Baker McKenzie Advises 13 NSW Councils on Iberdrola PPA
Baker McKenzie Advises 13 NSW Councils on Iberdrola PPA. Baker McKenzie has successfully facilitated a significant Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Iberdrola and 13 participating councils in New South Wales (NSW). The agreement, which is set to begin on January 1, 2025, and run until the end of 2030, will provide over 390 GWh of […]
Charlie Rose Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with Three Former Employees
Charlie Rose Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with Three Former Employees. Charlie Rose, 82, the former CBS This Morning anchor, has reached a settlement in the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three former employees. The lawsuit, which came to light in 2018, accused Rose of creating a hostile work environment through unwanted touching, verbal harassment, and […]
New Mexico Resident Awarded Record $412 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
New Mexico Resident Awarded Record $412 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit. A resident of New Mexico has reportedly been granted the largest-ever medical malpractice compensation awarded by a jury in the United States, following a series of unsuccessful penile injections. In November 2024, a jury in Albuquerque awarded the individual, currently in his 70s, a […]
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Shen Yun Alleging Forced Labor, Child Exploitation
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Shen Yun Alleging Forced Labor, Child Exploitation. Berger Montague and Farra & Wang have filed a class-action lawsuit against Shen Yun, the renowned Chinese classical dance and music organization, and its affiliated parties, accusing them of exploiting forced labor, including child labor, and violating labor laws. The lawsuit, filed by primary […]
Court Rules OFAC Exceeded Authority in Sanctioning Tornado Cash Smart Contracts
Court Rules OFAC Exceeded Authority in Sanctioning Tornado Cash Smart Contracts. In August 2022, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service, accusing it of laundering over $7 billion in digital currency since its creation in 2019. OFAC stated that Tornado Cash played a key role […]
White & Case Advises Banco Mercantil del Norte on $1.5 Billion Tier 1 Capital Notes Issuance
White & Case Advises Banco Mercantil del Norte on $1.5 Billion Tier 1 Capital Notes Issuance. White & Case LLP has advised Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte), one of Mexico’s leading banking institutions, in its issuance of US$1.5 billion in Tier 1 capital notes. The issuance, finalized on November 20, 2024, marks a significant milestone […]
Ron Simon & Associates and The Gomez Trial Attorneys File Lawsuit Against Grimmway Farms Over E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots
Ron Simon & Associates and The Gomez Trial Attorneys File Lawsuit Against Grimmway Farms Over E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots. In a recent legal move aimed at protecting consumers and holding responsible parties accountable, Ron Simon & Associates, a leading national food poisoning law firm, has partnered with The Gomez Trial Attorneys to […]
£7 Billion Legal Action Against Google Approved for Trial Over Market Dominance
£7 Billion Legal Action Against Google Approved for Trial Over Market Dominance. A £7 billion legal action against Google, accusing the tech giant of exploiting its dominance in the search engine market, has been approved to proceed to trial by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The claim, led by consumer rights advocate Nikki Stopford, alleges […]
FBI’s Most-Wanted Daniel San Diego Captured in Wales After 20 Years
FBI’s Most-Wanted Daniel San Diego Captured in Wales After 20 Years. After more than two decades on the run, Daniel Andreas San Diego, one of the FBI’s most-wanted “terrorists,” has been captured in Wales. The 46-year-old was apprehended by the National Crime Agency in Conwy, following a manhunt that spanned countries and years. San Diego […]
Macy’s Employee Conceals Over $130 Million in Expenses, Delaying Financial Reports
Macy’s Employee Conceals Over $130 Million in Expenses, Delaying Financial Reports. Macy’s, one of the largest department store chains in the U.S., reported that a rogue employee concealed over $130 million (£103 million) in company expenses over a period of approximately three years. The discovery has led to a delay in the release of Macy’s […]
Ukrainian Citizen Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Money Laundering Charges, Causing Over $9.5M in U.S. Tax Loss
Ukrainian Citizen Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Money Laundering Charges, Causing Over $9.5M in U.S. Tax Loss. Oleg Oliynyk, a Ukrainian citizen, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to engage in money laundering. The charges stem from his involvement in a large-scale illegal operation spanning from August […]
Baker Mayfield Faces Legal Battle Over $12 Million Dispute with Family Business
Baker Mayfield Faces Legal Battle Over $12 Million Dispute with Family Business. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, 29, is embroiled in an ongoing legal dispute with his family in Austin, Texas. On November 22, Mayfield’s legal team filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, claiming that Camwood Capital Management Group, owned by his father […]