In an unfolding legal saga that has gained national attention, a lawyer for former Overstock.com CEO, Patrick Byrne, admitted this Monday to a D.C federal judge that she shared discovery documents from a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems with law enforcement. This revelation has aroused distress within Dominion’s legal team, who have decried…
Noted anti-vaxxer RFK Jr, following an unsuccessful attempt to secure the Democratic Party nomination, has launched a third-party bid. His campaign has focused on an interesting demographic – those who trust the science on global warming but reject the science regarding vaccines causing autism. Despite the controversial nature of his candidacy, his campaign has seen…
In a recent twist of events, former President Donald Trump’s legal team has struggled to find anyone willing to front the $550 million needed to stay the enforcement of a judgment in his civil fraud case. This was communicated through a legal filing this morning to the First Judicial Department. Despite the way Trump’s legal…
A social media influencer has sought dismissal of a request lodged by ex-attorney of Greenberg Traurig LLP, Allan Kassenoff, for a federal cyberstalking injunction in Florida. The request was put forward as Kassenoff engages in legal battle for a defamation suit worth $150 million against the influencer. The details surrounding this case serve as a…
The Election Commission (EC) of Thailand has revealed it will present a petition to the nation’s Constitutional Court. The EC has requested the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) as a result of the MFP’s attempts to alter Thailand’s royal insult law. The legislation, known locally as the “lese majeste” law, falls under…
The legal world has seen a decisive ruling regarding lawsuits against judicial panels by lawyers in their assessments. Former Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Laura Lee Jacobson attempted to bring a breach-of-contract lawsuit against a local judicial screening panel. The panel had reviewed her re-election application and declared her ‘not qualified’ for the role. Jacobson alleged…
Recently, Fox News has updated its counterclaims against Smartmatic in the New York Supreme Court. This comes as new findings during the discovery process suggest that Smartmatic’s alleged damages starkly exceed its historical earnings. This counterargument forms a part of the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News after the coverage of the 2020 presidential…
Davis Wright Tremaine, the Seattle-founded law firm, has demonstrated its 11th consecutive year of revenue growth, marking a 9% increase in gross revenue in 2023. The firm successfully pulled in a staggering $563.5 million in gross revenue last year, a significant rise from the $514.9 million generated in 2022. More notably, profits per equity partner…
The UK High Court has recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by former US President Donald Trump, resulting in Trump being ordered to pay £300,000 in legal fees to Christopher Steele. The lawsuit concerned Trump’s allegations against Steele’s company, Orbis Business Intelligence Limited (Orbis), primarily focusing on two memoranda in the contentious Steele Dossier. This Dossier…
In a recent development, President Biden has used the words of Supreme Court Justices of the Dobbs case against them. A striking moment was when Biden read out verbatim from the Dobbs lawsuit to the very justices who presided over it. Aside from the courtroom drama, former President Trump’s legal woes continue to mount. The…
Former President Donald Trump has arranged a $91.6 million bond intended to offset the verdict payment in the E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit while he advances with his appeal, addressing doubts regarding his ability to procure the funds amidst financial challenges. The bond has been coordinated via Chubb Ltd.’s Federal Insurance Co., encompassing 110% of…
Former President Donald Trump recently secured an appeal bond in relation to the $83 million defamation judgement he owes E. Jean Carroll. The details of this move may be confusing to some, with many wondering what appeal bonds and their implications are. Neil Pedersen, shareholder at Pedersen & Sons Surety Bond Agency, provides valuable insight…
The past week has witnessed significant legal activities in London. Among the key developments, Barclays has moved to initiate legal proceedings against the top Russian private bank, JSC Alfa-Bank. Additionally, the founder of the now insolvent Greensill Capital, Lex Greensill, has taken legal action against the U.K.’s Department for Business and Trade. Furthermore, there have…
In the ongoing E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, Judge Lewis Kaplan recently denied Trump’s plea to stay the judgment while he prepares for pretrial actions. Trump had called for such a stay less than a fortnight earlier, stating that a bond of $91.5 million should not have to be posted…
With the U.S. Presidential election stirring worries among policymakers, businesses, and citizens about how generative AI will speed up the creation and propagation of disinformation, it becomes crucial to understand the existing laws to combat disinformation and the other laws that might obstruct this goal. Enhancing social media engagement through buying fake followers or making…
After three years of what can readily be described as tumultuous legal engagements spearheaded by his previous counsel Alina Habba, former President Donald Trump seems to have shifted towards making a more reasoned approach in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. However, this change in tack has come a month after the jury pronounced its…
In a recent hearing, Florida’s Supreme Court justices hinted at potentially limiting the defamation shield law for media establishments. Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz described the current statue as a “mess” during the hour-long argument, showing the court’s dissatisfaction with the law put in place to shield news outlets from groundless defamation suits. At the…
Donald Trump recently put forth a rather interesting defense in the defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll: that he was too wealthy to post a bond. However, this argument did not persuade the court. As the case proceeds, Carroll can begin executing the judgment she has against him. Details of Trump’s argument…
In a recent turn of events, the 9th Circuit has provided new life to a lawsuit involving a racehorse owner intent on registering his horse as ‘Malpractice Meuser,’ a title thought to be a tongue-in-cheek jab at an attorney. According to the owner, the refusal to register his chosen name infringes on his First Amendment…
In a recent decision by the Appellate Court, the legal requirement for firms to disclose internal communications was upheld within the context of a defamation suit involving a prominent megachurch. The case has significant implications for the principle of attorney-client privilege within corporate law. Justice Michael B. Hyman, speaking on behalf of the three-judge panel,…
On February 23, 25 days post the jury’s verdict in the second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial, lawyers of Donald Trump walked into the courtroom to request for an unsecured stay of the judgment. They explained a strange theory claiming a 3.6:1 ratio of punitive to compensatory damages was excessive under the Second Circuit precedent….
In a recent lawsuit, former U.S. Representative, Alan Grayson had filed charges against his political opponents including No Labels Inc. and its CEO, Nancy Jacobson, for alleged defamatory remarks during his 2018 congressional campaign. Grayson, an attorney and founder of a 1990s telecom startup, initiated the lawsuit in state court seeking more than $10 million….
The process of hiring a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a public company can bring with it a host of challenges, particularly when evaluating candidates from diverse backgrounds. One such potentially controversial candidate is Donald Trump, whose history straddles real estate, the entertainment industry, politics, and scandals. Despite his experience running a private company…
The National Football League’s (NFL) Arizona Cardinals have taken an internal step to support their legal department by promoting Kevin Manara to the position of general counsel. A seasoned labor and employment attorney, Manara joined the Cardinals as special counsel in the summer of 2021 after a tenure as general counsel for the Las Vegas…
In an Illinois appellate court ruling on Friday, the principle of attorney-client privilege has been upheld, even amongst allegations of complicity in fraud. The case centered around interactions between two law firms and their client, the Harvest Bible Chapel, a prominent evangelical Christian megachurch. The church dismissed its founder and previous senior pastor, James MacDonald,…