Disney Agrees to Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit to be Decided in Court
The Walt Disney Company has consented to allow a court to adjudicate a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a widower in Florida, after previously contending that the matter should be resolved through arbitration due to the man’s enrollment in a trial of the Disney+ streaming service in 2019. The lawsuit was initiated by the husband […]
The Top Richest Lawyers in the World
Who holds the title of the wealthiest lawyer globally? The legal profession is among the highest-paying careers. Nevertheless, certain attorneys have accumulated wealth that is beyond the imagination of the average person. Lawyer Monthly explores some of the top richest lawyers in the world and the means by which they have generated their substantial fortunes. […]
Elon Musk Takes on Unilever and Major Corporations in Federal Court:
A Legal Battle Over Advertising Revenue The Lawsuit This week, Elon Musk is back in the headlines for a bold legal move against multiple major corporations. Since acquiring the social media platform now called X in 2022, the platform’s advertising revenue plummeted by over 50% within the first year. Elon Musk is accusing these […]
American Bar Association releases its view of the growing use of generative artificial intelligence in law
The American Bar Association (ABA) has published its first ever formal opinion of the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in legal practice as its influence increases. Formal Opinion 512, which has been created by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, states that to ensure that all clients are protected then […]
Steps to Determine if Bankruptcy is Right for You
Steps to Determine if Bankruptcy is Right for You – Bankruptcy: A Blessing or A Curse? Attorney Martin P. Sheehan, Esq – is the founder of Sheehan & Associates, P.L.L.C., located in Wheeling, West Virginia and specializes in bankruptcy law and helping businesses who cannot repay debts to creditors. Martin believes that bankruptcy is an overlooked […]
What Are the Benefits of Workers Compensation in Virginia?
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides medical, wage replacement, and rehabilitation benefits to employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses. In Virginia, this system is governed by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (VWCA), specifically Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia. David Falcon has been representing accident victims and injured workers since […]
How can an expert witness impact mining litigation?
Exploring the Legal Considerations within the Mining Industry as an Expert Witness – We ask, how can an expert witness impact mining litigation? Bara Consulting is a consulting engineering and advisory group actively involved in mining and mineral processing projects globally. Current work extends from expert witness and due diligence through Feasibility Study work to […]
Los Angeles limbering up for the 2028 Olympics with federal law boost
Legalities of hosting the Olympics In four years it will be Los Angeles’ turn for the third time to host the Olympic Games, and the city has secured a significant funding package of $900 million that has been signed into law. The Biden administration in March this year allowed the spending through the Bipartisan Infrastructure […]
ABA provide opinion on the use of AI in law
The use of AI in law The integration of generative AI within the legal industry offers substantial advantages for both lawyers and clients. By enhancing efficiency, AI significantly reduces the time required for tasks such as legal research, document drafting, and case analysis. This technological advancement allows lawyers to allocate more of their focus and […]
Summer Associates face low recruitment levels this year
Law Graduates struggling to find jobs Following last year’s noteworthy success, where summer associates achieved record-high employment rates and salaries, the landscape has shifted drastically this year. This year’s law student are experiencing significant challenged when it comes to job offers with law firms being much more conservative in recruitment. Data from NALP (National Association […]
Kirkland Advises Commure on Acquisition of Augmedix
Kirkland provided counsel to Commure, Inc., a company in the General Catalyst portfolio, in finalizing a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Augmedix, Inc., a company specializing in ambient AI medical documentation and data solutions. Commure, Inc. intends to utilize the synergies resulting from the acquisition to further expand its presence in the healthcare technology […]
A Victory for Trump?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Donald Trump faces a victory as one case against him is dismissed.