On Wednesday, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey revealed that 10 states, under the leadership of Republican officials, are initiating legal action to obstruct the newly issued Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations necessitating businesses to declare their carbon discharges. The Attorney Generals of West Virginia and Georgia lodged a petition for review in the…
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP (Quinn Emanuel) has faced significant backlash in its second attempt to secure $185 million in attorney fees stemming from $3.7 billion litigation related to the Affordable Care Act. The legal dispute, involving major health insurers, is being heard by the federal claims court. The crux of the opposition, as…
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the Manhattan federal judge who presided over the trial of Michael Avenatti had not acted inappropriately. This resolves the contentious issue surrounding an unplanned instruction he had given the jurors amid signs of a deadlock. Avenatti, widely known for representing Stormy Daniels in her case against…
In an unexpected turn of events, lawyers of the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed a Roundup case in California’s Sonoma County Superior Court on the third day of trial, allowing Monsanto to claim victory. The trial centered on the controversial herbicide under scrutiny, lately associated with possible health hazards. More details about this striking development can be…
Terraform, a well-known company standing trial in a securities fraud case lodged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), finds itself at a standstill as its Creditor Committee requests additional time to familiarize themselves with the complexities of the proceeding. Originally anticipated for a ruling from the Delaware bankruptcy court to allow the company to…
Pillsbury, a prestigious full-service law firm, has recently welcomed JoAnna Brooks to their team. Brooks joins as a labor and employment partner at the firm’s San Francisco offices the firm announced. Brooks’ remarkable expertise spans various critical areas including high-stakes employment litigation, workplace investigations, and related counseling matters. Prior to Pillsbury, Brooks honed her skills…
In a noteworthy recruitment move, two former federal prosecutors, Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter, have taken on partner roles at McGuireWoods. The newly onboarded partners will be associated with government investigations and white-collar litigation practice in the firm’s Dallas office, according to a statement released by the firm last Wednesday. Elliott and Sauter bring their…
J. Laurens Wilkes, a distinguished legal professional, has joined Winston & Strawn in dual capacities, both as a partner with the Litigation Department and as part of the Complex Commercial Litigation practice in Houston. The information came to light in an announcement made by the firm on Monday. In addition to his two pivotal roles…
Frost Brown Todd, a reputable law firm, recently welcomed Brandon J. Kessinger as a partner and the managing director of the firm’s Louisville, Kentucky office, an appointment that was made publicly known on Monday. Kessinger brings extensive experience to the position, with his expertise spanning various sectors. He offers consultancy services to corporations on matters…
Dorsey & Whitney, a leading U.S. law firm, is facing legal malpractice accusations by a former oil executive, according to a Star Tribune report. The complainant alleges that the law firm mishandled a separate malpractice claim against his former lawyers at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath. Dorsey has rejected these allegations, underlining that the plaintiff,…
In the wake of the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College case, both public and private sector programs encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have faced numerous reverse discrimination lawsuits. A major number of these lawsuits target programs that apparently benefit individuals of specific races. It is yet to…
In a significant development in the ongoing Roundup lawsuits, Monsanto achieved a defense verdict that disrupts the series of wins for plaintiffs in Philadelphia. Having faced a spate of claims concerning the potential health hazards of its flagship product, the agrochemical giant finally saw a shift in the narrative as the Kline verdict emerged. The…
In a recent legal ruling that typifies the ongoing battle over accountability for wildfires, an Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay over $29 million in damages to the survivors of three wildfires that occurred in 2020. This takes the total of damages awarded to victims against the utility company to more than $220 million….
DLA Piper recently named Lisa LeCointe-Cephas as the new partner and chair of the life sciences sector in New York. This appointment sees LeCointe-Cephas, an established legal figure in the life sciences sector, bringing her expertise in managing crisis, compliance, litigation, and regulatory and enforcement challenges faced by pharmaceutical and medical device companies to DLA…
In the most recent case involving litigation over legal fees, prominent law firm Kasowitz Benson Torres has taken an unprecedented action against a former partner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. The law firm is said to be seeking almost $500,000 in a lawsuit filed this Tuesday. The defendant, who remains anonymous, was previously associated with…
On March 5, 2024, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani announced the addition of Reagan Larkin as a partner in their Denver office. Joining two of its most prominent departments—the commercial litigation and real estate practice groups—Larkin’s entrance might be significant both for the firm and its clients Bloomberg Law reported. Larkin brings a vast experience in…
In an unconventional turn of events, a lawyer recently lost a litigation case representing a member of the rock band, the Romantics. This surprising loss was far from typical, as the lawyer mistakenly filed an exact copy of their opponent’s brief without any alterations. This mistake significantly heightened the stakes of the case in question….
The District of Columbia seeks to overturn a Black attorney’s claims of discrimination and retaliation that are lodged against itself and a high-ranking administrative law judge. As it stands, the district is contending in federal court that some allegations from the attorney are void due to the failure to bring them before the Equal Employment…
Epstein Becker Green, a prominent law firm, recently announced the addition of Haley Morrison to their employment, labor, and workforce management practice. Morrison will be joining the firm’s Portland, Oregon office. The new partnership was announced by the firm on Tuesday. Morrison brings with her a wealth of experience in employment litigation in both California…
Renowned law firm Houser LLP is finding itself on the defendant’s side of the courtroom as two proposed federal class-action suits have been filed against it, following a successful ransomware attack on the firm’s data infrastructure in May 2023. The aforementioned attack reportedly resulted in the exposure of personal data relating to over 325,000 individuals,…
Four nations in South America have submitted amicus briefs in a US court, voicing their support for the reversal of a $16.1 billion ruling against Argentina in a pair of prolonged breach of contract lawsuits. Sullivan & Cromwell, the representative of Argentina in this case, is leading the appeal. Previously in September, U.S. District Judge…
Hennig Kramer Ruiz & Singh LLP, a firm widely known for its successful settlement of a $2 million employment class action last year, has found itself embroiled in a dispute revolving around attorney fees. The bone of contention is the alleged refusal of another firm, the Ottinger Firm, to agree on a fair division of…
Amidst the chaos of courtroom battlefields, attorney Raphael Janove has pioneered a new approach for confronting mass arbitration challenges, particularly within the context of mobile game litigation. Last month, Janove launched his own firm with a primary focus on such arbitration to address consumer claims against mobile game developers. This strategy was put to a…
In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing its tech capabilities, Am Law 25 firm Paul Hastings has acquired a six-partner IP litigation team from celebrated firm Allen & Overy. The team will operate from Palo Alto, New York, and Washington, D.C., bolstering the firm’s presence across these key cities. Renowned for its expertise in patent…
A recent and unique court decision involving investment bank Moelis & Co has posed a potential threat to the increasingly common corporate practice of granting significant authority to a company’s financial backers, via contractual arrangements, over fundamental managerial decisions. The ruling by a Delaware judge invalidated most of an agreement between the company and its…