The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found Judge Brantley Starr likely exceeded his authority when he doled out the contempt sanction last summer in a religious-discrimination case brought by one of the airline’s flight attendants.
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Willkie Raids Latham for 11-Lawyer Restructuring Team in Major German Expansion
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has hired former Latham bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers Jo rn Kowalewski, Ulrich Klockenbrink and Hendrik Hauke as part of its new German strategy along with counsel Jan-Philipp Pra and a team of seven associates.
ArentFox Schiff Recruits 13-Lawyer Team, in Latest Group Exit From Burns & Levinson
Hit with another group departure, Burns & Levinson said it’s exploring a combination, among other growth options.
Diversity Lab Hackathon Targets DEI Headwinds, Inclusive Talent Management
Diversity Lab’s “Moments to Movements Hackathon” convenes more than 100 law firm partners, in-house leaders and others to address leading issues in diversity, equity and inclusion.
9th Circuit Appears Wary of Lawsuit Challenging Biden's Gaza Policy
Appellate judges questioned whether they have the authority to become involved in U.S. foreign affairs.