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Legal Powerhouses Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Chicago Team, Bolstering Litigation and Dispute Leadership

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has bolstered its Chicago office with the addition of two highly regarded litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The duo will lead the office’s Litigation and Disputes team, focusing on a mix of product liability, consumer disputes, environmental issues, and mass tort litigation. Previously part of the founding team at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, another litigation-focused Chicago firm, Lee and Casmere bring with them a wealth of experience. Over their careers, they have managed complex legal challenges across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, … Read more

Trump’s Legal Challenge Thwarted by First Amendment Protections, Asserts Pollster’s Legal Team

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Washington — In the latest legal contest involving former President Donald Trump, lawyers for a renowned polling firm are arguing that Trump’s lawsuit violates constitutional free speech protections. The firm, which had been instrumental in election-related polling data, asserts that their work is shielded under the First Amendment, effectively making the lawsuit baseless. According to legal experts, Trump’s legal challenge pertains to the pollster providing data that he alleges was used to undermine his political pursuits. The defense argues that the nature of their polling work, which includes gathering and disseminating information relevant to public … Read more

Key Attorney Resigns from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Defense Team Ahead of 2025 Sex Trafficking Trial

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Sean “Diddy” Combs, the prominent rapper and producer, is currently facing challenging times as his legal team prepares for a high-stakes trial set for May 2025. Amid these preparations, a significant change has occurred within his defense team. Anthony Ricco, one of the six attorneys representing Combs, has officially requested to withdraw from the case, citing his inability to continue representing Combs effectively under the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice. The request for withdrawal by Ricco was made on February 21, 2025, as stated in recent legal documents. Ricco emphasized that his decision was influenced … Read more

Elisabeth Haub School of Law’s BLSA Team Shines with Top Finish at Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition

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Boston, MA — Demonstrating exceptional legal acumen and strategic prowess, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Mock Trial Team from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University clinched a top two position at the 2024–2025 Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition. This competitive event was part of the 57th Annual Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) Regional Convention, emphasizing the strength and capabilities of the participating teams from across the Northeast. Over four grueling days, the team from Haub Law, consisting of students Julie Bazile (2L), Jason Lee (4L Flex), Andrew Pierre (3L), … Read more