Tag: Legal proceedings
Rudy Giuliani’s Outlandish Attempts to Avoid Defamation Lawsuits
Rudy Giuliani, the former lawyer of Donald Trump, faced a tough time in December 2023 when he filed for bankruptcy just a week after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit....
Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Suit Based on Fairness Standard
Canoo, an electric vehicle company, went public in a de-SPAC transaction in December 2020. However, after the stock price dropped, a stockholder who chose not to redeem his stock sued the SPAC board and...
Student’s Title IX Retaliation Case Against University Upheld by 6th Circuit
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has brought a Title IX retaliation case against the University of Kentucky back into the spotlight. The court ruled in a...
Medical Malpractice Case: Lawyers Reflect on Satan’s Court Appearance
In 1991, lawyers Zachary Bravos and Todd Smith found themselves embroiled in a bizarre medical malpractice case unlike any other they had encountered in their careers. Their client, Patricia Burgus, a mother from Des...
Wayfair Lawsuit Against Construction Manager for Double Payments
Attorneys working for Wayfair, a major online home goods retailer based in Boston, have taken legal action against a construction management company called Loc Associates, also known as Generis Collective. The lawsuit, filed in...
Australian Court Grants Relief from Liability for Crypto Penalty: Legal Insights
The Federal Court of Australia recently made a decision to grant relief to a company under section 1317S of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) after finding that the company had contravened two civil penalty...
Steve Bannon Trial for Defrauding ‘We Build The Wall’ Donors Set for December
Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, is set to stand trial in December for allegedly defrauding donors of the "We Build The Wall" campaign. Bannon, along with three others, was charged with...
Abbott Infant Formula Trial Commences in Missouri: Legal Proceedings Update
Abbott Laboratories Inc. is facing legal action in Missouri over their Similac brand infant formula. The trial, which started on Tuesday, focuses on a case involving a premature baby who developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)...
Federal Judge Avoids Discipline for Banning Female Prosecutor
A federal judge from the Southern District of Texas named Lynn Hughes was recently involved in a controversy where he banned a female prosecutor from his courtroom and made disparaging remarks about female attorneys....
New Title: Winner of North Carolina top court election and state court jurisdiction
In a tight race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent, emerged as the winner with a lead of 734 votes over her Republican challenger, Judge...
USAA Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Late Fee Interest Sustained Class Action Against USAA for...
USAA, a well-known insurance company, has recently faced a class-action lawsuit over late fee interest. The company and its subsidiaries have agreed to reimburse thousands of policyholders with over $8 million for late fees...
DOJ Complaint Against Federal Judge for Hostility Towards Lawyer
The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed a misconduct complaint against a federal judge for alleged "hostile and egregious misconduct" in a case involving an executive order related to gender dysphoria and military troop...
New Trial Granted in Infant Formula Case
In a groundbreaking decision, Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Noble granted the plaintiff's motion for a new trial on Thursday, highlighting the "widespread misconduct" of defendants Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Mead Johnson....
Central NY Judge Faces Removal for Influence on Police at Chaotic Party | Law.com
A New York judge is facing potential removal from her position after being accused of influencing police to arrest four young Black men at a chaotic party. The state's judicial watchdog has recommended her...
Jury Selection Begins in Tom Girardi’s Criminal Trial | Law News and Updates
Jury selection has officially begun in Tom Girardi's criminal trial. This high-profile case has garnered much attention in the legal community, and now the process of selecting jurors is underway.Tom Girardi, a well-known attorney,...
Federal Circuit Dismisses Appeals As Moot – PTAB Litigation Blog Insights
In August 2024, Koss filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Bose, claiming that Bose had violated their ’155, ’934, and ’025 patents. In response, Bose requested an inter partes review of all three patents...
Fiji Water Microplastics Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Fiji Water's parent company, The Wonderful Co., alleging the misrepresentation of the product as "natural" due to the presence of microplastics. Judge Matthew...
Chancery Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Suit Governed by Entire Fairness | Legal Insights
The Chancery Court recently made a significant decision by granting a rare motion to dismiss a suit governed by entire fairness. This decision, as highlighted in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance,...
Pillsbury Defends UC Regents in Trade Secrets Case Against Agensys and Jones Day
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is currently representing the University of California Regents in a legal battle against Agensys Inc., as reported in the local newspaper. The lawsuit, filed by Jones Day on behalf of...
Norcross Prosecution: Impact of a Speaking Indictment
The recent high-profile prosecution of South Jersey powerbroker George Norcross has sparked controversy over the use of speaking indictments by the prosecution team. Speaking indictments, which lay out charges in a narrative format, have...
Beasley Allen Should Not Be Disqualified from Talc Leadership in Judge’s Ruling
A recent ruling by Judge John Porto of the Atlantic County Superior Court has denied Johnson & Johnson's request to disqualify Beasley Allen from leading the talcum powder litigation. This decision comes just a...
Legal Battle Between Kline & Specter and Ex-Associate Sent to Arbitration
Terrance DeAngelo, a former associate at Kline & Specter, is facing a legal battle with his former firm that is heading to arbitration following a ruling from Judge James C. Crumlish III of the...
Wisconsin Judge Pleads Not Guilty to Charges for Assisting Immigrant Evade ICE
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who is currently facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest and deportation operation by U.S. immigration authorities in her courtroom, pleaded not guilty on Thursday. The plea...
State Appeals Court Overturns Expert Witness Ruling
In a recent court case involving a medical malpractice lawsuit, the Tennessee Court of Appeals made a significant ruling that overturned a lower court's decision to exclude a plaintiff's expert witness. The case revolved...
Prosecutors Oppose Juror Questionnaire in Santos Fraud Trial
The prosecutors in the Santos fraud trial are against using a juror questionnaire. They believe that this could potentially complicate the trial process and may not be necessary. The prosecutors argue that the jury...
Defendants’ Right to Jury Trial in SEC Fraud Cases: SEC v. Jarkesy
Defendants have the right to a jury trial when facing civil penalties for securities fraud, according to the Seventh Amendment. A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in SEC v. Jarkesy found that...
Federal Judge Resigns Amid Impeachment Referral: What Happened?
A federal judge in Alaska made a sudden announcement of his resignation last week after allegations surfaced that he had engaged in inappropriate behavior with his law clerks. U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Kindred...
Defendants in SEC cases entitled to jury trials, SCOTUS rules
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant ruling on Thursday, stating that defendants facing civil penalties for securities fraud before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are entitled to a jury trial under...
Jury Deliberations Begin in NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case: Seeking Justice
Jury deliberations have started in the “NFL Sunday Ticket” trial in Los Angeles federal court. The defense team from Wilkinson Stekloff argued that the plaintiffs do not have a valid reason to file a...
Organizing vs. Destruction of Exculpatory Evidence: What You Need to Know
Exculpatory evidence is crucial in the legal system as it can prove a defendant's innocence. However, there are instances where this evidence is either organized or destroyed, leading to serious consequences in court cases.When...
Supreme Court Ruling on Fifth Circuit: Key Takeaways
The recent Supreme Court ruling has criticized the Fifth Circuit for mishandling First Amendment issues. This marks the tenth time a repeat offender has had their license reinstated, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...
Frontier Airlines Wins $48.6 Million in COVID-19 Contract Suit Judgement
Frontier Airlines has emerged victorious in a legal battle against AMCK Aviation Holdings Ireland Limited and two AMCK affiliates, with a $48.6 million judgment awarded in their favor by U.S. District Judge Louis Stanton...
Litigation Update: Settlement Reached Between Littler and Ex-Associate, Resolution Unclear
Littler Mendelson recently informed a Texas court that they are dropping the lawsuit against a former associate, Uliana Kozeychuk, who was accused of uploading confidential documents to her personal Dropbox account. The firm decided...
Elon Musk’s Compensation Court Battle Continues Despite Ratification Vote | Law.com
Elon Musk's Compensation Court Battle Continues Despite Ratification VoteThe legal battle over Elon Musk's compensation package continues, despite a recent ratification vote. The Tesla CEO's pay package has been the subject of controversy, with...
Dismissal of Lawsuit by Kappa Kappa Gamma Sisters – 10th Circuit Decision | Law.com
A decision was made by a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit regarding a lawsuit brought forth by six women against the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. The women...
Lawsuit: Investment Fund Seeks $9 Million from Biopharma Company for Contract Breach
An investment fund, AMC Fund L.P., is taking legal action against biopharmaceutical company Dendreon Pharmaceuticals for allegedly breaching a contract. The lawsuit, represented by Baker Botts, was filed in the Southern District of New...
BHS Liquidators Win Record Wrongful Trading Judgment Record Wrongful Trading Judgment Won by BHS Liquidators
FRP Advisory Trading Limited achieved a significant milestone by winning the largest wrongful trading claim in the United Kingdom against former directors of British Home Stores (BHS). This case sheds light on the critical...