King & Spalding LLP continues to expand its footprint in Texas by adding four partners from Butler Snow LLP to its product liability and mass torts practice group. The new additions are expected to fortify the firm’s capabilities in handling complex litigation in these areas. For more details, visit the original article.
Legal News Update King & Spalding has welcomed litigator Will Stute, who is transitioning his practice from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe’s Washington, D.C. office to Miami. Stute, who moved to Miami in 2021, will now officially serve as a partner at King & Spalding, focusing on the firm’s product liability and mass torts practice according…
In a recent strategic move, McCarter & English has expanded its business litigation capabilities by adding James Budinetz and Peter Zarella as partners in its Hartford, Connecticut office. The pair join the firm from McElroy Deutsch, contributing substantial expertise to McCarter & English’s litigation practice. James Budinetz’s litigation practice encompasses a broad range of areas…
Legal professionals may take note of a significant shift in the litigation landscape as Liz Ryan has joined Gibson Dunn as a partner in both the litigation and trials practice groups. Her addition to the Dallas office is expected to bolster the firm’s capabilities in managing complex and high-stakes disputes. Ryan brings a diverse array…
Litigation finance has often been viewed skeptically by some who perceive it as a distortion of the justice system, enabling wealthy individuals or businesses to profit by underwriting lawsuits. However, as highlighted by Bloomberg Law reporter Emily Siegel, the reality of litigation finance is more nuanced and primarily focused on mass torts rather than cases…
Track and field athlete Lizzie Bird is setting a new standard for balancing elite sports and academic aspirations. Representing Great Britain in the 2024 Olympic Games, Bird’s law school education comes from the United States, where she recently graduated from Colorado Law. Impressively, she passed the bar exam in February while training for her second…
Legal News Article Rachel Strickland, Daniel Forman, and Andrew Mordkoff have taken on new roles as partners at Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, joining the firm’s global restructuring practice based in New York. The announcement was made last Tuesday. The trio, who previously served at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, bring with them substantial…
Article Peter Meyer has rejoined Faegre Drinker as a partner in the firm’s product liability and mass torts group in Indianapolis. According to the firm’s announcement on Monday, Meyer is set to handle high-stakes multidistrict litigation and mass torts, especially focusing on medical product defense. In his new role, Meyer will develop and lead strategic…
In a strategic move to bolster its labor and employment capabilities, Brown Fox has announced the hiring of Jenny DePonte as a partner. DePonte joins the firm from Jackson Lewis, bringing with her a wealth of experience in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance. Her expertise extends to handling investigations, alleged violations, labor and…
Antitrust Case Against Corporate Landlords Senate Democrats have introduced a new antitrust bill targeting corporate landlords, which would oblige institutional investors buying homes in significant quantities to report these purchases to federal authorities. This legislative measure aims to put such corporate practices under the scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of…
Purdue Pharma LP has secured a limited two-month period to renegotiate an agreement with members of the Sackler family. This comes as the maker of OxyContin and its ownership prepare to face a possible influx of civil opioid lawsuits. Earlier, the US Supreme Court invalidated a $6 billion settlement, which necessitated the current negotiations. The…
In a controversial decision, Serbia’s Internal Affairs Minister Ivica Dačić has banned the “Mirëdita, Dobar Dan!” festival, which aims to foster cultural exchange and aid in the normalization of strained relations between Kosovo and Serbia. Citing security concerns, Dačić’s move comes despite the festival’s consistent history of untroubled events since its inception in 2014. The…
In a move that highlights the evolving landscape of legal practice in the United States, private equity firms and litigation funders have increasingly set their sights on Arizona. The state’s decision to eliminate restrictions on non-lawyer ownership of law firms has created a unique environment conducive to outside capital infusion. Since 2020, Arizona has approved…
Mass tort litigation, which involves cases where numerous plaintiffs file lawsuits against one or a few defendants, has seen a significant transformation recently, establishing itself as a major legal industry. This shift can be largely attributed to the infusion of capital from litigation finance firms, which have recognized the potential for substantial returns in these…
Goldberg Segalla LLP has expanded its ranks by adding two attorneys as partners in its Manhattan and Garden City offices, focusing on practice areas such as toxic torts and workers’ compensation. The announcement, made on Monday, highlights the firm’s strategic development within these critical legal domains. For further details, visit Law360.
Goldberg Segalla Recruits Litigator Silverman to Toxic Tort Team Goldberg Segalla has made a notable addition to its toxic tort and environmental law practice groups with the recruitment of Michael Silverman as a partner in its New York office. Silverman brings extensive experience in advising clients on various legal, regulatory, and commercial matters, particularly within…
“`html The year 2023 has seen some particularly notable jury awards, raising eyebrows across the legal landscape. According to data collected by VerdictSearch, the largest verdict of the year involved a case of intentional torts centered on allegations of sexual abuse within the Mormon church in California. This case, which drew significant attention, highlights the…
In a recent development, Snell & Wilmer has announced the appointment of Andrew Young as a partner in their San Diego office. Young will join the firm’s commercial litigation practice group, bringing with him a wealth of experience in internal investigations, white-collar criminal defense, and complex commercial litigation. According to the firm’s statement, Young’s expertise…
In an increasingly intricate legal landscape, the intersection between private equity and mass torts is being explored by prominent law firms. Notably, renowned law firm Skadden faced a unique situation as it served as deal counsel for an investment titan, while simultaneously dealing with claims funded against a firm client by the same investor. The…
The Dobbs ruling seemingly about abortion, seems to be having wider impacts touching on embryo disputes across the United States. Post-Dobbs, Alabama passed a constitutional amendment affirming that unborn life, including the rights of unborn children, be recognised by the state, leading to a ruling that a fertility clinic be held liable under wrongful death…
Law professor Donald Kochan has brought to light a compelling argument concerning climate change torts, specifically in relation to a Hawaiian case that is currently under review. He suggests that the US Supreme Court should step in to clarify areas of responsibility that should fall exclusively within the federal government’s jurisdiction. The case in question…
Three U.S. senators and 25 states have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the ‘Texas two-step’, a bankruptcy restructuring process that proponents argue is efficient and equitable. This strategy allows corporations facing significant potential liabilities to split themselves into two parts, separating assets from liabilities. Nevertheless, the Texas two-step process faces ire from…
Class actions and mass tort claims are increasingly falling prey to fraud, regardless of whether they’re paid via digital payment or paper checks, according to a report by Western Alliance Bank and its wholly owned digital payments platform, Digital Disbursements. This surge in fraudulent claims comes as digital payments rise in prevalence, a reality that…
In a noteworthy development, attorney disciplinary authorities in Washington, D.C. have suggested that an ethics committee should recommend the disbarment of former U.S. Department of Justice official, Jeffrey Clark. Clark is accused of what the prosecutors describe as a ‘betrayal’ of his oath to the Constitution, this accusation steming from his alleged involvement in aiding…
In a move signifying growth and expansion, Morgan Lewis has added three notable additions to its consumer class action and product liability team – April Nelson Ross, Rachel Raphael, and Mohamed Awan. This hiring spree signals the global law firm’s increased emphasis on bolstering its capabilities to handle major class actions and product-liability cases, especially…