Noted mass tort settlement negotiator, Joe Rice, has been appointed to the plaintiffs’ leadership team overseeing the 3M’s $12.5 billion drinking water case by U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel, according to a recent report from Law.com. The case is part of the complex multidistrict litigation concerning perfluoralkyl or polyfluoralkyl substances, known as PFAS, in contaminated…
In ongoing developments of the Georgia RICO case, attorney Ken Chesebro, one of 18 accused of participating in a conspiracy to undermine the 2020 presidential election, has demanded a speedy trial, asserting his right to be tried by the end of October 2023. Previously best known for earning a fortune through Bitcoin, the attorney made…
Two families based in Florida have initiated a class-action lawsuit against the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The suit alleges that officials are terminating ‘tens of thousands’ of residents’ Medicaid coverage, without providing ‘adequate individualized written notice.’ States, including Florida, have resumed determining eligibility…
On Thursday, August 24, the morning read from SCOTUSblog served up noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court, including news articles and commentary pieces for dedicated legal professional audiences. Among the prominent pieces was a report by Alison Frankel from Reuters which focused on a recent case involving a Pizza Hut franchise owner. The owner…
In a recent litigation, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit faced the dairy dilemma of determining whether the term “gruyere” cheese is a mere generic term or if it has the right to be registered as a trademark within the United States. This forms an essential part of the ongoing contention,…
Following the controversial SFFA v. Harvard decision negating the positive or negative use of race in law school admissions, law schools are now grappling with how to handle their post-affirmative action applications Reuters reports. How the universities manage both the students’ and their own needs without being seen to use prohibited practices is a challenge…
We’ve often heard the adage “do it afraid”, a piece of advice aimed at motivating individuals to face challenges head-on, despite their fears. However, when it comes to pressing responsibilities such as reviewing, revising, drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, can fear be a detrimental factor to in-house lawyers? For many legal professionals, their first in-house…
Chicago law firm, Mandell Menkes, is facing litigation over allegations of biometric privacy rights infringement. A former legal secretary of the firm has filed the lawsuit in Illinois Circuit Court. The contention lies in the firm’s deployment of a fingerprint-scanning time clock system, which allegedly holds and utilises personal biometric identifiers of its employees. The…
In a competitive landscape for patent litigation associates, Fish & Richardson is strategically utilizing remote flexibility to attract highly skilled professionals in locations far removed from its physical offices. Global Head of Litigation, Corrin Drakulich, has acknowledged that market unpredictability and a trial backlog are contributing factors to the increased demand for their patent litigation…
Following the annual ranking of Law360, six firms worth paying attention to in California have risen to prominence. The named firms are a combination of established California-based Biglaw firms and those recognized for their high-level plaintiff-side work. Unfortunately, the full list of the six recognized powerhouse firms wasn’t available. However, analysis suggests law firms that…
Over the summer, several lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI on grounds of privacy violation and copyright infringement. The allegations suggest that the company used several copyrighted works while developing their large language models. These litigations are considered to be the first among many that will likely emerge, and it’s unlikely that OpenAI’s large language…
Sullivan & Cromwell, a leading global law firm, is exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in the field of litigation. A testament to this is their vision of their litigators’ ‘assistant’, not a human, but an AI technology. This envisioned ‘assistant’ is designed to take notes, monitor witnesses’ responses in real-time, recognize speech patterns and…
Following the dismissal of Johnson & Johnson’s second talc bankruptcy, plaintiffs’ lawyers are showing a renewed commitment to their plans of pursuing trials nationwide. The leading attorneys in the talc multidistrict litigation, have suggested a bellwether trial plan in a letter to the judge on August 11. This proposed strategy includes the pursuit of consolidated…
Welcome to a new week of legal news, focusing on major decisions made in appellate courts across the United States. This roundup covers a variety of court cases, from Harvard’s court fight over affirmative action legal fees to the regulation of the Supreme Court by Congress. Let’s delve into these critical legal events. Allie Reed…
With legal financing staying in the headlines, the recent capital event involving Slater and Gordon is sure to gain attention. In an important financial move, the law firm has secured a £33M capital injection from Harbour, a leading litigation funder. Details of the deal are yet to be unfolded in light of recent legislative developments….
Pop star Britney Spears is reportedly on the path towards divorce from her husband, Sam Asghari, rounding out a challenging personal year for the singer. For this litigation, Spears has reportedly brought in the legal expertise of Laura Wasser, a well-known attorney often dubbed the ‘divorce lawyer to the stars’. Spears’ existing legal counsel continues…
The Seattle-based legal tech startup Clearbrief is set to introduce two artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features that will enhance the user experience for legal professionals. The features will allow users the unprecedented ability to create hyperlinked timelines and query documents. Originally built to improve brief writing in Microsoft Word, Clearbrief quarries through a case’s discovery, exhibits,…
In a recent legal development, the Virginia Court of Appeals overturned a prior circuit court ruling against the Navy Federal Credit Union. The matter pertained to an elderly woman who was tricked into sending $134,500 through fraudulent wire transfers. Despite the plaintiff, Delores B. Lentz, claiming the credit union should have intervened, the appeals court…
Former Wall Street Journal reporter, Jay Solomon, has dropped all claims against Dechert, a globally recognised law firm, and two of its former partners. The dismissal comes after a 10-month long litigation process in a D.C. federal court. Solomon, now an editor at Semafor, had filed a suit against Dechert, accusing the firm and its…
Changes in the legal landscape of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are now effectively reshaping how patent disputes operate. AXONICS, INC. v. MEDTRONIC, INC., a case that recently came before Dyk, Lourie, and Taranto in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, has a noteworthy finding: In an Inter Parties Review (IPR) process, an IPR petitioner should…
In a remarkable turn of events, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faced criticism for its decision not to regulate a particular financial product, as it failed to adequately explain its reasons for this action. This incident was reported by JD Supra, a key news source for legal professionals worldwide. This lack of explanation by…
The month of July 2023 bore witness to a multitude of significant judicial decisions affecting class action litigation. These decisions have repercussions that could potentially impact some of the world’s largest corporations and law firms in a profound way. Therefore, it is crucial to be abreast of these changes to strategize legally and financially. More…
Recent years have witnessed an ongoing debate about the validity of capping general damages via contract provisions for liquidated damages. This discussion gained momentum with a couple of contradictory verdicts in the last two years – casting ambiguity on a common feature of construction contracts. The topic came to light as liquidated damages clauses frequently…
The No Surprises Act (NSA), a landmark piece of legislation affecting the healthcare industry, has been in effect since January 2022. Despite its intent to mitigate the financial strain of unexpected medical bills for patients, the act has continuously faced litigation initiated by healthcare providers since its implementation. Both state and federal agencies are scrutinizing…
The past week in London’s litigation scene has brought forward several key cases, including a breach of contract claim against Eversheds Sutherland by the University for the Creative Arts. Alongside this, we’ve seen a dramatic energy regulation dispute worth €41.8 million (£35.6 million) initiated by solar energy investor 9REN against Spain in the High Court….