A former Dentons Canada lawyer who spent the last five years in-house at one of the country’s largest hydro companies is returning to the firm as a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution group in Montreal. Alexandre-Philippe Avard is a skilled litigator with expertise in energy, natural resources, mining…

The former employee who brought sex trafficking and sexual assault claims against the World Wrestling Federation and co-founder Vince McMahon has filed a bill of discovery complaint against a doctor. Janel Grant, the plaintiff, is seeking to obtain her medical records from Dr. Carlon M. Colker, the CEO and medical…

The legal landscape of cannabis in New Jersey is hazy, at best. The state is home to over 100 licensed dispensaries where adults over the age of 21 can legally purchase intoxicating THC products made from marijuana. At the same time, consumers can easily purchase intoxicating THC products made from…

Retirement, Health Plans Fiduciary Fails to Stop Class Action Over Fees | Texas Lawyer Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2024/07/16/fiduciaries-fail-to-stop-class-action-over-fees-for-retirement-health-plans/ Retirement funds graphic Credit: Adobe Stock The trial court did not abuse its discretion in certifying the class action, but on remand should allow non-party potential plaintiffs to opt out, the U.S.…

Dentons’ member firm in Kenya, Hamilton Harrison & Mathews, has announced the election of Sigee Koech as its new managing partner, effective July 15. Koech, a banking and finance partner, takes over from Adil Khawaja, who has served in the position since 2013 and oversaw the firm’s combination with Dentons.…

New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMMA) allows for the sale, consumption, and possession of cannabis and cannabis products for individuals aged 21 and older. CREAMMA authorized municipalities to prohibit various cannabis uses by enacting ordinances within 180 days of the act’s effective date of Feb.…