The esteemed law firm Cooley is looking to enhance its litigation strength in California, as it brings on board the co-chair of Baker McKenzie’s North America class action practice. Teresa Michaud, who is also celebrated as the leader of Baker McKenzie’s global technology, media, and telecom industry group, will join Cooley as a partner in…
The legal industry continues to witness significant personnel changes, as Cooley, the multinational law firm, fortifies its ranks with a new partner appointment. Teresa Michaud, a remarkable figure in the commercial litigation and class action sectors, has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office, as confirmed on Wednesday. Michaud is an experienced advocate, with a breadth…
In recent legal news, employers sailing through the rough waters of worker claims under California’s distinct PAGA labor law might have discovered a new lifeline. According to a concurrent opinion by a Ninth Circuit judge, an interesting defense has emerged. The Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) law in California allows aggrieved employees to act as…
In a recent ruling, a California state appeals court confirmed an arbitration award. It included quantum meruit damages, outstanding contract awards, arbitration fees, expenses, and interest amounting to over $1 million favoring the Golden State civil rights firm, The Bloom Firm. This development comes two years following the dissolution of its partnership with a competitor…
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP has been unsuccessful in their bid to step down as counsel for a group of investment firms involved in litigation related to the Bernard L. Madoff Ponzi scheme. The law firm’s withdrawal could have placed the ongoing litigation at significant risk of disruption, said Judge Cecelia G. Morris of the US…
A recent gender discrimination lawsuit filed by Rebecca Brazzano, a former non-equity partner at Thompson Hine, has cast the spotlight once again on allegations of entrenched gender bias in the legal profession. Brazzano has alleged that her former workplace, Thompson Hine’s New York office, had a ‘toxic boys club locker room’ environment, propagated primarily by…
In an announcement made on Tuesday, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani reported on the addition of a new partner to their staff headquartered in Charleston, South CarolinaBloomberg Law. Nosizi Ralephata, the recent addition to the firm, will be joining their commercial litigation, product liability, and employment practice groups. Prior to this move, she has acquired considerable…
Patent cases can often linger unresolved, particularly when the defendant is able to demonstrate the case lacked the necessary foundation to be brought forward in the first place. Until there exist mechanisms for certain patent claims to be expediently disposed of using alternative dispute mechanisms, such cases are likely to persist. It’s thus crucial, in…
U.S. District Judge Dan Polster, in charge of the opioid multidistrict litigation, wrestles with the decision whether to disqualify law firm Motley Rice from dozens of opioid lawsuits. The conflict arises due to the firm allegedly obtaining confidential information while representing the state of Hawaii, the District of Columbia, and the City of Chicago in…
Litigation boutique Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes has strengthened its legal team, welcoming former superior court Judge Burke Strunsky as the firm’s latest addition. Strunsky will serve as special counsel, bringing with him a wealth of experience gained throughout his accomplished legal career. The firm, which was established by several former partners of Kasowitz Benson…
Orrick has made a valuable addition to their Los Angeles roster – Laura Wytsma now assumes the role of partner within their Intellectual Property (IP) litigation team[1]. This move fortifies Orrick’s expertise in matters of patent law. Ms. Wytsma specializes in patent matters that come before the federal courts. Prior to joining Orrick, Wytsma has…
Husch Blackwell, an established legal firm, has decided to step into the era of artificial intelligence by inaugurating an exclusively dedicated artificial intelligence team. This initiative underscores the firm’s firm commitment to staying ahead of the legal curve by innovating and adapting to the transformative power of technology. Read the full announcement on Bloomberg Law….
With the development and increasing public accessibility of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, conducting employer investigations can become more complicated. Employers are faced with an emerging challenge due to the ability of employees to create sophisticated forged audio and video, such as ‘deepfakes’. As explained by Jesse Dill of Ogletree Deakins, employees may use AI technology…
As the legal technology sector evolves with dizzying speed, leaders in the field convened at Legalweek 2024 in New York City for a series of enlightening discussions. Drawing professionals from across the legal spectrum, the conference shed light on everything from the practical applications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the advantages of exchanging ideas…
Marina Sampson, a celebrated commercial and class action litigator, has recently marked the commencement of her role as a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution group at McCarthy Tétrault’s Toronto office. Prior to this move, Sampson has devoted over two decades of her legal career at Dentons Canada, including its predecessor firm Fraser Milner…
As business complexities continue to grow in the face of Brexit, economic challenges, and sweeping reforms, law firms are reacting accordingly by bolstering their rosters of legal experts. Among the leading firms in this trend, Dentons, DLA Piper, Squire Patton Boggs, and Paul Hastings have made a series of strategic hires in tax partnership roles…
Big Law firms based in Europe, such as Dentons, DLA Piper, Squire Patton Boggs, and Paul Hastings, have seen a surge in the hiring of tax partners, specifically those with expertise in international investment funds and litigation, during the first two months of 2024. This demand has been triggered by a combination of Brexit, economic…
The New York County District Attorney’s Office has recently submitted a request to a New York state court seeking to impose a gag order on former President Donald Trump. The proposed order comes in relation to Trump’s impending criminal case involving falsified business records and aims to prevent Trump from releasing “prejudicial extrajudicial statements”. The…
In an attempt to stem the perceived trend of fee windfalls in relatively straightforward lawsuits, a Delaware vice chancellor has made a public criticism of stockholder attorneys who demanded $850,000 for an allegedly minimal amount of work in a corporate benefit case. This case emerges after a series of lawsuits aimed at upholding stockholder rights…
Restaurant food distributor Sysco and an affiliate of litigation finance company Burford Capital have registered objections to a federal magistrate judge’s decision to disallow the latter from replacing Sysco in ongoing expansive price-fixing lawsuits against pork and beef producers. Sysco and Burford have contended that the refusal goes against both civil procedure rules and public…
In a notable development, King & Spalding is setting up a new office in Dallas, Texas. This decision has been driven by the hiring of seasoned trial lawyer Veronica Moye, previously a co-chair of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher‘s global litigation practice group, and an increase in client demands. Veronica Moye joined King & Spalding on…
The New York Law Journal is once again inviting nominations for the 2024 edition of the New York Legal Awards. The awards aim to celebrate the best and brightest from the legal community in New York and the wider world. Practitioners are encouraged to nominate their peers in a variety of professional excellence categories, with…
The ability of McCarter & English LLP to recover $3.6 million in punitive damages in a breach of contract claim against former client Jarrow Formulas Inc hinges on the interpretation of state law by the Connecticut Supreme Court. Judge Michael P. Shea of the US District Court for the District of Connecticut raised a question…
Established law firm, King & Spalding LLP, has signaled its arrival into Dallas by launching a new office. The office is reportedly spearheaded by a seasoned trial attorney, formerly the co-chairman of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s global litigation practice group. This is a pivotal move for King & Spalding, demonstrating its continued expansion and…
Morgan Lewis has recently welcomed Rebecca Ford as a partner in the firm’s Dubai office according to an announcement made by the firm. Ford’s expertise lies in representing clients in employment disputes and providing counsel on related issues. Her professional portfolio includes managing numerous employment dispute cases before judicial bodies such as the UAE, Dubai…