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Sarah McLean, Leader of Shearman & Sterling’s U.S. Energy Group, Departs for Willkie Farr & Gallagher Ahead of Shearman’s Merger with Allen & Overy

In a strategic move preceding the impending merger between Shearman & Sterling and Allen & Overy, Sarah McLean, a prominent…

The Evolution of AI and U.S. Copyright Law in 2024

If 2023 marked the transformative influence of artificial intelligence (AI), 2024 is poised to be the year that U.S. copyright…

New York Special Election Faces Controversy as Republicans Challenge Mail-In Voting

New Yorkers Granted No-Excuse Mail-In Voting for Special Election New Yorkers are set to exercise their voting rights through no-excuse…

Legal Battles Loom as Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation Enters Crucial Phase

In the unfolding drama surrounding the tainted water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, 2024 is poised to be a…

NRA Faces Setback as New York Court Dismisses Counterclaims in Charity Lawsuit

In a recent development, the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) experienced a setback in its defense against New York's…

McKinsey & Co Agrees to $78 Million Settlement in Opioid Epidemic Case

Global Consulting Firm Settles Claims Linked to Opioid Crisis In a landmark development, consulting giant McKinsey & Co has reached…

Global Tax Authorities and Multinationals Set for Legal Battles in 2024

Global tax authorities and multinational corporations in the United States, Australia, and Canada are gearing up for legal showdowns in…

Maine Disqualifies Trump from Primary Ballot Over Capitol Attack

In a groundbreaking decision, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, disqualified former President Donald Trump from the state's…

Google Settles Lawsuit Over Alleged Secret Internet Tracking

Alphabet's Google has reached a preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit that accused the tech giant of secretly monitoring the…

New York Lawmaker Introduces Controversial Bill Affecting Religious-Owned Establishments

On December 17, a New York Democratic lawmaker, Tony Simone, brought forth a bill that, in the guise of ensuring…

Major PFAS Lawsuits Result in Over $11 Billion Settlements

In 2023, lawsuits targeting major chemical companies over alleged contamination of U.S. drinking water with toxic PFAS chemicals culminated in…

U.S. Military Implements Sweeping Reforms to Address Sexual Assault Crisis

On Thursday, the U.S. military ushered in a new era of accountability by overhauling its approach to investigating and prosecuting…