Littler Mendelson, a prominent global employment and labor law firm, has announced the return of Richard Kienzler as a shareholder in its unfair competition and trade secrets practice group, based in Chicago. Kienzler’s expertise will further bolster the firm’s capabilities in handling complex legal disputes involving restrictive covenants and trade secret misappropriation. Kienzler brings a…
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its capabilities in the realm of commercial real estate finance, Mayer Brown has announced the addition of Ella-Marie Smith as a partner in their real estate markets practice. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Smith brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the global law firm, having previously held…
Eckert Seamans, a national law firm, has expanded its corporate practice by hiring Courtney Harris as a new member in its Boston office. According to the announcement, Harris brings a wealth of experience in business and transactional law, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, financings, recapitalizations, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions. Harris’s…
Vedder Price has made a notable addition to its Miami office, welcoming Kimberley Lunetta as a shareholder within its labor and employment practice. As per the announcement, Lunetta brings her expertise in advising clients across sectors like financial services, life sciences, and telecommunications on labor and employment matters. Her practice includes handling employee medical leave,…
The 2025 Am Law 200 report has revealed a notable increase in gross revenue for the Second Hundred law firms. In 2024, these firms experienced an 11.1% increase in revenue, improving from a 5.9% increase in 2023. Despite this growth, the Second Hundred still fell short of the performance of The Am Law 100 firms,…
In a notable performance shift, a group of law firms collectively known as the Second Hundred have reportedly surpassed their counterparts in the Am Law 100 on several key financial metrics in 2024. The Second Hundred, which includes firms ranked Nos. 101-200 in the Am Law 200, achieved a collective revenue boost of 11.1%, equating…
King & Spalding has reached a significant financial milestone by surpassing $100 million in revenue from its London office in 2024, marking the first time in the office’s two-decade history. This accomplishment comes amidst a 40% increase in revenue over the past two years, fueled by the addition of prominent lateral partners and a rise…
California-based biotechnology enterprise, Synthego Corp., has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in a Delaware court. According to company documents, Synthego, known for its work in gene editing technologies, is facing debts amounting to as much as $500 million. As part of its reorganization strategy, the company has proposed a sale of its assets during the…
India’s leading law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), has launched a research platform in collaboration with Haryana-based O.P. Jindal Global University. Dubbed the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation, it stands as India’s first center dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, policy, and regulation. CAM’s managing partner, Cyril Shroff, emphasized…
“`html As the deadline approaches for confirmation, the chances of Ed Martin being approved as President Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia are flagged as uncertain. Martin, a known former advocate for the January 6th events, is facing increasing scrutiny and his nomination has sparked considerable controversy. Despite being…
In a recent legal development, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has limited the scope of a class action lawsuit against the grocery chain Stop & Shop. The lawsuit, initiated by James William in August, charged the company with pricing discrepancies between online and in-store purchases, specifically focusing on navel oranges. The…
The selection of articles for Tuesday, May 6, provides a mix of insights into ongoing legal debates and the Supreme Court’s influence on significant issues. SCOTUSblog has curated a collection that highlights the evolving legal landscape surrounding abortion, immigration, and transgender rights, underscoring the pivotal role of the Supreme Court in shaping legal precedents. The…
In recent commentary, a persisting concern in the realm of public health is unfolding as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plans regarding measles are seen by experts as problematic. Amid the United States experiencing one of the most pronounced measles outbreaks in over three decades, the approaches advocated by Kennedy have drawn criticism for their alignment…
In a move underscoring the growing intersection of human rights and environmental policy, UN human rights experts have called upon the Council of Europe to initiate negotiations on a binding protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights. This protocol would recognize the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, responding to a pressing…
Kirkland & Ellis is expanding its presence in Luxembourg with a strategic hire. The firm has brought on board a highly-rated partner from the Luxembourg-based firm Elvinger Hoss Prussen. This new partner, Thibaut Partsch, will join Kirkland’s London office, focusing on serving clients with Luxembourg-based vehicles. The firm’s move aims to enhance its capabilities and…
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled to allow a $4.2 billion bribery case involving Johannesburg-based MTN to move forward. The court rejected jurisdictional defenses in the complex telecoms case that also involves Iran. MTN is represented by Webber Wentzel and Werksmans Attorneys, while the Netherlands-based East Asian Consortium (EAC), an affiliate of Turkcell,…
Spain’s Supreme Court recently dismissed charges against former King Juan Carlos concerning five tax violations. The Court’s decision follows its review, confirming a 2022 exoneration made by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, due to the absence of new evidence. The charges were initially brought forward by a group of former jurists. They contended that only a…
The far-right political faction, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has initiated legal proceedings against the national intelligence agency’s designation of the party as an extremist entity. The action, submitted to the Cologne Administrative Court, contends that this classification encroaches upon democratic competition and contravenes AfD’s rights as enshrined in Article 21 of the Basic Law for…
The burgeoning global trade tensions have given law firms a much-needed uptick in demand as firms adjust to the rapid increase in litigation and transactional activity toward the end of the year’s first quarter. This development emerges from a recent assessment by the Thomson Reuters Institute, which emphasizes that although the initial benefits were notable,…
The United Nations has issued a condemnation of Israel’s prolonged border closures, which have effectively halted the flow of humanitarian aid for the past nine weeks. In a statement released by the UN Humanitarian Country Team, the organisation accused Israel of militarising aid distribution rather than channeling it through humanitarian entities like the UN itself….
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently dismissed a case brought by Sudan against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), regarding accusations of genocide under the Genocide Convention. The case alleged that the UAE armed and financed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group accused of committing atrocities during Sudan’s ongoing civil war. However, the…
In a significant development in international law, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, has called for senior European Union officials to be prosecuted for their purported complicity in war crimes committed by Israel. Albanese specifically targets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Foreign…
U.S. food delivery giant DoorDash has set its sights on a significant acquisition as it targets Deliveroo in a deal valued at approximately £2.9 billion. This acquisition will see DoorDash acquiring all shares of Deliveroo at 180 pence per share in cash. Given the magnitude of the transaction, several major law firms are likely to…
Herbert Smith Freehills has successfully re-elected Rebecca Maslen-Stannage as its senior partner and chair, following a vote among its partners. This election sets the stage for Maslen-Stannage to become the first senior partner of the newly combined entity, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, once its transatlantic merger with Kramer Levin becomes effective on June 1. This…
The United States Supreme Court may experience a disruption in its typical schedule due to an increase in the number of emergency requests, colloquially referred to as the “shadow docket.” This uptick is largely attributed to the Trump administration, which has filed an unprecedented volume of requests, demanding swift intervention from the court. The unique…