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U.S. Judge Approves Daimler’s $1.5B Diesel Emissions Settlement
NewsA federal judge approved Daimler AG’s $1.5 billion settlement to resolve a U.S. government probe into the German automaker’s use of undisclosed software that allowed excess diesel pollution to be emitted by 250,000 of its vehicles in the United States.
Davis Wright Tremaine Honored with U.S. Bank’s “Invested in Diversity” Award
AnnouncementDavis Wright Tremaine is honored with U.S. Bank’s “Invested in Diversity” award for significant impact on advancing diversity in the legal profession.
Success Academy Charter School Network Ordered to Pay Over $2.4M in a Disability Discrimination Case
AnnouncementCharter school network Success Academy has been ordered to pay over $2.4 million on a Judgment in a case brought by families of five young Black students with learning and other disabilities who sued after the children were pushed out of a Success Academy school in Brooklyn.
Maritime Litigator Brian Schneider Joins Hawkins Parnell & Young
AnnouncementMaritime lawyer Brian J. Schneider joined national defense litigation firm Hawkins Parnell & Young. Brian is a go-to litigator for corporations facing toxic tort and product liability claims under maritime law.
UNITY Biotechnology Announces Appointment of Alexander Nguyen as General Counsel
NewsUNITY Biotechnology, Inc., a biotechnology company developing therapeutics to slow, halt or reverse diseases of aging, announced that Alexander Nguyen has been appointed general counsel.
DLA Piper LLP (US) Announces New Firm and Practice Leadership Positions
NewsDLA Piper LLP (US) is pleased to announce a number of firm and practice leadership changes.
Southwest Ohio Attorney Disbarred After Stealing Millions from Clients
NewsAn Ohio attorney has been disbarred after stealing more than $2 million from clients and spending it on cosmetic surgeries, child support, gambling, property, a boat and jewelry.
Attorneys Involved in the Flint Water Crisis Settlement Seek Up to $202.8M in Legal Fees
NewsLawyers who negotiated a $641 million settlement for victims of Flint’s lead-contaminated water are asking a judge to carve out as much as $209 million for fees and expenses for years of work on the case.
Demand for Luminance’s AI increases as businesses face surge in Subject Access Requests
AnnouncementLuminance has announced a 75% surge in uptake of its pioneering ‘Discovery’ platform as businesses experience a huge influx of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
Former NBC Entertainment Lawyer Joins Davis Wright Termaine’s Growing California Team
AnnouncementMichelle Quijano has joined Davis Wright Tremaine’s entertainment practice in its Los Angeles office.
Former United States Representative Steve Israel (D-NY) Joins Michael Best Strategies as Senior Counselor and Expands Role on Michael Best Board of Advisors
AnnouncementMichael Best Strategies LLC announced today that Congressman Steve Israel, the eight-term congressman and former member of the US House of Representatives Democratic leadership, has joined the firm as Senior Counselor and is expanding his role with the Michael Best Board of Advisors.
Capitol Hill Veteran Yardly Pollas Joins Venable’s Legislative and Government Affairs Practice in Washington, DC
AnnouncementVenable LLP is pleased to announce that Yardly M. Pollas-Kimble has joined the firm as a partner in the Legislative and Government Affairs Practice in the Washington, DC office.
East Texas Jury Awards Nearly $63M, Finds Samsung Infringed on Phone Screen Display Patents
AnnouncementAn East Texas jury has awarded $62.7 million to Ireland-based Solas OLED Ltd. after finding Samsung Display Company Ltd. willfully infringed on two screen display patents used in Samsung Galaxy phones.
Dykema’s Jane E. Bockus Inducted Into The American College of Trial Lawyers
AnnouncementDykema’s Jane E. Bockus Inducted Into The American College of Trial Lawyers
Michael Best Strategies Partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Launch Inaugural Public Policy Intern Program
AnnouncementMichael Best Strategies is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to recruit for its first Public Policy Internship. The program will offer an educational and supportive experience for students to gain exposure to public policy and government affairs.
Duane Morris Welcomes Trial Partner John S. Polzer in Dallas and Special Counsel Jason E. Boatright
AnnouncementJohn S. Polzer has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Dallas office. Jason E. Boatright joined as special counsel in the Trial Practice Group.
Hanesbrands Names Tracy Preston General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer
NewsHanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), a leading global marketer of branded everyday apparel, today announced that Tracy Preston has been named general counsel, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer, effective March 29, 2021.
Lawyer Suspended 20 Years Ago Gets Conditional Reinstatement
NewsAn Indianapolis lawyer who was suspended more than 20 years ago has been conditionally reinstated to the Indiana bar.
Novartis Unveils Legal Leadership Change as Biotech Hiring Booms
NewsNovartis AG announced Friday that its global head of litigation, Thomas Kendris, will on an interim basis succeed its outgoing chief legal officer Shannon Thyme Klinger.
State AG Authorizes $100M Settlement in Oil and Gas Lawsuit
NewsState Attorney General Jeff Landry authorized a $100 million settlement with one of dozens of oil and gas companies accused of destroying Louisiana’s coast.
