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Courtroom Turmoil: Disqualified Attorney’s Continued Filings Stir Legal Controversy in Dominion Case Against Patrick Byrne

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

In a legal twist worthy of courtroom drama, attorney Stefanie Lambert, who famously advocates for Patrick Byrne—the former CEO of Overstock—has continued her contentious battle against Dominion Voting Systems. Even after being disqualified by Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya, Lambert filed additional motions and pleadings, leading to judicial frustration and a reaffirmation of her disqualification. Lambert’s…

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Smartmatic and Newsmax Battle in Court Over 2020 Election Defamation Claims

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

In a significant legal development, Smartmatic and Newsmax are currently seeking favorable rulings in a 2020 election defamation case. Smartmatic, based in Florida, filed a lawsuit against Newsmax in 2021, alleging that the cable network’s hosts and guests made defamatory statements that implied the company’s involvement in rigging the election results. This legal battle is…

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Attorney of Eric Adams’ Accuser Threatens Defamation Action Against Alex Spiro

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Megan Goddard, the attorney representing an accuser of Eric Adams, has issued a warning to Alex Spiro, threatening a defamation action. This comes in response to Spiro’s claims that he did not settle “fictitious” cases. The developments add another layer to the ongoing legal drama surrounding Adams. For more detailed information, the original article provides…

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Georgia Secretary of State’s Legal Battle Highlights Need for Federal Anti-SLAPP Law

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s Secretary of State, is currently embroiled in a legal battle that highlights the urgent need for a federal Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) law. Raffensperger, who gained national attention for standing up to former President Trump’s pressuring tactics during the 2020 election, is facing a defamation lawsuit from podcaster Jacki Pick….

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Delaware Court Sets Trial Date for Smartmatic’s Defamation Suit Against Newsmax

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

By Jeff Montgomery (August 22, 2024, 8:54 PM EDT) — A Delaware Superior Court judge on Thursday scheduled a four-week trial starting September 30. This trial will address claims by voting machine provider Smartmatic USA Corp. alleging that it was defamed by Newsmax Media Inc. reports. These reports purportedly linked Smartmatic to conspiracies regarding the…

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Trump Threatens Legal Action Against Lincoln Project Over Defamation Claims in Ad Campaign

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

In an unexpected twist, former President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the Lincoln Project, citing defamation for their latest advertisement targeting his campaign leadership. The ad, titled “Failure,” lambastes campaign managers Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, and pollster Tony Fabrizio for allegedly failing to foresee President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. The…

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Faegre Drinker Expands Litigation Team with Seasoned Partner Ali Olszeski

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Faegre Drinker has bolstered its litigation group with the addition of Ali Olszeski as a partner, the firm announced on Monday. Olszeski brings extensive experience in advising clients across diverse industries including private equity, technology, food and agribusiness, communications, construction, and transportation. Her practice focuses on handling complex commercial cases. Most recently, she has dealt…

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Trump Campaign Issues Cease and Desist Letter to Lincoln Project Over Defamatory Ad

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

Donald Trump’s US Presidential Campaign has taken formal action against a political action committee known as the Lincoln Project. On Friday, the campaign sent a cease and desist letter to the group, which is comprised of former Republican voters vocally opposed to Trump. Central to the dispute is a television advertisement released by the Lincoln…

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Georgia Jury Orders Lin Wood to Pay $750,000 in Defamation Case Attorney Fees

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A Georgia federal jury has delivered a significant ruling in the defamation case involving Lin Wood, a retired Atlanta defamation attorney. Following a $3.75 million verdict against Wood in favor of his three former law partners, the jury has now mandated that Wood must also pay $750,000 to cover their attorney fees and costs. This…

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Camille Vasquez, Star Lawyer in Johnny Depp Case, Joins Sheppard Mullin in Major Lateral Move

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In a notable development within the legal industry, Camille Vasquez, the lawyer who became widely recognized for her role in actor Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard, is transitioning to a new firm. Vasquez, previously an associate at Brown Rudnick where she earned rapid promotion to partner, is making a lateral move to Sheppard…

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Supreme Court of India Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Times of India Editorial Director

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

“`html The Supreme Court of India (SC) on Monday placed a stay on the criminal defamation proceeding against Jaideep Bose, the editorial director of Bennett Coleman and Company Limited, publishers of The Times of India. Bose approached the apex court after the Karnataka High Court declined to quash the proceedings against him, even though it…

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Federal Judge Disqualifies Lawyer for Overstock CEO in Dominion Defamation Case Due to Discovery Violations

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A Washington, D.C., federal judge has granted Dominion Voting Systems’ “extraordinary and rarely granted” disqualification bid over serious discovery violations by a lawyer defending Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. This decision arises in the context of a defamation lawsuit brought by the voting machine company. For more detailed legal analysis and background on the case, visit…

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Lin Wood Defends Social Media Posts in Defamation Trial, Claims Extortion by Former Partners

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Controversial ex-attorney Lin Wood took the stand Tuesday in a defamation case brought against him by three of his former law partners over social media posts in which Wood claimed they tried to criminally extort him after his firm’s dissolution. Wood told jurors he only took to social media to defend himself. For more details,…

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Sheppard Mullin Expands Litigation Team with High-Profile Recruitments from Brown Rudnick

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

In a significant shift within the legal industry, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has announced the recruitment of five prominent lawyers from Brown Rudnick LLP. These attorneys were crucial members of the legal team that successfully represented actor Johnny Depp in his highly publicized defamation trial against his former wife. The move underscores Sheppard…

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Prominent Attorney Camille Vasquez Joins Sheppard Mullin With Brown Rudnick Team to Bolster Litigation Practice

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Camille Vasquez, the lawyer who gained prominence for her role in actor Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard, has left Brown Rudnick LLP to join Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. Vasquez, who helped secure a $15 million verdict for Depp, will transition to Sheppard Mullin with four other members from her Brown Rudnick…

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Winston & Strawn Strengthens Litigation Practice in D.C. with Partner Alexandra Chopin

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Winston & Strawn has announced the addition of Alexandra Chopin as a partner in its litigation department in Washington, D.C. Chopin brings extensive experience in high-value international commercial, tort, and regulatory disputes and investigations. Her clientele includes domestic and foreign financial institutions, central banking authorities, global corporations, and various foreign sovereign entities. In addition to…

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Ex-Law Partner Testifies Against L. Lin Wood; Cites Online Harassment and Reputational Damage

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

By Kelcey Caulder (August 12, 2024, 8:41 PM EDT) — A former law partner of controversial ex-attorney L. Lin Wood on Monday told a Georgia federal jury that social media posts Wood made accusing her and two other former partners of defamation led to widespread online harassment, damage to her professional reputation and threats. The…

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US Appeals Court Grants Go-Ahead for Defamation Case Against Robert Mueller

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

A US appeals court ruled on Friday that Georgian-American businessman Giorgi Rtskhiladze can proceed with a defamation lawsuit against former Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Mueller was appointed in 2017 to investigate alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential Election. A final report detailing the investigation’s findings was released to the public in 2019. Rtskhiladze claims…

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Former Law Partner Accuses L. Lin Wood of Defamation, Cites Threats from Social Media Posts

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

One of three attorneys accusing their former law partner, controversial ex-attorney L. Lin Wood, of defamation took the stand Friday. The attorney informed a Georgia federal jury that a payment demand sent to Wood after the dissolution of his firm was not an attempt at extortion but rather a measure to protect themselves and their…

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Federal Court Greenlights Businessman’s Defamation Suit Against Mueller Over Report Inaccuracies

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

A Georgian-American businessman can proceed with his lawsuit against Robert Mueller over allegedly erroneous references in the former special counsel’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, a federal appeals court in Washington has ruled. Giorgi Rtskhiladze contends that a footnote in the Mueller report inaccurately connected him to rumored compromising tapes…

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Former Law Partners Seek Justice in Defamation Case Against Lin Wood

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

On Thursday, counsel for the former law partners of controversial ex-attorney Lin Wood addressed a Georgia federal jury, characterizing the day as a “judgment day” and an opportunity to bring a judgment against someone they described as a “monster.” The three attorneys who previously collaborated with Wood allege that he slandered them, despite their contributions…

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Tony Bobulinski’s Legal Battles with Biden Allies: Defamation Cases Highlight Political Intrigue and Legal Complexity

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

The fallout from President Biden’s decision to exit the race has been palpable across the political landscape. This decision has not only affected his political opponents but has also thrown the so-called “Hunter Biden Industrial Complex” into disarray. Among those most impacted is Tony Bobulinski, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, who had aimed…

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Federal Judge Allows Key Parts of Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard to Proceed

Pieter Gunst2 years ago06 mins

A US federal judge on Tuesday ruled that key parts of a lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination can move forward. The lawsuit was filed in January by a recent graduate of the Harvard Divinity School, Alexander Kestenbaum, alongside Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. (SAA), an advocacy group….

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Donald Trump Criticizes Young Thug RICO Case Amid Growing Legal Controversy

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

In a peculiar twist, even Donald Trump has weighed in on the Young Thug RICO case, deeming it unfair. Historically, Trump’s opinions on legal matters have been polarizing and, at times, widely criticized. His infamous stance on the Central Park 5 and several losses in defamation cases brought by E. Jean Carroll often come to…

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Supreme Court Ruling Shields Trump from Broad Legal Fallout, Sets Stage for Ongoing Litigations

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

On July 1, the Supreme Court issued a significant ruling on presidential immunity, effectively ensuring that former President Donald Trump will avoid comprehensive legal repercussions for alleged criminal conduct during and post-presidency. The Court’s decision left unclear whether actions within the “outer perimeter” of presidential duties deserve absolute or presumptive immunity, opening the door to…