Litigation

Arnold & Porter Maintains Elite Tier 1 Rankings in Environmental and Energy Law, Leading The Charge in Climate Change Litigation

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WASHINGTON — Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP celebrated its sustained excellence in several key legal arenas, according to the newly released rankings from Legal 500 USA. The prestigious law firm has once again been distinguished with top-tier rankings in multiple practice areas including environmental regulation and litigation, as well as product liability and mass tort defense related to toxic torts. The firm’s environmental practices have garnered exceptional recognition, with its Litigation group being lauded for its comprehensive expertise across the United States. Handling a diverse range of cases involving climate change, air and water … Read more

Hiring Freeze Paused at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Amid Pending Litigation

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Washington, D.C. – Plans for layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been temporarily suspended as a federal judge evaluates a lawsuit filed by the agency’s union. The halt is a significant moment for the bureau, which has faced scrutiny over proposed staffing cuts under the current administration. The National Treasury Employees Union, which represents the workforce at the CFPB, initiated legal action to contest the layoff of dozens of employees. This move was in response to what they argue is a breach of federal labor laws and their collective bargaining agreement. The … Read more

Judge Grants Additional Time to USAID Workers Amid Ongoing Union Litigation

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has recently extended a critical injunction that prevents the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) from dismissing employees who are involved in a significant lawsuit over union activities. The lawsuit alleges that USAID has engaged in practices that may have unfairly targeted and potentially discriminated against members of its unionized workforce. The legal challenge, initiated by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), claims that USAID management systematically thwarted union efforts by altering conditions of employment and leveraging dubious personnel changes. This legal action shines a spotlight on the larger … Read more

UK’s Legatus Launches as a Groundbreaking One-Stop Shop for Litigation Funding, Insurance, and Legal Services

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London, UK — A pioneering business model has emerged in the UK’s legal sector with the establishment of Legatus Holdings Limited, a company that is revolutionizing the way litigation cases are managed and funded. Legatus, which includes Asertis alongside other subsidiaries like KP Law and an insurance management firm, is set to streamline the litigation process by incorporating a full spectrum of related services under one umbrella. This innovative setup was orchestrated by Philip Holden, the CEO at Legatus and former general counsel of Asertis. The restructuring aims to enhance the efficiency of legal financing … Read more