While many squabbles within wealthy families stay out of the press, the Rupert Murdoch trust trial playing out in Reno, Nevada, has gained global attention as the latest […]
Court Denies Arbitration Over Law Firm’s Failure to Inform Client of Clause
Settling an arbitration dispute between a former client and a Kansas City-area law firm, an Illinois appellate court concluded a legal-malpractice action could proceed because the attorneys failed to […]
Ex-Holland & Knight Attorney Improperly Accessed Client File to Gain Upper Hand in Divorce Proceedings, Suit Alleges
Holland & Knight is being sued in Pennsylvania state court by a client for failing to flag a conflict of interest and safeguard confidential client information after one […]
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan Client Seeks $100M Over COVID-19 Test Case
Attorneys with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan recently filed a breach-of-contract suit in a Massachusetts state court on behalf of a biotech manufacturer seeking $100 million in damages […]
Pa. Federal Judge Orders Ogletree Client Ikea to Pay Over $560K for Spoilation of Evidence
Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/07/24/pa-federal-judge-orders-ogletree-client-ikea-to-pay-over-560k-for-spoilation-of-evidence/ Photo: mojo cp/Shutterstock.com NEWS The sanctions motion came following a 66-page opinion Brody entered in May, which said Ikea and its counsel demonstrated “incredible […]
Judge Orders $30K in Discovery Sanctions Against Dechert Client
A federal judge in Massachusetts this week granted Novi Footwear International Co.’s sanction request against another footwear company represented by Dechert. However, the court only granted fees pertaining […]
Maker of ‘Blitz Win Cash’ App Sued by King & Spalding Client Skillz for Alleged Mobile Gaming Fraud
Esports company Skillz Platform has filed a lawsuit against mobile gaming company Voodoo SAS, which operates the “Blitz Win Cash” app, for allegedly fixing games and defrauding players with […]
These Law Firms Were Named ‘Worst Offenders’ For Their Fossil Fuel Client Work
Law firms including Clifford Chance, Linklaters, A&O Shearman, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison have been named in […]
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 […]
AI Will Ramp Up Intense Big Law Battle for Talent, Client Share
Law firms are still trying to grasp the implications that artificial intelligence will have on their business. But a new report this week helps paint a picture: decreasing […]