Anti-government protests in Argentina turned violent when the police clashed with protesters exacerbated by President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. The confrontation, which had been escalating for a while, reached a critical point on Wednesday, with police using force to disband protesters blocking a crucial thoroughfare in the capital. Further reports indicate that Milei, who had…
Latane Montague, formerly a global leader of the transportation practice at Hogan Lovells, has taken on a new role at Morgan Lewis. The firm announced on Wednesday that Montague would join as a partner, co-leading the global automotive and mobility practice in the firm’s Washington office. In his new position, Montague will focus on regulatory,…
Around half of the 20 largest public companies that filed for bankruptcy in 2023 did not disclose substantial financial red flags ahead of time. Despite the presence of significant financial troubles, these organizations, including party supply retailer Party City Co., drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp., freight transportation firm Yellow Corp., and tele-dentistry company SmileDirectClub Inc.,…
A complaint has been filed claiming that Judge Reggie Walton, a George W. Bush appointee, tainted jury pools when he participated in a televised interview. In this interview, he highlighted how Donald Trump’s false claims attacking judges and their families have resulted in death threats. The influence this statement could have on jurors is currently…
Quickway Transportation, a trucking firm, is currently in legal dispute with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding a closure it enacted in 2020, which has been alleged to be in response to potential strike action. The arguments are intricate, focusing on the rights of employers to close their businesses for whatever reasons they deem…
Neil Hare, a seasoned professional with a track record in business finance, policy, and regulations, has come onboard at Dentons as a partner with the public policy practice in Washington, D.C. Dentons made this announcement recently. In his new role, Hare brings with him his expertise in counsel on public affairs and policy matters. His…
There’s an increasing presence of electronic bikes (e-bikes) lining New York City streets. While it’s evident that these automated two-wheelers are revolutionizing urban transportation, the rise in their usage has sparked a fiery debate over their potential impact on pedestrian safety. Manhattan has borne witness to a prevalent, albeit somewhat reckless, trend in which pedestrians…
Yesterday, Husch Blackwell LLP announced the addition of five attorneys from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP to their Minneapolis office. These hirings bolster the office’s litigation team and come on the heels of the firm’s earlier recruitment of a transportation practice leader and other professionals from the same rival firm. Husch Blackwell has been…
The Kaluga Regional Court has reportedly detained a Russian national for two months on suspicion of terrorism. The individual is suspected of being a member of the “Freedom of Russia” Legion, a paramilitary group made up of former Russian soldiers fighting on behalf of Ukraine, RIA reported Friday. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested…
Willkie Farr & Gallagher recently hired former department of Justice section chief, Robert Lepore, as partner within their antitrust and competition practice group, stationed in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. This is according to a statement issued by the law firm. During his tenure at the U.S. Department of Justice, Lepore served as a section…
On Friday, the US Department of Justice announced that former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández has been found guilty on all three charges listed in his indictment by a federal jury in New York. The most serious charge was of conspiring to import cocaine into the US, a crime that carries a mandatory minimum sentence…
Boeing Co. continues to be embroiled in controversy following the incident where a panel detached from a 737 Max 9 in January, according to a recent Bloomberg Law report. Boeing’s cooperation with US investigators pursuing the case seems to be lacking, as highlighted in a recent Senate hearing. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has…
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recently filed a lawsuit against an affiliate of Planned Parenthood, accusing it of contravening state laws by facilitating the transportation of minors to Kansas for abortions. The accusations were founded on supposedly captured camera footage that presented staffers transporting the minors across state borders for abortions without receiving parental consent….
In a recent development, the United States Congress has successfully onboarded an interim bill to prevent a partial shutdown of the federal government, now waiting for the approval of President Joe Biden. Temporary funding has been extended for some departments through March 8 and others until March 22 even as lawmakers work diligently to reconcile…
Kirkland & Ellis and Jackson Walker, two of the world’s renowned law firms, have found themselves amidst new allegations. These recent accusations suggest that the firms might have played a role in concealing the relationship between a former Texas bankruptcy judge and a local attorney. According to the civil suit filed on Monday by Morton…
As a Silicon Valley venture capitalist in search of legal services, one’s first stop would probably be Page Mill Road. Located in the valley south of Stanford’s campus, it has been a hub for Bay Area powerhouses and interlopers in Big Law keen to establish close ties with their start-up clients since the 1970s. This…
The current slowdown in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market provides an ideal time for private equity funds to reassess the tax positions of their portfolio companies before any potential issues turn into costly headaches. M&A volumes and values are expected to continue decreasing into the second half of the year, offering a valuable window…
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, the Los Angeles-based law firm with a focus on insurance work, has recently dismissed two of its senior officers. Brian Gedeon, serving as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer, and Barbara Cheen, the Chief Client Relations Officer, were let go as part of a broader shakeup in the firm’s back-office operations….
The question of classifying workers within the scope of the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) exemption was under the lens of U.S. Supreme Court Justices, as they deliberated the scope of the term ‘transportation workers’. An example of this debate was seen in the contentious case of Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., where truck drivers…
Workers have spent years arguing that the Federal Arbitration Act’s transportation worker exemption means their wage-based claims against companies such as Amazon.com Inc., Domino’s Pizza, and Uber Technologies Inc. should be heard in court, not behind closed doors. A federal appellate court added a new obstacle in 2022 when it ruled that both the worker’s…
In an ongoing legal battle taking place within the U.S Supreme Court, the case of Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St. revolves around the contested field of mandatory arbitration imposed by employers on their employees. This case, specifically, concerns commercial truck drivers who work for Flowers Foods, the producers of the iconic Wonder Bread. The…
On February 13, 2024, Crowell & Moring announced that Eric Enson will join their Los Angeles office. Enson will be a partner in the antitrust and competition group. His past experience includes handling US Justice Department antitrust investigations and taking on civil class action and opt-out litigation. His areas of work are not limited to,…
Cozen O’Connor, a full-service law firm with a reputation for its comprehensive legal services, has recently confirmed a new hire for their Transportation & Trade Practice. Patrick R. Rizzi, an experienced professional, has joined the legal team in their Washington, D.C. office. The comprehensive skill set and extensive experience that Rizzi brings to the table…
California lawmakers announced new bipartisan legislation on Tuesday, termed Senate Bill (SB) 1012, aimming to permit the use of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic purposes. The proposed bill, otherwise referred to as the “Regulated Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Act,” would authorize professionals to administer the consumption of psychedelic mushrooms by individuals over the age of 21. As reported…
An Amnesty International report alleges that Myanmar is circumventing Western sanctions by finding alternative sources for jet fuel. The report outlines the lengths to which the country is going to maintain its airpower despite sanctions imposed by the US, UK, Canada, and the EU in spring 2023. The aim of the sanctions was, among other…