A solo practitioner’s attempts to recover fees for his work in an underlying suit he was kicked off were denied after an Illinois appellate court found his claims […]
2 Law Firms Disqualified Over Litigation Funding
Two law firms have been disqualified from representing the defendants in a New Jersey patent dispute because they were getting funding from a nonparty. The ruling serves as […]
Court Advisory Committee Inches Forward on Transparency in Litigation Financing
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Civil Rules on Thursday addressed transparency in third-party litigation funding, proposing to create a subcommittee to further delve into the somewhat […]
Randy Mastro’s Litigation Record Cast in Harsh Light in Marathon Confirmation Hearing
While much of Randy Mastro’s contentious confirmation hearing before the New York City Council on Tuesday focused on his years as a deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani, lawmakers […]
WEX Granted Preliminary Injunction Against HP’s ‘Wex’ in Trademark Litigation
WEX, a commercial banking company based in Portland, Maine, scored a victory in a trademark battle against HP Tuesday after a federal judge granted the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction, […]
Judge in Pa. Addresses ‘Transportation Worker’ Definition in FedEx Litigation
A federal judge in Pennsylvania granted FedEx’s motion to compel arbitration in a dispute with an independent service provider in Florida, concluding the plaintiff didn’t qualify as a “transportation worker” under […]
‘Corner Post’ Will Lead to More Litigation, Losses for Agencies, Regulatory Attorneys Say
More litigation and likely losses for federal agencies will be the result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday that the clock for challenging regulations begins when their […]
Judge Denies Wholesalers’ Class Certification Motion in EpiPen Litigation
A federal judge in Minnesota denied a motion for class certification by drug wholesalers in a lawsuit accusing EpiPen manufacturer Mylan of overcharging for the medication in an alleged racketeering scheme, […]
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 […]
Thompson Hine Absorbs Litigation Boutique to Form West Coast Office
Am Law 200 firm Thompson Hine has established its first office on the West Coast to capitalize on growing demand for employment law, hiring 11 lawyers and 14 other staff […]