Supreme Court Brief | Analysis of The Top SCOTUS Cases

From Prep Basketball Star to Dechert Global Managing Partner, Vince Cohen Never Forgot His D.C. Roots

Patrick Smith | September 13, 2024

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Dechert global managing partner Vince Cohen discusses his D.C. roots, his time in the U.S. Attorney's Office and his decision to make Dechert his home, all while paying homage to the city that raised him.

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Supreme Court, Establishing Presidential Criminal Immunity, Makes History

Jimmy Hoover | July 02, 2024

"[T]he President cannot be prosecuted for conduct within his exclusive constitutional authority," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. wrote for the majority.

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A 'Symbolic' Win Against the 'Administrative State'

Jimmy Hoover | July 01, 2024

"I think it's a movement victory," administrative law professor Chris Walker said of Chevron deference's defeat.

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Holland & Knight Partners Discuss Their Ascent to Leadership Roles and What It Took to Get There

Patrick Smith | June 21, 2024

Tiffani Lee and Kwamina Williford, both of whom hold positions of leadership at Holland & Knight, on the unique challenges they overcame and the guidance necessary to get there.

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Supreme Court Adds Cases on Wire Fraud, False Claims

Jimmy Hoover | June 18, 2024

The justices will also consider questions regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.

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Supreme Court Enters June with Backlog of Blockbusters

Jimmy Hoover | May 31, 2024

The justices made only slight progress this week on the imposing stack of cases they must resolve in just one month if they are to enjoy their traditional summer recess that kicks off in July.

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'Writing a Rule for the Ages'

Jimmy Hoover | April 26, 2024

"Whatever we decide is going to apply to all future presidents," declared Justice Samuel Alito Jr.

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Not So Fast, We're Not Done Yet

Jimmy Hoover | April 25, 2024

"This has been a gift not only to the lawyers but also the justices and we are grateful," Chief Justice John Roberts said of Georgetown Law's Supreme Court Institute.

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Beating Dead Horses and Sigmund Freud Tattoos

Jimmy Hoover | April 24, 2024

The Freud tattoo was a colorful detail in an otherwise complicated oral argument Tuesday about immigration law and whether U.S. citizens can challenge visa denials for their noncitizen spouses.

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Lisa Blatt Makes History With 50 Arguments

Jimmy Hoover | April 23, 2024

The University of Texas School of Law grad brings a swashbuckling, no-holds-barred approach to high court oral advocacy that is unique in the staid world of appellate law.

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Dentons partner Bety Javidzad entered an appearance for Elite Creators LLC in a pending civil RICO class action. The suit, filed July 29 in California Central District Court by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, centers on 'Chatter Scams' on OnlyFans, in which management agencies hire workers who convince fans they are engaged in 'authentic' communication with a particular content creator. The court action further alleges that OnlyFans permits these scams because of the substantial revenue they yield for the company. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Fred W. Slaughter, is 8:24-cv-01655, N.Z. et al v. Fenix International Limited et al.

Who Got The Work

Diana H. Givand of Dinsmore & Shohl has entered an appearance for UPS in a pending sexual harassment lawsuit. The court action, filed July 30 in Alabama Middle District Court by The Smoke Law Group on behalf of on behalf of a female plaintiff who claims she was subjected to sexually degrading comments and inappropriate touching by a male supervisor at the defendant's Montgomery Distribution Center. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Chad W. Bryan, is 2:24-cv-00457, Vasser v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

Who Got The Work

Avery Borreliz, Gwyn Williams, and Christine Rolph from Latham & Watkins have stepped in to defend Philip Morris International in a pending consumer class action. The court action, filed July 30 in Connecticut District Court by Bursor & Fisher and Reardon Scanlon LLP, concerns Zyn, a small, flavored nicotine pouch that users place in their mouths. The complaint alleges that the defendants' advertising is deceptive and preys upon teenagers with an intent to create lifelong nicotine addicts. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden, is 3:24-cv-01267, Norris v. Phillip Morris International Inc. et al.

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Dinsmore & Shohl partner John Arthur Mayers entered an appearance for Eliminite Termite Services Inc. and Barry Brandon O'Gorman in a pending trademark infringement lawsuit. The suit, filed July 30 in California Southern District Court by Arc IP Law and Murray & Sabban on behalf of XT 2000 Inc. and Xtermite Inc., accuses the defendants of registering domain names that are confusingly similar to the plaintiffs' 'Xtermite' trademarks. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Linda Lopez, is 3:24-cv-01347, Xtermite, Inc. et al v. O'Gorman et al.

Who Got The Work

Martin H. Orlick, Stuart K. Tubis and Christopher Whang from Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell have stepped in to represent Yoojoong Yoon d/b/a Laguna Beach Cleaners and Robert C. Gall M.D. in a pending lawsuit over alleged violations of the ADA. The suit, filed July 29 in California Central District Court by So Cal Equal Access Group on behalf of Robert Mena, alleges that the plaintiff was denied full access to the facility due to physical barriers. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge David O. Carter, is 8:24-cv-01647, Robert Mena v. Yoojong Yoon et al.

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