Departure

"Kroger’s Turbulent Transition: Former CEO’s Departure Sparks Legal Battle Tied to Jewel’s Wellness Festival"

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New York — Rodney McMullen’s departure from Kroger as CEO in March has sparked intrigue following a nearly five-decade tenure at the grocery giant. His resignation, which the company attributed to an internal inquiry into his personal conduct, raises questions that are now being pursued in a legal battle involving singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher. McMullen, who had been with Kroger since 1978, left the position after an investigation but remained tight-lipped about the details surrounding his exit. The lawsuit filed in 2023, which includes claims from a company that co-owns a business with Jewel, may shed … Read more

Longtime Allen Superior Court Judge Andrea Trevino Announces Departure for Private Sector, Celebrates Impact on Families and Youth

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Allen Superior Court Judge Andrea Trevino will resign from her position in September as she prepares to transition into the private sector. Trevino has dedicated over ten years to public service within the county’s judiciary, serving as both a magistrate and a judge. Appointed a magistrate in 2013 by former Judge Thomas J. Felts, Trevino has focused much of her career on championing the wellbeing of families and children in Allen County. Felts remarked on her commitment, highlighting that her work has been driven by a desire to make a positive … Read more

Alina Habba Takes Center Stage in Trump’s Hush Money Trial, Following Giordano’s Controversial Departure

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Manhattan, NY — In the most recent development from Manhattan, lawyer Alina Habba has come forward to represent a high-profile case involving former U.S. President Donald Trump. Habba took to the spotlight during a recent press briefing held on May 5, 2024 concerning Trump’s hush money trial. This appointment marks a significant shift in the legal team, as Habba replaces John Giordano, whose tenure was notably brief and controversial. Giordano’s departure followed his unexpected request to halt a separate, major trial concerning allegations of foreign bribery against two executives from the tech firm Cognizant. This … Read more

Top Litigation Team Departure Sparks New Chapter for Kirkland & Ellis in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA — In a significant shift in the legal landscape, five prominent litigation partners from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP are joining Kirkland & Ellis LLP, signaling the latter’s intent to establish a new office in Philadelphia. The transition is led by Allison Brown, a seasoned litigator recognized for her defense victories in numerous Johnson & Johnson cancer claims involving the company’s talcum powder. Allison Brown, accompanied by partners Jessica Davidson, Geoffrey Wyatt, Nina Rose, and Christopher Cox, is poised to spearhead Kirkland & Ellis’s expansion into Philadelphia. Brown’s expertise, particularly in … Read more