Federal Judge Chides Jackson Walker, Others, for Too-Long Court Filings
In a federal lawsuit related to the romantic relationship between former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones and former Jackson Walker partner Elizabeth Freeman, Chief Judge Alia Moses warns parties that "Gamesmanship and attempts to overwhelm the court with a deluge of briefing will not be viewed in a positive light."
1st Circuit Blocks Suit for Delayed Med-Mal Investigation Into Pregnant Woman's Death
Brad O'Brien filed the suit on behalf of his partner, Melissa Allen, who died days after undergoing an emergency cesarean section at Lowell General Hospital. He argued his suit wasn't time-barred because his time to file a claim didn't start accruing until he first spoke to his lawyer in September 2017, when he claimed to have learned of the potential negligence.
DC Circuit Blocks Trump's Firing of Fed Governor, Notes Likely Due Process Violation
“In this court, the government does not dispute that it failed to provide Cook even minimal process—that is, notice of the allegation against her and a meaningful opportunity to respond—before she was purportedly removed, Judge Bradley Garcia wrote in a concurrence to the D.C. Circuit's unsigned order.
How the Deal Got Done: Gunderson Dettmer and Boston Celtics
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian served as co-counsel to longtime client Boston Basketball Partners, led by the Grousbeck family, in the definitive agreement to sell the Boston Celtics to an investor group led by William Chisholm. The Gunderson Dettmer deal team was led by Boston founding partner Jay K. Hachigian and included partners Richard Hesp and Tyler Kirtley and associates Graham Rogers and Taylor DiChello. Hachigian offers this perspective on "How the Deal Got Done."