Inside the Courtroom: Tales from the Frontlines of Litigation
Introduction: Step into the captivating world of litigation, where legal battles unfold, justice is sought, and the fate of individuals and businesses hangs in the balance. In this blog, we invite you to go behind the scenes and explore riveting tales from the frontlines of the courtroom. Get ready to witness the drama, strategy, and […]
EXO Members Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin Sue SM Entertainment to Terminate Contracts
The “unfair act of aggression” committed by SM Entertainment has been criticized by one of the three idols’ legal representatives. On Thursday, June 1, members of boy band EXO—Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin—announced that they would be terminating their exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment and will be filing legal action against the company for late payments […]
Laws Used Against Mobsters Now Targeting Big Oil
This story was originally published by Grist. Cities in New Jersey and Puerto Rico assert that oil companies are behind a scheme to deceive the public. Here, you can subscribe to Grist’s weekly newsletter. Three years ago, the flood-prone city of Hoboken, New Jersey, filed a lawsuit against Exxon, Chevron, and other oil companies in […]
Five Guys Workers Required to Provide Billing Information to Wage Suit Lawyer
As part of a $1.2 million settlement, Setareh Law wants $300,000 in fees from attorneys representing workers in a wage claim against Five Guys Enterprises LLC. Before a federal judge will approve their fees, attorneys representing workers who claim the restaurant chain cheated them on overtime and breaks must turn over billing records. Class counsel […]
Ban on Litigation Funding Remains Despite EU Directive on Consumer Collective Actions
May 31, 2023: Third-party litigation funding remains illegal, making Ireland an anomaly among common law jurisdictions. in spite of the fact that there is a proposition to permit it for discretion. In its landmark decision Persona Digital Telephony Limited and Another v. The Minister for Public Enterprise, Ireland and Others [2017] IESC27], the Supreme Court […]
AmeriServ Shareholders Elect Three Board Members, Pending Litigation on Other Candidates
While a legitimate question with a lobbyist financial backer is continuous, AmeriServ Monetary Inc. said Wednesday that investors cast a ballot to choose three chief competitors – Richard “Rick” W. Bloomingdale, David J. Hickton, and Daniel A. Onorato – at its 2023 Yearly Gathering of Investors. Highmark Health has Onorato as its chief of corporate […]
Hunton Andrews Kurth Promotes Silvia Ostrower and Brian Wright to Litigation Counsel
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is satisfied to report the advancement of Silvia N. Ostrower and Brian A. Wright to guide. Ostrower and Wright are honored by the company for their accomplishments and outstanding customer service. New York-based litigator Silvia Ostrower concentrates her practice on complex commercial arbitration and litigation. She has addressed clients in various […]
Voting Rights Groups File Litigation to Protect Voting Rights of Mississippians with Disabilities
The League of Women Voters of Mississippi, Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS), and three Mississippi voters have filed a federal lawsuit to challenge SB 2358, a recently passed bill that significantly reduces access to the ballot for Mississippians with disabilities. This lawsuit challenges the bill, which blocks the majority of Mississippians from helping friends and neighbors […]
Sackler Family Cleared in Opioid Litigation as Appeals Court Cites Bankruptcy Impact
On Tuesday, a federal appellate court granted the Sackler family complete civil immunity from current and future opioid claims. Consequently, the billionaire owners of the now-defunct Purdue Pharma won’t have to pay billions of dollars in damages to plaintiffs who have been harmed by the opioid crisis. The Sacklers will not be liable for any […]
Anti-Drag Law Litigation Disrupts Pride Planning in Tennessee
This year, Tennessee Pride organizers must meet a new deadline. The case against the restrictive drag law is expected to be decided by a judge just as Pride festivals are starting. We travel to Tennessee, one of a handful of states that this year passed legislation to restrict drag performances. The law in Tennessee is […]
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