Briony Pollard, a renowned data privacy attorney, has recently joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher, positioning herself as a partner within the privacy, cybersecurity, and data strategy practice group based in London. This was confirmed by the law firm on Tuesday. Pollard’s main focus encompasses the data protection and privacy sectors of corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions,…
On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a case where three Republican lawmakers, who violated COVID-era mask mandates, were seeking the right to sue congressional officials and the House Speaker for docking their pay. The lawmakers in question include Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and Ralph…
In a recent move to strengthen their respective teams, both DLA Piper and Simmons & Simmons have made strategic hires. DLA Piper has onboarded Milbank counsel Brian Youn as a partner in their South Korea office, a move aimed at bolstering their presence in the region. Youn’s deep understanding of the legal landscape in South…
A North Dakota-based truck stop, Corner Post, finds itself at the center of a potentially significant US Supreme Court case. The case may set a precedent, making federal regulations—which aim to protect public health and safety—vulnerable to legal challenges long after they’ve been put in place. This case, set for argument soon, has been largely…
Workers have spent years arguing that the Federal Arbitration Act’s transportation worker exemption means their wage-based claims against companies such as Amazon.com Inc., Domino’s Pizza, and Uber Technologies Inc. should be heard in court, not behind closed doors. A federal appellate court added a new obstacle in 2022 when it ruled that both the worker’s…
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will preside over a significant copyright dispute that, if resolved in favor of the plaintiff, could extend the duration in which copyrights damages can be claimed. The attorneys presenting their cases are noted appellate litigators with extensive experience in high-stakes cases. The plaintiff’s attorney is renowned in the field…
A prominent Los Angeles judge recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP against Los Angeles County. The high-profile law firm had sought to collect more than $280,000 in legal bills from the county, but the judge determined that the claims should have been made in a counter-suit following a lawsuit…
Law firm Paul Hastings is providing outside counsel to the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) linked to former US President Donald Trump’s media enterprise, as it navigates regulatory approval for its proposed merger, according to recent securities filings. The company in question is Miami-based Digital World Acquisition Corp. Ellenoff Grossman & Schole is also providing…
In a recent announcement by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the former acting litigation director of the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust division has been appointed as the new director of its whistleblower office. This strategic move, marking a significant personnel shuffle within the CFTC, is testament to the increasing recognition of the importance…
The latest legal fallout for Donald Trump finds the former president liable in a civil fraud trial, rendering him subject to a nearly $355 million fine. This decision was rendered by Judge Arthur Engoron of the New York Supreme Court. Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records, issuing false financial statements and conspiracy to…
In recent legal news, there has been a heated debate surrounding the allocation of lawyer’s fees in the Roundup multidistrict litigation (MDL). Unrest has been brewing following the revelation that the fee committee, composed of the three lead plaintiffs’ firms in the MDL, designated 81% of the payouts to themselves, prompting objections from three other…
In an ongoing legal battle taking place within the U.S Supreme Court, the case of Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St. revolves around the contested field of mandatory arbitration imposed by employers on their employees. This case, specifically, concerns commercial truck drivers who work for Flowers Foods, the producers of the iconic Wonder Bread. The…
In a recent legal tussle, a considerable chunk of a shareholder’s lawsuit against Bressler, Amery & Ross PC was paused in readiness for arbitration. According to Law360, the plaintiff in the case is a former equity principal of the firm who claims he experienced negative repercussions for standing up against biased conduct towards a female…
In this week’s roundup of items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the first web blog devoted to appellate litigation, a few headlines have drawn significant attention among the legal community. News from Ohio has reported that individuals who worked from home during COVID are not eligible for a tax refund, as per the state’s…
In an interesting staff shakeup, Paul Hastings LLP recently hired Stuart Alford KC, a prominent ex-SFO (Serious Fraud Office) prosecutor, along with the co-chair of the London litigation practice at Latham & Watkins LLP. This pivotal move came to light on a Friday, as confirmed by an anonymous, knowledgeable source familiar with the matter. Stuart…
According to a report by Bloomberg Law, Rudy Giuliani, former lawyer to Donald Trump, is being asked to divulge more information about the individuals responsible for covering his legal expenses. The demand for disclosures came from his creditors and a bankruptcy judge. Read more. The request for information about his donors was made as Giuliani…
Hedge funds are expressing concerns about potential cybersecurity mishaps from financial regulators as they prepare to provide more in-depth information on their tightly protected investment strategies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently implemented rules that broaden what private fund advisors are required to confidentially report. These reports…
International law firm Greenberg Traurig has fortified its relationship with real estate law through recent additions to the team. Both Robert L. Crewdon and John S. Ducat have come on board as shareholders in the firm’s Atlanta office, transitioning from their previous roles at DLA Piper. Greenberg Traurig made the official announcement last Wednesday, marking…
Legal heavyweight Greenberg Traurig has welcomed Peter A. Arhangelsky into their ranks as a shareholder in the healthcare and FDA practice, based out of their Phoenix office. According to the announcement from the firm on Thursday, the move marks further growth in their FDA practice. Arhangelsky’s career has seen him handle enforcement actions and private…
Employers implementing layoffs targeting remote staff must tread carefully, or they could face potential discrimination lawsuits. Bloomberg’s report suggests that such scenarios can arise if remote workers are more susceptible to layoffs or overlooked during promotions when compared to those who work in physical office environments or hybrid forms. This issue has emerged as a…
The US Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) recent guidance on patents for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted inventions has clarified that these are not automatically dismissed, under one significant condition: the necessity of human engagement. This guidance strengthens the premise that the contribution of a human inventor is indispensable to qualify a patent application for approval. Link,…
A recent example demonstrating the problematic weaknesses in protections offered to critics under the current framework of free-speech laws has emerged involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. A lawsuit that Disney had filed was dismissed by a judge. Disney had alleged that a government official leveraged his position to…
A recent turn of events saw a judge calling out his own court by reading a scripted decision, causing a considerable amount of buzz among legal professionals. This incident happened in Mississippi, renowned for its unique and challenging legal cases. More details about this specific event can be gained here. In addition to this unusual…
In a term dominated by high-profile legal matters, Supreme Court Bar has witnessed the rise of a new prominent lawyer. Interestingly, Easha Anand – the breakout legal star of this term – has a background in journalism. Today, she is now the co-director of Stanford Law School’s Supreme Court Litigation Clinic. Anand’s impressive transition from…
A Stanford University professor, who recently caught media attention for suing critics of his renewable energy research, has been ordered to bear costs exceeding $500,000 in attorney fees, despite his decision to drop the lawsuit. This directive came from the D.C. Court of Appeals on Thursday, after a comprehensive review of the case. The professor’s…