Scott MacCormack Joins Holland & Knight, Enhancing Firm’s Footprint in Pacific Northwest with Expertise in M&A and Finance

TAMPA, Fla. — Holland & Knight, a prominent law firm, recently announced the appointment of Scott MacCormack as a partner in its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group, indicating a strategic expansion into Seattle, thereby strengthening its influence across the Pacific Northwest. This move capitalizes on the booming innovative sectors in that region. MacCormack joins the firm from Davis Wright Tremaine where he distinguished himself in multiple leadership roles, including that of managing partner. With his extensive background in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and finance, MacCormack brings invaluable expertise to his new role, which … Read more

Neve Campbell Joins ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Cast for Every Episode in Upcoming Season 4

Los Angeles, CA — Fans of legal thrillers have a reason to rejoice as Netflix’s popular series “The Lincoln Lawyer” has been officially renewed for a fourth season. Adding to the excitement, Neve Campbell, famed for her role in the “Scream” series, will join the cast as a regular, featuring in every episode of the upcoming season. The series, which has captivated audiences with its intricate plots and compelling characters, is based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels. The story revolves around Mickey Haller, a defense attorney in Los Angeles who operates out of the back … 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

Eli Lilly Joins Lawsuit to Defend Drug Patent Against Compounding Pharmacies Amid FDA Regulatory Dispute

Washington, D.C. — Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has entered the legal fray by filing a motion on January 1 to join a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision regarding the manufacturing of generic versions of GLP-1 drugs, such as those Lilly markets under the names Mounjaro and Zepbound. The company asserts significant stakes in the ongoing legal battle over whether compounding pharmacies may continue creating generics previously necessitated by drug shortages. The initial lawsuit was launched in October by the Outsourcing Facilities Association and FarmaKeio Custom Compounding, a Texas-based compounding pharmacy. … Read more