Two federal courts sided with the Otis Elevator Co., dismissing suits brought by separate hotel guests who sought to hold the company liable for their injuries when the […]
Through Merger Talks, Troutman and Locke Lord Seek Market-Leading Position in Several Practices
A merger of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders and Locke Lord would instantly create a firm of more than 1,600 lawyers and—firm leaders hope—would put the combined firm in more competitive positions in […]
Smith Gambrell Sees Revenues Grow, Profits Fall Amid 2023 Merger
Smith Gambrell Sees Revenues Grow, Profits Fall Amid 2023 Merger | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/04/24/smith-gambrell-sees-revenues-grow-profits-fall-amid-2023-merger/ Stephen M. Forte managing partner and chairman of the executive committee of […]
Supreme Court Appears Closely Divided Over Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared closely divided Wednesday about whether Idaho’s near-total abortion ban violates a federal law requiring emergency stabilizing care, with no clear signal how the […]
Despite Tech Vendor’s ‘Admitted Negligence,’ Ex-FisherBroyles Client May Struggle to Recover Damages
A former FisherBroyles client suing the firm for professional negligence said he may not be able to recoup any damages despite the “admitted negligence” in the case because […]
Gibson Dunn, Sullivan & Cromwell Tapped to Challenge FTC’s Noncompete Ban
The country’s largest business lobbying group has selected Sullivan & Cromwell as outside counsel in its federal challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete clauses. Meanwhile, former Department of […]
FKA Twigs Made Own Deepfake, To Warn Senate Committee About AI Danger
FKA Twigs is slated to testify before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property on Tuesday afternoon (April 30) to warn members of Congress about the dangers of […]
Chancery Urged to Block Tesla ‘Run From Jurisdiction’ in Elon Musk Pay Case
Tesla’s proposals to reinstate Elon Musk’s compensation plan and reincorporate in Texas have prompted a new chapter in the Court of Chancery case that invalidated that plan, with […]
New Jersey Court Reinstates Frontline Workers’ COVID-19 Wrongful-Death Case
In an unpublished decision, the Appellate Division reinstated a Bergen County Superior Court wrongful-death suit in favor of the family of married health care aides who died from COVID-19, […]
Clare Locke, Securing Overseas Alliance, Plots ‘Smart’ Growth After Departures
Months after the exit of several partners, defamation law boutique Clare Locke sees its new alliance with two overseas law firms as part of its growth strategy to […]