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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys are requesting a sentence of no more than 14 months, arguing it should be considered time served after his conviction for transportation for prostitution, emphasizing his character and contributions, and criticizing prosecutors' push for a harsher sentence. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 3.
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are seeking to block the federal government from pursuing the death penalty in his case, arguing that authorities have violated his constitutional rights and acted improperly, amid ongoing federal and state charges related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Top attorneys at the DOJ were reassigned to less significant tasks, leading to their resignation as they felt sidelined and believed the real goal was to push senior lawyers out.
Attorneys allied with former President Donald Trump, including John Eastman, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and others, are facing significant legal costs and penalties for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Eastman has been recommended for disbarment and sanctioned $10,000, while Giuliani was ordered to pay $148.2 million for defamation. Legal fees for these attorneys have surpassed $3 million, and they also face criminal charges in Georgia. The total costs for Trump allies involved in the election fraud claims, including legal fees, fines, and settlements, are substantial, with Fox News alone paying a $787 million settlement to Dominion.
OpenAI has hired high-profile attorneys, including one who previously helped Twitter sue Elon Musk, to fight Musk's lawsuit alleging that OpenAI breached its "founding agreement." Musk has his own formidable lineup of attorneys as well, and the legal battle could be a headache for OpenAI if it drags out in court. Musk helped found OpenAI in 2015 but walked away from the board in 2018, citing a potential conflict of interest over Tesla's AI efforts. The lawsuit has sparked public exchanges between Musk and OpenAI, with the company calling Musk's suit "frivolous" and "incoherent."
Former President Donald Trump's co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, have dismissed concerns over potential conflicts of interest in the classified documents case against Trump. Nauta's attorney, Stanley Woodward, has represented several witnesses in the case, but Nauta expressed no concerns about it. De Oliveira, a maintenance worker at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, also waived potential conflict of interest concerns raised by prosecutors. Trump's attorneys have been pushing for a trial delay until after the November 2024 election, but it remains uncertain if recent delays will impact their cause.
The University of North Carolina graduate student accused of killing his academic advisor has requested new attorneys and a competency evaluation. The judge advised the suspect to cooperate with his current lawyers and set a new court date for November 14. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with no clear motive or recovered weapon. The district attorney stated that they will not pursue the death penalty if the suspect is convicted. UNC administrators have established an online portal for feedback on the response to the shooting.
Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel has enlisted high-profile attorneys Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos to investigate the treatment of reality stars and fight for their rights. Frankel believes that reality stars are being exploited by networks and studios and should unionize to protect themselves. Freedman and Geragos are collecting testimonies and contracts to potentially file a class-action suit or multi-plaintiff claim. They aim to bring attention to the issue and demand regulations and standards for the reality TV industry, including minimum compensation and residual payments.
Law360 has released its list of Rising Stars of 2023, featuring 183 attorneys under 40 who have achieved significant legal accomplishments despite their age.
BTI Consulting Group has released its annual list of "all-star" attorneys who excel in client service, based on feedback from over 350 in-house decision-makers at large organizations. Jones Day and Gibson Dunn lead the pack with 13 and 11 lawyers respectively, while almost 300 attorneys were named to the list. Four lawyers were mentioned by more than one client, including Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris of Jackson Lewis, Sandra C. Goldstein of Kirkland & Ellis, Jeff E. Scott of Greenberg Traurig, and Sara M. Turner of Baker Donelson.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton dismissed the findings of the Texas House General Investigating Committee as false testimony from "highly partisan Democrat lawyers." However, an examination of the investigators' employment history, voting records, and campaign donations found no basis for Paxton's claim. Most of the attorneys had ties to both political parties, though there were overall deeper connections to Republicans. The committee launched its investigation after Paxton and his agency agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle a lawsuit by four of his former deputies who claimed they were improperly fired after telling investigators they believed Paxton had accepted bribes and engaged in other misconduct.
Dechert, a top 50 law firm, has announced a global reduction in force that will affect about 5% of its workforce, including attorneys and business professionals. The firm's leaders have stated that those affected will receive severance benefits and career counseling services. The reduction in force includes a redundancy process in the firm's London office and impacts a total of 55 lawyers and 43 business professionals. The firm cites its strategic plan and focus on growth as reasons for the layoffs.
The Hollywood Reporter has released its annual list of the top 100 attorneys in Hollywood, who are responsible for keeping the industry running amidst various stressors. The list includes attorneys from firms such as Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein, Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang, and Brecheen Feldman Breimer Silver & Thompson. These attorneys have negotiated deals for their clients in the streaming era, managed emerging AI issues, and navigated potential guild strikes.
Attorneys for Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson, who accused Paltrow of causing him serious injuries while skiing in Utah in 2016, have presented differing accounts of the incident. Sanderson initially sued Paltrow for $3.1 million but later amended his complaint to seek over $300,000 in damages. Paltrow is seeking $1 in damages and attorneys fees.