This past week in London has witnessed a flurry of legal activities that could have significant implications for various sectors. Insurance broker Marsh has filed a lawsuit against the collapsed Greensill Bank. In another high-profile case, the former chair of the Islamic Students Association of Britain is pursuing a defamation claim against the Jewish Chronicle….
Donald Trump has long been known for his use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), aimed at intimidating and silencing critics through costly and time-consuming legal battles. Despite his supporters’ claims of his commitment to free speech, Trump has frequently resorted to litigation to challenge unfavorable speech. Two recent court decisions have allowed his…
Manhattan litigator Roberta Kaplan is strengthening her new litigation boutique, Kaplan Martin, by adding former colleagues from her previous firm. The firm announced Thursday that Christopher Le Coney and D. Brandon Trice have joined as partners. Both lawyers transitioned from Kaplan Hecker & Fink, where they were involved in complex litigation in counsel roles. Roberta…
Disqualified judicial candidate Loletha Hale has initiated a defamation claim that, according to ante litem notices, could potentially exceed $1 million. Hale, represented by Jonesboro attorney, asserts that defamatory statements have severely impacted her reputation. These notices indicate the substantial financial scope of the claim. For additional details, refer to the source article.
In the unfolding Dominion Voting Systems defamation suit, the legal saga took another turn into unexpected territory due to the actions of Kraken lawyer Stefanie Lambert. Lambert, who is representing Overstock.com founder Patrick Byrne, has been involved in a series of controversial and disruptive courtroom antics. Her prior arrest on a state warrant at the…
Vedder Price has announced the addition of Javier Lopez as a shareholder in their Miami office, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in handling complex commercial and class action litigation. Lopez will address issues encompassing fraud, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, real estate disputes, construction, defamation and first amendment concerns, business torts, professional liability defense, and…
A Thailand court imposed an additional four-year imprisonment on activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa for defaming the Thai royal family and violating the Computer Crime Act through two social media posts made between January and April 2021. The court found Arnon guilty of using Facebook in early 2021 to disseminate false claims that…
This past week in London has seen notable developments in litigation involving prominent entities and individuals. The U.K. band The 1975 faces legal action by Future Sound Asia following the cancelation of a festival in Malaysia attributed to the band’s performance. Additionally, Spectrum Insurance is embroiled in a dispute with The Motoring Organization over alleged…
In the year following the 2023 military coup in Niger, the nation has witnessed a sharp decline in the protection of human rights, according to a fervent report released by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). The report outlines numerous violations attributed to the military authorities, including the…
In a significant leadership change, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Katherine Meeks is set to join Fox News Media as general counsel, where she will report directly to CEO Suzanne Scott. Meeks replaces Bernard Gugar, who is departing after a three-year tenure as general counsel and executive vice president of corporate development for the New…
Legal News This morning, a judge in Florida issued a ruling dismissing The Gateway Pundit (TGP) from bankruptcy proceedings, citing bad faith. The Gateway Pundit, a conservative website known for its controversial and often incendiary content, found itself at the center of several defamation lawsuits following false claims about the 2020 election. Founded in 2004…
Netflix has recently found itself in hot waters over its black comedy series, Baby Reindeer, which a U.K. resident claims depicts her in a false light. In response to these allegations, Netflix has enlisted the legal expertise of Latham & Watkins to handle their defense. The case, which has stirred considerable interest within the legal…
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has lodged a federal complaint against the Philadelphia school district, alleging systemic antisemitism that has created a hostile environment for Jewish students. Filed with the US Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, the complaint invokes Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on shared…
In today’s Morning Docket, there are several significant developments worth noting for legal professionals. Venable’s New Deepfake Practice: Venable LLP is launching a practice focused on addressing the legal challenges posed by deepfakes. This initiative aims to help clients navigate the complexities surrounding this increasingly prevalent technology. For more details, visit Variety. Dentons’ New CEO:…
A staffer at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office has initiated a state court lawsuit following his termination, which he contends was based on an accidental risqué reply-all email. The lawsuit alleges that his former boss and the county engaged in defamation and obstructed his ability to secure future employment. This incident highlights the growing…
In a recent legal development, ABC has lost its motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against the network and anchor George Stephanopoulos. The case revolves around statements Stephanopoulos made during a March 2024 interview with Rep. Nancy Mace, where he asserted that two separate juries had found Trump liable…
A California hospice company and litigation over a swell of negative online reviews mark a new front on the intersection of First Amendment law and emerging technology. “HORRIBLE, EMOTIONLESS AND CRUEL!!” one reviewer said of Los Angeles-based Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, a subsidiary of Ensign Group Inc. “Will leave you hanging without medication you…
Elon Musk’s X Corp. is seeking to shield its financial connections with Tesla amidst an ongoing defamation lawsuit against Media Matters for America. The reason behind such a move stems from a possible conflict of interest, as the Texas federal judge overseeing the case is suspected of holding Tesla stock, which would necessitate his recusal….
In what appears to be an increasingly contentious clash, two Phoenix-based attorneys, Gil Negrete and Brandon Rafi, have taken their disputes from verbal confrontations to the courtroom. The roots of this conflict trace back to a client disagreement in 2022, where a client moved from Rafi’s firm to Negrete’s, prompting an irrevocable rupture in their…
A federal court in Delaware has dismissed a defamation case brought by disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz against Fox News Network and Fox Corp. The case, adjudicated on July 22, was presided over by Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly. The decision represents a legal victory for the DLA Piper and Ellis George Cipollone O’Brien Annaguey attorneys…
A civil rights attorney, known for representing the group behind the “Texit” movement, has initiated legal action against a state representative and court officials in a North Texas county. The attorney alleges that these parties colluded to inflate attorney fees in a defamation case linked to the pro-Texas secession group. For additional details, you can…
One of the Delaware defamation cases against the conservative Newsmax television network has seen a slew of filings aimed at challenging expert witness testimony. This legal clash involves Smartmatic, the voting technology company, represented by Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, and Newsmax, represented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, Todd & Weld, and Troutman Pepper…
Rudy Giuliani, the former personal attorney to Donald Trump and erstwhile New York mayor, finds himself embroiled in significant legal and financial turmoil. After filing for bankruptcy in December to fend off a $148 million defamation verdict favoring Atlanta poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, Giuliani has been navigating an increasingly complicated Chapter 11…
Rudolph Giuliani’s financial activities are poised for renewed examination following the dismissal of his personal bankruptcy case and the continuation of multiple high-stakes lawsuits against him. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and personal attorney to ex-president Donald Trump, experienced an abrupt end to his seven-month-long bankruptcy, a period during which he sought relief…
The United States Bankruptcy Court on Friday dismissed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of former New York City mayor and Trump lawyer Rudolph Giuliani, citing his ongoing failure to comply with financial disclosure obligations, according to JURIST. Giuliani filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2023, citing financial strain from a $148 million defamation judgment….