriad challenges. These recommendations…
A former executive of Charter Communications Inc. is challenging claims made by his previous employer regarding alleged misappropriation of trade secrets. The individual has requested a Connecticut federal judge to dismiss these claims or, alternatively, to transfer the case to Colorado. The executive contends that Charter Communications has not specified what trade secrets were allegedly…
In a recent legal development concerning the restructuring of the retail giant JCPenney, the company’s bankruptcy administrator is seeking the return of over $1.1 million in fees from the law firm Jackson Walker. The core of the allegation lies in the firm’s failure to disclose a critical conflict of interest. It has come to light…
Zoya Kovalenko, a former intellectual property associate at Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s highest-grossing law firm, has dismissed her legal team at Filippatos PLLC. This decision stems from dissatisfaction with what she describes as the firm’s “extreme laxity” in handling her case, which accuses Kirkland & Ellis of gender discrimination. The case, which is ongoing…
In a recent legal development, the Second Circuit Court has upheld the enforcement of an arbitral award from Milan in favor of renowned Italian fashion house Valentino. The case arises from a copyright conflict with a designer based out of New York. The court concurred with a previous judgment that had delegated questions of jurisdiction…
SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein faces a legal battle in which his attempt to protect his Washington, D.C., home from forfeiture has been denied. As reported by Law360, Goldstein is accused of dodging taxes and using funds from his law firm to settle gambling debts. His plan to substitute properties in South Carolina to shield his…
In a recent move that has intensified the national conversation around the teaching of race and gender in American schools, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at promoting what is described as “patriotic education” in primary and secondary schools. This order targets what it terms “radical indoctrination,” focusing particularly on discussions surrounding…
“`html Reed Smith LLP has expanded its presence in the United States by launching its inaugural office in Atlanta. This development is marked by the addition of a formidable 37-attorney team. The lawyers joining the Atlanta office are drawn from Morris Manning & Martin LLP and Greenberg Traurig LLP, according to the firm’s recent announcement….
In 2024, lateral partner hiring within the Am Law 100 experienced an increase compared to the previous year, particularly in major legal markets such as Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C. According to findings from Aspire Legal Search Group, using data from Firm Prospects, 2024 marked a 9% increase in activity over…
The Pittsburgh-based law firm Rothman Gordon PC finds itself embroiled in post-closure complications. Upon shutting its doors, the defunct firm left a staggering number of file boxes in a storage contractor’s warehouse. The underlying issue transcends mere storage: Rothman Gordon has yet to foot the bill for the space occupied by these files. Compounding the…
Former associate of the law firm Kline & Specter, Terrance DeAngelo, has decided to drop his lawsuit against the firm. DeAngelo’s voluntary dismissal notice was filed with the court, marking an end to his allegations that the firm had threatened attorneys who intended to exit and had interfered with departing lawyers’ client relationships. DeAngelo’s decision…
Following a tragic midair collision near Reagan National Airport involving an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk Sikorsky helicopter, aviation lawyers are advocating for litigation as a measure to enforce accountability and enhance safety. Robert A. Clifford, a prominent aviation attorney, underscored the necessity of utilizing legal proceedings to drive change,…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has recently ruled that federal prohibitions against the sale of handguns to adults between the ages of 18 to 20 are unconstitutional. The unanimous decision, spearheaded by Judge Edith Jones, was shared with Chief Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod and Senior Judge Rhesa Barksdale. This ruling…
A former attorney of Barnes & Thornburg LLP has filed a lawsuit against the firm in the Southern District of New York, raising allegations that specific errors by the firm and its service providers led to significant financial losses. The attorney argues that due errors made regarding his retirement plan, particularly by Newport Group Inc….
President Donald Trump has initiated a series of measures aimed at addressing what he describes as an “explosion of antisemitism” in the United States, particularly on college campuses and public spaces. The announcement accompanied an executive order issued by the Trump administration, highlighting its agenda to protect Jewish Americans. This move follows his return to…
Two weeks following Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s affirmation of his commitment to tort reform in his State of the State address, he unveiled his proposed reform package. The initiative aims to limit large-dollar lawsuits in the state, a move that has drawn a mixed reception from the legal community in Georgia. The proposed changes have…
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has announced the recruitment of Eric Hochstadt as the new head of its global antitrust litigation practice, based in New York. This strategic hire is part of Orrick’s ongoing efforts to bolster its position in the competitive field of antitrust law. Hochstadt was formerly a partner at Weil, Gotshal &…
In a strategic move to bolster its litigation capabilities, Womble Bond Dickinson has added Gregory Lawrence as a partner within its business litigation group, the firm announced recently. Lawrence will be based in the firm’s Baltimore office. Gregory Lawrence’s practice is focused on representing both individuals and companies involved in complex civil litigation, white-collar prosecutions,…