Federal Judge Rejects Kirkland & Ellis Subpoenas in Sex Discrimination Case
A federal judge in San Francisco has made a significant ruling in a sex discrimination lawsuit against Kirkland & Ellis,…
Legal Developments
Federal Appeals Court Overturns $366.2 Million Verdict Against FedEx
In a significant legal development, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified a substantial verdict against FedEx, totaling…
Oregon Jury Orders PacifiCorp to Pay $62 Million in Wildfire Damages
An Oregon state jury has ruled against PacifiCorp, an electric utility owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, ordering the company…
Federal Appeals Court Lifts Suspension on California Gun Ban, Citing Constitutional Concerns
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has given the green light to a judge's decision blocking California from enforcing…
Former Colleagues and Law Firm Dismissed from Civil Suit Alleging Conspiracy
Former colleagues of convicted killer Alex Murdaugh, along with the law firm that once employed them, have been dismissed from…
Federal Prosecutor Urges Public Assistance in Identifying Capitol Attack Suspects
As the third anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol approaches, U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, responsible for…
Federal Judge Rules Against Idaho’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
A federal judge in Boise, Idaho, has issued a preliminary order blocking the enforcement of a state law that prohibits…
Appeals Court Reverses Conviction of Former Congressman Jeff Fortenberry
The California appeals court has overturned the 2022 conviction of Jeff Fortenberry, the former Nebraska congressman who was found guilty…
Federal Judge Acquits Environmental Lawyer of Insider Trading Charges
In a significant turn of events, a federal judge in Chicago has acquitted David Sargent, an environmental lawyer, of insider…
Wells Fargo Faces Lawsuit Alleging Overtime Pay Violations Amid Unionization Drive
In a recent development, an employee of Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) has taken legal action against the bank, alleging…
Federal Prosecutors Indict Ari Lauer for Role in DC Solar’s Massive Ponzi Scheme
In a significant development, federal prosecutors in Sacramento, California, have formally indicted Ari Lauer, the former outside counsel for DC…
Paul Weiss Challenges Yelp and News/Media Alliance Bid to Bar Representation in Google Litigation
Paul Weiss Fights Bid to Disqualify Representation in Google Litigation In a recent development, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison,…