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Diddy Trial Update: Jury Agrees on Four Charges, Struggles with Racketeering Count as Deliberations Resume

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New York, N.Y. — Jurors in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs will continue their deliberations on Wednesday after reaching a decision on four of the five charges against the prominent music figure. The 12-member jury communicated to Judge Arun Subramanian on Tuesday afternoon that they agreed on counts two, three, four, and five, which include serious allegations such as sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion, as well as transportation for prostitution. However, they indicated an impasse regarding the first count, which involves racketeering conspiracy. In their message, jurors noted, “We have reached a … Read more

Jenner & Block Bolsters Mass Torts Practice with Strategic Hire of Mayer Brown Team, Tackling PFAS Challenges Head-On

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CHICAGO — Jenner & Block has strengthened its mass torts and products liability practice by recruiting a five-lawyer team from Mayer Brown, led by partners Richard Bulger and Daniel Ring. Both attorneys bring extensive experience in handling cases involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” particularly in cases involving 3M Co. Bulger and Ring will serve as co-chairs of the practice alongside existing partners Dean Panos and Joanna Wright. Their former firm, Mayer Brown, has seen them advocate for 3M in various cases across the United States. Recently, Ring appeared … Read more

Diddy Trial Update: Jury Deliberates Partial Verdict as Tension Mounts Over Key Racketeering Charge

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The jury in Brooklyn, New York, has reached a decision on four charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs in his ongoing sex trafficking trial, but remains split on the key charge of racketeering conspiracy. During a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Arun Subramanian, noting that the jury had only been deliberating for two days, encouraged the panel to keep working toward a consensus. The details of the verdict for the four charges remain undisclosed as the jury continues its discussions on the racketeering accusation, which is regarded as the most serious of the charges Combs faces. The … Read more

Trailblazer María Pilar García Guijarro Earns Prestigious WIBLA Award for Energy Law Excellence

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Madrid, Spain — María Pilar García Guijarro, currently a partner at Watson Farley & Williams and head of the firm’s Energy Sector for Europe and the Americas, was recognized at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2025. She received the title of “Lawyer of the Year – Energy, Natural Resources & Mining” during a ceremony held in London on June 26. The WIBLA awards honor notable achievements by women attorneys across the EMEA region and are determined through extensive research and client feedback. At this year’s event, leading legal professionals gathered to celebrate excellence … Read more