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Weil, Gotshal & Manges Expands Los Angeles Office with Strategic Hire of Executive Compensation Expert Jack Stratton

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Los Angeles—Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP continues to expand its presence on the West Coast, announcing on Tuesday that Jack Stratton has joined the firm as a partner in its Executive Compensation & Benefits Group. This move marks a significant step in Weil’s growth strategy, coming just weeks after the firm welcomed three intellectual property litigators from Latham & Watkins LLP, including two who will operate out of Silicon Valley. The additions underscore Weil’s commitment to enhancing its legal capabilities in key sectors across the region. Stratton, previously with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, brings a … Read more

Court Blocks FTC Investigation into Media Matters, Citing First Amendment Protections Amidst Concerns of Government Retaliation

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s Federal Trade Commission from proceeding with an investigation into Media Matters for America, a liberal watchdog organization known for its scrutiny of media practices. The ruling is significant in light of Media Matters’ recent statements regarding the rise of hate speech on X, formerly known as Twitter, since Elon Musk took control of the platform. U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan delivered the injunction on Friday, asserting that the FTC’s inquiry, which was allegedly centered around an advertiser boycott related to social media, infringes … Read more

Michigan Leads Legal Challenge Against Federal Energy Department’s New Funding Policy, Citing Risks to State Programs

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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan has joined a coalition of more than a dozen states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy over a recent policy directive regarding federal funding for state energy efficiency programs. The policy, issued in May, aims to modify reimbursement rates for costs associated with these programs, prompting concerns among state officials. Federal support typically helps states cover indirect expenses, including staff salaries and office supplies. Previously, states could negotiate reimbursement rates, allowing for a maximum charge of up to 15% of a project’s total funding. However, the newly … Read more

Courtroom Drama Unfolds: Did Matt Wright Pressure Pilot to Delete Evidence After Chopper Crash?

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Brisbane, Australia — In a courtroom laden with tension, Noelene Chellingworth, mother of helicopter pilot Sebastian Robinson, testified that Matt Wright, a celebrity crocodile wrangler, allegedly urged her son to delete information from his phone while he lay hospitalized after a devastating helicopter crash. Chellingworth recounted the events of March 11, when Wright arrived at the hospital with his wife, Kaia Wright, armed with a “color-coded” spreadsheet. Although she couldn’t discern all the details of the spreadsheet, she speculated it related to operational logistics involving the helicopters. It was noted that Wright departed the hospital … Read more