On Tuesday, Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP emerged victorious over two competing law firms when a federal judge in California named them the lead counsel. The firm will be at the forefront of the consolidated litigation concerning a proposed group of shareholders. The litigation alleges that Wells Fargo executives took actions that were detrimental…
McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP, a well-respected law firm, has moved to block a subpoena from a former executive, who is presently defending herself against allegations of theft in a New Jersey state court. The subpoena in question is seeking access to payroll and other related records. The accusations faced by the former executive,…
The D.C. Circuit has solicited the opinion of the District of Columbia’s highest court in a unique case concerning personal liability and negligence standards. This move comes amidst an ongoing legal tussle attempting to hold D.C.’s transit agency responsible for the death of a lawyer in 2013. The lawyer, reportedly under the influence, fell off…
Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, once famed for his roles in high-stakes litigation, will have to face his day in court despite his claims of suffering from dementia. A Los Angeles federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Girardi is competent to stand trial on charges related to the alleged theft of millions of dollars from his…
In an interesting turn of events in the world of plaintiff’s law, attorney James Robson and his team were able to secure a $4 million award in a Cobb County case after initially receiving an offer of judgment for $400,000. This significant victory comes after a trial in December 2023, where Robson’s client sought damages…
Disbarred and indicted plaintiffs’ attorney Thomas Girardi has been ruled competent to assist in the defense against charges of defrauding clients, professionals, and others of millions of dollars. This ruling was made by Judge Josephine L. Staton of the Central District of California. While the judge announced her decision, the underlying order remains under seal…
In the realm of insurance’s impact on Intellectual Property (IP) litigation, Stephen Kyriacou Jr., a managing director and senior lawyer in Aon’s Litigation Risk Group, continues to carve his own path. Kyriacou, the pioneer of judgment preservation insurance, began his work in the litigation and contingent risk insurance market in 2019 and has twice been…
As we step into 2024, general counsels across the globe are focusing their energies on maneuvering the complex context of the modern legal landscape. Among various matters, four key issues stand prevalent as potential sources of worry. The first issue concerns the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). Increasing AI integration in different industries…
A wave of new laws taking effect across numerous U.S. states poses significant challenges to employers, particularly those with workers spread across the nation. Notable among such legislations are those concerns over cannabis usage and paid leaves. The complexities surrounding these new state statutes primarily arise from variances in provisions compared to previously enacted measures…
In a complex turn of legal events, Joseph Gamboa, a Texas man condemned to the death row, is pressing claims against his court-appointed attorney for allegedly abandoning him and his case. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to challenge his conviction in the past, Gamboa’s current legal representatives seek to overturn the previous decisions and open the…
The India Supreme Court is currently assessing a petition challenging the law that regulates the appointment of election commissioners. Advocate Gopal Singh filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Tuesday against the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023. PIL is a legal action initiated…
In a recent legal development, a former bankruptcy judge from Houston, who had resigned following undisclosed romantic involvement with a lawyer, is now claiming judicial immunity. The ex-judge has sought to dismiss a lawsuit which alleges that he violated a shareholder’s civil rights. The ex-judge was previously brought into the limelight for failing to disclose…
The legal world is a rigorous battlefield of intellect, wit, and skill, where each move can have significant impacts. Today, we bring you a few stories at the forefront of this arena, proving yet again that business and law are ever intertwined. Firstly, our gaze turns to the prestigious Harvard University. The university’s governing board,…
The past few years have seen a significant increase in law firm mergers, and as we head into 2024, questions are rising about whether this trend will continue. A recent report in the New Jersey Law Journal highlights this question, providing insights into the current state of the industry. Several recent moves have underscored the…
In a significant settlement, Slaughter and May, along with Nigerian legal firms, have successfully guided British American Tobacco (BAT) in a $110 million settlement, effectively bringing a halt to a criminal investigation in Nigeria. This high-stakes settlement agreement stipulates that Nigeria’s consumer protection agency will close all investigations, as well as withdraw any impending criminal…
If your New Year’s resolutions involve staying more up-to-date with the latest in legal news, we’ve got you covered. In case you missed some key updates due to the holiday rush, here’s a quick recap to ensure you are caught up. In the realm of corporate legal affairs, there have been several noteworthy roster changes…
Amid a rising number of lawsuits in response to this year’s data breach, pioneering genetic testing firm 23andMe Inc. has filed a motion to transfer litigation proceedings to Northern California. The court jurisdiction suggested is in proximity to the company’s headquarters in South San Francisco, which could potentially centralize the disparate cases in a single…
The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools and their staggering implications on society are slated to take center stage in litigation throughout 2024. As these technologies continue to advance, society is poised to encounter unchartered challenges. These battles are set not only to reshape the landscape of intellectual property rights, but also to redefine…
As we usher in the year 2024, the eyes of the legal world are set on two potentially game-changing copyright lawsuits that are currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. The manner in which these disputes are resolved could markedly influence the landscape of copyright law and, by extension, the broader entertainment and technology sectors. The…
The legal community is buzzing as the 2024 appellate landscape promises high stakes disputes and intriguing arguments. A major point of focus in this dynamics is the increasingly apparent circuit splits which have gained momentum since 2023, further aggravated by ideological imbalances with potential to shape the discussion around contentious issues within the appellate judicial…
In his annual report, Chief Justice John Roberts propounded on the future ramifications of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal system. Despite the imminent impact of technology on judicial work, Justice Robers articulated that human judges will have a lasting presence in courtrooms. His insights also reassured the public that federal committees are actively deliberating…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has exercised his veto power on House Bill 68, legislation that proposed the prohibition of gender-affirming care for people under 18 and the participation of transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports at high school and college levels. The vetoed bill proposed making it illegal for healthcare professionals to carry out…
The How Appealing blog, a respected online hub for appellate litigation news, has just released its latest roundup of stories in this niche sector. In a notable update, the US Supreme Court was requested by the Colorado Republican Party to swiftly decide on an appeal concerning former President Trump’s ballot eligibility. The group asked the…
The examination of whether the 14th Amendment’s constitutional prohibition of insurrectionists holding political office applies to Donald Trump is no longer a mere academic discourse. A couple of states have ruled that the 19th-century US constitutional amendment makes Trump ineligible for further presidential bids, demonstrating the overhang of legal consequences arising from his alleged role…
The litigation against the directors of Fox News, which stems from decisions leading to a $787.5 million defamation settlement with Dominion Voting Systems Inc, is set to be overseen by a legal team representing the pension funds of New York City and Oregon public workers. This was the ruling delivered by the Delaware Court of…