Attorneys from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have joined efforts with the American Civil Liberties Union and others to file a federal lawsuit this week on behalf of nine […]
Pro Bono: Potential Rainmaker or Nemesis to Billable Hours?
Pro Bono: Potential Rainmaker or Nemesis to Billable Hours? | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/06/27/pro-bono-potential-rainmaker-or-nemesis-to-billable-hours-292-186113/ Credit: doidam10/Adobe Stock NEWS “The client, for the first time throughout the whole […]
House Committee Chair Faces Criticism Over Information Request Sent to GMU
The congressional request for information regarding George Mason University’s Title IX investigation into Antonin Scalia Law School professor Joshua Wright is “deeply troubl[ling]” based on “ misleading slander,” […]
Half of US Law Firms Plan to Upsize Real Estate Footprint Over Next 2 Years
Half of US Law Firms Plan to Upsize Real Estate Footprint Over Next 2 Years | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/06/27/half-of-us-law-firms-plan-to-upsize-real-estate-footprint-over-next-2-years/ 100 Bishopsgate. Credit: Chris Lawrence/ Adobe Stock […]
Sackler Family’s Controversial Opioid Deal Cannot Stand, Says Supreme Court — Justia News — June 27, 2024
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Purdue Pharma settlement that in part shielded members of the Sackler family, who own the company, from personal liability related […]
SiriusXM Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over ‘Deceptive’ Royalty Fees
SiriusXM is facing a class action lawsuit that claims the company has been earning billions in revenue by tacking a deceptive “royalty fee” onto consumers’ bills. In a […]
‘It’s About Justice’: Jury Begins Deliberations in NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case
A jury began deliberations today in the “NFL Sunday Ticket” trial after closing arguments in Los Angeles federal court. Defense counsel from Wilkinson Stekloff argued that plaintiffs have […]
Britney Spears Lawyer Mathew Rosengart No Longer Working With Her
Mathew Rosengart, a powerhouse litigator whose resume includes clerking for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter and a stint as a Department of Justice trial attorney, has a stable […]
Supreme Court Reveals Dismissal of Idaho Emergency Abortion Ban Case — Justia News — June 26, 2024
A copy of an opinion “inadvertently and briefly uploaded” to the U.S. Supreme Court’s website on Wednesday revealed that it may allow emergency abortions in Idaho. The Idaho […]
Climate Litigation Marked by Global Expansion and Strategic Filings
At least 230 new climate-related lawsuits were filed globally in 2023, highlighting a trend toward strategic litigation that holds companies and governments accountable for climate action. Joana Setzer and […]