Trump Admin Casts Uncertainty on White Collar Defense Practices in Big Law

The Trump administration’s aggressive pivot in enforcement priorities is sending shockwaves through Big Law’s white-collar defense corridors, where billable hours once flowed from FCPA probes and crypto crackdowns. Now, with a temporary halt on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases and dialed-back scrutiny on digital assets, firms are staring down a revenue drought—prompting a scramble to … Read more

What FDA and USDA's New Pursuit of 'Ultra-Processed Foods' Definition Means for Emerging Litigation

What FDA and USDA’s New Pursuit of ‘Ultra-Processed Foods’ Definition Means for Emerging Litigation In a significant development for the food industry, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have announced a joint Request for Information (RFI) to establish a uniform federal definition for ultra-processed foods (UPFs). This … Read more

Emory Healthcare Hands Legal Reins to K&L Gates Partner

Emory Healthcare Hands Legal Reins to K&L Gates Partner Gina Bertolini Atlanta, GA – August 29, 2025 – Emory Healthcare, one of the largest and most respected health systems in the Southeast, has appointed Gina Bertolini, a seasoned healthcare regulatory partner from global law firm K&L Gates LLP, as its new chief counsel for health … Read more

How Willkie Is Rebuilding Its German Platform Into a National Powerhouse

How Willkie Farr Is Transforming Its German Operations Into a National Legal Force In a bold pivot, U.S. law giant Willkie Farr & Gallagher is reshaping its German footprint from a specialized outpost to a comprehensive powerhouse. With strategic hires and new offices, the firm eyes dominance in Europe’s largest economy amid fierce competition. Rapid … Read more

Stephenson Harwood to Take on Amazon in Major Class Action

Stephenson Harwood Takes on Amazon in Major UK Class Action Over Pricing Practices By Sarah Mitchell August 23, 2025 London, UK – International law firm Stephenson Harwood has launched a landmark opt-out class action against e-commerce giant Amazon, representing the Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) in a case that could impact over 45 million … Read more

A Fee ‘Unheard Of In Canadian Legal History’: Quebec Plaintiffs’ Counsel in Big Tobacco Class Action Awarded Almost CA$1B

In a landmark decision, Quebec plaintiffs’ counsel in a class action lawsuit against major tobacco companies—JTI-Macdonald Corp., Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd., and Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.—were awarded nearly CA$1 billion in legal fees, described as “unheard of in Canadian legal history.” This ruling, made by Ontario Superior Court Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz on August … Read more

Advent of Foreign Law Firms in India

The opening of a legal firm by a Nigerian in Delhi has not only lawyers up in arms against the unauthorized practice but has also revived the decade-and-a-half-old debate over the more important question – should foreign lawyers be allowed entry into India? It is often asserted that India has the potential to become one … Read more