A Connecticut attorney is set to appear in court this week, but in an unusual capacity: as the defendant in a manslaughter case. The charges stem from a 2021 shooting incident that resulted in the death of a man outside the attorney’s law office. This case is poised to capture significant attention as it unfolds…
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding a protest restriction in a Mississippi city has sparked significant debate among the judges. Judge James Ho dissented from the majority’s choice not to reconsider the case en banc, arguing that the city’s rationale for maintaining public safety does not warrant…
Facing the courtroom for the first time can evoke a mix of anxiety and anticipation for many young associates. For those embarking on their debut oral arguments, thorough preparation and team support become indispensable. Kim Hill, a fourth-year associate at Kirkland & Ellis, emphasizes the importance of feedback from senior team members, stating, “No one…
In the complex world of managing large law firms, balancing leadership responsibilities with maintaining an active legal practice is a challenging task that only a few manage to achieve successfully. Many managing partners and firm chairs adopting this dual approach often operate under a co-chair or co-managing partner model, enabling a shared distribution of duties….
In a developing trend, law firms are reportedly exercising caution in hiring attorneys previously employed by the government. A prevalent concern among some recruiters in Washington D.C. is that these attorneys may no longer be as effective, especially when their new roles involve practicing or appearing in cases against the government. This caution is notably…
Walgreens has agreed to a $97.8 million settlement with several U.S. states following a billing error related to prescriptions. According to a report from the Connecticut Law Tribune, the settlement addresses claims that Walgreens billed health care programs for prescriptions that were submitted by patients but never picked up. The error stemmed from a software…
The legal community is abuzz following the recent move by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to lay off several attorneys amid broader agency cutbacks. This decision comes at a critical juncture as these lawyers were actively engaged in defending key provisions of the Biden administration’s efforts to implement significant reductions in…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has empowered its division leaders with the authority to dismiss probationary employees based on their performance. This guidance, revealed in an email reviewed by Bloomberg Law, offers ambiguous cues about the compulsory nature of these potential terminations. Initially, the jurisdiction to terminate employees lay with the attorney recruiting office’s…
Prominent U.S. Supreme Court advocate and publisher of SCOTUSblog, Tom Goldstein, has approached a Maryland federal judge with a request to remove a particular condition from his pretrial release. The condition in question mandates the installation of monitoring equipment on his electronic devices. This request was made during a court appearance on Thursday, reflecting Goldstein’s…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is employing a legal strategy aimed at permanently dismissing his federal corruption case, a move that experts suggest could potentially leave the Department of Justice (DOJ) in a difficult position. The strategy, described as clever by legal analysts, signifies Adams’ attempt to navigate and potentially outmaneuver the federal authorities….
An Alabama federal judge has disqualified Polsinelli PC from representing hospitals that opt out of a significant $2.8 billion antitrust settlement with Blue Cross Blue Shield. This decision is poised to reshape the landscape of ongoing litigation related to this case. The ruling opens up opportunities for other law firms, which are already preparing for…
Corporate legal officers stepping into new roles face immediate pressures and responsibilities, according to former Pandora general counsel Delida Costin. She advises new legal chiefs to actively engage with stakeholders from the onset, emphasizing that these positions require urgent action rather than a gradual adjustment period. Costin, who is now dedicated to aiding lawyers in…
The European Unified Patent Court (UPC), which came into effect in June 2023, is reshaping patent litigation across Europe by centralizing legal proceedings. This shift allows companies to seek patent protection across multiple European states with a single legal action. As a result, US law firms are increasingly looking to establish themselves in this promising…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, alongside its client Tristar Products Inc., has strongly rebuked a motion for sanctions, accusing it of being a calculated attempt to intimidate them. The legal dispute arises from an anti-racketeering lawsuit they filed against Telebrands Corp. Fried Frank argues that the motion to sanction is designed to increase…
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nominations of two key legal figures for positions within the U.S. Department of Justice. Todd Blanche has been nominated for the role of deputy attorney general, while Gail Slater is the nominee for assistant attorney general overseeing the Antitrust Division. Notably, Slater’s nomination received bipartisan backing, indicating a…
In a landmark decision, KPMG LLP has become the first of the Big Four accounting firms to be licensed to practice law in the United States. This development follows the Arizona Supreme Court’s approval of KPMG Law US as an alternative business structure (ABS), a designation allowed under Arizona’s progressive rules designed to expand innovation…
According to a recent study, major corporations in the United States increased their hiring of chief inclusion and diversity officers and chief sustainability officers last year. This trend preceded the return of President Donald Trump to the White House, indicating significant shifts in corporate governance priorities. The surge in appointing executives focused on diversity, equity,…
The New York Law Journal is currently seeking nominations to celebrate outstanding members of New York’s legal community for the upcoming New York Legal Awards 2025. This annual recognition aims to honor the achievements of lawyers, firms, and litigation departments that have notably influenced and inspired the legal landscape in the state. The 2025 edition…
In a recent ruling, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on the scope of profit recovery in trademark infringement cases. The case, Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers, specifically addressed whether profits of related entities within a corporate group can be included when calculating a defendant’s profits. Justice Elena Kagan, writing for a unanimous…
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is currently embroiled in a legal confrontation with VDPP LLC, a patent owner whose oversight has led to significant penalties. The automaker has urged the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to affirm a judgment made by a Texas federal court, which sanctioned VDPP and its attorney,…
Tom Goldstein, the co-founder of SCOTUSblog, is appealing the conditions of his pretrial release after being indicted in a white-collar criminal case. Goldstein’s legal representative claims that the prosecution engaged in misconduct by withholding and misrepresenting evidence in its filing to the magistrate judge. The situation worsened when the government allegedly failed to promptly disclose…
In a notable development for the legal industry, KPMG has obtained a license from the Arizona Supreme Court to offer legal services under the state’s Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program. This approval marks a significant move by KPMG as it seeks to expand its footprint in the legal sector by establishing a law firm in…
In a notable legal confrontation, children’s clothing brand Janie & Jack has commenced legal proceedings against over two thousand claimants represented by law firm Zimmerman Reed. The brand has accused the claimants of “weaponizing arbitration agreements” following allegations related to tracking software on their website. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District…
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to address presidential authority over federal agencies, a significant shift in judicial focus emerges in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency. The central question at hand is whether a president has the authority to dismiss members of independent federal agencies without cause, a question spotlighted by Trump’s removal of…
Riley Pope & Laney LLC, a prominent law firm with offices in North and South Carolina, is facing a proposed class action lawsuit. Filed in South Carolina federal court, the case claims that consumers’ personally identifiable information was compromised during a data breach in 2024. The legal action underscores the growing scrutiny law firms face…