At least 230 new climate-related lawsuits were filed globally in 2023, highlighting a trend toward strategic litigation that holds companies and governments accountable for climate action. Joana Setzer and Catherine Higham, co-authors of the report Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation, released by the London School of Economics’ Grantham Research Institute Wednesday,…

The Federal Trade Commission this week defended its investigation of MGM Resort International’s data security practices as the Las Vegas-based casino is seeking a court order to block the agency’s probe.  Following a cyberattack that disclosed the personal information MGM guests in September, the FTC issued a civil investigative demand…

The U.K. has no specific law relating to the use of mediation as a settlement mechanism. Until recently, neither did India. That changed in October 2023 with the passing in India of the Mediation Act 2023 which will start to show its effects through 2024. The Act creates a more…

Finance expert on ‘severe’ consequences with retail credit cards: ‘So many strings attached’ A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a $30 billion antitrust settlement under which Visa and Mastercard agreed to limit fees they charge merchants that accept their credit and debit cards. U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District…

Gallegos Carrocerias Gallegos was hit with a breach-of-contract lawsuit on June 21 in Pennsylvania Middle District Court. The court action, filed by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney on behalf of RAD Wood Products, accuses the defendant of failing to place minimum purchase orders required under a supply agreement. Counsel have not…

Last year was a banner year for law firm billing rates. And as litigation demand remains strong and deal-work optimism grows, don’t expect firms to throttle back. Industry sources and new law firm survey data suggest Big Law will continue to escalate rates at similar or higher levels in 2024.…