In an exciting maneuver, accomplished lawyer Aliza Karetnick has transitioned from Ballard Spahr to Morgan Lewis, assuming the role of partner at the firm’s Philadelphia outpost. This news was confirmed by Morgan Lewis last Friday. Karetnick’s experience is vast and comprehensive, previously shepherding Ballard Spahr’s commercial litigation and dispute resolution group. Furthermore, a leadership role…
Skadden, a known leader in the legal industry, announced on Thursday, the addition of Michelle Scheffler to their team as a litigation partner in Houston. Scheffler brings with her an extensive and successful track record in advising numerous stakeholders in the energy sector such as oil and gas companies, privately owned and publicly traded independents,…
This week, the legal technology tableau saw significant funding rounds for two industry stalwarts, Proof Technology and Spellbook, as well as a smaller seed round for a fledgling startup, Legalyze.ai. Proof Technology, a platform that facilitates on-demand service of process and electronic filing, garnered a whopping $30.4 million in a Series B funding round. The…
In an intriguing instance of sibling camaraderie swapping the family dining table for the conference room, identical twin brothers David and Greg Silbert played pivotal roles in saving the Pac-12 collegiate athletic conference from an impending crisis. This feat allowed the twins to beautifully intertwine their personal and professional lives, a tale that unfolds with…
In a recent turn of events, global law firm Hogan Lovells has made a significant addition to its disputes team in Paris, attracting talents from its competitor, White & Case. Jean-Pierre Picca, an adviser to the French Presidency during Nicolas Sarkozy’s tenure, has been lured away, along with Jean-Lou Salha and three others. The esteemed…
Law firm litigation is increasingly centering on partnership structures, with high-profile cases throwing the inner workings of some of the world’s largest law firms into sharp focus. Recent cases have revealed the importance of partner feedback as a potentially consequential part of associate assessments. The consequences of flawed feedback procedures are becoming strikingly apparent as…
Major law firms have so far billed an enormous sum in the range of $600 million for their roles in some of the biggest cryptocurrency bankruptcy cases in history, possibly due to the complex and novel nature of the legal issues surrounding the industry. According to Big Law Business, law firms have requested over $567…
Single-judge divisions in federal courts have given rise to a concerning trend known as judge-shopping, where plaintiffs purposefully launch a lawsuit in a division based on the perceived favorability of its judge. This issue is widespread, affecting at least 81 divisions nationwide, where just one or two judges preside over all the division’s cases. A…
In a recent development, a Texas bankruptcy judge refrained from issuing sanctions against Latham & Watkins LLP in regards to their disclosures pertaining to their professional engagements with an attorney who was in a relationship with the presiding judge over Sorrento Therapeutics Inc.’s Chapter 11. The court was yet to give a verdict regarding the…
Fox Corporation, the widely renowned media company, has encountered a major legal challenge. A judge has ruled that the company must face a defamation lawsuit filed by Smartmatic Corporation, a leading company in voting technology. The suit is valued at a staggering $2.7 billion. Smartmatic’s lawsuit focuses on allegations made on Fox News, in which…
The late January trial involving Davis Polk has come under increased scrutiny as defense counsel sought to substantiate claims that certain performance reviews were potentially manipulated. The central figure being cross-examined in this blockbuster litigation is Ms. Cardwell whose testimonies have been pivotal to the case thus far. Digging deeper into the matter, it appears…
In recent business and practice news, experienced attorney, Peter J. Armenio, has moved to join the reputable law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel. He is joining as a partner in the litigation group and will be based in New York. The firm confirmed this notable recruitment event on Wednesday. Armenio carries with him a specific…
In a noteworthy development in the realm of mass arbitration, electronics giant Samsung is challenging an order by a lower court that would leave it open to paying over $4 million in arbitration initiation fees. The case, which is currently under appeal in the 7th Circuit, could potentially have repercussions for the future application and…
Alina Habba, known for her representation of previous U.S President, Donald Trump, has made waves in the legal sphere recently. Habba’s unconventional court maneuvers and multiple lodged motions to alter her client’s standing and trajectory in ongoing litigation have evoked a range of responses from amusement to criticism. Some legal pundits have even compared her…
In joining forces with prominent law firm Dorsey & Whitney, Dana Herberholz and Jordan Stott have expanded the firm’s intellectual property (IP) capabilities. The pair who recently arrived as partners in the IP group will enhance the firm’s service offering from their new base in Boise, Idaho. According to the firm announcement, Dana Herberholz specializes…
In the landscape of increasingly high-stakes and complex intellectual property litigation, an aggressive race among law firms to grab eminent patent lawyers is apparent. Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe is among the law firms that have expanded their IP division amid this demand. As well as Orrick, the past week saw several other firms including Arnold…
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe has expanded its IP litigation practice in Chicago with the inclusion of Timothy Carroll to their team as reported on Wednesday. Prior to his joining Orrick, Carroll served as a partner at Venable LLP. His professional experience comprises the handling of patent cases and other significant IP matters, recurrently representing innovators…
In response to an increasingly competitive job market for young lawyers in London, legal heavyweight Paul Hastings has announced a 5% salary increase for its newly qualified lawyers. Their annual salary will now stand at £173,000. The rise comes amidst a talent war that has prompted numerous leading law firms to hike pay for their…
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide a case that could potentially impact a frequently-employed strategy in handling employment-related lawsuits. This approach relies on keeping disputes in court for as long as possible instead of sending cases to arbitration. In what is fast becoming a highly-anticipated case, the Supreme Court will rule on whether…
Standardization of agreements could significantly bolster the reputation of litigation funding, according to Tets Ishikawa of LionFish Litigation. By creating a common framework under which all funding contracts could operate, drawing inspiration from the master agreements used in the derivatives market by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the litigation finance market could move…
Charles Noonan, a former litigation associate at Gibson Dunn and now special counsel at Australia’s Maurice Blackburn, is planning to bring his courtroom tactics to a different kind of competition – the famed reality television show “Australian Survivor: Titans v Rebels”. Noonan expressed confidence in his ability to utilise the same skills he uses to…
Blank Rome, a prominent legal firm, announced the addition of Philip N. Yannella to the corporate litigation group as a partner. Alongside his role in corporate litigation, Yannella will serve as co-chair of the privacy, security, and data protection practice based in Philadelphia. The announcement was met with anticipation as Yannella brings an extensive and…
Recently, Mayer Brown announced a new addition to their Los Angeles team, litigation and dispute resolution partner Sophia Mancall-Bitel. Mentioned in an official announcement on Mayer Brown’s website, this move highlights the law firm’s ongoing expansion on the West Coast. Mancall-Bitel was formerly associated with Wilson Sonsini, and she brings her vast experience in a…
An en banc review by the full 9th Circuit Court has been scheduled to weigh in on the issue of whether denials of motions to strike under anti-SLAPP statutes are immediately appealable. This presents a significant issue as these motions are often used as protection by reporters and news organizations against litigation intended to chill…
With a paradigm shift being felt across university athletic legal defenses amid alleged NCAA infractions, several prominent law firms collectively collected approximately $10 million over recent years for their legal services. The list of beneficiaries includes Pillsbury, Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, and Bond, Schoeneck & King who were enlisted to defend University of Kansas basketball…