"The successor state doesn't get a grant of immunity," Perles Law Firm founder Steven R. Perles said of Syria following the collapse of its government as a designated state sponsor of terrorism. "They inherit the judgments held against the predecessor state."       Hi...

The 85-year-old Girardi faces up to 14 years in prison when he is sentenced later this month. A Nov. 1 pre-sentence report recommended he serve 135 months, or 11 years, which would be at the low end of the guideline range.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or...

In 2015 testimony to Congress, Atkins criticized Dodd-Frank for ceding too much authority to regulators, adding that the law will mean that “government, and not the markets, will choose the winners and losers.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

Under the legal leadership of Alyssa Harvey Dawson, HubSpot made three acquisitions and saw its market value swell to $38 billion.       Under the legal leadership of Alyssa Harvey Dawson, HubSpot made three acquisitions and saw its market value swell to $38...

As we move into 2025, legal marketers face a rapidly evolving landscape where technology, data, and client expectations intersect — and it's just the right time of year for making lists! Here are the top 7 trends we are seeing as shaping the future of legal marketing...

“If you violate your permit by failing to effectively invest in compliance, we will hold you accountable," said Zachary Ogaz, general counsel of the New Mexico Environment Department.       “If you violate your permit by failing to effectively invest in compliance, we...

Final approval of Philips' $25 million settlement was granted last week by U.S. District Senior Judge Joy Flowers Conti of the Western District of Pennsylvania.       Final approval of Philips' $25 million settlement was granted last week by U.S. District Senior Judge...

Final approval of Philips' $25 million settlement was granted last week by U.S. District Senior Judge Joy Flowers Conti of the Western District of Pennsylvania.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...

Charlotte Bennett will continue her Manhattan Supreme Court suit against New York State, her attorneys said.       Charlotte Bennett will continue her Manhattan Supreme Court suit against New York State, her attorneys said.       

Osman Nawaz spent more than 14 years at the SEC before joining Gibson Dunn as a partner.       Osman Nawaz spent more than 14 years at the SEC before joining Gibson Dunn as a partner.       

The Eighth Circuit noted several problems with the defendants' reliance on a pop-up window during contract signing, including a lack of information on where an agreement's arbitration clause may be, how many clicks were needed to find it, and whether their website...

Texas appellate attorney Raffi Melkonian, who has been called the Dean of Appellate Twitter, said he began seeing more ads, bots and hateful content on X in recent years, to the point that he said he has blocked dozens of accounts a day.       Texas appellate attorney...

As record live event attendance continues to climb post-pandemic, so does the need for proactive safety measures. To defend against liability claims, a venue owner or operator must take pre- and post-accident steps to establish the venue acted with the safety of its...

"Get out from behind your desk. Build your book of business and make relationships you can bank on. As you build yourself, you will build your team."       "Get out from behind your desk. Build your book of business and make relationships you can bank on. As you build...

The proposed classes are comprised of Maryland and Kansas residents who received a claim payment that was reduced by a projected sold adjustment based on the valuation report from Mitchell International Inc., a third party that develops software for auto insurance...

“I do look forward to providing more clarity where we can provide more clarity ... remembering that we're a regulatory agency with an enforcement arm, not an enforcement agency that doesn't have a regulatory arm, said Republican Securities and Exchange Commissioner...

The judgment from Superior Court Judge Thomas LaConte of Passaic County follows seven days of arbitration with Michael Young of JAMS, who found that Fisk Holdings violated the covenant of good faith and fair dealing in trying to cheat its chief financial officer out...

A spokesperson for Monsanto said in a statement that the company believes the “cross-examination regarding risks factors for [the plaintiffs'] injury was appropriate given the evidentiary record in this case. The spokesperson called the plaintiffs' decision to seek a...

Legislation meant to enable a sitting New York judge's family to receive state-paid death benefits is on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk, with a Dec. 13 deadline for her to either sign or veto the measure.       Legislation meant to enable a sitting New York judge's family...

Multinational cement manufacturer InterCement, represented by White & Case, is battling bondholders represented by Cleary in a New York court.       Multinational cement manufacturer InterCement, represented by White & Case, is battling bondholders represented...

An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships.       An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships.       

The ruling follows a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decision last month reviving a benzene class action against Bayer, after the circuit court found the plaintiffs plausibly alleged that the products in question were worth less than they would have been...

Speakers at Reed Smith's “Discovery Crossfire: Debating the Controversial AI Issues in Discovery webinar discuss their interpretation of hot button e-discovery issues.       Speakers at Reed Smith's “Discovery Crossfire: Debating the Controversial AI Issues in...

“We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria, said attorney Michael Haggard.       “We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria, said attorney Michael Haggard.       

North American food companies colluded since 2021 and saw "unprecedented" profits in the frozen-potato market, according to multiple antitrust class actions filed in Chicago federal court.       North American food companies colluded since 2021 and saw "unprecedented"...

Employers should consider establishing ground rules for after-hours communications before lawmakers enact their own regulations of that issue, one employment lawyer said.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...

“The SEC can bring at least a national approach as to what we think the law is with respect to cryptocurrencies, said Mark Uyeda, a Republican.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

The firm's new Data & Technology Transactions Job Simulation is the latest in a series designed to expose prospective lawyers to various practice areas.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...

The case is one of about 100 lawsuits against B. Braun, most of which are filed by Kline & Specter.       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...

At the motion to dismiss stage, the court held that the alleged comparisons between a Black employee and white counterparts plausibly established that LexShares' actions resulted from alleged discriminatory animus.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...

The Second Hundred firm is adding five lawyers in a newly opened office in Pensacola, giving it further physical reach in a corner of the state it hadn't established an office in yet.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

Brazilian law firms along with global firms like Baker McKenzie and Spain's ECIJA led the inaugural rankings in a region that has been prioritized for growth by numerous international players.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...

Most recently, the national law firm Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman filed four actions Tuesday and Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on behalf of employees and customers who claim their personally identifiable...

“Mr. Giuliani's conduct necessitates severe sanctions—in particular, adverse inferences and preclusion, Aaron Nathan of Willkie Farr & Gallagher informed U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman.       “Mr. Giuliani's conduct necessitates severe sanctions—in...

The Internet Archive said it will not be fighting an appeals court ruling requiring the removal of its free digital library following a copyright showdown from major publishers represented by Davis Wright Tremaine and the archive's Morrison & Foerster...

Leah Drive addresses the unstructured data in the Leah Intelligence Suite, bringing it all together for increased user accessibility.       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...

A U.S. district judge in Texas ordered a temporary halt on Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements for companies formed before 2024.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

The litigation funder says it will be challenging the £200 million settlement which was reached on Tuesday, which it argues is "too low and premature".       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...

In saying the statute discriminates based on sex, the high court's liberal justices said the law allows nontransgender children from being prescribed hormones that correspond to their gender assigned at birth.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

After sustaining a severe spinal cord injury before he had even begun his career in law, Jasdeep Brar could have easily given up. Instead, through grit and resilience, he carried on.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

It could be a while before Musk sees the last of Delaware or McCormick, who he called in a Dec. 3 tweet "a radical far left activist cosplaying as a judge," as the list of Delaware cases still pending against Musk and/or Tesla heading into 2025 extends well beyond...

Kevin O'Connor is taking the legal reins of the nation's largest defense contractor, with $68 billion in revenue and 122,000 employees.       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...

"The proposal may significantly increase the rate of amicus denials, thereby chilling amicus curiae filings," Seattle personal injury attorney Maria S. Diamond wrote. "This unintended consequence will deprive the courts of valuable assistance to aid their...

Roy Willey, of Poulin Willey Anastopoulo in Charleston, South Carolina, filed a consumer class action seeking refunds over the recalled "Wicked" dolls.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...

Paul Atkins is the chief executive of Patomak Global Partners, a financial services consultancy in Washington, D.C., and New York.       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...

“This is the first technology wave that no lawyer can ignore," said Aaref Hilaly, a partner at Bain Capital Ventures, which invests in legal document automation companies.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....

Southern Methodist University wants a U.S. Fifth Circuit question answered by barring common law defamation claims.       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...

Multiple Am Law 100 firms, as well as midsize and regional law firms, have de-equitized partners in recent months. More are likely to follow suit.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...