Legal

Seeger Weiss Achieves Major Wins in Trio of High-Stakes Legal Battles, Including a Monumental $6 Billion Settlement

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New York, NY—Chris Seeger, a founding partner at Seeger Weiss LLP, has successfully secured favorable outcomes in three significant mass tort cases, marking a notable stride in his legal career. Among these achievements, Seeger played a pivotal role in brokering a substantial $6 billion global settlement poised to resolve sprawling litigation related to alleged defects in a high-profile case. Seeger’s expertise in mass tort litigation has positioned him as a formidable figure in the courtroom, leading strategies that culminate in monumental settlements. Seeger Weiss LLP, a firm known for its role in complex legal disputes, … Read more

HomeServices Urges Dismissal of Homie’s Antitrust Suit on Grounds of Stale Claims and Timing in Ongoing Real Estate Legal Battles

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SALT LAKE CITY — A legal battle is brewing in Utah’s federal district court as HomeServices of America seeks to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit brought against it by Homie Technologies, a real estate firm advocating for lower commission rates. The lawsuit, filed earlier in the summer, accuses HomeServices and several other major real estate entities, including the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), of conspiring to squash innovative business models and boycott low-commission listings. HomeServices of America, headquartered in Minnesota, argues that the claims raised by Homie are outdated, asserting in their recent court filing that … Read more

Supreme Court Rejects Michael Cohen’s Appeal in Lawsuit Against Donald Trump, Ending Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Michael Cohen, a former attorney for Donald Trump, thereby closing the legal chapter on his lawsuit against the former president. Cohen’s lawsuit claimed that his 2020 reincarceration was a retaliatory act orchestrated by Trump’s administration in response to his plans to publish a book that criticized Trump. Cohen, who was previously sentenced to a three-year term for multiple federal offenses related to his service for Trump—including lying to Congress—was initially released to home confinement as COVID-19 escalated. However, his return to prison followed his … Read more

Louisiana Faces Legal Challenge Over Mandatory Display of Ten Commandments in Public Schools

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BATON ROUGE, La. — A contentious legal battle is underway in Louisiana, where a federal judge is set to deliberate on whether a new state mandate should be temporarily halted. This legislation requires that the Ten Commandments be displayed prominently in all public school classrooms starting January 1. The hearing, expected to consume an entire day, will address various facets of a lawsuit that contests the constitutional validity of this requirement. The decision timeline from U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles remains uncertain as arguments unfold. Critics of the law argue that it breaches the … Read more