Rivals

Trump Calls for Tough Justice: Appoints Former Lawyer Lindsey Halligan to Pursue Political Rivals

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Donald Trump announced his decision to appoint Lindsey Halligan, his former lawyer, as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The announcement came alongside a striking call for more assertive action from his attorney general against public officials he perceives as adversaries. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Pam Bondi, the current attorney general, stating she is diligent and dedicated but emphasized the need for a tough prosecutor in Virginia. He specifically recommended Halligan, noting that her appointment would help expedite legal proceedings against those he believes have wronged him. The … Read more

Ashurst LLP Raises Starting Salaries for Newly Qualified Lawyers to £140,000, Closing In on Rivals

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London, England — Ashurst LLP has announced a significant salary increase for its newly qualified lawyers in the capital, raising their annual compensation by £15,000 to a total of £140,000, a firm spokesperson stated. This adjustment brings Ashurst’s pay scale in line with its prominent UK-based competitors, such as Freshfields and Linklaters, which both increased their entry-level lawyer salaries to £150,000 last year. The firm’s decision comes in the wake of a reported increase in its revenue for the previous fiscal year, which concluded in April. Ashurst’s revenue climbed by 9% to reach £961 million, … Read more

NetEase Games Slapped with $900 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Defamation and Business Sabotage in the Marvel Rivals Debacle

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New Orleans, LA — A colossal legal battle is underway as Prytania Media, a prominent umbrella company for multiple video game development studios in New Orleans, has levied a $900 million lawsuit against NetEase Games. The lawsuit accuses the developer of Marvel Rivals, a successful mobile game, of defamation, unfair trade practices, and business interference that allegedly led to Prytania Media’s downfall. The complaint, filed in January in a Louisiana court, details distressing allegations by Prytania Media owners, Annie and Jeff Strain. Both veterans in the gaming industry, the Strains claim that their company faced … Read more

Former CEO Admits to Restrictive Deal to Block Rival’s Expansion in California Rebar Market During Antitrust Trial

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Washington, D.C. — In a dramatic turn of events during a federal antitrust trial on Monday, the former CEO of Commercial Metals Co. admitted that the company entered into a contentious agreement with Danieli Corp., a prominent micromill manufacturer. This agreement effectively prohibited Danieli from collaborating with any competing rebar mills in California soon after it was discovered that Pacific Steel Group intended to establish a facility in Southern California using Danieli’s technology. The revelation surfaced at the trial, which is scrutinizing the legality of the exclusivity provision that was brokered shortly after Commercial Metals … Read more