The concept of unionization among associates in major law firms is a topic of contemporary discourse, eliciting a spectrum of viewpoints from legal professionals worldwide. Most recently, this discussion resurfaced following a significant event last month, when associates at Outten & Golden succeeded in forming a union, subsequently recognized by the firm. Given these developments,…
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has recently published its Annual Report for calendar year 2022. Key points have emerged from the report, offering an intriguing insight into the workings of the Committee. The report suggests a significantly challenging, yet manageable, CFIUS process. A standout trend is the marked increase in…
The global automotive industry has faced a multitude of challenges over the past years. Conflict in Eastern Europe, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have left significant marks on this critical sector. As noted by legal experts at McDermott Will & Emery, these events have led to an environment of…
An Illinois-based federal judge has permitted a solar panel distributor to proceed with a $1 million lawsuit against a well-known safety testing company. The dispute arises from delays that the solar distributor suffered due to the safety testing company’s certification trademarks. The prominent safety testing brand, which is noted for its certification trademarks, is accused…
In a noteworthy legal resolution, Kelley | Uustal attorneys John Uustal, Matthew DellaBetta and Fan Li recently secured a $4.7 million wrongful-death settlement for the bereft parents of a young Pompano Beach woman, who sadly lost her life in a June 2020 incident. The fatal crash occurred when a speeding Lamborghini SUV collided with a…
Sidley Austin LLP, a preeminent international law firm, has recently shared that the outgoing chief of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division will be joining their ranks. The yet-unnamed official is scheduled to start in October, assuming a leadership role in the firm’s white collar defense and investigations practice. This move is of significant…
On the first of August, Dentons, a prominent global law firm, released fleetAI, their self-developed version of the AI chatbot ChatGPT. Designed to cater to the firm’s offices across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Middle East (UKIME), fleetAI aims at refining the efficiency and effectiveness of the firm’s legal operations. The firm’s innovative product,…
In a noteworthy decision from earlier this year, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has opted to align itself with the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, and D.C. circuits. The case in question is the much-watched en banc decision of Corporacion AIC, SA v. Hidroelectrica Santa Rita S.A. In this case, the Eleventh…
In an effort to petition the Indiana Supreme Court to permit its students to sit for the Indiana bar, an online law school based in California is taking a significant step. This non-ABA-accredited institution, known as Concord Law School at Purdue University Global, will undergo a name change come November as part of this process….
In the ongoing legal struggle against former President Donald Trump, publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster Inc., together with Paramount, have secured a significant transfer of a particular lawsuit to Manhattan federal court. This lawsuit pertains to certain recordings made by the seasoned investigative journalist, Bob Woodward. Initiated by Trump, the lawsuit has found itself moving…
In the latest episode of the “ILN-telligence” podcast, Daniel García Piñeros, managing partner of Gamboa, García & Cardona Abogados, took the opportunity to discuss some of the most pressing legal issues of today with host Lindsay. This episode, released by the International Lawyers Network, centres on the evolving world of compliance, both for law firms…
Earlier this year, DoNotPay, also known as the world’s first robot lawyer and its founder Joshua Browder faced severe criticism following allegations made by paralegal Kathryn Tewson. Tewson concluded after testing several of DoNotPay’s self-help legal apps that they were, in essence, illusionistic and ineffective. This led to an exclusive interview with Browder on LawNext,…
Recent developments in Nevada law have stirred up discussion among legal professionals with the governor’s signing of SB 290 into law in June. This legislation makes Nevada the first state to specifically define and regulate the provision of earned wage access (EWA) products within a comprehensive statutory framework, as reported byJD Supra. EWA products enable…
The state of Nevada has recently undertaken significant legal changes with respect to the types of liability policies that can be offered within its boundaries. The pioneering reform was initiated when Gov. Joe Lombardo signed AB 398 (the Act) into law on June 3, 2023. This amendatory Act has precipitated the end of eroding limits…
As per a recent notice, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a new Form I-9 on August 1, 2023. This development comes in as a significant shift in the way employers perform the necessary formalities for their employees.Read more here. This alteration demands employers to switch to the new Form I-9 no later…
The week of July 25th to 31st, 2023, was marked with significant developments in telehealth. Various states presented legislative and regulatory developments that greatly impact healthcare providers, telemedicine companies, pharmacies, and digital health. These developments have far-reaching effects on entities delivering and facilitating the delivery of virtual care. Such policies and advancements can shape the…
The second quarter of 2023 has seen various developments in the domain of data privacy and cybersecurity including legislative measures and high-profile data breaches. An important focus has been the move to establish federal data privacy legislation in the U.S, an initiative that continues amid concerns surrounding the inadequacy of existing sector-specific laws. In a…
On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), a federal agency that enforces labor laws, issued its decision in Stericycle Inc., 372 NLRB No. 113 (2023) (“Stericycle”). The ruling referenced two previous cases, The Boeing Company, 365 NLRB No. 154 (2017) (“Boeing”) and LA Specialty Produce Co., 368 NLRB No. 93 (2019) (“LA…
On July 31, 2023, the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) of Colombia issued new guidelines to supervise price formation in the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), including its associated obligations, as articulated in Article 8 of Decree 0929 of June 7, 2023, of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). Further details were provided by…
Defamation, both in its conventional and online forms, can have severe repercussions on personal and professional lives. As a pivotal part of any defamation lawsuit, proving the damages accrued due to untrue statements can be somewhat convoluted. The fact that an individual or corporation suffered from the defamation is evident; however, making that argument in…
The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling on June 29, 2023, which determined affirmative action in the college admissions programs of two notable universities to be unconstitutional. This decision, while specifically addressing only two particular college admissions processes, has elicited a wider debate within the United States. Many political leaders are using the ruling…
In a definitive move towards renewable energy, after an extended legal battle, the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) has approved a site certificate for the Nolin Hills renewable energy facility. Approval of this important project ultimately speaks to the growing significance of renewable wind energy in Oregon and beyond. To give a bit more…
California, bearing a strong economy likened to global powerhouses, has consistently proven its ambition in environmental legislation. Among these, the SB 54 – an extended producer responsibility (EPR) law that imposes source reduction and recycling requirements for single-use packaging and plastic food service ware – undeniably stands out. While it is inarguably a key piece…
In a significant move towards the future of spectrum management, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) dubbed “Advancing Understanding of Non-Federal Spectrum Usage.” The initiative relates to the growing use of wireless spectrum by non-federal entities which the FCC governs. This vast array of entities includes commercial users as…
Every summer, renowned lawyer Alan Dershowitz never fails to remind the media that he is supposedly spurned by his fellow Martha’s Vineyard residents. Indeed, it has turned into an anticipated annual tradition akin to Groundhog Day or the yearly State Fair. This year, Dershowitz’s outcry made its way onto Greta Van Susteren’s Newsmax program, where…