U.S. District Court Chief Judge Denies Recusal Request in High-Profile 2016 EEOC Case

DENVER — In a notable ruling that affects ongoing litigation, Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado has refused a motion requesting his recusal, alongside that of Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O’Hara, as asserted by a self-represented former employee of Jackson National. The motion stems from a legal action originally brought forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2016. La’Tonya Ford, the intervenor plaintiff in this case who formerly worked at Jackson National, represented herself while alleging that Judges Brimmer and O’Hara displayed bias against … Read more

Tech Titans Clash with Australian Regulations, Urging U.S. Intervention Over ‘Discriminatory’ Policies

Washington, D.C. – A prominent tech lobby group, representing Silicon Valley giants like Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Uber, and Elon Musk’s X, has voiced concerns over Australian regulations that they deem discriminatory towards their business operations. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has urged President Donald Trump’s administration to scrutinize these laws, arguing they threaten the revenue streams of its member companies. In a detailed submission to the Office of the US Trade Representative, dated March 11, the CCIA criticized several existing and proposed Australian rules. These regulations included the News Media Bargaining Code, … Read more

Jury Awards $18 Million to Ghanaian Reporter in Defamation Case Against Lawmaker with U.S. Connections

Newark, NJ – In a significant legal victory, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a renowned Ghanaian investigative journalist, has been awarded $18 million in defamation damages by an Essex County jury. The verdict came after Anas was accused by a Ghanaian lawmaker of engaging in criminal activities, tied to his investigative work on soccer corruption. Anas, aged 47 and known for his impactful journalism worldwide, faced accusations from Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a lawmaker who also has property interests in West Orange, New Jersey. Agyapong’s damaging statements, some of which were issued from his New Jersey property, led … Read more

China’s Elite ‘Red Circle’ Law Firms Attract Top Talent from U.S. Competitors

Beijing, China – In a strategic shift likely to reshape the legal landscape, Chinese law firms are increasingly attracting partners from prestigious U.S. law firms, intensifying a talent skirmish that remolds alliances and client relationships. This trend illuminates China’s ambition to fortify its legal prowess amidst global economic shifts and heightened geopolitical tensions. As the competition for high-caliber legal minds escalates, leading Chinese practices, sometimes referred to as China’s “red circle” law firms, have successfully persuaded numerous top-tier American attorneys to join their folds. These moves are not just reshuffling partnerships but also influencing the … Read more