Sérvulo & Associados Enhances Global Reach with New Partnership in Angola’s Legal Landscape

Luanda, Angola — Sérvulo & Associados has enhanced its international legal foothold by forging a partnership with FTL Advogados, marking a significant step in its Sérvulo Latitude initiative. This collaboration is aimed at solidifying its presence in the Angolan legal market and building stronger ties with local legal experts. FTL Advogados was established in 2017 and has quickly become prominent in Luanda’s legal landscape. The firm is led by Filipa Tavares de Lima, a founding partner known for her extensive knowledge in corporate law, real estate matters, and labor transactions. Tavares de Lima is recognized … Read more

Ripple/XRP Case Moves to Appeals Court: Legal Experts Urge Clear Communication Amid Misinformation Crisis

SAN FRANCISCO — In a significant development for the ongoing Ripple and XRP case, former SEC attorney Marc Fagel has indicated that Judge Analisa Torres is no longer involved as the matter has moved to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. This transition marks a pivotal moment in the case, which has garnered considerable attention in the cryptocurrency sphere. On August 15, both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs jointly filed a stipulation to dismiss the case, indicating that they await a formal dismissal from the appellate court. This procedural shift has … Read more

California Supreme Court Signals Shift in Business Litigation with Ruling on Delaware Forum Selection Clause

On July 21 in San Francisco, the California Supreme Court delivered a pivotal ruling in the case of EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court. This decision overturned a previous ruling by the California Court of Appeal, which had upheld a trial court’s denial of a motion to transfer the case based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens. The court’s ruling centered on a clause that designated the Delaware Court of Chancery as the appropriate venue for disputes involving EpicentRx, a pharmaceutical company. The core of the debate was whether the trial court erred in its … Read more

San Jose State’s Quest for Legal Education: New Bill Aims to Introduce Joint Programs with Lincoln Law School Amidst Ongoing Debates on Access and Accreditation

San Jose, California — The future of legal education in Silicon Valley is under scrutiny as a new legislative proposal aims to enhance access to law degrees by allowing San Jose State University to collaborate with the Lincoln Law School of San Jose. This shift comes amidst a broader conversation about the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education, which currently restricts public law schools to the University of California system. State Senator Dave Cortese, the proposal’s author and a graduate of Lincoln Law School, initially introduced a bill that would facilitate a merger between San … Read more