Archive for June, 2020
Eversheds Sutherland Continues Growth in Chicago with Three Real Estate Laterals
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Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce the further expansion of the firm’s Chicago office with the arrival of three attorneys in the Real Estate Practice Group. Ruth A. Schoenmeyer has joined the firm as partner, and Kathleen Dempsey Boyle and Stephanie J. Kim have joined the firm as counsel.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Labor and Employment Partner in Chicago
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Barnes & Thornburg has added labor and employment attorney Terese M. Connolly as partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Department. Ms. Connolly, who joins in Chicago, advises multinational corporations on a full spectrum of employment-related issues that arise when managing a global workforce.
Amazon Sues Former Marketing VP who Took Job at Google over Alleged Breach of Non-compete Agreement
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E-commerce and tech behemoth, Amazon, has filed a lawsuit against the former vice president of marketing for its Amazon Web Services division, Brian Hall, alleging that his new role at Google Cloud vio.lates the terms of his non-compete agreement
Wife Cannot Compel Husband to Sign “Non-Compete” in Sale of Family Business
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The court considered whether the sale of the family insurance business, as ordered by the court, provided the court with jurisdiction to order the husband to sign a Non-Compete Agreement, as part of the sales contract, in circumstances where the husband resisted signing.
Is it Lawful to Advertise a Device with an Emergency Use Authorization Pending ?
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In recent months, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a record number of Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) under Section 564 of the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
Attorney Steals $558,371.13 From Step-Mom for Gambling Debts
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A woman whose step-son, an attorney, stole $558,371.13 from her was not entitled to a directed verdict in a case in which she blames her ex-husband for the loss based on his failure to alert her that his son by a previous marriage was addicted to gambling.
Lawyer Ignored Them for Three Years and Their $2.8M Legal Malpractice Verdict Keeps Shrinking
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The court opined that a $1.1 million judgment for Vernon and Donyell Walters was too high and that the trial court will have to try to find a more appropriate figure.
US Attorney Bianca Forde Sues Cops for Wrongful Arrest in NYC
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A federal prosecutor was wrongfully arrested when cops slapped the cuffs on her for advising her boyfriend of his legal rights during a drunk-driving stop, a new lawsuit alleges.
Davies Group Brings in New General Counsel as it Furthers Global Push
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The Davies Group, a professional services and technology firm, has hired a new lead for all legal matters as it looks to further its global expansion.
State of Nevada Agrees to Settlement with Department of Energy Over Plutonium Shipments
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A finalized settlement agreement between the State of Nevada and the Department of Energy regarding their shipment of weapons-grade plutonium was agreed to … by Gov. Steve Sisolak, Attorney General Aaron Ford and Nevada’s federal delegation.
Greensfelder Welcomes Trusts & Estates Attorneys Tony Westbrooks and Nina Windsor
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Tony Westbrooks and Nina L. Windsor have joined the St. Louis office of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., as attorneys in the Trusts & Estates practice group.
Lawyer Who Told Client ‘I’m Done’ Faces $300K Malpractice Ruling
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A lawyer will stay on the hook for a $300,000 malpractice verdict after walking out on a client who was unhappy with the way settlement talks in a divorce were going.
Lawyer Deaths and Series of Tornadoes Don’t Excuse Late Filing, Federal Judge Rules
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The unexpected deaths of two lawyers and a series of tornadoes don’t excuse the late filing of an expert report on damages, a federal judge in Dallas has ruled.
The ONE Group Appoints Maria Woods General Counsel
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The ONE Group Hospitality announced appointment of Maria Woods as General Counsel. She will also be assuming the role of Corporate Secretary from Chief Administrative Officer Linda Siluk.
Judges Slam J&J’s ‘Reprehensible’ Talc Defense, Cut Massive 2018 Verdict to $2.11B
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An appeals court has reduced that award—but only to $2.11 billion, thanks to J&J’s ‘outrageous’ and ‘reprehensible’ defense of the product.
Venable Adds Team of Leading Complex Commercial Litigators to Its San Francisco Office
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Venable Adds Team of Leading Complex Commercial Litigators to Its San Francisco Office
Impacts of the SCOTUS Decision on Title VII LGBTQ Workplace Protections
Webinar
As we celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, join us for an important discussion.
Perkins Coie Adds Tech Partner in Seattle
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David Daggett has joined Perkins Coie’s Technology Transactions & Privacy practice as a partner in the Seattle office.
Simple Ediscovery Software for a Complex World
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Preservation of evidence is a critical element of litigation and is the precursor to ediscovery and all ensuing negotiations and court proceedings.
Wirecard’s Former CEO Arrested in the Case of the Missing Billions
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Wirecard AG’s former chief executive officer was detained by Munich prosecutors after 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) went missing from the digital-payment company, in a scandal that has rattled Germany’s financial industry.
