Renowned attorney Melissa A. Rodriguez is now a member of Day Pitney as a trusts and estates partner in their private client department, based in Miami. Rodriguez has built a career around advising clients on ultra-high-net-worth planning, specialising in estate planning, trust and estate administration, along with related litigation. Her wealth of knowledge in estate…
This week has demonstrated a notable shift in the legal ecosystem. The Law.com Barometer newsletter highlights key events including personnel changes and significant announcements across several law firms. The New Jersey Law Journal announced that Scura Wigfield Heyer Stevens & Cammarota, LLP featured in a major announcement dated April 12, 2023, providing more insight for…
In a verdict that carries considerable implications for judiciary integrity and personal relationships among legal professionals, Houston bankruptcy judge Marvin Isgur has been permitted to oversee a pivotal corporate Chapter 11 case, which was initially assigned to Judge David Jones, a close friend and colleague who recently resigned. As reported by Bloomberg Law, this decision…
In a recent development, a unit of American International Group Inc. emerged victorious in a legal tussle against Verizon Communications Inc. This high-stakes dispute revolved around the issue of securities claims insurance coverage. The legal triumph comes as Delaware’s high court absolved AIG from covering Verizon’s approximate $95 million settlement with the bankruptcy trustee of…
Retail conglomerates, Walmart Inc. and the Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. are making significant changes to their in-house legal teams as they head into the new year. Walmart recently hired Elisebeth “Beth” Collins, an ex-lawyer for Boeing Co. and Caterpillar Inc., who recently held the role of general counsel for World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. This appointment…
In a developing story, media giant Thomson Reuters is engaged in litigation with Ross Intelligence, an AI startup. Judge Stephanos Bibas, stationed in the District of Delaware, declared on September 25 that queries of fair use and wrongful interference necessitate a jury trial. Thomson Reuters, owner of legal research platform WestLaw, alleges that Ross Intelligence…
Selendy Gay Elsberg, a prominent law firm, has earned recognition from Bloomberg Law in its 2023 issue of Pro Bono Innovators. The firm garnered attention by securing beneficial terms for the Sandy Hook families in the Remington debtors’ bankruptcy plan, which resulted in an astounding $73 million settlement by February 2022. Equally noteworthy is the…
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has been recognized in Bloomberg Law’s Pro Bono Innovators 2023 edition for its notable contributions to pro bono causes. Their wide-ranging initiatives have not only benefited individuals but have also reshaped landmark legal precedents and forged innovative solutions in the legal landscape. The firm’s groundbreaking work, which facilitated over…
In the 2023 Pro Bono Innovators issue, Bloomberg Law recognized Fenwick & West for reaching a groundbreaking settlement against San Mateo Superior Court’s civil assessments program. Fenwick achieved this settlement in partnership with Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, ACLU Foundation of Northern California, and Bay Area Legal Aid. The…
At a Judiciary Committee hearing on December 13, senators critically dissected the potential extensions of anti-competitive conduct spurred by businesses sharing artificially intelligent algorithms. Amy Klobuchar, Chair of the aforementioned committee, cautioned against the risks associated with delegating independent pricing decisions to an algorithm, stating that it can potentially become a pretext for a covert…
The insurance industry has undergone a significant transformation in the past few decades, particularly in the sectors related to mergers and acquisitions, as well as commercial deal structures. The game-changer has been the introduction of representations and warranties insurance which acts as a shield for buyers against unidentified risks. Read more Recognizing the growing demands…
On Wednesday, December 15, 2023, the law firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP implored a Manhattan state court to dismiss Rudy Giuliani’s effort to discard a lawsuit brought against him. The firm alleges that Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, amassed $1.36 million in unpaid legal bills. The plaintiff’s representation characterized Giuliani’s attempt to…
In a notable legal decision, the Tennessee Court of Appeals has issued a ruling that permits certain third parties to intervene in public records requests. This ruling came about following the devastating school shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. The tragic event, which took place back in March, sadly resulted in three children and…
In a unique legal development, attorneys in a data privacy dispute have faced sanctions due to reiterated excessive and incomplete filings throughout the litigation. As reported in a recent Bloomberg Law article which can be read here, both the plaintiff and defense legal teams contributed to an overwhelming number of motions that violated local rules….
Recently, in an intriguing turn of events, a revered attorney, who self-proclaims being “America’s most famous trial lawyer”, experienced a setback in his bid to prevent a jury from hearing statements he conceived during a press conference concerning a case he valued at a whopping $50 million. This stems from the decision decided by a…
Legal executives are increasingly pointing towards the swift adoption of generative artificial intelligence as a formidable concern in the upcoming years, as revealed in a recent survey. Generative AI, with its dynamic capability of creating new content and data, is sparking discussions and concerns amidst legal professionals. The potential effects this technology could pose on…
In a recent legal development, an ex-attorney from Greenberg Traurig LLP, a globally prominent law firm, taking on a social media influencer over defamation claims, has urged a federal court in Florida to deny the influencer’s efforts to introduce further arguments. Deliberations over this case revolve around identifying the party who should have the concluding…
OptumRx Inc., a notable pharmacy benefit manager implicated in the opioid crisis, has recently made a move to disqualify the plaintiffs’ firm, Motley Rice. The pharmacy benefit manager’s representative, Alston & Bird’s Brian Boone, cites alleged ethical violations tied to confidential information that the plaintiff firm obtained through government subpoenas as the reason for this…
As part of our commitment to keeping you apprised of the latest legal proceedings and judgments, we bring you a concise but comprehensive roundup from the world of appellate litigation, courtesy of the How Appealing blog, a pioneer in the realm of legal blogging. Here are some of the notable highlights of the past week….
On December 15, 2022, the U.S. Senate gave the green light to a measure aimed at augmenting the security of federal judges. The approved directive will protect their personal information online, a development that effectively dispatches the much-delayed bill to President Joe Biden. Law360 reported this development. This initiative constitutes a significant progression in assuring…
As reported by Law360, New York-based litigation boutique Selendy Gay Elsberg PLLC has outdone the market norm by presenting its most senior associates with a bonus scale that ascends up to $126,500. This move comes as an increasing number of law firms opt to match the standard bonus scale that was previously established by Baker…
The New Jersey Senate Labor Committee is currently reviewing a significant bill on pay transparency laws, with the potential to have major impacts on the state’s employers. This latest step sees New Jersey joining a growing number of states considering such legislation. According to a report, this bill, if passed, could open the floodgates to…
Large shareholders are increasingly choosing to opt out of class-action settlements in favor of pursuing their own potential recoveries, a trend that has seen a significant increase in the past few years. The shift in investor strategy has been attributed to a pivotal US Supreme Court ruling which has altered the timing calculus. The frequency…
The recent recall of Tesla Inc. vehicles is poised to impact the company’s defensive stance in pending lawsuits related to crashes attributed to Autopilot. According to Bloomberg Law, this is the largest vehicle recall in the history of Tesla. Bloomberg Law suggests that this recall occurs as Tesla faces several high-profile lawsuits linked to its…
In a recent legal victory, Clifford Chance represented sports agencies in a conflict against FIFA and the FA. The case had seen rigorous litigation, with sports boutique Northridge and Ashurst providing counsel for the FA and FIFA. Although the specifics of the case are not accessible due to paywall restrictions, this development signifies a noteworthy…