Manhattan Justice Curtis Farber to Preside Over Harvey Weinstein Retrial | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/05/01/even-keeled-level-headed-unflustered-meet-the-judge-handling-harvey-weinsteins-retrial/ Manhattan Criminal Courthouse at 100 Centre Street. Photo: Ryland West/ALM NEWS “In […]
Another Case Filed Alleging Tuberculosis Contracted From FiberCel Bone Filler
A host of medical device companies was named in a product liability lawsuit last week in the Maryland Circuit Court for Prince George’s County by a couple alleging […]
In Flurry of Lawsuits, One Stands Out to Challenge Rollback of Student Rights
A flurry of lawsuits were filed this week by state attorneys general in response to the Biden administration’s recent changes to Title IX of the Education Amendments Act, but […]
Johnson & Johnson Launches $6.48B Bankruptcy Plan to Resolve Talc Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson announced plans for a subsidiary to file a third bankruptcy to resolve thousands of talcum powder lawsuits as part of a “prepackaged” reorganization plan that […]
Simpson Thacher Plans Boston Office, Hires Skadden Funds Partner
Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett is planning to open a Boston office, the firm said Wednesday, with the hiring of Kenneth Burdon, a registered funds partner from Skadden, Arps, […]
‘Don’t Self-Select Yourself Out’: How the US GC of McDonald’s Rose to the Top
‘Don’t Self-Select Yourself Out’: How the US GC of McDonald’s Rose to the Top | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/04/18/dont-self-select-yourself-out-how-the-us-gc-of-mcdonalds-rose-to-the-top/ McDonald’s U.S. General Counsel Angela Steele (left) was interviewed […]
Despite Enactment of Wage Transparency Pay Equity May Be the ‘Sleeping Giant’
As wage transparency laws are being enacted in a patchwork fashion across the country, legal experts are weighing in on how employers can best protect themselves in a […]
Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord in Merger Talks to Create New Am Law 50 Law Firm
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders and Locke Lord are in merger talks, the firms confirmed to The American Lawyer on Thursday, a combination that would create a firm with more […]
$148M Defamation Verdict Against Giuliani Upheld By Federal Judge
Former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York Rudy Giuliani will have to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he accused of fraud, after […]
Quinn Emanuel Faces Class Action in Fla. Over Fee Agreements
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan faces class action claims that an arbitration clause included in its fee agreements violates Florida bar rules, as part of a lawsuit filed […]