Legal News Thomas V. Girardi was introduced to a Los Angeles jury by prosecutors as a celebrity-turned-villain who worsened the pain of clients he promised to champion. His lawyers argued that the real story is not a Hollywood movie, but rather a complex interaction that has been exaggerated by media portrayal. The opening arguments painted…
Social media platform TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are embroiled in a legal battle with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of violating children’s privacy laws. The DOJ announced on Friday that it has filed a civil lawsuit against TikTok for failing to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act…
Amnesty International has responded positively to the enactment of Amnesty Law No. 10 of 2024 in the Autonomous Administration of the North and East Syria Region (AANES), as detailed in their press release on Tuesday. The organization commends the new law, which targets the reduction of sentences for individuals convicted under the region’s counter-terrorism laws…
The family members of Syrian-American Majd Kamalmaz have filed a civil lawsuit against the Syrian government, seeking damages of at least $70 million for the unlawful detention, torture, and killing of Kamalmaz. The lawsuit, filed by law firm Miller & Chevalier in collaboration with the Syrian Emergency Task Force, was submitted to the US District…
Federal lawmakers are seeking to put the reins on third-party investors bankrolling litigation. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., has introduced legislation aimed at requiring the disclosure of third-party financing deals in civil lawsuits. Concurrently, Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has requested Chief Justice John Roberts to have the Judicial Conference review the practice. These measures represent a…
Comer Urges Chief Justice Roberts to Examine Litigation Funding Another Republican legislator has taken aim at regulating litigation finance, this time penning a letter to Chief Justice Roberts. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, in a Friday letter to Roberts, asked the Judicial Conference to review the role of…
Article The US Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of a $6 billion settlement between members of the Sackler family and their bankrupt drugmaker Purdue Pharma LP, which profited from the sale of the painkiller OxyContin. The high-stakes legal battle comes as the Court reviews a Biden administration challenge aiming to dismantle the agreement….
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s former executive assistant has filed a civil lawsuit in New York state court, alleging “outrageous sex discrimination and retaliation.” This legal action comes roughly two years after related misdemeanor charges over the alleged misconduct were dropped. For more detailed coverage, click here.
Munger Tolles & Olson, the law firm co-founded by the late Charlie Munger, is engaged in a legal battle to protect client communications regarding its investigation into past sexual abuse at The Thacher School in Ojai, California. The firm argues that disclosing this information could deter other organizations from seeking similar probes in the future….
Casino magnate Steve Wynn has secured a victory in an appeals court, which dismissed a civil lawsuit initiated by the United States government. This case revolved around the U.S. government’s efforts to compel Wynn to register as a foreign agent, based on his alleged advocacy for a Chinese billionaire. The ruling represents a significant setback…
A legal quagmire unfolded last week when a bookkeeper for a New Orleans law firm pleaded guilty to a wire fraud accusation. The turning point in her case was striking, as her vacation led to the uncovering of a $2.5 million embezzlement crime within her company, according to the latest civil lawsuit. The guilty admission…
Two main groups, Gun Rights Advocates and GOP Attorneys General, along with Senator Ted Cruz, are uniting their efforts to stand in defense of U.S. gunmakers before the Supreme Court. This proactive leap comes in response to a lower court decision that green-lighted a civil lawsuit by Mexico against several gun producers in the U.S….
Legally practicing the law is a rewarding and often lucrative career, seen by many as a pinnacle achievement. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean all those within this field uphold the professional and ethical standards expected of them. A case surfacing earlier this year certainly underscored these occasional legal anomalies. As per the information shared…
In a significant revelation from Louisiana’s legal industry, an ex-payroll manager of a small law firm has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Shavonda Chambers, 43, an erstwhile employee of Aaron & Gianna, was indicted in February. Authorities accused her of transferring “reimbursements” to her personal accounts while working for the firm between 2017 and 2023….
In what stands as a significant moment in the annals of US legal history, New York attorneys Kristen Gibbons Feden and Mike Della have reportedly secured over $533.5 million in awards against Stuart Copperman, a former doctor. This landmark verdict arrives as vindication for the more than 100 plaintiffs represented by Feden and Della, who…
A recent Nevada ballot initiative, bankrolled notably by Uber, has stirred up the plaintiffs’ world, as it seeks to limit contingency fees to a maximum of 20% for all civil cases, inclusive of sexual assault cases. This could drastically change the landscape for recovery in civil lawsuits. Details of this development can be found in…
Notable developments in the legal world saw an incident of significant embezzlement by an ex-CFO of a Biglaw firm. Last week, the former Chief Financial Officer, John Dunlea, confessed and pleaded guilty to embezzling over $1.5 million from McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, a law firm that ranks No. 246 on the NLJ 500. Along…
A Nevada judge is currently deliberating the future of a ballot initiative, backed by Uber, that proposes to put a 20% limit on contingency fees in all civil instances, sexual assault lawsuits included. This assessment of the initiative’s legality and practicality is presently an ongoing process, and the implications of the verdict could reverberate in…
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has subtly treaded into the realm of state taxation by indicting former President Donald Trump. The indictment inadvertently places Trump on the precipice of possibly becoming a statutory resident of New York, following allegations of falsifying business records. New York classifies individuals as residents for tax purposes if they spend…
Two bills intending to put checks on the rapidly expanding litigation finance industry have made progress through the initial stages in Louisiana, as legislators attempt to capitalize on the shift in governorship following last year’s vetoed effort. The first bill mandates parties to disclose litigation finance agreements within a span of 60 days following the…
On a brisk morning on April 15, former President Donald Trump is expected to take the stand in not just one, but two proceedings. The dual litigation proceedings involve both a civil lawsuit and a criminal trial, the latter of which represents the first instance in which Trump will face (in court) the potential penalties…
A former deputy of Rankin County, Mississippi, Christian Dedmon, was recently sentenced to 40 years in prison. This sentence comes as a part of a series of penalties for law officers who confessed to taking part in the January 2023 assault of two Black men, Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker. Dedmon is the fourth to…
Despite the substantial costs of running a police state, it seems that New York City doesn’t shy away from it. The city spends, on average, $29M per day on maintaining its police force. However, this hasn’t stopped the NYPD from accumulating a significant number of civil lawsuits worth millions of dollars, and keeping repeat offenders…
On Wednesday night, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law that protects in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers from legal liability. This legislative move comes in the wake of a highly debated February 16 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that classified embryos as children under the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. The recent…
On February 22, 2024, actor Terrence Howard, noted for his numerous film and television roles since the 1990s and Oscar nomination for “Hustle and Flow”, faced a significant setback in his ongoing legal battle. A default judgement was issued, making Howard liable for substantial federal back taxes in the amount of $903,114.72, including tax, penalties,…