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In a move signaling the ongoing trend of consolidation within the legal sector, Taft Stettinius & Hollister has announced its merger with the Denver-based firm Sherman & Howard. This strategic alliance, effective January 1, will bolster Taft’s workforce, adding Sherman & Howard’s 125 attorneys to its existing roster of approximately 925 lawyers across eight offices …

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A recent ruling has placed Houston’s Jackson Walker LLP in hot water, as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur has accused the firm of breaching its ethical obligations. This comes in the wake of revelations about a concealed relationship between David Jones, a former bankruptcy judge, and Elizabeth Freeman, a partner at the firm. In a …

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In a shocking turn of events, U.S. authorities are poised to file an attempted assassination charge against Ryan Routh, the man arrested for allegedly lurking with a firearm at Donald Trump’s golf course in Florida. This new charge, which could result in a life sentence, highlights the gravity of the situation unfolding in West Palm …

Life on the Line: Attempted Assassination Charge Looms for Trump Suspect Read More »

In a dramatic Reno courtroom, the future of Rupert Murdoch’s expansive media empire hung in the balance as a pivotal hearing concluded. At 93, the media mogul is maneuvering to modify the family’s trust, which safeguards substantial stakes in Fox Corp and News Corp. His intent? To secure the reigns for his eldest son, Lachlan …

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In a bold move to tackle the plastic pollution crisis, California has launched a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, accusing the oil giant of perpetuating a decades-long misinformation campaign that has exacerbated global plastic waste. This legal action, announced during Climate Week in New York City by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, follows a comprehensive investigation …

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In a pointed address at a Federalist Society conference in Fort Worth, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor criticized recent efforts by the federal judiciary to combat what he termed “judge shopping.” O’Connor, a favorite among conservative litigants and appointed by George W. Bush, accused the U.S. Judicial Conference of bowing to “political pressure” in its …

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A former George Mason University law professor, Joshua Wright, must continue to face the school’s investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, as ruled by a federal judge. Wright, once a high-ranking U.S. Federal Trade Commission member, resigned from his teaching role in 2023 after multiple accusations surfaced. In a decision by Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles from …

Ex-FTC Official Joshua Wright Faces Continued Scrutiny as Sexual Misconduct Probe Presses On Read More »

The heavyweight of personal injury law, Morgan & Morgan, has reignited a legal feud with Florida-based competitor, Morgan Law Group (MLG), accusing the smaller firm of breaching a previous agreement by using deceptive tactics to steal clients through Google search ads. At the center of this battle is the claim that MLG paid for prime …

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