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The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Judge Rejects 'Indignant, Self-Promotional' Challenge to $175M Roundup Verdict

"Aggressively blaming the court and plaintiff's counsel for the outcome as opposed to the ineffectiveness of defendant's trial tactics, strategic choice of trial witnesses, cross examinations or proffered defense evidence outcome is hardly a compelling basis for the court to overturn this jury's decision," Crumlish ruled.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Broadcom CLO's Pay Topped $15M in Year Capped With $61B Acquisition

Mark Brazeal closed 2023 on a high note, with the company finally closing on its $61 billion acquisition of VMware, the largest deal of the year.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Kirkland, Jackson Walker and Ex-Bankruptcy Judge Hit With Another Suit

A former CEO alleges Jackson Walker and Kirkland knew of a judge's relationship with a partner "and used it to profit" by bringing tens of millions of dollars through the "Jones'-Freeman conduit."
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

HP Legal Chief's 2023 Pay Included $2M Cash Bonus for Leaving Yahoo

The company's compensation committee said Chief Legal Officer Julie Jacobs "worked closely with HP's business leaders and provided exceptionally strong leadership support."
3 minute read

Law.com

Opioid Judge Has Concerns About Motley Rice: 'I Can't Understand Why You Don't See That'

U.S. District Judge Dan Polster, who is weighing a disqualification motion in the opioid multidistrict litigation, raised concerns this month about Motley Rice obtaining confidential information while representing the state of Hawaii, the District of Columbia and the city of Chicago in other cases.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Hires Successor to Longtime GC

The nonprofit, which doles out a half-billion dollars in federal funds annually, went outside the media industry to replace retiring General Counsel Westwood Smithers Jr., who has held the role since 2005.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Justices Appear Divided Over State Laws Regulating Content-Moderation by Social Media Sites

The high court is reviewing the constitutionality of GOP-backed laws in Florida and Texas to stop the perceived censorship of conservative views by the sites.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Blackstone Racked Up $165M in Kirkland Fees in Just 3 Years

The private equity giant made the unusual disclosure to comply with conflict-of-interest rules that kicked in when Kirkland partner Reginald "Reg" Brown joined its board in 2020.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Partner Sues Thompson Hine Over 'Toxic Boys Club Locker Room' Environment in NYC

Rebecca Brazzano accused former vice chair of litigation Richard DePalma of behaving inappropriately toward her and other female colleagues at the firm.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Trump Appeals $465 Million Judgment in New York AG's Civil Fraud Trial

As interest accrues at more than $100,000 per day, defense counsel said the First Department should eye whether the trial court "committed errors of law and/or fact, abused its discretion, and/or acted in excess of its jurisdiction."
3 minute read

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