Florida jurors are expected to start deliberations on Friday in a long-running case against Chiquita Brands International that seeks compensation for family members of individuals who were allegedly murdered […]
In Live Nation DOJ Lawsuit, AEG’s Ticketing Claims Could Play Big Role
On Friday (May 31), AEG chairman/CEO Jay Marciano became the first major live music executive to voice support for the Department of Justice’s effort to break up Live […]
Jury Trial Ordered in Uber Drivers Dispute Over Independent Contractor Status
Following a hung jury and the subsequent denial of the parties’ motions for post-trial relief, a second jury trial is scheduled June 10 in an ongoing dispute between […]
Federal Case Claims Fake Beauty Product ‘May Pose a Risk to Consumers’
The manufacturer and owner of the skincare product Bio-Oil have filed a federal lawsuit against Allure Beauty Shop, alleging that the owner sold counterfeit versions of their proprietary product, which infringed […]
As Privacy Laws Protecting Minors Fast Evolve, Orrick Releases ‘Online Safety Resource Center’
On Tuesday, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe launched its Online Safety Resource Center, a website that provides knowledge resources for clients impacted by privacy laws that protect minors online. […]
Beyoncé Gave Concert Tickets to Supreme Court’s Ketanji Brown Jackson
When the U.S. Supreme Court’s nine justices released their annual financial disclosures on Friday (June 7), Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reported a cooler-than-usual line item: that Beyoncé had […]
9th Circuit Judge Recuses From Gaza Genocide Case After Israel Trip
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson recused himself Thursday from hearing a case in which Palestine human rights groups claim U.S. military aid […]
With Investigation Practices in Hot Demand, Shook Launches Group That Emphasizes Government Expertise
More law firms are investing in white-collar defense and investigation practices, adding laterals or creating dedicated practices, amid robust enforcement activity. Shook, Hardy & Bacon, which has traditionally focused […]
Phish Fan Says He’s Banned By MSG Over Bong Rip At Las Vegas Sphere
Phish fans beware: Smoke a bong in the Las Vegas Sphere at your own risk. A Phish fan who bragged in April about taking the “first bong hit […]
McDonald’s Loses ‘Big Mac’ Trademark Case in EU Dispute Over Chicken Burgers
McDonald’s has lost its right to call its chicken sandwiches a “Big Mac” in the European Union after a ruling by the EU’s second-highest court on Wednesday. McDonald’s […]