Your source for the latest developments in the legal world. Our Legal News section provides timely updates on significant legal cases, regulatory changes, judicial decisions, and other key events that shape the legal landscape globally.
E-commerce giant Amazon has been referred to the US Department of Justice over claims of potential “criminal obstruction of Congress” by the company and some of its top executives. In a letter to the Attorney General of the United States, members of the US House Judiciary Committee said Amazon engaged in a "pattern and practice […]
The deal was made after the SEC sued Tesla following a tweet from Musk who said he had “funding secured” to take the electric vehicle company private. According to the Telegraph, Musk said he was forced to step down as company chairman and needed to obtain permission from Tesla before sharing sensitive tweets. “The SEC’s […]
Linklaters and Norton Rose Fulbright have become the latest law firms to take action in response to Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, joining other big names such as Allen & Overy. On Friday, Linklaters, which opened its office in the Russian capital in 1992, announced that “after careful consideration” it has decided to shut its […]
“We are reviewing our Russia-related portfolio”, Allen & Overy wrote in a statement posted on LinkedIn. “As a result, we will refuse new instructions and stop all Russia-linked work that goes against our values. We will, naturally, vigorously implement all political decisions and comply with applicable sanctions and rules.” Allen & Overy’s statement is one […]
The Sackler family, the founders and owners of pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma LP, have reached an agreement with a group of attorneys general to pay up to $6 billion in cash to resolve widespread litigation claiming they fueled the US opioid crisis. Attorneys general for eight US states and the District of Columbia, who blocked […]
According to Avi Zinger, Ben & Jerry’s refused to renew the license for his American Quality Products Ltd after he refused to abide by the company’s decision to cease trading its product in the Israeli-occupied West Bank as well as parts of East Jerusalem. According to Zinger’s complaint, Ben & Jerry’s “repeatedly promised” to renew […]
On Thursday, Dutch law firm Houthoff, which has regularly represented Russian interests and the Kremlin, announced it would be terminating its relationships with Russian clients amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. It has been a week since Russia launched its unprovoked attack on Ukraine, with over 1 million civilians already fleeing the war-torn country, according to […]
Lawyer Monthly is delighted to be partnering with the The 36th Intellectual Property Law Summit will take place on September 27-29, 2022 in New Orleans, USA
Lawyer Monthly is delighted to be partnering with the The 30th Chief Litigation Officer Summit 2022 which will take place on 27 - 29 March 2022 in New Orleans, LA, USA.
Kellogg Co has won the dismissal of a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its strawberry-flavoured Pop-Tarts contain too few strawberries. Plaintiff Stacy Chiappetta said Kellogg's defrauded consumers with deceptive packaging for its Unfrosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts which contain red food dye that she claims makes the filling “brighter and more appealing.” US District Judge Marvin Aspen said […]
Lawyer Monthly is a news website and monthly legal publication with content that is entirely defined by the significant legal news from around the world.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies. Privacy PolicyOkI do not consent
