Bruce Birenboim, a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison who is representing Davis Polk & Wardwell in a retaliation lawsuit, has voiced concerns over the possible ramifications of the plaintiff’s protracted usage of trial time. During a session on Tuesday, Birenboim suggested this slow pace of proceedings could eventually create “an impossible situation…
A panel of federal appellate judges expressed skepticism concerning insurance coverage provisions for privacy violations, particularly in the context of Illinois’ distinctive privacy laws. This admonishment was apparent during discussions involving litigation faced by Thermoflex Waukegan LLC, due to alleged violations of an Illinois privacy statute. The Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA) prohibits the…
A recently filed lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing expressed concerns regarding a defective door plug, accused of spontaneously blowing out during a flight on January 5th. The consequences of this incident left a distressing hole in the 737-9 Max aircraft that was airborne at the time. The plaintiffs are claiming negligence on the part…
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, a prestigious litigation firm known for handling major corporate lawsuits, has announced the establishment of its first office in the state of Delaware, less than six months after securing $266.7 million in legal fees from a case adjudicated in Delaware’s Chancery Court. This new strategic move places the firm in…
In a recent court ruling, an Austin biotech firm was ordered to pay $57M in damages, a verdict that the defendant’s legal representative is framing as a victory. The case centered on the biotech company Ravgen, yet the jury awarded only a small fraction of the plaintiffs’ claim—less than 15%—and rejected their case for willfulness….
Philadelphia, known for its rich history and cultural heritage, is on the path of setting an unfortunate record. The city appears to have spent a record amount sum in settling litigation linked to alleged violations of civil rights in 2023. Analysing the numbers revealed through public records, Philadelphia seems to have pledged $32 million towards…
Noted law firm Clark Hill has welcomed Dabney Pettus into their litigation practice, as well as the Admiralty and Maritime industry group, at their San Antonio, Texas office, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Pettus will primarily focus on probate and estate planning within the company, according to representatives from Clark Hill. Pettus’s legal acumen spans…
In the world of litigation, there seems to be a growing misconception that fee awards, contrary to widespread legal practice, are not as rare as they truly are. This can be traced back to the plethora of lawsuits linked with former president Donald Trump, which have culminated in the award of legal fees far more…
Just recently, former White House counsel Pat Cipollone has made the move to join Torridon Law, the firm co-founded by former Attorney General Bill Barr and Facebook’s ex-general counsel, Ted Ullyot. The newest recruit is no newcomer to positions of responsibility: Cipollone succeeded Don McGahn as White House counsel in October 2018 for President Donald…
In an interesting development within the energy sector legal landscape, five prominent energy litigators from Eversheds Sutherland have made a move to the Houston office of Baker McKenzie. The team, led by David Baay, the former head of Eversheds’ U.S. energy team, also includes Kelsey Machado, Jack Massey, Matthew Rawlinson, and Ian Shelton. Notably, all…
International litigation firm Quinn Emanuel has announced the appointment of Aliki Sofis as the co-managing partner of its Boston office. Sofis, who will fulfill this role alongside Patrick D. Curran, brings a rich history of legal service to this new position. The firm made the announcement on Wednesday. Prior to her new role, Sofis built…
Duane Morris recently welcomed Craig M. Warner, a seasoned lawyer renowned for his role in managing active and potential litigation and investigations, to join their trial practice group in the Dallas office. This announcement was reported on Wednesday. Warner, who has expertly handled several cases involving class-action defense, multimillion-dollar construction arbitrations, and real estate disputes,…
The US Supreme Court recently declined to review an appeal from an Indiana public school district regarding a judgment that deemed the district’s transgender bathroom policy to be illegal. The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville’s policy disallowed transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. In late summer, the Seventh Circuit Court…
The cloud-based e-discovery company, Casepoint, has recently announced a multi-year contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). The agreement includes a sizable migration of ICE’s data from its existing e-discovery platform, Relativity. This award demonstrates the trust Casepoint has built in the public sector as a…
A long-standing litigation concerning trade secrets misappropriation involving Escrow agent SRS Acquiom and PNC Bank has recently been settled. The lawsuit, which started in 2019, was brought forward by SRS Acquiom over allegations that two of their former employees used proprietary information in their new roles to aid PNC Bank in gaining a competitive edge….
Steptoe has launched a Houston office with a team of over 40 lawyers and business personnel originally from Smyser, Kaplan & Veselka (SKV), a move that provides the Washington, DC-based law firm a strategic position in the rich Texas energy market. Jarod Stewart, previously a partner at SKV, has been assigned as the managing partner…
Horacio Gutierrez, chief legal officer at Walt Disney Co., drew nearly $11.7 million as a total compensation from the media and entertainment establishment last year, as stated in a proxy statement filed a while ago. This compensation marks a 23% reduction from 2022, mainly due to the signing bonus received by Gutierrez. Following a successful…
Legal funding firm KrunchCash and its counsel Robins Kaplan LLP are seeking to overturn a $156,000 sanction. This penalty was imposed over the law firm’s access to an opposing litigation party’s Dropbox account. KrunchCash and Robins Kaplan LLP are arguing that the monetary sanction was unwarranted and have taken the case to a New York…
Law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) has called on an Illinois federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action that accuses the firm of failing to adequately protect the personal information of employees at their client company, Mondelez International Inc. This action comes in the wake of a data breach at BCLP which…
With Miami’s skyline evolving rapidly over recent years due to the boom in residential construction projects, local construction lawyers are now predicting a surge in litigation cases related to construction defects and project slowdowns. The fast-paced growth in the city’s construction industry had led to numerous projects being expedited to meet the high housing demand….
McDermott Will & Emery, a leading international law firm, has made significant additions to its healthcare practice group, as reported by Bloomberg Law. The firm announced on Tuesday the addition of a five-lawyer team to expand their healthcare portfolio, led by partners James Ravitz and Paul Gadiock. James Ravitz, an established expert in the area…
Evan Parness, a notable figure in the legal world, has recently been added to the ranks of Covington & Burling as a partner in their employment practice group in New York. This news was announced by the firm recently on Tuesday. This is indeed a significant addition to the firm, considering Parness’s extensive experience and…
Members of the plaintiff’s bar have raised concerns regarding a proposed rule meant to govern the early steps in multidistrict litigations (MDLs). Critiques point to the potential for the same attorneys to be continually awarded leadership positions in MDL case handling. The presiding committee considering these issues is the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules. It’s…
In a recent development, Frost Brown Todd has announced that Gordon Young has joined their team as a partner with the business and commercial litigation practice in San Francisco. Bloomberg Law Automation provided detailed coverage of the development on January 16, 2024. Throughout his career, Young has diligently handled a diverse array of legal matters…
In our third and final segment of the interview with Stephen Kyriacou Jr., a managing director and senior lawyer in Aon’s Litigation Risk Group, we continue to delve into the intricacies of litigation risk insurance policies as well as the future prospects of this rapidly evolving industry. Led by the dynamic Stephen Kyriacou, the Aon…