Marianna Wharry

July 05, 2024 | Law.com

"This hiring mandate, which remains in effect, directs Northwestern Law School to intentionally and consciously discriminate in favor of black, Hispanic, Asian, female, homosexual, and transgender faculty candidates, and against white men who are heterosexual and non transgender," the lawsuit said.

By Marianna Wharry

4 minute read

July 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"The jury properly focused on the technical evidence, and saw through every diversion and side show thrown up by the defendants. Their verdict is a testament to the jury system," said Bartlit Beck partner Glen Summers, the plaintiff's attorney.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

July 02, 2024 | Law.com

U.S. District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer for the Northern District of Illinois denied Naperville's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former police officer Clayton Plumtree, who claims he was fired without due process after complaining about the police department's internal policy requiring officers to effect at least two traffic stops a day.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Law.com

"Grip created a software-based video recording solution to increase rideshare safety, particularly for women and children," a company spokesperson said. "Lacking a solution of its own, Uber partnered with Grip and demonstrated the effectiveness of Grip's technology. But instead of paying fair compensation, Uber decided to take Grip's solution for free—a practice that if left unchecked threatens innovation and progress in America."

By Marianna Wharry

4 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Law.com

"As the [c]omplaint states, Louisiana's law inhibits our clients' First Amendment rights to choose whether and how they engage with religious doctrines," Jon Youngwood, global co-chair of the litigation department at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, said in a statement. "We look forward to expeditiously presenting this case to the district court for a speedy resolution."

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

June 25, 2024 | Law.com

Counsel with Kirkland & Ellis filed a lawsuit last week on behalf of the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, alleging a former licensee continued to sell tickets for rooftop views of its baseball games and other events at Wrigley Field in violation of the Cubs' property rights and intellectual property rights.

By Marianna Wharry

2 minute read

June 23, 2024 | Law.com

Parties in a construction contract must approve or reject payments within strict time limits and provide procedures for the process, a majority on the court found.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Law.com

The complaint alleges the defendants are intentionally infringing on Subway's trademarks and operating their Sub Sub restaurant using Subway's intellectual property, such as recipes and confidential information.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We look forward to representing the plaintiffs and the proposed class of payers in this important case and ultimately trying this case in front of a Connecticut jury," plaintiffs' counsel, Daniel J. Walker, a shareholder with Berger Montague in Washington, D.C., told Law.com.

By Marianna Wharry

4 minute read

June 17, 2024 | The Recorder

Scalr brought claims of direct infringement of the plaintiff's rights under the U.S. Copyright Act, contributory copyright infringement, inducement of copyright infringement, unfair competition under California Business and Professional Code Section 17200 as to UnitedLex's use and sales in California.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read