Stoel Rives, the prominent law firm based in Portland, Oregon, has recently welcomed Seth Row as its new litigation partner. Row joins the Stoel Rives team, departing from his former position at Miller Nash. Details of the transition were disclosed in a firm press release. With his extensive experience in business litigation, Row brings to…
A lawsuit recently filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court is putting Starbucks’ ethical sourcing claims under scrutiny. The litigation alleges that the coffee megachain has misled consumers about the true origins of its coffee and tea products. The suit, flagged by Law.com Radar, posits that Starbucks sourced its items from cooperatives and farms…
Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor, Justin P. Murphy, has recently taken up his new role at BakerHostetler as a partner. As reported by Bloomberg, his appointment sees him joining the firm’s litigation practice group, additionally contributing to the antitrust and competition team at the Washington office. Of significant note, Murphy is set to lead the cartel…
In a bid to overhaul the legal financial scene, the UK Justice Secretary has committed to implement legislation designed to safeguard litigation funding. This move potentially allows for the bypassing of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling which decreed litigation funding agreements as unenforceable in competition cases. Specific details outlining the proposed changes remain unclear. Despite…
On the morning of Tuesday, January 16, legal professionals awoke to a fresh list of news articles, commentaries, and other informative links, all related to developments and cases before the Supreme Court. One topic of focus in the wake of this day was a case centered on a seemingly insignificant creature: a modest fish. Despite…
Parabellum Capital, originally spun off from Credit Suisse 12 years prior, has closed a major transaction: a $754 million fund that ranks among the most substantial private pools ever amassed for litigation finance. This firm has allocated approximately two-thirds of this robust fund to 50 investments, a strategy aimed at generating returns through covering the…
In a recent significant turn of events, the Australian Federal Court dismissed a challenge against the construction of a gas export pipeline through the submerged cultural heritage of the Tiwi Nation. The court ruling released gas corporation Santos from a temporary injunction that had previously halted the A$5.7 billion project since November of the previous…
The Supreme Court of Canada has recently declined to hear a challenge brought forward by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) against an order which necessitates the disclosure of a source and related documents. The litigation stems from a sexual misconduct case involving Vice-Admiral Haydn Edmundson of Canada’s Armed Forces. This case has its roots in…
Donald Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, has once again landed him a hefty fine for filing a frivolous lawsuit. In a recent podcast, Habba even bragged about using her physical appearance over her intelligence—a declaration which has raised eyebrows and questions her legal judgment. Habba and Trump had previously been sanctioned a staggering one million dollars…
A significant development on the misconduct case involving former Texas bankruptcy judge, David R. Jones, who resigned back in October 2023, has recently emerged. The lawsuit, which alleges that Jones improperly hid a romantic relationship, has now expanded to include his significant other as well as two renowned law firms – Kirkland & Ellis and…
High-profile law firm Kasowitz Benson Torres has initiated a litigation process against Harvard College. This contentious action came on the back of allegations made by six Jewish students. These students argue that their experience at the ostensibly prestigious institution has been marred by an alleged failure to shield them from antisemitic behavior, a perceived defiance…
The last week in London was eventful for the legal community with a series of notable litigation making the rounds. One of the highlights of the week was a professional negligence claim leveled against Lawrence Kurt Solicitors by Midlands Living, a housing association. Interestingly, soft-drinks producer Britvic was also drawn into legal proceedings, when it…
Welcome to this week’s roundup of noteworthy appellate legal news. We’ll be reviewing key decisions, rulings and legal developments from all across the U.S. as featured on Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the pioneering weblog dedicated to appellate litigation. In a significant decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that making…
The Calcutta High Court in the Indian state of West Bengal dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition, seeking a special probe into the assault on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, in early January. The PIL originates from a legal framework that enables individuals or groups to prompt judicial interference over matters of public interest. The…
According to recent reports, Russia is gearing up for a potential legal skirmish in an attempt to obstruct any U.S. or European schemes to seize a portion of its frozen central bank assets, currently valued at approximately $300 billion. These funds are eyed by international powers as potential compensation for Ukraine. Anonymous sources closely associated…
In the ever-evolving legal landscape of cannabis regulation, a recent judgment by U.S. District Judge Tiffany Cartwright of Washington’s Western District has reinforced the belief that a cannabis company owner challenging a state license denial “cannot use the Dormant Commerce Clause to demand a constitutional right to participate in an illegal interstate market”. With policies…
Apple Inc. has disclosed in its annual proxy statement that its top lawyer, Katherine “Kate” Adams, received a total pay package of more than $26.9 million in the last fiscal year. The significant portion of this compensation derives from roughly $22.3 million in stock awards. The proxy statement also revealed that Adams was paid $1…
The year 2024 promises to be a decisive one for bankruptcy cases dealing with mass torts. Recently, judges have shown a lack of enthusiasm for tactical maneuvers presented in such cases. Notable instances include the dismissals of bankruptcies in cases involving Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder and 3M’s combat earplugs, where the desired level of…
The ongoing surge of product liability litigation around Ozempic, the medication produced and distributed by Novo Nordisk, continues apace. The latest lawsuit to surface in this ongoing saga has been filed by an Idaho woman. According to documents from the federal court case, the pharmaceutical company stands accused of negligence, with failure to warn consumers…
In a recent interview, Jim Lehman, managing partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, claimed the firm witnessed another solid year of revenue growth in 2023. Lehman, who took the helm as managing partner in 2012 and has recently been reelected to the position, kept the specific details under the wraps. However, he confidently stated…
Bayer subsidiary and biotechnology giant, Monsanto, started facing trials over their herbicide Roundup in 2018. The lawsuits mainly concern allegations about Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, which plaintiffs say leads to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. As a consequence, multiple verdicts have come across the United States, shaping a landscape of litigation that continues to evolve. This interactive map…
Eric Posner, a former top adviser to the Justice Department’s antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter, is returning to his previous role at trial law boutique MoloLamken. Posner, who will be rejoining as a part-time counsel, was associated with Kanter for nearly two years before departing from the Justice Department in February 2023 to join the University…
Thomson Reuters Institute has recently released the 2024 Report on the State of the US Legal Market, which draws a sobering comparison between present US law firms and the now-defunct Pan Am Airlines [link]. The parallel warns that firms which fail to adapt to the evolving legal market may suffer a fate similar to Pan…
Recent investment by Hinshaw & Culbertson in their commercial transactions team is evident in their latest acquisition – Megan Lopp Mathias has officially joined the firm as a new partner. The firm announced last Thursday that Mathias will be operating from their Chicago office. Over the years, Mathias has expertly advised companies on a myriad…
Jenner & Block has broadened its reach in environmental and workplace health and safety practice by welcoming Stephanie Sebor as a partner in its Chicago office. Stephanie, who is experienced in acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, financings, and securities offerings, plays a key role in assisting buyers, sellers, lenders, and borrowers, as mentioned by Jenner & Block….