Federal Judge Extends Hold on Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze, Bolstering States in Legal Battle Over Fiscal Policies

In a significant legal move that marks the latest in a series of contentious federal funding policies under the Trump administration, U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell on Friday issued a preliminary injunction halting the administration’s efforts to suspend federal funds. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by nearly two dozen states challenging the lawfulness and effects of the proposed funding freeze. Judge McConnell’s ruling prohibits the federal government from any actions that could be seen as pausing, halting, or terminating states’ promised funding while legal proceedings continue. His ruling underscored the … Read more

Top Litigator Kimberley Branscome Joins Paul, Weiss in Los Angeles, Bolstering Firm’s Product Liability Expertise

Los Angeles – In a significant move for the legal industry, Kimberley Branscome, a distinguished product liability and mass torts trial attorney, has recently joined the ranks of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison as a partner in their Los Angeles litigation department. This new appointment marks a key phase in Branscome’s illustrious legal career. Formerly holding leadership positions as office managing partner at Dechert LLP and partner at Kirkland & Ellis, Branscome brings extensive experience to her new role. She is noted for her expertise in managing complex litigation cases across various sectors, including … Read more

CMS Portugal Elevates Three New Partners, Bolstering Expertise in Corporate M&A, Tax, and Labor Law

Lisbon, Portugal – CMS Portugal, a prominent law firm, has recently elevated three of its attorneys to the position of equity partners, strengthening its leadership across various key practice areas, including corporate M&A, tax, and labour law & pension funds. The promotions are a testament to the firm’s commitment to recognizing and advancing talent within its ranks according to José Luís Arnaut, the managing partner of CMS Portugal. Margarida Vila Franca, now a partner in the corporate M&A practice, has carved out a niche in handling complex transactions, such as acquisitions, public offerings, mergers, and … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright’s Houston Team, Bolstering Their National Practice

Houston, Texas – Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has strengthened its Houston team by welcoming litigation expert Justin VandenBout as a partner. VandenBout joins the firm from Chamberlain Hrdlicka, bringing a comprehensive background in commercial, product liability, and mass tort litigation. Specializing in a variety of dispute resolutions and litigations across the United States, VandenBout has accrued substantial experience in federal and state courts. His broad litigation practice encompasses environmental issues, catastrophic personal injuries, intellectual property disputes, construction conflicts, and extensive breach of contract cases across multiple industries. Justin VandenBout has frequently … Read more