Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott on Friday received final approval for a $38 million legal malpractice settlement resolving suits filed against the firm for former partner John Pauciulo’s […]
Orthofix Fired Execs for Private Texts. They’re Fighting Back With a Vengeance
Orthofix’s simultaneous sacking of its chief legal officer, chief financial officer and CEO 18 months ago for what the maker of orthopedic medical devices described at the time […]
Former Judges Question Judicial Silence Amid Partisan Attacks on Judiciary
In 1996, then-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Chief Judge Jon Newman publicly condemned calls for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Harold Baer Jr. over […]
Jay-Z Hits Rape Accuser With Lawsuit, Says She Admits Story Was False
Jay-Z is filing a lawsuit against the unnamed woman who accused him of rape last year, claiming she has now directly admitted that she fabricated those explosive allegations. […]
Benesch Sees Revenue Spike 30%, Amid Rapid Head Count Expansion
Pointing to increased attorney head count and realization, even as billing rates went up, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff generated a 30% revenue increase last year, growing to […]
Iowa Removes Gender Identity From Civil Rights Law — Justia News — March 3, 2025
Last week, Iowa enacted a new law that removes “gender identity” from the list of protected classes under the Iowa Civil Rights Act. It passed the Iowa Senate […]
Drake & iHeartMedia Reach Settlement in ‘Not Like Us’ Airplay Dispute
Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records. In November, Drake filed […]
How to Pay for a Lawyer with No Money: A Comprehensive Guide
Hiring a lawyer is often essential for navigating legal matters, but the cost can be prohibitive, especially for those who are financially struggling. Whether you’re facing criminal charges, […]
Ethics Complaint Against MDL Judge Alleging Gender Bias Is Part of ‘Disgusting Attacks on the Courts,’ NJ Top Mass Tort Lawyer Says
A conservative judicial group called Article III Project filed a judicial misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers after she issued an order emphasizing the need […]
Duane Morris Adds Assistant U.S. Attorneys on East and West Coast
Adding depth to its white-collar practice on both the East Coast and West Coast, Duane Morris announced the hire of two former assistant U.S. attorneys on Monday. Eric […]