DexCom and Abbott Reach Settlement in Global Patent Dispute
DexCom and Abbott Reach Settlement in Global Patent Dispute. DexCom, Inc. (DXCM, Financial) has announced a significant development in its ongoing global patent litigation with Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. The two companies have reached a settlement and entered into a patent cross license agreement, effectively resolving all outstanding patent disputes between them. Under the terms of […]
Top 10 M&A Deals of 2024: Key Moves and Key Law Firms Advising
Top 10 M&A Deals of 2024: Key Moves and Key Law Firms Advising. In 2024, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to shape global industries, with some significant deals highlighting strategic growth and market expansion. The top 10 M&A deals of 2024 reflect a dynamic year in the global business landscape, with significant transactions across various […]
Aviva buys Direct Line for £3.7 billion
Aviva buys Direct Line for £3.7 billion. Aviva has reached an agreement to acquire its competitor Direct Line for £3.7 billion, ahead of a deadline set for Christmas Day. The insurance company announced this arrangement with the smaller rival shortly after a £3.3 billion offer was rejected in November. The merger of these two firms […]
American Airlines has implemented a nationwide ground stop as a result of a ‘technical issue’ occurring on Christmas Eve.
American Airlines has implemented a nationwide ground stop as a result of a ‘technical issue’ occurring on Christmas Eve. American Airlines announced a significant “technical issue” impacting all flights on Tuesday, coinciding with the holiday travel surge for many Americans. An advisory from the Air Traffic Control System Command Center indicated that the airline implemented […]
Russian cargo ship ‘on Syria military mission’ sinks in Med
Russian cargo ship ‘on Syria military mission’ sinks in Med. A Russian cargo vessel, which Ukraine alleges was dispatched to Syria for the purpose of collecting weapons, has reportedly sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, as stated by officials in Moscow. According to the foreign ministry, two crew members are currently unaccounted for following an explosion […]
Britain has been urged to revoke the passport of Bashar al-Assad’s wife and impose a permanent ban on her entry into the UK due to concerns that she may divorce the dictator and attempt to return to the country
Britain has been urged to revoke the passport of Bashar al-Assad’s wife and impose a permanent ban on her entry into the UK due to concerns that she may divorce the dictator and attempt to return to the country. The Government has received warnings regarding the necessity to impose a lifetime ban on Asma al-Assad, […]
Stephen A. Cozen, Founder of Cozen O’Connor Law Firm, Dies at 85
Stephen A. Cozen, Founder of Cozen O’Connor Law Firm, Dies at 85. The Philadelphia Bar Association released a statement commemorating the life of Stephen A. Cozen, the Founder and Chairman of Cozen O’Connor, who recently passed away. Cozen established Cozen O’Connor in 1970, starting with just four attorneys. Today, the firm boasts over 900 lawyers […]
Legal Giants: Inside the World’s Top Law Firms – Baker Botts LLP
Legal Giants: Inside the World’s Top Law Firms – Baker Botts LLP Baker Botts LLP, founded in 1840, is one of the oldest and most prestigious law firms in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the firm has built a solid global presence with a network of 14 offices across key cities in the […]
Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Dismissed
Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Dismissed. Alec Baldwin will not be required to appear in court again regarding the involuntary manslaughter charges stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of Rust, following the decision by New Mexico prosecutors to withdraw their appeal. Earlier this year, the trial against Baldwin was halted after only three […]
CFPB Initiates Legal Action to Halt Unlawful Kickback Scheme Aimed at Directing Borrowers to Rocket Mortgage
CFPB Initiates Legal Action to Halt Unlawful Kickback Scheme Aimed at Directing Borrowers to Rocket Mortgage. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Rocket Homes to stop the company from offering incentives to real estate brokers and agents for directing homebuyers to Rocket Mortgage, LLC for loans. The CFPB also sued […]
CFPB sues Walmart and Branch Messenger for unlawfully establishing deposit accounts for over one million delivery drivers
CFPB sues Walmart and Branch Messenger for unlawfully establishing deposit accounts for over one million delivery drivers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated legal action against Walmart and Branch Messenger, accusing them of compelling delivery drivers to utilize expensive deposit accounts for payment and misleading workers—specifically, the “last mile” drivers within Walmart’s Spark […]
Teacher who raped student, 12, and got pregnant sentenced to 25 years
Teacher who raped student, 12, and got pregnant sentenced to 25 years. A teacher from Tennessee, who engaged in sexual relations with a 12-year-old student and subsequently became pregnant, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Alissa McCommon, formerly employed at Charger Academy, was charged with exploiting her position of trust to manipulate minors […]