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A&O Shearman Posts $3.7B Revenue in First Post-Merger Results Tags: A&O Shearman, law firm merger, revenue growth, United States, legal industry, corporate transactions, pro bono, profitability, global law firm, financial performance A&O Shearman, the global law firm formed by the 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, has reported an impressive $3.7 … Read more
NY Judge Dismisses Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione: A Legal Win Amid Ongoing Murder Case In a courtroom packed with supporters clad in “Free Luigi” T-shirts and green attire echoing the video game character, Luigi Mangione returned to Manhattan Supreme Court on September 16, 2025, marking his first appearance in five months on state charges … Read more
‘The Court Has Concerns.’ Judge Probes Racketeering Allegations Against Claims Administrator Angeion In a significant development impacting class action settlements, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria expressed serious reservations about claims administrator Angeion Group’s financial arrangements, ordering the company to disclose its revenue-sharing agreement with prepaid card provider Blackhawk Network. This probe stems from explosive racketeering … Read more
Trending Topic: Partisan Redistricting Battles Intensify Ahead of 2026 Midterms Sacramento, CA – August 21, 2025 – The California Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a petition by Republican state legislators to halt Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s congressional map, clearing the way for a Democratic-led effort to counter Republican gerrymandering in Texas. The … Read more
In a procedural ruling that underscores the strict timelines governing federal appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on August 20, 2025, denied a Missouri-based health care company’s bid to revive a long-simmering contract dispute centered on a $3 million sale of nitrile gloves during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … Read more
Fired Covington Associate Arrested in Washington, D.C. On August 24, 2025, Paul Bryant, a former associate at Covington & Burling LLP, was arrested in Washington, D.C., following a confrontation with National Guard officers patrolling the city. The incident, detailed in court documents obtained by RollOnFriday, occurred around 11 p.m. when Bryant approached the officers, making … Read more
As the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ramps up enforcement under the second Trump administration, recent lawsuits over COVID-19 vaccine mandates are signaling a potential surge in actions targeting religious discrimination in the workplace. Filed in 2025, these suits—against major healthcare providers like Mayo Clinic, Mercyhealth, and Infinity Rehab—allege failures to accommodate employees’ sincerely … Read more
Mars Snacking Appoints Myriah Gambrell-Glenn as General Counsel at ‘Generational Moment’ Chicago, IL — Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery and snacking, announced on August 26, 2025, the appointment of Myriah Gambrell-Glenn as General Counsel for its Mars Snacking business unit, effective December 1, 2025. This move comes at a pivotal time for the … Read more
Shira Perlmutter, the former head of the U.S. Copyright Office, has appealed her dismissal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that her removal was unlawful and motivated by her office’s report on AI and copyright. Released on May 9, 2025, the report challenged the “fair use” defense used by AI companies to train … Read more
Trump Escalates Legal Battle: Asks DC Circuit to Allow Firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook In a high-stakes clash between executive power and central bank independence, the Trump administration has turned to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. On September 12, 2025, the Justice Department filed an emergency motion asking the … Read more