ECJ overturns French ban on words like ‘steak’ or ‘bacon’ to describe plant-based food.
ECJ overturns French ban on words like ‘steak’ or ‘bacon’ to describe plant-based food. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) determined on Friday, October 4, that a French regulation banning the use of terms such as ‘steak’ or ‘filet’ for plant-based products is in violation of EU law. The court’s rationale potentially paves the way […]
Sean Combs’ Lawyers Accuse Government of Leaking Cassie Video to ‘ruin’ His Reputation Before Trial
Sean Combs’ Lawyers Accuse Government of Leaking Cassie Video to ‘ruin’ His Reputation Before Trial. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers are claiming that the government has leaked troubling footage of his altercation with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in an effort to damage his reputation during his ongoing legal issues. Combs, 54, was taken into custody on […]
FTX investors halt lawsuit against law firm Sullivan & Cromwell
FTX investors halt lawsuit against law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. A group of investors in FTX informed a federal court in Miami on Wednesday of their decision to voluntarily withdraw their proposed class action lawsuit against the well-known U.S. law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. The investors had alleged that Sullivan & Cromwell was involved in […]
DOJ Lawyer to Lead Paul Hastings’ Appellate Group
DOJ Lawyer to Lead Paul Hastings’ Appellate Group. Benjamin Snyder, a legal professional who has represented the United States in Supreme Court cases concerning regulatory issues and the free speech of advertisers is set to join Paul Hastings in Washington, D.C., where he will co-lead the firm’s appellate practice. Benjamin Snyder, who recently concluded a […]
Skiplagged Trademark Infringement Costs American Airlines $18M
Skiplagged Trademark Infringement Costs American Airlines $18M. American Airlines Inc. has filed a lawsuit against airfare search engine Skiplagged Inc., claiming that the company has caused $18 million in damages by misrepresenting itself as an authorized agent of the airline. Skiplagged Advocates for Its Business Operations Skiplagged, recognized for its promotion of hidden-city ticketing […]
Fact-Checking ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’: Fact v Fiction
Fact-Checking ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’: Fact v Fiction. The new Netflix documentary titled, ‘The Menendez Brothers” features interviews with Erik and Lyle ‘in their own words’. Released on Netflix, Oct. 7, the two-hour documentary hears from the brothers as they revisit the trial that shocked the nation via extensive phone interviews. Directed […]
Justice Dept. Sues LA Fitness for Alleged Disability Discrimination
Justice Dept. Sues LA Fitness for Alleged Disability Discrimination. The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Fitness International LLC, known as ‘LA Fitness’, for allegedly discriminating against individuals with disabilities at its gyms and fitness centers. LA Fitness is the largest chain of owner-operated gyms and fitness clubs in the United States, boasting nearly […]
Ex-Dallas Star Mike Ribeiro Pleads Guilty to indecent assault
Ex-Dallas Star Mike Ribeiro Pleads Guilty to indecent assault. Mike Ribeiro, 44, a former player for the Dallas Stars, has pleaded guilty for indecent assault related to an incident involving three women in East Texas in 2021. The ex-hockey player faced allegations of sexually assaulting two women aboard a boat and attempting to assault a […]
Ex-CFO Christopher Kamon ‘Tom Girardi’s Law Firm’ to plead guilty to wire fraud
Ex-CFO Christopher Kamon ‘Tom Girardi’s Law Firm’ to plead guilty to wire fraud. The former chief financial officer of Tom Girardi’s law firm has agreed to plead guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he and Girardi collaborated to defraud clients of millions in settlement funds. In a plea agreement submitted on Tuesday afternoon, Christopher […]
Clifford Chance advises on Meituan’s US$2.5 billion bond issuance
Clifford Chance advises on Meituan’s US$2.5 billion bond issuance. Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised the Joint Global Coordinators, Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners of Meituan’s two-tranche US$2.5 billion bond issuance. Joint Global Coordinators, Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners: Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co. […]
Sean Combs’ Lawyers File Appeal Seeking Pretrial Release
Sean Combs’ Lawyers File Appeal Seeking Pretrial Release. Sean Diddy Combs’ legal team has submitted an appeal seeking his release from jail prior to his trial. On Tuesday, October 8, attorney Alexander A.E. Shapiro filed the appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, according to court documents. The filing states that […]
Hannah Smith ‘Love Island USA’ star arrested on 2 Felony Charges
Hannah Smith ‘Love Island USA’ star arrested on 2 Felony Charges. Reality star Hannah Smith is reported to have tried to punch and kick a police officer while also making threats to kill the officer and their sister. Love Island USA star Hannah Smith was taken into custody on two felony charges after reportedly threatening […]