James Clarkson, former women’s soccer coach, has reportedly fielded a colossal defamation lawsuit against multiple parties, including notable law firms Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Covington & Burling and some of their partners. The accusation by Clarkson relates to a December 2022 report that alleged abuse, harassment and bullying in the professional women’s league. The entities,…
In a bid to navigate this holiday season without falling for scams, consider doling out cash this year instead of complex gift cards, as Over The Law recommends in a recent article. This simple alternative not only cuts the risk of cons related to gift cards but it also provides more scope and flexibility for…
Shanea Daniel, an exotic dancer with dwarfism, has been granted permission to proceed with a defamation lawsuit against Home Box Office’s (HBO) docudrama ‘We Own This City’. The presiding federal judge confirmed this verdict last week. Daniel contends that the television show falsely insinuated that she was involved in prostitution with the ex-head of the…
In recent developments on the legal landscape, a high-profile defamation lawsuit, involving a former patent litigator from Greenberg Traurig LLP and a social media personality, has garnered significant attention. The ex-attorney vehemently criticized the influencer’s bid to sidestep the case on allegations of abuse, expressing strong disapproval to a Florida federal court. Furthermore, he declared…
Rudy Giuliani, former counsel to ex-president Donald Trump, has caused a stir in legal circles once again. On the first day of his defamation trial, he stepped out of the courthouse and proceeded to defame the plaintiffs further. Atlanta poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss brought the case against Giuliani, whom they accused of…
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, who served two nonconsecutive terms and experienced sanctions each time, made an appeal for the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to revive his lawsuit against Washington Examiner staff and owners. On Tuesday, Moore represented himself before a three-judge panel in Atlanta. He has alleged…
Former top campaign lawyer for Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, “disgraced” two Georgia election workers during the 2020 election and should be held financially liable for the harm caused, an attorney representing the workers contended during the start of his trial on Monday, bloomberglaw.com reported. Accusations point to Giuliani’s central role in promoting false conspiracy theories…
A row over legal fees has unfolded as a Georgia radio host asked the Eleventh Circuit last Friday to overturn a federal judge’s decision which failed to penalize OpenAI. Allegedly, the artificial intelligence company had attempted to shift a defamation lawsuit to federal court despite being aware that it was unwilling to disclose information that…
The defamation proceedings against Rudy Giuliani, former attorney to the ex-president Donald Trump, has been off to a rocky start. The court records reveal that Giuliani failed to attend a mandated pretrial hearing last week. Following this, Giuliani’s late entry into the court fanned the discussion. Ryan J. Reilly captured this on Twitter, further inciting…
The American law firm Susman Godfrey is surpassing Big Law’s most recent bonus scale, with associate bonuses ranging from $140,000 to $360,000. Alongside these generous bonuses, associates are also set to receive salary raises, matching the new salary scale that begins at $225,000 for first-year associates, reveals a memo acquired by Bloomberg Law. Vineet Bhatia…
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has initiated a formal investigation into the responses of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to the increasing instances of antisemitism on their campuses. This follows a hearing on December 5 where the presidents of these institutions were questioned by…
Renowned lawyer Joe Tacopina has become the recent target of Donald Trump’s online tirade. Tacopina, who has previously represented Trump in a civil suit, found himself at the receiving end of sharply worded comments on Truth Social, Trump’s preferred social media platform, this week. Trump’s condemnations appear to be concerning Tacopina’s role in representing him…
A radio host in Georgia has recently implored a state court to deny OpenAI’s current attempt to dismiss his defamation lawsuit. The host alleges that the prolific developer of artificial intelligence was responsible for generating a fraudulent complaint, which incorrectly identifies him as a defendant. According to Law360, the defamation suit in question stems from…
Joshua Wright, ex-professor at what is colloquially known as ASS Law – Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, has commenced a prominent lawsuit against the educational instituition alleging sexual harassment. Interestingly, it is Wright who claims to have suffered from such harassment, following an investigation launched by the academic institute into a…
Joshua D. Wright, former professor at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School and founding partner of Lodestar Law & Economics, is involved in legal disputes following allegations of sexual misconduct that led to his resignation. Recently, he lodged a complaint against the university citing Title IX violations. This announcement came on November 30. Wright’s…
In a recent development, Judge Beryl Howell denied Rudy Giuliani’s bid to evade jury trial in the defamation case brought by Atlanta poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Just days before the trial, Giuliani announced he preferred not to go before a jury but desired a bench trial. His request has now been denied…
Renowned law firm, Jackson Lewis PC, has emerged victorious after an appeal lodged against them was dismissed by the Second Circuit, according to a report from Bloomberg Law. The appeal was instigated by a former medical resident at Norwalk Hospital. According to the former resident, Jackson Lewis PC had defamed him through their role in…
Rudy Giuliani may currently prohibited from practicing law, but that has not stopped him from continuing to ruffle feathers in federal courtrooms. After two years of failure to comply with discovery in the defamation lawsuit brought against him by Atlanta poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, superior judge Beryl Howell issued a default judgment…
Judge James Ho seems to have found an unconventional route to self-advertise, choosing to pen opinions rather than resorting to conventional promotions. Though this strategic visibility might be criticized by some, others might see it as a clever maneuver, garnering the attention that may be essential in Ho’s professional trajectory. In a lighter vein, the…
Former New York City mayor and attorney to ex-President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, has found himself in an unusual legal situation this week. Giuliani has made the decision to testify in the defamation case brought upon by Atlanta poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Significant questions arise when examining the court documents. Giuliani’s name…
Yesterday, Donald Trump appealed to the Second Circuit to overturn the $5 million E. Jean Carroll defamation and sexual assault verdict. Trump and his team argued many points, including disputing how Judge Lewis Kaplan, who resided over the trial, handled it, arguing certain evidences were not properly accounted for and a complaint that Trump was…
In recent news, a credibility-laden defamation suit has been filed against Elon Musk. The case suggests the possibility of real merit, a stark contrast to Musk’s previous claim against Media Matters. To learn more about these intriguing developments, click here and here. Meanwile, officials from the Trump Organization have defended their valuation tactics by asserting…
Elon Musk, the technologically multifaceted entrepreneur, has recently issued a threat to file a ‘thermonuclear lawsuit’ against Media Matters. However, the basis for the intended legal action appears, at best, to be on shaky ground. It’s worth noting that Musk’s understanding of the law has often been found to be lacking, as demonstrated by his…
When business rights or personal interests are infringed upon, a powerful tool often utilized in the legal field is the cease-and-desist letter, also referred to as a demand letter. A comprehensive view on the grounds of these letters was provided by professional lawyers at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. A cease-and-desist letter serves multiple functions;…
The television landscape was recently thrown into a legal whirlwind as a reputable tax service company, JTH Tax LLC, launched a lawsuit against AMC Networks Inc. and Sony Pictures Television Inc. This development comes after an episode of the popular TV show ‘Better Call Saul’ which, according to JTH Tax LLC, infringed upon their trademark,…