Federal prosecutors have urged a judge to dismiss a motion from Senator Menendez attempting to expel his indictment. The argument hinges on the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause, and whether or not it provides protection for the senator from prosecution. Menendez, a notable figure within the political landscape, faces substantial legal challenges. The Framers of…
David R. Jones, the former bankruptcy judge from Texas, has engaged the services of law firm McKool Smith in a significant judicial ethic scandal that has recently come to light. The controversy was ignited by a lawsuit revealing Jones’s longstanding romantic involvement with an attorney from Jackson Walker LLP, which has triggered considerable margins for…
The judge presiding over New York state’s civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump, valued at an estimated $370 million, has posed poignant questions concerning potential perjury on the stand. Of critical consideration is whether Trump’s long-serving Chief Financial Officer (CFO) had indeed falsified his testimony, and furthermore, how this could impact the final…
Shook Hardy & Bacon, an internationally renowned law firm, has recently named Tom Sullivan as managing partner of its Boston office. The company revealed the news on Tuesday. According to the firm, Sullivan has had an illustrious career focusing on commercial practice in life sciences and health care sectors. He has showcased his expertise serving…
In another legal setback for Bayer’s Monsanto, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled on Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) registration of the company’s widely-used herbicide Roundup did not carry the “force of law”. This decision effectively upholds Georgia plaintiff John Carson’s rights to pursue claims against the company. The…
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and Sphere Entertainment Co., owned by billionaire James Dolan, have made headlines recently for their unique policy of barring lawyers involved in active litigation against the company from entering their premises. Now, in the midst of ongoing disputes with the legal community, the companies have announced the appointment of a…
Greg Chernack, a prominent product liability trial lawyer, has recently become a partner at King & Spalding in Washington, D.C., a move confirmed by the firm. Chernack specialises in trial and appellate litigation, particularly within the pharmaceutical and mass tort litigation sectors in state and federal courts. His expertise expands the capacity of King &…
In a recent decision, the 9th Circuit Court stated that both the Governor of Oregon and health officials are exempt from any liability pertaining to a lawsuit based on the prioritization of COVID-19 vaccinations. The New York Law Journal reports that this suit, lodged by current and former inmates in Oregon, has been dismissed on…
The 11th Circuit has ordered a new personal injury trial against cruise ship operator Royal Caribbean due to potential juror bias. The call for a fresh trial ensued after the discovery that a relative of one of the jurors worked for the defendant company. This discovery should have triggered an obligatory examination into potential bias…
In a significant development in Delaware, where the makers of Roundup are corporate domiciled, plaintiff’s counsel has initiated the first liability trial over Roundup, the controversial weedkiller. This follows their successful case in Missouri, where a jury awarded three plaintiffs who suffered non-Hodgkin lymphoma a total of $1.56 billion in damages in November. The consequences…
In a recent judgement, the Ninth Circuit panel has unanimously held that the lawsuit filed by a Massachusetts patent attorney, under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA), cannot contravene the sovereign immunity accorded to the California State Bar. The decision, which has set a precedent in matters pertaining to the ADEA and state bars,…
Esteemed litigator Kimberly Branscome has made the noteworthy move from Dechert to Paul Weiss’s Los Angeles office, after a notable tenure of almost four years at her former law firm. Renowned for her unparalleled skill and tact in the legal domain, Kimberly’s portfolio boasts representation of corporate giants like J&J, 3M, and BP in high-stakes…
Long-standing firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore has seen a steady flow of partners leaving their ranks blurring its distinction from other New York firms frequently experiencing partnership reshuffles. The recent exits, including three in January, could potentially serve as evidence for Cravath entering a critical phase. During interviews with managers of other firms, recruiters, and…
A Pennsylvania Judge has been assigned to oversee a growing number of lawsuits targeting the weight loss drug, Ozempic. The legal action has been instigated against pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, with lawyers collaboratively filing 55 cases on their clients’ behalf. The issue was brought before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation…
MinterEllison, Dentons, and Ashurst have expanded their partner ranks in Australia, bolstering their presence in the region as part of a trend of regional Asian firms acquiring talent from international counterparts. This development is taking place alongside other significant legal personnel moves in Asia, as observed in Japan and Korea. Making a significant hire, a…
The question of how Davis Polk’s performance review system may have influenced the firm’s success at trial has been a recent topic of discussion amongst legal professionals. With its high-scale corporate clients and impressive bearing in the legal sphere, the effectiveness of its internal mechanisms has implications beyond just its internal operations. In the backdrop…
In a move indicative of strengthening its litigation capacity, premier law firm Quarles & Brady has announced the induction of former assistant US Attorney, Eric Pruitt, as a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution practice group based in Chicago. This information came forth via a recent announcement from the firm. Pruitt has earned renown…
In the ongoing legal saga concerning the merger between Shell Plc and Volta Inc, a recent development has unfolded that underscores the high-stakes nature of shareholder litigation. An investor who propelled Volta Inc. into revealing more information about the financial institutions engaged in Shell’s acquisition of the electric-vehicle charging company, unfortunately, lost his bid for…
In recent legal news, a significant change in the employment litigation sector has been observed. Seyfarth Shaw has recruited Gary Friedman, previously the head of Weil Gotshal & Manges employment litigation group. Gary Friedman has decided to join Seyfarth Shaw in New York adding another feather to his diverse legal career. He will be functioning…
In recent legal news, Audrey F. Momanaee has been welcomed as a new partner to the commercial litigation group at Blank Rome. The announcement was released earlier this week by the firm’s Houston office. Prior to this appointment, Momanaee was affiliated with Balch & Bingham, honing her expertise on business disputes, commercial and contract claims,…
Morgan Lewis, a multinational law firm, announced their latest addition to the team: high-profile litigator Edward Ulloa. Based out of their Los Angeles offices, Ulloa will focus on defending clients in high-risk cases, specifically overseeing irregularly high-stakes mass tort and product liability litigations. With a successful track record in managing diverse cases such as asbestos,…
Former Assistant US Attorney, Jennifer Solari has become part of the diversified legal team at BakerHostetler, joining its national litigation practice group based in Atlanta. This development demonstrates continued growth in the legal firm and strengthens their white collar, investigations, and securities enforcement and litigation team, of which Solari is now a member as revealed…
Cozen O’Connor has announced the appointment of accomplished attorney Eric W. Leonard as a shareholder and co-chair of their government contracts practice based in Washington, D.C., expanding the firm’s capabilities in this critical arena. Leonard, a highly respected attorney specialized in government contracts compliance, will be handling areas such as bid protests, contract disputes, and…
Steptoe LLP, a renowned law firm, recently announced that Claudia Wilson Frost has joined its team as a partner in the Houston office. Frost will be part of the intellectual property and litigation practices, bringing her extensive knowledge and experience with patent litigation, commercial cases, and appellate matters. Throughout her career, Frost has handled a…
Kimberly Branscome, an attorney with a focus on diverse fields such as product liability, professional liability, environmental and toxic torts, and security matters, has recently joined the Los Angeles office of Paul Weiss as a litigation partner, according to a recent statement from the firm. This information was confirmed by the firm on Monday. In…