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Legal Powerhouses: Mayer Brown Welcomes Top Trial Attorneys Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer to Boost California Litigation Team

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SAN FRANCISCO – Mayer Brown has bolstered its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in San Francisco with the addition of partners Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer, both of whom previously practiced at WilmerHale. Their expertise, particularly in areas such as environmental law, product liability, and mass torts, is expected to significantly enhance the firm’s offerings. Michael Olsen, who leads the firm’s practice group, expressed enthusiasm about the new arrivals. He noted that their extensive trial backgrounds and specialized knowledge in environmental and mass tort law will strengthen the firm’s ability to tackle high-stakes disputes for … Read more

Legal Showdown: Lawyers Demand Silence from Trump Officials Amidst Controversial Deportation Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s legal team has filed a motion in federal court seeking to prevent senior officials from the Trump administration from making what they deem to be damaging public statements about their client. The request aims to restrict comments from figures such as Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi, who have publicly accused Abrego Garcia of serious crimes after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador earlier this year. The motion was submitted shortly after Abrego Garcia was released from pre-trial custody, only to be immediately … Read more

Legal Tug-of-War: Harvard’s Battle Against Trump Administration Over International Student Policies Intensifies

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — The federal government is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Harvard University that challenges efforts by the Trump administration to limit the admission of international students. This legal move comes just a day after the administration’s attorneys declared in court that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would not enforce a letter revoking Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), essential for hosting international scholars. Harvard initially filed the lawsuit following the May 22 revocation of its SEVP certification. The case was later amended after an executive proclamation … Read more

Legal Battle Rises in NH as Educators and Advocates Challenge New Anti-DEI Law, Claiming Unconstitutionality

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Concord, N.H. — A coalition of educators and advocacy groups has filed a federal lawsuit against New Hampshire, contesting a new law that they claim undermines diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the state’s educational institutions. The law, signed by Governor Chris Sununu and effective July 1, 2025, bans programs focusing on these principles in K-12 public schools, as well as in public and private colleges and universities. Critics argue that the legislation contravenes federal civil rights protections, particularly those safeguarding the rights of students with disabilities, while also violating First Amendment rights. The vague … Read more