In an unusual response to a legal inquiry, a Connecticut lawyer found himself under audit after a dismissive response to the statewide grievance committee concerning a trust account overdraft. According to a presentment filed in Connecticut state court, the lawyer asserted that he was too occupied with relishing the “delicious” fish he caught while on…
The accelerating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors is not only spurring novel types of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), but it is also drastically altering the existing methodologies firms employ to orchestrate these transactions. Increasingly, AI is penetrating aspects of M&A practices traditionally helmed by humans, including tasks such as due diligence and…
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently issued a cutting statement against attempts by certain elected officials and advocacy groups to challenge corporate law firms’ diversity programs. Primed in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action, the ABA expressed it was “deeply troubled” by these attempts. While diversity in the workplace, and…
In a recent legal development, former George Mason University law professor Joshua Wright has filed a $108 million defamation lawsuit in a Virginia state court. The case centers around allegations brought against Wright by two former students, who contend that he engaged in sexual misconduct during his tenure at the university. Wright disputes these claims,…
In a recent ruling, the Ninth Circuit concluded that a lower court possessed the necessary authority to reject a request from two Texas law firms. The law firms sought to exclude non-multidistrict litigation (non-MDL) claims from undergoing assessment for specific attorney fees within an MDL. Interestingly, the multidistrict litigation in question surrounds an allegedly defective…
Legal services regulation has faced notable changes and challenges, with some believing it is currently experiencing a renaissance–albeit an unevenly paced and fragmented one. A noteworthy move in reshaping this landscape is how Colorado has recently allowed other types of legal providers, apart from attorneys, to offer specific services under certain circumstances. This innovative approach…
Changes are afoot in the legal services regulation across the United States, with an increased focus on narrowing the gap in legal services provision and working towards legislative adjustments. The latest instance of this shift has taken place in Colorado where new provisions have been established to permit non-attorney legal providers to offer specific services…
The legal world saw a notable shift this week as esteemed law firm Quarles & Brady LLP made the announcement of expanding its team. The firm revealed that it has recruited four new attorneys from Jennings Strouss & Salmon PLC. The newly hired professionals have been welcomed into their Phoenix office, showing a considerable emphasis…
An unnamed attorney in Brooklyn, New York faced sanctions from a state court judge due to inappropriate behavior in the robing room of the Kings County Supreme Court. The attorney had reportedly made a series of off-color jokes and comments aimed toward interns, a clerk, and opposing counsel before a court session. While the specifics…
With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent adoption of rules mandating disclosure of significant cybersecurity incidents, corporate legal departments are navigating uncharted territories. These new rules have a dual-edged impact, raising cybersecurity vigilance on one hand, but potentially exposing firms to the risk of compromise on trade secrets on the other, according to…
Georgetown Law’s Appellate Courts Immersion Clinic and Ellwanger Law have made headlines after the full Fifth Circuit reevaluated a longstanding precedent related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. In a significant development, the Fifth Circuit reassessed the scope of Title VII, which had previously been restricted to “ultimate employment decisions”. Law360’s report on…
In a crucial development for the North Carolina judiciary, Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan announced his decision to step down next month. Morgan’s decision, which comes before his term expires in 2024, opens a vacant seat that the outgoing Democratic governor is set to fill ahead of next year’s elections. Justice Morgan’s career on the…
Over the previous week, the legal landscape in London has seen several intriguing developments. Prominent motorsport team McLaren has initiated a claim to enforce a contract with their driver Alex Palou. This marks a notable instance of contractual disputes within the fast-paced world of competitive motorsport. In another significant development, a senior partner from Axiom…
In the past week, the London legal scene has experienced a wave of prominent litigation cases, among which are McLaren’s enforcement claim against race car driver, Alex Palou, a product liability claim against AstraZeneca over COVID-19 vaccine side effects, and a challenge raised by a senior Axiom Ince partner against his SRA suspension. Motorsport powerhouse,…
A recent development in the U.S judiciary has seen a Fifth Circuit judge publicly defend Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman. Judge Newman finds herself at the center of an investigation questioning her mental fitness for her position. This unexpected defense from a colleague on the Fifth Circuit indicates disapproval of how the probe has been…
In a recent development, Archer Aviation and Wisk, Boeing’s air taxi unit, have confirmed a settlement in their highly contentious trade secret and patent infringement dispute. The resolution of this dispute comes just ahead of what was expected to be a federal jury trial in California in September. These elements of the case point to…
The past week in London’s litigation scene has brought forward several key cases, including a breach of contract claim against Eversheds Sutherland by the University for the Creative Arts. Alongside this, we’ve seen a dramatic energy regulation dispute worth €41.8 million (£35.6 million) initiated by solar energy investor 9REN against Spain in the High Court….
Last week, a California federal judge’s patience was tested with Quinn Emanuel’s unique dual role within a current legal dispute. According to counsel for various adult performers, a partner within the heavyweight law firm was allegedly responsible for providing information leading towards their accusations against Fenix, OnlyFans’ parent company, and Meta. The performers assert that…
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is close to reaching a potential settlement with tech behemoths Apple and Broadcom in a $1.1 billion patent dispute related to data transmission systems. This development follows a recent move by the U.S. Supreme Court, wherein the apex court opted not to consider the case at hand. The available…
In a recent turn of events, Activision, the well-known video game publisher, withdrew its lawsuit against a popular YouTuber known for the “It’s Enough Slices” TikTok audio. The legal action was dropped just weeks after Activision had initially filed. The lawsuit involved Activision seeking a declaration from a California federal judge that its use of…
Tensions have escalated in a pending antitrust suit against fragrance manufacturers, with allegations of undue influence making recent headlines. A group of plaintiff firms, Cohen Milstein included, have accused their competitors of attempting to manipulate the selection process for lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the lawsuit. The contention centers on a declaration made by Lieff Cabraser,…
On Thursday, a Federal Circuit panel critically examined Masimo’s challenge to overturn Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions which invalidated ten patents that Masimo had asserted against Apple. These patents centered around the technology used for measuring blood oxygen levels. In the course of the justification, one judge indicated that the board’s intricate findings might…
In a dramatic turn of events, the University of California has ceased assigning new work to the firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. This step comes in response to the firm’s release of internal emails that disclosed derogatory language and offensive remarks between two of its former senior partners. This development is particularly notable…
Food waste recycler KDC Agribusiness LLC, currently undergoing Chapter 11 proceedings in Delaware, now faces a heightened risk to their business operations. This follows a recent decision by a bankruptcy judge who lifted a stay on a pre-existing lawsuit, a trade secret misappropriation suit, against the company. The suit, which has been pending in Delaware’s…
An unexpected rivalry in the world of legal professionals has emerged from California. A personal injury lawyer known locally as “Sweet James” from Orange County, California, is taking legal action against a counterpart from Los Angeles County. The LA-based lawyer, Raphael Contreras Sweet, has been drawing personal injury cases under the brazenly similar name “Sweet…