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Due to the increase in the number of cars plying on the roads, the number of car accidents has also increased tremendously. Lawsuits and criminal charges are bound to happen in the midst of such unwanted incidents. Since accidents are incidents with legal consequences, the role of a lawyer is very important. Fatal car accident … Read more
FTC Claims Meta Holds Unlawful Social Media Monopoly in Post-Trial Arguments In a high-stakes legal battle, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concluded its six-week antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, Inc. on May 27, 2025, accusing the tech giant of maintaining an illegal monopoly in personal social networking through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Post-trial … Read more
When You Set a Goal You Should Go for It Says Suzy Orza of Shartsis Friese San Francisco, CA – August 27, 2025 In a candid reflection on her journey to partnership at one of San Francisco’s most respected boutique law firms, Suzy Orza, a newly elevated litigation partner at Shartsis Friese LLP, shared her … Read more
Judge Excludes Expert’s $140M Damages Estimation in Campbell’s Soup Patent Suit In a significant ruling for the ongoing patent infringement lawsuit against Campbell Soup Company, U.S. District Judge [Name] excluded the testimony of a key expert witness whose $140 million damages calculation was central to the plaintiff’s case. The decision, handed down on September 9, … Read more
To Succeed in the US, A&O Shearman Must Give Partners a Compelling Reason to Stay The ink has barely dried on A&O Shearman’s blockbuster merger, but cracks are already showing in its transatlantic armor—especially in the high-stakes U.S. market. Just 16 months after Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling fused into a $3.5 billion … Read more
By Sam Michael The Trump administration’s aggressive overhaul of the Voice of America (VOA) hangs in the balance as the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals weighs a pivotal jurisdictional question: Do lawsuits challenging mass staff cuts at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) belong in federal district court, or must they detour through specialized … Read more
Trending Topic: Hybrid Work Policies Reshape Big Law’s London Operations London, UK – August 22, 2025 – Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s highest-grossing law firm, has introduced a four-day in-office workweek for its London office starting in September 2025, aligning with a growing trend among U.S. law firms in the UK to balance flexibility with … Read more
New Jersey Judge Grants Rare Temporary Restraining Order in $430K Cryptocurrency Theft Case In a landmark ruling, a New Jersey federal judge has granted a rare temporary restraining order (TRO) in a $430,000 cryptocurrency theft case, providing a significant win for victims of digital asset fraud. The case, handled by Newark-based law firm Sullivan & … Read more
August 21, 2025 – California law firms, long a powerhouse in the U.S. legal market due to the state’s robust tech, entertainment, and life sciences sectors, are grappling with a challenging financial landscape in 2025. Despite rising demand for legal services, expenses are growing faster than revenue, squeezing profit margins and forcing firms to rethink … Read more
August 24, 2025 CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Appellate Court has vacated a $50,000 sanction imposed on a Chicago-based partner at an Am Law 200 firm, ruling that the lower court erred due to a procedural technicality in the filing of a sanctions motion. The decision, handed down on August 22, 2025, provides clarity on … Read more