U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell allowed the U.S. Department of Justice to present oral arguments at a Sept. 29 dismissal hearing in class actions alleging price-fixing in the granulated sugar industry.       U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell allowed the U.S....

Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how AI has made her a better and faster attorney despite initial skepticism.       Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how AI has made her a better and faster attorney despite initial...

“Simply put, subject to certain exceptions, an aggrieved individual must first exhaust any remedies within the administrative tribunal before seeking judicial relief, and the failure to exhaust is fatal to the plaintiff's lawsuit, Illinois Appellate Court Justice...

“If you had been updating your subscription model in anticipation of the click-to-cancel rule, your best course of action is to complete the play, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough wrote in a note to clients.       “If you had been updating your subscription...

"You need to have that drive, a clear vision of that goal you are working towards, to keep you motivated. I'm a goal-setter; anything I put into motion, I'll see through. So, when you set a goal, go for it. Trust your instincts."       "You need to have that drive, a...

For legal marketers LinkedIn remains a valuable social media platform in the toolbox. And despite the buzz around newer platforms or shifting algorithms, its role in marketing has only grown more central.       For legal marketers LinkedIn remains a valuable social...

A pending merger would boost the Chicago-based business' revenue by about 50%.       A pending merger would boost the Chicago-based business' revenue by about 50%.       

The associate was banned from working as a lawyer due to inaccurate and misleading time records, which included one case of her billing for almost 23 hours in one day.       The associate was banned from working as a lawyer due to inaccurate and misleading time...

A variety of lawyers have spoken out on the issue saying that adding small amounts to billed hours is part of Big Law culture and needs to be addressed.       A variety of lawyers have spoken out on the issue saying that adding small amounts to billed hours is part of...

"The first rule of any AI has to be that AI has to prevent humans from being harmed," said Jay Edelson, founder of Edelson, who is representing the plaintiffs in the case against OpenAI.       "The first rule of any AI has to be that AI has to prevent humans from...

“Plaintiffs advanced the same theory that they bring against Fenwick, which is that Sullivan & Cromwell's immense resources, connections to regulators, expertise, and assistance were vital to perpetuating the scheme' by FTX, Fenwick & West alleged in the...

The court granted the plaintiffs' motion to move forward with two collective actions under the FLSA, one including 28 meat and bakery managers and a second including 76 deli and hot food managers, based on their similar factual and employment setting, collective size...

With 76,619 applicants applying to law school for the 2024-2025, it's nearly 8% higher than the 70,815 who applied during the pandemic boom.       With 76,619 applicants applying to law school for the 2024-2025, it's nearly 8% higher than the 70,815 who applied during...

"The undisputed facts support multiple factors contributed to Magnitude 7's decision to curtail operations. Under these circumstances, the court finds that the closing of the Marston plant was an indirect result of the weather event at issue. As such, the natural...

According to the attorney being sued, the complaint comes in retaliation for his departure from the firm.       According to the attorney being sued, the complaint comes in retaliation for his departure from the firm.       

Jennifer Johnson is taking the legal reins of Corteva Agrisciences, an opportunity to combine her legal degree with a love for agriculture she fostered while working for a seed company years ago.       Jennifer Johnson is taking the legal reins of Corteva...

Since mandating "easily comprehensible" compensation tables more than 30 years ago, the commission has added a host of new disclosures, some of which create more confusion than clarity, critics say.       Since mandating "easily comprehensible" compensation tables...

As geopolitical tensions escalate and global sanctions regimes become more aggressive, the Ovsiannikov case serves as a stark warning: checkbox compliance is no longer sufficient. Enhanced due diligence must become the operational standard — not just in banking, but...

Southwest Airlines, Skechers and Lenovo are among the companies hit by class actions alleging their messages contain a "false senses of urgency" in violation of Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act.       Southwest Airlines, Skechers and Lenovo are among the...

The newly created document was presented to Council by the Purposes of Accreditation working group amid recent criticism about its role as an accrediting agency.       The newly created document was presented to Council by the Purposes of Accreditation working group...

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer's dismissal last week of a direct infringement claim in a case against AI developers underscores the dilemma copyright-holders face in trying to prove their works were used to train AI models when the details of such training are...

Boehmert & Boehmert and White & Case are among the firms behind trade mark holder Danjaq as the California company defends the James Bond brand in Europe and faces a second potential battle on the spy's home turf.       Boehmert & Boehmert and White &...

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.       This...

“This court looks to due process to determine the parameters for proper service,' and we have held that certified-mail service is sufficient only if it is reasonably calculated' to reach interested parties. This holding remains true today, Ohio Supreme Court Justice...

It was another strong week in mega deals, including Skadden's work with Intel.       It was another strong week in mega deals, including Skadden's work with Intel.       

After Allianz publicly reported the data breach to the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the lawsuits began to pile up on July 28. Allianz allegedly began to send notice on Aug. 1 to inform those impacted by the breach.       After Allianz publicly reported the...

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump slammed the blue-slip process, which is not a formal Senate rule but a bipartisan tradition dating back more than 100 years. Trump complained the tradition has allowed Democratic senators to veto his picks for vacancies in blue and...

Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a new survey say they plan to seek new jobs this year—and a desire for better compensation and benefits is the biggest reason.       Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a new survey say they plan to seek new jobs this year—and a...

The Link, starting out with about 50 participants, now has surpassed 800 participants, including 250 attorneys—a mix of partners, associates and senior counsel.       The Link, starting out with about 50 participants, now has surpassed 800 participants, including 250...

Protectable rights are created the same way a successful brand is established — linking your Mark and your company's offering in the minds of the consumer is a must. The good news? Regardless of your company's size or marketing budget, this necessary connection can be...

The vote comes after the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted in November to accept variances to Standard 503, allowing schools to request the ability to admit up to 100% of its students without an admissions test—a significant...

"If I could give my younger self advice, I'd say: make time to stay interesting. It's easy to let the demands of the profession take over, but the hobbies and passions that make you who you are—those matter. It's not just about work-life balance, it's about...

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan filed the petition on Abrego Garcia's behalf, triggering the District of Maryland's habeas corpus standing order for all immigration cases before the court. The order prevents the federal government from deporting Abrego Garcia...

"We are disappointed by the fact that the city of Chicago has been on autopilot and has refused every opportunity to engage in any settlement discussions—they have not even attempted to offer any compensation to Mrs. Vaughn Harrell's family. It appears to be a major...

Studies indicate that much of Big Law has come through the economic and political volatility of the first half of 2025 in good shape, but a good chunk of it has not, writes The Global Lawyer.       Studies indicate that much of Big Law has come through the economic...

At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, told lawyers that although there were now 932 lawsuits filed over Depo-Provera, another 9,571 remained unfiled.       At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey...

At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, told lawyers that although there were now 932 lawsuits filed over Depo-Provera, another 9,571 remained unfiled.       At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey...

Known for his calm demeanor and steady hand, Lerman says experience and humility are what legal teams need most from a leader—especially when the stakes are high. “It's like flying through turbulence, he said. “You want the pilot to say, It's going to be fine,' not...

In a joint filing, the parties said "The finalized settlement agreement will include a proposed distribution of funds to the members of the settlement class(es). If the district court approves the proposed distribution, the agreement will resolve the litigation in its...

In a joint filing, the parties said "The finalized settlement agreement will include a proposed distribution of funds to the members of the settlement class(es). If the district court approves the proposed distribution, the agreement will resolve the litigation in its...

America Legal First and co-counsel wrote a letter Tuesday to the Supreme Court of Ohio's Advisory Committee asking that the ABA "play no role in the process of accrediting Ohio law schools."       America Legal First and co-counsel wrote a letter Tuesday to the...

America Legal First and co-counsel wrote a letter Tuesday to the Supreme Court of Ohio's Advisory Committee asking that the ABA "play no role in the process of accrediting Ohio law schools."       America Legal First and co-counsel wrote a letter Tuesday to the...

"The heart of these cases is what exactly is the trademark the company is trying to protect," said Shubha Ghosh, the director of Syracuse University College of Law's intellectual property law institute, who is not involved in the litigation.       "The heart of these...

"The heart of these cases is what exactly is the trademark the company is trying to protect," said Shubha Ghosh, the director of Syracuse University College of Law's intellectual property law institute, who is not involved in the litigation.       "The heart of these...

"Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court's decisions, but they are never free to defy them," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in a partial concurrence joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh.       "Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court's...

"Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court's decisions, but they are never free to defy them," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in a partial concurrence joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh.       "Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court's...

The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.       The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.       

The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.       The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.       

Here are some noteworthy litigation patterns surfaced by the Law.com Radar platform this week.       Here are some noteworthy litigation patterns surfaced by the Law.com Radar platform this week.