The former General Counsel for Cushman & Wakefield, Brett Soloway, faced a legal setback as a federal judge dismissed his defamation suit against Law.com. The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled against Soloway, who claimed that an article published by Law.com defamed him by suggesting he was terminated due to his…
This past week, London has been rife with significant legal events. Among the high-profile cases is a suit involving Professor Cat Jarman, the new partner of Earl Spencer, who is litigating against his former wife. In another legal battle, notorious Bitcoin entrepreneur Craig Wright has initiated a colossal £911 billion ($1.18 trillion) claim against BTC…
The intersection of law and digital expression has presented new challenges for businesses and individuals alike. In a recent decision, a panel of appellate judges in New York ruled on a case involving a contentious review on Google. The review accused the well-known law firm Oved & Oved LLP of having “rude” lawyers and engaging…
In a recent legal development, Rudy Giuliani informed a New York federal court that two Georgia poll workers, whom he falsely accused of ballot fraud, cannot compel the sale of his Florida condominium to satisfy their defamation judgment against him. Giuliani argued that the property is his primary residence and is therefore protected under Florida’s…
The legal saga of North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, reached a new chapter this week as he filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against CNN and Louis Love Money. The lawsuit is in response to allegations published by CNN, suggesting Robinson’s past involvement with explicit content on a platform called NudeAfrica.com. This action follows…
An event at a New Jersey public school has triggered widespread attention after allegations that a teacher removed a hijab from a second-grade student. The situation escalated when a lawsuit was filed against a Muslim advocacy group, which was eventually dismissed by a New Jersey appeals court. The court’s decision reignited debates around defamation laws…
In a developing legal case that speaks volumes about the intricate balance between national security and human rights advocacy, prominent human rights activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch has been charged with aiding separatist groups in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The charges, revealed by officials on Saturday, accuse Baloch of incitement, spreading hatred, and supporting terrorist organizations. Baloch,…
Retired Georgia attorney L. Lin Wood has intensified his challenge against a state law by arguing that it violates both state and U.S. constitutions. Wood contends that the legislation unfairly benefits plaintiffs when awarding attorneys’ fees. This legal battle emerges following a $3.75 million defamation verdict won against him by his former law partners. In…
Rudy Giuliani, the former personal attorney to Donald Trump, has reportedly asked a court to defer the collection of judgments levied against him. The basis of his request appears to be the potential embarrassment such financial and legal actions might cause to the former President. This development adds a new layer to the intricate legal…
The US District Court for the Eastern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction, effectively blocking a recently enacted California law aimed at tackling the challenge of election-related deepfakes. This decision comes after the California Bill 2839 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 17. The legislation was designed to prohibit…
In ongoing legal battles surrounding the 2020 presidential election, two Georgia poll workers claim that Rudy Giuliani’s luxurious Florida condominium should be subject to sale. These women, whom Giuliani had previously accused of ballot fraud, successfully won a $148 million defamation case against him. They argue that Giuliani did not establish his Florida property as…
Recent developments in the ongoing litigation pursuits of Devin Nunes, a former U.S. Representative and prominent figure in defamation cases, have shown signs of faltering. Nunes, who has been known for his aggressive stance against perceived defamatory statements, has encountered significant legal setbacks in his efforts. Nunes’ legal actions have often involved high-profile targets, including…
The Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against pharmacy benefits managers CVS, Cigna, and UnitedHealth is attracting attention for its atypical claims and procedural choices. The FTC alleges that these PBMs engaged in rebate practices that resulted in higher insulin prices, prompting significant scrutiny from legal and corporate sectors. Pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) typically manage prescription drug…
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has taken formal action against Paraguay by filing an application before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. This follows allegations of human rights violations stemming from a case involving Paraguayan journalist Aldo Zuccolillo Moscarda. Central to the allegations are breaches of the right to freedom of expression and…
Albania’s Court of Appeals upheld a one-year prison sentence on Thursday against Ervin Salianji, an opposition Member of Parliament (MP), for falsely reporting a crime. Salianji had accused the former Minister of Interior Affairs of having connections to drug trafficking. This sentencing coincides with the upcoming national elections. Ylli Manjani, a former Minister of Defense,…
Rudy Giuliani’s lawyer informed a New York federal judge on Friday that the determination of whether the former New York City mayor’s Florida condominium can be seized to satisfy a $148 million defamation trial bill is contingent not on the physical time he spends in Florida but rather his “state of mind” regarding residency. This…
Former law partners of retired Georgia attorney L. Lin Wood have criticized Wood’s attempt to avoid responsibility for their legal fees following a $3.75 million defamation judgment. Wood claims that the fees are unconstitutional, an argument which his ex-partners argue contradicts 150 years of case law in Georgia. For further details, visit the Law360 article.
Rudolph Giuliani can, for the moment, hold on to his Palm Beach, Fla., condo rather than sell it to satisfy a $146 million defamation judgment awarded to two Georgia poll workers, a federal judge ordered Friday. Judge Lewis Liman of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York gave Giuliani’s lawyer until…
Smartmatic has reportedly reached a settlement with Newsmax, resolving its defamation claims in Delaware Superior Court just days before the trial was set to commence. While a spokesperson for Smartmatic declined to provide specific details on the settlement’s value or any non-monetary terms that may have been agreed upon, the resolution marks a closing chapter…
Smartmatic and Newsmax have settled a defamation lawsuit just before reaching trial. The dispute centered around claims made by Newsmax regarding Smartmatic’s role in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. A spokesperson for the London-based Smartmatic revealed that while the settlement’s value and any non-monetary terms remain confidential, both parties have reached an agreement to resolve…
A review left on Google’s platform accusing the law firm Oved & Oved LLP of censorship has left a panel of New York judges puzzled during recent oral arguments. The contentious review claims the firm’s attorneys are “rude” and that the firm practices “high amounts of censorship.” The ambiguity of the term “censorship” used in…
Voting technology venture Smartmatic USA Corp. and Newsmax Media Inc. have resolved their defamation lawsuit related to the 2020 presidential election, just days before the trial was set to begin in Delaware’s Superior Court. The legal battle, which gained significant attention post-election, has now been settled by the parties involved. For additional details on this…
Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel. Mark Robinson, the Republican gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina, has retained the services of Binnall Law Group to investigate allegations he deems to be “false smears” reported by CNN. CNN’s report claimed that Robinson…
Express Scripts’ Defamation Case Against FTC Will Fall Short, Law Professor Says Express Scripts’ defamation suit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unlikely to succeed, University of Florida law professor Lyrissa Lidsky argues. According to Lidsky, such lawsuits are often filed not necessarily with the expectation of a favorable trial outcome, but rather as…
A Georgia federal judge has ruled in favor of the former law partners of retired attorney L. Lin Wood in a case involving allegations of asset concealment and misleading statements about his financial situation. Wood is accused of hiding a $4 million asset and making “outright lies” regarding his inability to post a $4.7 million…