In an enthralling turn of events that’s akin to a seasoned actor taking a final bow after a career of blockbuster performances, U.S. District Judge George Wu to take senior status.
George Wu to Take Senior Status : An Illustrious Career on the Bench
George H. Wu’s judicial journey, reminiscent of a river flowing through vast terrains of landmark cases, began when he was nominated by then-President George W. Bush. Since his ascension to the bench in 2007, Wu has been at the heart of some of the nation’s most gripping legal battles.
Wu’s career showcased a burstiness of significant cases that felt almost like wildfire catching wind, spreading rapidly, and keeping everyone on edge. High among these was the lawsuit against giants like Live Nation and Ticketmaster, where they faced accusations of an expansive web of monopolization tied to ticketing fees.
In another crescendo, Taylor Swift fans rallied behind a suit against Ticketmaster, painting the ticketing for Swift’s “Eras Tour” as a catastrophe, seeking civil penalties and damages.