U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, who is overseeing the paraquat multidistrict litigation, found that Dr. Martin Wells, a biostatistician and epidemiologist at Cornell University, used unreliable methodologies in concluding that exposure to the pesticide...

After she left the University of Denver Law, "this small group actually sent flowers and candy to the chair of the dean search committee and sent cards to many other faculty members saying, 'Thank you for taking our incompetent dean off our hands,'" she shared, saying...

In the absence of a federal statute, many states have implemented their own data privacy laws, prompting Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, to cite concerns that a federal law would need strong preemption language.       U.S. lawmakers from both sides of the political...

"We believe that a continuous infusion of judgeships becomes the most critical component in any of our operations, and as you heard in my opening remarks, we need to continuously add new judges to our workforce," Judge Glenn A. Grant said. "We are at 39 [vacancies]....

They will face more hurdles, however, as Australian regulators, like their counterparts in many other countries and regions around the world, increase their scrutiny of M&A deals.       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...

Four litigation partners in Los Angeles, Atlanta and South Florida have joined Shook, Hardy & Bacon.       Shook, Hardy & Bacon continues to expand its mass torts and products liability practices, as well as its Los Angeles presence, with the hiring of a group...

"You do not see the type and extent of control that Judge Merchan is exercising in every case," said one observer.       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...

The plaintiff sought to file an amended complaint, which would replace her short form complaint that defines "Permanent Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia," using identical language in which the multidistrict litigation court previously rejected. Chief U.S. District Judge...

A Tuesday panel that included a member of the DOJ's Procurement Collusion Strike Force outlined some overlooked current and emerging antitrust traps being set by ambitious regulators.       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...

The 3M petitions attempt to make the case the attorney possibly knew more than what he has admitted about a co-counsel's fraudulent acts, and was possibly a co-conspirator.       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...

Karen K. Caldwell, the chair of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation and a district judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, issued the order on behalf of the six-judge panel and said centralization is currently not necessary...

       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys...

One man is corporate counsel at Gunderson Dettmer and previously worked at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, while another is a civil litigator at Hunton Andrews Kurth.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...

This week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals from across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite...

This week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals from across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite...

"It seems to us that, as an investor in Akorn whose shares' value was affected by the merger and the mootness fees, Frank has a claim in common with the main action; how could it be otherwise?" Judge Frank Easterbrook wrote for the court.       Hi there.The email you...

Both the DOJ and the SEC have made it clear that they will look at company BYOD policies when assessing how to resolve matters under their purview. To avoid pitfalls — and sanctions — counsel must take proactive steps to ensure proper preservation and collection of...

"If I sound defiant, it's because I am," Jenn McCarron wrote. "I cannot and will not accept the status quo. The stakes are too high, and our industry will get left behind if we do."       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

In effect, the defendants' cartel is a "per se unlawful restraint of trade" under state antitrust and competition laws, the complaint alleges.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

New York recruiter Sharon Mahn says that she intends to pursue the claim herself once it is released from her bankruptcy estate.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party...

"There have been many violent protests that have interfered with proceedings," Justice Clarence Thomas said. "Has the government applied this provision to other protests in the past and has this been the government's position throughout the lifespan of the...

Eric Topel joined Patsnap this month from Nevada-based Socure. The Singapore-founded company raised $300 million from an investor group that included Japan's SoftBank at a valuation topping $1 billion in 2021.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

In March, according to Law.com Radar's data, there were 42 antitrust class actions filed, 71% higher than the average monthly rate over the previous 12 months.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...

Jeffrey Solomon, the vice president and general manager of LegalView BillAnalyzer at Wolters Kluwer, discusses the issues standing in the way of sound AI adoption for legal departments.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, McDermott Will & Emery Chair Ira Coleman explains "Big Law Better," his idea on where the legal sector is moving and what elements of previous iterations the industry should be looking to maintain and which it should perhaps...

The outcome of the country's presidential election in February has restored investor confidence in Southeast Asia's largest economy, and international law firms are now getting ready for an increase in Indonesia-related work.       Hi there.The email you just opened,...

"In massive, high-stakes litigation, it's really, really difficult to try cases [against] somebody like Amazon who's got, for all intents and purposes, unlimited resources," said the plaintiff's counsel, Courtland Reichman, noting his team put more than 30,000 hours...

The global law firm saw rising demand across its platform, said U.S. managing partner Jeff Cody.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to...

An ADA said the ex-president—now on trial over alleged hush money payments—violated a gag order in his social media statements.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party...

It is not exactly news at this point that alcohol use in the legal profession is pervasive and frequently unhealthy or problematic. What is less well known is why, exactly, that is the case.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...

While growing by acquiring lateral partners and practice groups can be lucrative, it carries many risks. Lateral candidates' projections of the revenue they will bring to a new firm can prove inaccurate, or a particular candidate may simply be a bad fit...

Lawyers for the class members could receive 25% of the settlement fund, depending on their application for attorney fees.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is...

"What's so important about this case, is truly holding Live Nation accountable for their complete lack of security, and the history of violence and shootings and drug overdoes, etc., at Live Nation venues across the globe, is truly astounding," plaintiffs' attorney...

In central New York, Syracuse attorney Robert Julien filed a claim on April 9 on behalf of Oneida County against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who signed the law in December, and the state.       Lawsuits are circulating in New York trial courts challenging a recent...

This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region,...

On Friday, lawyers in the multidistrict litigation over aqueous film-forming foam announced the Tyco settlement, which would compensate 12,000 public water systems nationwide with contaminated drinking water supplies.       Tyco has agreed to pay $750 million to...

The firm was able to withstand the exit of 26 partners who moved to Goodwin Procter in the first quarter.       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty...

The high court determined that Judge Robert P. Ruehlman, a retired judge sitting by assignment on the Jackson County Court of Common Pleas, General and Domestic Relations Division, was disqualified from presiding over "Jackson v. Ward," concluding that an objective...