Legal News

  • McDonald’s Sues Major Beef Producers in Price-Fixing Lawsuit

    McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against JBS, Tyson Foods, and other leading meat processing and packing companies, accusing them of conspiring for years to limit beef supplies. This alleged conspiracy boosted the meatpackers’ profits while forcing McDonald’s to pay artificially inflated prices. In a lawsuit submitted on Friday in Brooklyn federal court, McDonald’s claims the…

  • Supreme Court Upholds Texas Abortion Ban in Emergency Care Dispute

    The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a lower court ruling that bars emergency abortions in violation of Texas’ strict abortion ban to stand. The decision leaves hospitals uncertain about when they can legally provide pregnancy terminations in life-threatening situations. On Monday, the justices declined to hear a request from the Biden administration to block the…

  • Indiana Joins Legal Services Reform Push, Citing Lawyer Shortage

    Indiana is moving toward allowing alternative approaches to delivering legal services, following the lead of other U.S. states. On Thursday, the Indiana Supreme Court directed its innovation committee to develop parameters for a “legal regulatory sandbox,” with the goal of creating more flexible legal service models. The committee must submit its proposals by March 1.…

  • U.S. Supreme Court Denies Request to Block EPA Regulations Amid Legal Appeal

    The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to stay two controversial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules while the legal challenges against them proceed. This decision mandates compliance with the EPA’s regulations as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit continues its review, leaving significant environmental policies intact for now. The…

  • Legal Fee Tracker: Whistleblower Lawyers Could Lose Big in False Claims Act Fight

    A Florida federal judge issued a ruling this week that threatens to dismantle a key part of the federal False Claims Act, a Civil War-era law designed to combat fraud against the U.S. government and reward whistleblowers who expose it. The law’s whistleblower provisions, strengthened by Congress in 1986, have created a lucrative practice for…

  • Judge Denies Bond for Atlanta Veneer Tech Brandon Dillard in $4 Million Illegal Dentistry Case

    In a high-profile legal case, a Fulton County judge has denied bond for Brandon Dillard, a prominent veneer technician in Atlanta, accused of operating as a fake dentist and performing illegal veneer installations without a license. Dillard, who allegedly made over $4 million through unlicensed dental procedures, will remain in custody until his trial. Judge…

  • Kirkland, Skadden, Goodwin Lead Deal Adviser Rankings as M&A ‘Headwinds’ Remain

    Leading U.S. and international law firms are advising on fewer but larger corporate deals compared to last year, continuing the trend in worldwide mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Global M&A deal values during the first nine months of 2024 reached $2.3 trillion, marking a 16% rise from the same period last year. The London Stock…

  • Former Officer Charged in Major Drug Smuggling Scheme At Rikers Island

    In a disturbing breach of trust, former corrections officer Ghislaine Barrientos has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses for allegedly orchestrating a drug smuggling scheme at New York City’s Rikers Island. The 37-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday and now faces serious charges, including conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, conspiracy to distribute…

  • Stellantis Sues UAW in Federal Court Over Strike Threats

    Chrysler parent company Stellantis filed a federal lawsuit against the United Auto Workers (UAW), accusing the union of violating its contract by threatening to strike over delays in planned investments. Stellantis submitted the suit to the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, seeking a ruling that UAW Local 230’s strike authorization vote…

  • Floyd Mayweather Sued by Former Employee For Alleged Assault

    Floyd Mayweather is facing a legal battle following allegations of assault by a former employee of his Las Vegas strip club, “Girl Collection.” Jasmine Woodward, an ex-dancer at the club, has filed a lawsuit claiming that the boxing legend slapped her in the face in front of both staff and customers in April 2023. The…