The National Football League’s Chicago Bears are recruiting expertise in the form of Krista Whitaker and Andrea Zopp, bringing them into the team’s in-house legal department. This move comes as the team strives to finalize its multibillion-dollar plan for a new stadium. Whitaker has been named as the Executive Vice President of Legal and Business…
Lewis Roca, a prominent law firm, recently announced the addition of two steadfast partners to their litigation and construction teams. The new entrants, Daniel C. Wennogle and Nick R. Herrick, departed from Moye White and have now taken the strategic role of fostering growth and development in Lewis Roca’s Denver office. The news was announced…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) has announced the recruitment of two notable partners to their construction practice group. The new partners, Stephen Murphy and Meredith Pitts, will be based respectively in St. Louis, Missouri and Tampa, Florida. The firm made this announcement on a recent Monday. Murphy is renowned for his expertise in professional liability…
On Friday, Colombia filed a declaration of intervention in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). As a signatory that has ratified the Genocide Convention, Colombia argued in its declaration that it has a right and indeed an obligation to intervene in the case in order to contribute to…
An experienced attorney, known for advising tech giant Google and handling large-scale infrastructure work for a renowned California utility, has taken a fresh step in his career. With a rich background emphasizing on environment-friendly communities and design, the legal veteran has unveiled a boutique firm named Forrest Environmental Law. Bringing his expertise from past projects…
A recent series of court orders in Delaware has seen the major manufacturing corporation, Caterpillar Inc., reprimanded by a federal judge, with the majority of the deliberations favoring allegations made by a now extinct construction equipment supplier. These claims propose that Caterpillar Inc. coerced an online auctioneer into breaching a significant contract with a potential…
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s revisions to the global regulatory capital framework have presented a unique opportunity for alternative lenders and fostered more innovative partnerships between private funds and banks. The Basel guides were created post the 2008 financial crisis to encourage liquidity during financial downturns, laying out how regulators worldwide should handle capital…
The recent events during the much-anticipated March Madness basketball event has spotlighted the issue of conflicts of interest and how even the perception of such biases can undermine the credibility of a leader. During the NCAA Women’s basketball first-round game between Chattanooga and N.C. State, one referee, Tommi Paris, was dismissed from her duties at…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) has enhanced its legal team with a new partner. Commercial litigation expert, Teia Kelly, is the most recent addition to the firm’s team, a move expected to strengthen its commercial litigation practice group. As per a recent announcement made by the firm on Friday, Kelly will be joining the team…
Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news catering to legal professionals, encompassing law firms and in-house counsel around the globe. Today’s highlights include some significant events and moves in the legal world. Erin Morrow Hawley, a professor at Regent University and Kirkland & Ellis alumna, has taken a…
The US Supreme Court recently heard arguments regarding whether Indian Health Services (IHS) should be reimbursed for “contract support costs” that involve third parties like Medicare and Medicaid. The ambiguity arises from the differing judgments of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Tenth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit ruled that reimbursements…
Quinn Murphy, a seasoned legal expert in the construction sector, has recently transitioned into a partner role in the construction practice group at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM). In his new capacity, Murphy will be active in the firm’s Tampa, Florida, and St. Louis offices. The information was reported by GRSM representation. The breadth of…
Construction disputes, a significant facet of the legal profession in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are anticipated to gain in complexity with the ever-expanding industry. For firms operating in the region, these emerging scenarios require a strategic approach to navigate intricate government policies, contend with fierce competition, leverage advancing technology and bridge communication gaps effectively….
In a tragic development, Ecuador’s youngest Mayor, Brigitte Garcia, and her director of communications, Jairo Loor, were found dead in their vehicle in the early hours of Sunday, as reported by the Ecuadorian police to local media outlets. The duo were found in San Vicente Canton, with both having suffered gunshot wounds. Garcia was initially…
Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) unveiled on Monday that the former Minister for Transport, S. Iswaran, has been affronted with eight supplementary indictments for purportedly securing valuable possessions, amounting to around US $14,094, in his tenure with no quid pro quo. These new accusations stem from gifts allegedly received from Lum Kok Seng, the…
Fox Rothschild continues to expand its legal team, with the addition of Sarah D. Macklin as a partner in the litigation department based in Seattle. According to the news by Bloomberg Law, Macklin works with individual and commercial clients, assisting with the resolution of insurance and commercial disputes. Macklin’s portfolio also extends to advising clients…
In a recent development that holds implications for New York City’s real estate taxation system, the city’s highest court has tentatively split on a ruling that could invite a flood of owners registering protests over property valuations, as hinted by one city attorney. The decision came as a result of an appeal led by attorneys…
The US Marine Corps has handed lawmakers a funding wish list for next year totaling $2.4 billion, according to a report on Breaking Defense. This list comes on the heels of the White House’s $849.8 billion discretionary spending request for fiscal 2025 presented to Congress last week. The list from the Marine Corp indicates that…
James Ferrara, an experienced circuit court judge, has recently made a notable career move, joining the esteemed ranks of Hinshaw & Culbertson as a partner. Based within their business litigation division in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Ferrara’s appointment was announced by the firm on Wednesday, as reported by Bloomberg Law. Having served as a circuit court…
Raj Patel recently marked a significant milestone in his career by joining Faegre Drinker, becoming a partner in their construction and real estate litigation group based in Chicago. This development, made public by Faegre Drinker on Wednesday, sees Patel bring considerable experience that spans various sectors to the table. Prior to this new chapter, Patel…
Cozen O’Connor, an esteemed law firm, has recently expanded its Construction Group with the appointment of six notable construction attorneys in Los Angeles, as first reported by Bloomberg Law. The firm has announced that Marion T. Hack, an experienced construction attorney, has joined their roster as a shareholder in Los Angeles. Hack’s focus is on…
President Joe Biden’s housing tax credit proposal intends to provide financial relief while mortgage rates sit at high levels. However, this strategy risks exacerbating the existing imbalance in the housing market. Effective tax credit policies should promote the construction and finance of affordable homes, benefitting both buyers and builders. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program,…
Earlier this week, law firm Cozen O’Connor announced their move into the California construction law market with the addition of a team of six attorneys from Troutman Pepper’s Los Angeles outfit. Law360 disclosed the information on their platform on Monday, March 18, 2024. This strategic move effectively expands firm’s national capabilities in the domain of…
On Monday, Israel submitted a public request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), asking the court to reject additional provisionary measures put forth by South Africa aimed at bolstering humanitarian support to Gaza. Israel argued that South Africa has misdefined the current situation in Gaza, including the causes of the humanitarian crisis and the…
Veronica Relea, previously affiliated with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, is the newest member of Baker Botts’s roster. She will fill the role of a partner in the energy, projects, and transactions section of the global projects department at the firm’s New York City headquarters. This significant move was confirmed by Baker Botts on check the…