Legal

Pro-Palestinian Activist Faces Deportation Amid Legal Battle Over U.S. Residency Status

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An immigration judge in New Orleans has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, to either Syria or Algeria. This ruling, made public in court documents, cites allegations that Khalil failed to disclose critical information on his green card application. Khalil’s legal team has announced plans to appeal the ruling but cautioned that the process could move quickly and may not yield favorable outcomes. They emphasized that an earlier ruling from a federal judge in New Jersey is currently preventing Khalil’s removal while the courts review his habeas corpus … Read more

Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Bankruptcy Ruling Sparks Legal Firestorm Over Tort Accountability

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Johnson & Johnson’s recent legal setback has significant implications for the ongoing debate surrounding corporate liability, particularly regarding products linked to health risks. In a landmark case, the company faced the fallout of its bankruptcy plan, which sought to shield it from nearly 40,000 lawsuits related to its talc-based products. The resolution came when a federal appellate court rejected Johnson & Johnson’s strategy to create a subsidiary, which would absorb the claims, effectively consolidating its liabilities under a bankruptcy framework. This decision marked a pivotal moment in corporate tort reform discussions and adds to the … Read more

Mark Geragos Cleared of Liability in Avenatti Case, Jury Awards $100K in Damages Without Legal Basis

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LOS ANGELES — A ruling issued this week by a Superior Court judge has cleared attorney Mark Geragos of liability in a malpractice lawsuit stemming from his association with Michael Avenatti and a controversial Nike extortion case. The jury found that while Avenatti’s former client, Gary Franklin, was entitled to $100,000 in damages, they did not establish that Geragos was at fault or that his actions caused Franklin’s alleged harm. Franklin had sought millions in damages from Geragos, arguing that the attorney’s involvement in negotiations with Nike in 2019 contributed to Avenatti’s federal convictions for … Read more

Mark Yohalem Recognized as a Leading Legal Talent in Daily Journal’s 2025 ‘Top 100 Lawyers’

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San Francisco, Calif. — Mark Yohalem, a distinguished attorney at the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers” by the Daily Journal for 2025. This accolade highlights his significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in technology and corporate law. With over 15 years of experience, Yohalem has established a reputation for his adept handling of complex litigation and advisory matters. His expertise lies in navigating the intricate landscape of intellectual property, technology transactions, and corporate governance. His clients, which range from startups to established … Read more