"Whenever Glass Lewis' speech reflects certain viewpoints disfavored by the government, the Act compels Glass Lewis to broadcast the government's contrary viewpoint and publicly condemn itself," states a suit filed Thursday by Glass Lewis & Co.       "Whenever...

The Atlanta-based midsize firm is adding new partners in New York and Florida to help clients adjust to policy changes.       The Atlanta-based midsize firm is adding new partners in New York and Florida to help clients adjust to policy changes.       

The appellate court concluded that Safehouse, an injection site that seeks to provide overdose prevention services, was protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the free exercise clause, following years of litigation with the government.       The...

A dozen lawsuits have been filed over spinal cord stimulators, which are medical devices surgically implanted to reduce chronic back pain. The suits name device manufacturers, such as Abbott and Medtronic, but also the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.       A dozen...

The FCC's approval came amid speculation that Paramount's CBS subsidiary went to extraordinary lengths to appease the Trump administration to gain the governmental OK.       The FCC's approval came amid speculation that Paramount's CBS subsidiary went to extraordinary...

“How should managing partners be spending their time? one firm chair asked aloud during a recent group discussion. “I think they should spend it talking to their partners.       “How should managing partners be spending their time? one firm chair asked aloud during a...

The majority concluded that only one local government is authorized to impose a 3% sales tax on all retail sales of non-medical marijuana sold within that political subdivision.       The majority concluded that only one local government is authorized to impose a 3%...

A recent move from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture may end up giving the term 'ultraprocessed foods' some more weight, with the agencies announcing Wednesday that they are working to create a federally recognized definition of...

Private investment advisers have served as an entry point into U.S. markets for foreign investors using illicit finance associated with fraud, tax evasion and corruption, according to a 2024 Treasury Department report. Investors from Russia and China have invested...

“Whether the disclosures were the acts of a disgruntled, recently-terminated employee or of a dutiful public servant, McCarty knowingly disclosed client information in violation of his sworn duty of confidentiality. No matter how noteworthy his disclosure may have...

Sources estimated that the cost of litigating against the Trump administration may be $5 million or more in a year. And litigating an appeal may be $500,000 per month.       Sources estimated that the cost of litigating against the Trump administration may be $5...

Elsewhere, in western New York, U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci declined to "open the floodgates" to intervenors in a previous, similar lawusit, saying the New York Civil Libertarian Union's slate of clients' “informed, unique perspectives on the purpose and benefits...

It's unclear whether the errors were generated by artificial intelligence. But the mistakes brought to mind the criticism faced by attorneys who have filed AI-generated documents in court that were found to contain inaccuracies.       It's unclear whether the errors...

"We are very proud of this landmark settlement which will transform the lives of college athletes and bring them tens of billions of dollars in damages and future benefits," Jeffrey Kessler, co-executive chairman of Winston & Strawn, said of the antitrust...

"Without the former Chair or her staff providing any detailed justification based around safety/security, logistical constraints or the availability of other transportation options submitted for review, it became difficult to determine whether their actions caused the...

On the same day, U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman of the Southern District of Florida will retire from the bench.       On the same day, U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman of the Southern District of Florida will retire from the...

This two-part series summarizes modern security practices as advised by NIST's latest guidelines, a framework that prioritizes proactive, resilient and user-friendly strategies. Part One of the series, published in last month's issue, offered 10 must-know tips to...

Many law firms are fixated on insuring they choose the right service provider. Granted the right partner is important, however it's not the service provider you select; it's how that service provider is managed that determines success.       Many law firms are fixated...

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While there are existing legal frameworks, McMurrough and Fein said, companies can prepare by examining their posture for dealing with particular types of risks.       While there are existing legal frameworks, McMurrough and Fein said, companies can prepare by...

Speak Up for Justice, a group that promotes judicial independence, has set a public forum to protest U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's use of the term "rogue" to describe New Jersey judges. Branding judges as rogue "wasn't just a swipe. It was a tactic," the group...

“Law students typically, and lawyers in general, are among the most risk-averse people in society and do not like the unknown of pay, explained National Plaintiffs Law Association co-president Brennan Caruthers.       “Law students typically, and lawyers in general,...

One month after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled district courts invalidly issue nationwide injunctions, the federal appeals court upheld a national block on President Donald Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship was warranted.       One month after the U.S....

Ever since the Watergate scandal brought down Richard Nixon's presidency, it has been the norm for presidents to stay out of the Department of Justice's enforcement decisions—but Trump “does seem to play by different rules, said University of Michigan antitrust law...

A federal judge is considering sanctions against Boston-based Cervantes Law, which claims to have inadvertently used a Microsoft artificial intelligence-based tool called Copilot to alter quotes in case citations.       A federal judge is considering sanctions against...

“Trademark rights are limited rights and they allow you to prevent confusion but they do not allow you to prevent criticism, said Louis W. Tompros, a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr.       “Trademark rights are limited rights and they allow you to...

"Once again, this Court uses its emergency docket to destroy the independence of an independent agency, as established by Congress," wrote dissenting Justice Elena Kagan.       "Once again, this Court uses its emergency docket to destroy the independence of an...

The trial in a class action against Meta Platforms Inc. and Flo Health, a menstrual period and pregnancy tracking app, is underway in San Francisco—and the amount of damages at stake, said an expert, could be "unprecedented."       The trial in a class action against...

U.S. District Judge Margaret R. Guzman for the District of Massachusetts partially granted a group of Massachusetts residents' request for a preliminary injunction requiring the defendants to continue delivering water to homes with allegedly unsafe drinking...

The complaint alleges starting when the cryptocurrency exchange went public in April 2021, Coinbase misrepresented the safety of customers' assets by not disclosing that if Coinbase filed for bankruptcy, some or all of those assets might be lost.       The complaint...

“Law firms, to their credit, have really stepped up to meet the moment, at a pro bono level, said James Pasch, vice president of litigation at the Anti-Defamation League.       “Law firms, to their credit, have really stepped up to meet the moment, at a pro bono...

The International Court of Justice ruled that a healthy environment is a human right and countries must address the "existential threat" of climate change.       The International Court of Justice ruled that a healthy environment is a human right and countries must...

George Vincent is replacing Christine Wheatley, the latest in a series of C-suite changes at the company since its $25 billion purchase of Albertsons unraveled.       George Vincent is replacing Christine Wheatley, the latest in a series of C-suite changes at the...

"Defendants have made a strong showing that they are likely to succeed on the merits," U.S. Department of Justice attorneys wrote in a motion for a stay pending appeal seeking to pause U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali's permanent injunction order reinstating two...

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"The judicial role is rarely more essential than in the context of the Great Writ," counsel for Maryland federal judges wrote in a motion defending the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland's standing order that prevents hasty deportations of local...

The ruling delved into a novel issue of who can receive restitution from a defendant that defrauded hundreds of certified classes.       The ruling delved into a novel issue of who can receive restitution from a defendant that defrauded hundreds of certified...

The judges considering whether or not to unseal grand jury testimony in two matters relating to Jeffrey Epstein ordered the Department of Justice to file memorandums of law in support of their motion. Manhattan Federal judges Richard Berman and Paul Engelmayer said...

"Uber's accusations rely on rhetoric, not reality," Downtown LA Law Group claimed. "The company never tried a single case it now claims was fraudulent. Every referenced case was reviewed, defended and settled by Uber and its legal counsel—often after months of...

Black advanced through the ranks of the Dade County Public Defender's Office in 1970s to become one of the best-known defense attorneys in the nation.       Black advanced through the ranks of the Dade County Public Defender's Office in 1970s to become one of the...

Seward & Kissel and Squire Patton Boggs are some of the latest law firms to gain partners from McDermott and Schulte ahead of the firms' Aug. 1 merger date.       Seward & Kissel and Squire Patton Boggs are some of the latest law firms to gain partners from...

Nell Jessup Newton, University of Notre Dame professor emerita, has been named interim provost of Wake Forest University, succeeding Michele Gillespie, who is stepping down after three years in the role.       Nell Jessup Newton, University of Notre Dame professor...

“We think that the CHOICE Act is going to be ripe for litigation for some time, said Justin Beyer, a partner at Saul Ewing.       “We think that the CHOICE Act is going to be ripe for litigation for some time, said Justin Beyer, a partner at Saul...

The U.S. Supreme Court has handed the White House a string of major victories in President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration and the federal workforce in recent months. The court's liberal minority have not always agreed on how to respond.       The U.S. Supreme...

“The purpose of this administrative stay is to give the court sufficient opportunity to consider the motion for a stay pending appeal and should not be construed in any way as a ruling on the merits of that motion, the appellate court stated.       “The purpose of...

A Florida financier is seeking a receivership in South Dakota federal court after investing $4 million in a cryptocurrency hedge fund that later collapsed—an investment he says was arranged by his attorney, who also served as the fund's general counsel.       A...

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Baker McKenzie North America trade secret practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California outpost.       Baker McKenzie North America trade secret practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California...

Baker McKenzie North America trade-secrets practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California outpost.       Baker McKenzie North America trade-secrets practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California...

Profit grew in all of the firm's core markets but notably the biggest increases were seen in the U.S. and Asia.       Profit grew in all of the firm's core markets but notably the biggest increases were seen in the U.S. and Asia.       

Seven of the nine firms that made deals with the Trump administration also said they wouldn't let the administration dictate their pro bono work, although most firms have kept quiet about what types of work they believe will satisfy the administration.       Seven of...

The Second Hundred firm is joining forces with construction boutique Galvanize Law on the heels of a May tie-up with an Arizona labor and employment firm.       The Second Hundred firm is joining forces with construction boutique Galvanize Law on the heels of a May...

“I think there's a lot of confusion right now, and there are a lot of differing views from district courts about how to interpret California, said attorney Julie Edelstein, referring to the U.S. Supreme Court's Department of Education v. California ruling that allowed...

A federal judge ordered lawyers in the multidistrict litigation over 'forever chemicals' in drinking water to meet with him Tuesday after a lead defense attorney disclosed there could be tens of thousands of additional unfiled claims.       A federal judge ordered...

The Second Circuit in 1997 laid out a nine-factor test for judges to consider whether public interest outweighed rules of grand jury secrecy. In this case, observers opine it could come down to opposition from the surviving parties.       The Second Circuit in 1997...

Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's derailed nomination to the Constitutional Court lays bare how digital outrage and partisan pressure are creeping into Germany's judicial system, targeting democratic institutions much like in the U.S.       Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's derailed...