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Biglaw Money Is Talking — See Also
Blue Cheese: Biglaw lawyers and staff are sending their money to overwhelmingly Democrat causes. Nevermind The Child Porn Allegations: Federal judge rules Nirvana’s second album cover isn’t sexually suggestive. Why Be Good When You Could Be Worse?: AI could be making...
‘Real Accountability’: Sean Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prostitution Case
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you." U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the...
‘Real Accountability’: Sean Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prostitution Case
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you." U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the...
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An Unrested Supreme Court Begins Contentious New Term
A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment. A stream of...
An Unrested Supreme Court Begins Contentious New Term
A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment. A stream of...
Amid Government Shutdown, Civil Cases Involving Feds Get Placed on Hold
The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through...
Amid Government Shutdown, Civil Cases Involving Feds Get Placed on Hold
The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through...
Judge Adds $10M Punitive Award: J&J Was ‘Indifferent,’ ‘Willfully Ignorant’ About Talc’s Health Risks
On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma. On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million...
Judge Adds $10M Punitive Award: J&J Was ‘Indifferent,’ ‘Willfully Ignorant’ About Talc’s Health Risks
On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma. On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million...
The Tylenol Case: When Government Speech Destroys Safety Brands
When a brand’s entire value rests on safety, any government suggestion that it may be unsafe for one use systematically undermines its safety across all applications. Kenvue’s Tylenol demonstrates this perfectly. The initial announcement linking acetaminophen during...
Colorado AI Act Enforcement: What Lawyers and Businesses Need to Know
Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk. Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its...
Colorado AI Act Enforcement: What Lawyers and Businesses Need to Know
Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk. Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its...
Law Schools Work to Tackle Access to Justice
“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com. “Our...
Law Schools Work to Tackle Access to Justice
“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com. “Our...
Ex-Mastercard Legal Chief Earns Nearly $15M in First 8 Months at Data Center Supplier Coherent
Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard. Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.
Ex-Mastercard Legal Chief Earns Nearly $15M in First 8 Months at Data Center Supplier Coherent
Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard. Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.
Judge Grants Government’s Motion to Stay in Federal Funding Battle With Harvard
The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10. The...
Judge Grants Government’s Motion to Stay in Federal Funding Battle With Harvard
The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10. The...
Frank Serrano & Jon Cagan: The Claim Closers
Frank Serrano & Jon Cagan: The Claim Closers By Susan Cushing When disaster strikes, the heartbreak is immediate and tangible: a roof torn off by wind, water damage to personal possessions, a home reduced to rubble. But for many Florida homeowners, the nightmare...
G. Michael Burnett: Getting Them to Agree
“You’re hired to do what the parties have not been able to do on their own, which is to reach an agreement. You have to get them together, deliver the good news and bad news objectively and explore all kinds of avenues to reach that agreement. You have to do the work....
Stefano Portigliatti: Putting the Brakes on Corporate Recklessness
Trucking accident attorney Stefano Portigliatti attended law school with the goal of joining his family business. However, his law school mentor sent him off on another path. “He handed me a very tough product liability case against Four Loko,” Portigliatti recalled....
Rick Sichta: Crusading Against Preconceptions
Rick Sichta didn’t set out to become an attorney because of some courtroom drama or a deep fascination with the U.S. Constitution. His path began in a far more unlikely place: the boy’s bathroom of his small rural Wisconsin high school. It was the early 1990s, and...
Two Judges Challenge Mandatory Retirement Under NY’s New Equal Rights Law
Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected...
Two Judges Challenge Mandatory Retirement Under NY’s New Equal Rights Law
Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected...
Corporate Governance and Shareholder Disputes: Why Strong Governance Is Your Best Defense
Shareholder disputes can be one of the most disruptive challenges a company faces. They can stall decision making, damage relationships and even lead to costly litigation. Whether you’re launching a startup, managing a growing business, or overseeing a mature...
The Art of Writing Thank You Notes In the Legal Profession
In an era dominated by digital communication, the simple thank you note often feels like a relic from the past. Yet, in the legal profession — a field built on relationships, trust, and reputation — the handwritten or carefully crafted thank you remains one of the...
Exhausted? Scrimping on Sleep Is Hazardous to Your Health
For over 20 years I worked past the point of mental and physical exhaustion to rack up the requisite billable hours at a corporate defense firm. The post Exhausted? Scrimping on Sleep Is Hazardous to Your Health appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Cultivating Referral Sources Is Crucial,’ Says Eric Bernheim of FLB Law
"Cultivating referral sources and building a client base is crucial. Many firms struggle with how to incentivize young lawyers to engage in business development while maintaining billable hours. The ability to bring in clients provides job security and career...
State Appellate Court Clears Way for Class Action Over Film-Financing Fraud Claims
The plaintiff and class claim the defendants defrauded them of millions and engaged in a “complex Ponzi-like scheme to solicit investors and funding for movie productions. The plaintiff and class claim the defendants defrauded them of millions and engaged in a...
Getting Called Up to the Show: A Preview of “Supreme Court Brief” with Jimmy Hoover
The ALM Podcast family just got a little larger. Next week, the "Supreme Court Brief" debuts on the ALM Podcast Network ... and the Legal Speak gang couldn't be happier to welcome the show into the fold. Patrick and Cedra are joined by the show's host, Supreme Court...
Getting Called Up to the Show: A Preview of ‘Supreme Court Brief’ with Jimmy Hoover
The ALM Podcast family just got a little larger. Next week, the "Supreme Court Brief" debuts on the ALM Podcast Network ... and the Legal Speak gang couldn't be happier to welcome the show into the fold. Patrick and Cedra are joined by the show's host, Supreme Court...
The End of Google Page One: How AI Is Transforming the Buyer Journey
For more than a decade, Google was the default gateway to inbound leads. Law firms built content strategies around page-one rankings, and legal technology companies poured budget into paid search ads because visibility at the top of the results meant visibility in the...
The End of Google Page One: How AI Is Transforming the Buyer Journey
For more than a decade, Google was the default gateway to inbound leads. Law firms built content strategies around page-one rankings, and legal technology companies poured budget into paid search ads because visibility at the top of the results meant visibility in the...
Judge Scola Ends Judicial Service, Warning That Jury Trials Are Disappearing
Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Scola Jr. of the Southern District of Florida retires on Friday after more than 30 years of judicial service in federal and state courts. Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Scola Jr. of the Southern District of Florida retires on...
Judge Cites Heavier Texas Caseloads Among Reasons to Keep Musk SEC Action in DC
U.S. District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan wrote it's feasible the case could have been brought in the Texas court, and the SEC hadn't shown a link between the case and the D.C. forum other than the case being a securities matter, but Musk's argument wasn't enough to...
Character.AI Takes Down Allegedly Infringing Characters From Platform After Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter
Artificial intelligence startup Character.AI confirmed in a statement that it had removed several characters generated by its customizable AI chatbot platform after the Walt Disney Co. accused it in a cease-and-desist letter of infringing its intellectual...
Character.AI Takes Down Allegedly Infringing Characters From Platform After Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter
Artificial intelligence startup Character.AI confirmed in a statement that it had removed several characters generated by its customizable AI chatbot platform after the Walt Disney Co. accused it in a cease-and-desist letter of infringing its intellectual...
LA Judge Rejects 2026 Wildfire Trial Date as Edison Pitches Payment Plan
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up the first trial over the Eaton wildfire to September 2026. The current date is January 2027. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up...
LA Judge Rejects 2026 Wildfire Trial Date as Edison Pitches Payment Plan
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up the first trial over the Eaton wildfire to September 2026. The current date is January 2027. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up...
Judge Dismisses Whistleblower Action Against Anthem Insurance
The relators conveyed they plan to amend the complaint, "and they hope that Indiana Medicaid will state its concern with the alleged violations and start taking affirmative steps to recover the alleged overpayments." The relators conveyed they plan to amend the...
Judge Dismisses Whistleblower Action Against Anthem Insurance
The relators conveyed they plan to amend the complaint, "and they hope that Indiana Medicaid will state its concern with the alleged violations and start taking affirmative steps to recover the alleged overpayments." The relators conveyed they plan to amend the...
Lawyers Without The Bar Exam: Utah Announces Alternate Licensing Path, And The Sky Still Isn’t Falling
The bar exam is less of a test of legal competence and more of a Scantron-centric hazing ritual. A three-year crucible of critical learning and professional training capped off with a few weeks of rote memorization for the sake of a test on subjects the lawyer will...
From Fly-By-Night To Looking Fly: Starting A Law Firm On The Fly In 2025
In today’s volatile political climate, many lawyers are finding themselves forced to start a firm on the fly — either due to a clash of values with Biglaw or termination from government service or possibly even displacement by AI. Regardless of the reason, these...
From AI Tools To AI Orchestration: How Law Firms Can Take The Next Steps
When it comes to artificial intelligence, law firms that take an early implementation lead are positioning themselves for compounding advantages in the years to come. So how can you beat your competitors in advancing from “tool mode” — where individual applications...
Harvey Snags Even More Seats In The T14!
If you thought it was hard to get in to a T14 as a student, imagine the uphill battle you’d be facing if you were selling them software! Most law schools are so conservative in their approach to teaching devices that their only student-focused large language model is...
Work The Workflows: Creating And Relying On Flowcharts, Decision Trees, Processes, And To-Do Lists For Your Cases
Maybe it’s my OCD, or being a nerd (I know, shocking), or being a control freak (did I mention my OCD), but I am a massive proponent of reducing the types of cases you handle to a series of checklists and workflows. No matter how complex or varied your cases are, or...
Justice That Said Abortion Is Unconstitutional Fails To Carry Semester To Term
Prepare the world’s tiniest violin, my friends. At a recent Catholic University Law School event, while sharing his thoughts on life, the universe, and everything with his former clerk Jenn Mascott (currently nominated to the Third Circuit despite a complete lack of...
Exclusive: Altorney Launches MARC; Gen AI-Powered System Automates First-Pass Review, Targeting Major Savings In E-Discovery
The post Exclusive: Altorney Launches MARC; Gen AI-Powered System Automates First-Pass Review, Targeting Major Savings In E-Discovery appeared first on Above the Law.The legal technology company Altorney today announced the general availability of MARC, a generative...
Tough Crowd At Marquette Law School
Learning the law is hard enough without having a rule of law crisis happening around you. Unsurprisingly, being the figurehead of that crisis can net you your fair share of ire. Marquette Law School recently ran a poll of their students — what percentage of the polled...
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If You Thought Rowdy Students Were Bad, Imagine Being Forced To Be A Mom — See Also
Justice Thomas Explains That He Jumped Ship From Comfy Teaching Gig Because The Dobbs Backlash Amounted To “Unpleasantness”: He taught students at a GWU law school who all volunteered for his class. How much backlash was there really? Utah Bets On The Bar Being...
US Judge Says Government Shutdown Will Not Pause Urgent DOJ Civil Proceedings
U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to file timely responses to any motions seeking extraordinary relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia but otherwise paused the government's filing deadlines in other...
US Judge Says Government Shutdown Will Not Pause Urgent DOJ Civil Proceedings
U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to file timely responses to any motions seeking extraordinary relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia but otherwise paused the government's filing deadlines in other...
Former Bar Association Leaders File Brief Supporting ABA in Suit Against Trump Administration
The amicus curiae brief supporting the ABA is the second filed within a week in the lawsuit that alleges the Trump administration is engaging in a policy of intimidation. The amicus curiae brief supporting the ABA is the second filed within a week in the lawsuit...
Former Bar Association Leaders File Brief Supporting ABA in Suit Against Trump Administration
The amicus curiae brief supporting the ABA is the second filed within a week in the lawsuit that alleges the Trump administration is engaging in a policy of intimidation. The amicus curiae brief supporting the ABA is the second filed within a week in the lawsuit...
Baker McKenzie Claims Terminated Associate Had Relationship With Office Leader’s Son
The firm claims Brooke Radford's allegations were retribution over Maurice Bellan's son ending his relationship with her. The firm claims Brooke Radford's allegations were retribution over Maurice Bellan's son ending his relationship with her.
Baker McKenzie Claims Terminated Associate Had Relationship With Office Leader’s Son
The firm claims Brooke Radford's allegations were retribution over Maurice Bellan's son ending his relationship with her. The firm claims Brooke Radford's allegations were retribution over Maurice Bellan's son ending his relationship with her.
Comey Indictment Intensifies Chilling Effect Concerns for Lawyers
"If this doesn't end here with Comey, and I suspect it won't, we're going to see other individual attorneys being indicted because they took a position that the government doesn't like,” noted one white-collar defense lawyer. "If this doesn't end here with...
Comey Indictment Intensifies Chilling Effect Concerns for Lawyers
"If this doesn't end here with Comey, and I suspect it won't, we're going to see other individual attorneys being indicted because they took a position that the government doesn't like,” noted one white-collar defense lawyer. "If this doesn't end here with...
Federal Courts Remain in Operation Amid Shutdown
Court workers will continue to be paid, the memo said, because court fee balances and other existing funds can be tapped until that date. Electronic case management and filing systems are set to continue in operation. Court workers will continue to be paid, the...
Federal Courts Remain in Operation Amid Shutdown
Court workers will continue to be paid, the memo said, because court fee balances and other existing funds can be tapped until that date. Electronic case management and filing systems are set to continue in operation. Court workers will continue to be paid, the...
IP Rights and Frights
NEWS FLASH: October is Intellectual Property (IP) Month! Of course, October is also known for Halloween. There is a spooky trail of patents showing that creativity and IP rights underlie Halloween’s most important traditions. While this holiday is an annual one, that...
‘Prosecutorial Machinations?’ US Judge Blasts Federal Prosecutors in DC
"Most troubling, prosecutors have rushed to charge cases before properly investigating them, resulting in individuals being detained for days only to have the government voluntarily dismiss the charges against them at early hearings," U.S. District Judge Sparkle L....
‘Prosecutorial Machinations?’ US Judge Blasts Federal Prosecutors in DC
"Most troubling, prosecutors have rushed to charge cases before properly investigating them, resulting in individuals being detained for days only to have the government voluntarily dismiss the charges against them at early hearings," U.S. District Judge Sparkle L....
Boards Cross Diversity Off Priority List, Say It’s Time to Ax Underperforming Members
"Directors tell us there's a clear need for a transformative shift in how boards operate and how directors hold one another accountable," a new PwC report says. "Directors tell us there's a clear need for a transformative shift in how boards operate and how...
Boards Cross Diversity Off Priority List, Say It’s Time to Ax Underperforming Members
"Directors tell us there's a clear need for a transformative shift in how boards operate and how directors hold one another accountable," a new PwC report says. "Directors tell us there's a clear need for a transformative shift in how boards operate and how...
Utah Supreme Court Approves Alternate Pathway to Bar
“This is not about making it easier to become a lawyer, Utah Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice, and Working Group Chair, John A. Pearce, said in a statement. “It's about making it smarter. “This is not about making it easier to become a lawyer, Utah Supreme...
FedEx Hit With Employment Action for Misidentifying ‘Independent Service Providers,’ Suit Says
A group of current and former delivery drivers claim FedEx structured its business model to classify drivers as employees of "independent service providers despite FedEx controlling their work. A group of current and former delivery drivers claim FedEx...
Former AI Ethicist at Google: ‘If You Want to Be an Independent Voice, You Can’t Work for a Tech Company’
"I think it becomes hard over time to separate what you believe as a person with what makes things easier for your company," Margaret Mitchell said during a Berkeley School of Law webinar. "I think it becomes hard over time to separate what you believe as a...
Fractional Administrative Support: A New Strategy for Increasing Law Firm Billables
Emily LaRusch | Strategically outsourcing to fractional specialists may be the answer to solo and small firm lawyers' struggle to bill more hours. The post Fractional Administrative Support: A New Strategy for Increasing Law Firm Billables appeared first on Articles,...
EEOC Pregnancy-Discrimination Suits Are Rising
A report on EEOC litigation in Fiscal Year 2025 showed pregnancy-discrimination suits by the agency moving to the forefront just as age-discrimination suits were in retreat. A report on EEOC litigation in Fiscal Year 2025 showed pregnancy-discrimination suits by...
All The Cool Kids Are Passing The Bar, All The Cooley Kids… Not As Much
Perennially embattled Cooley Law School once again called out by the ABA over sagging bar passage rates. The school has been out of compliance with ABA standards since 2020, and now finds itself on probation with its accreditor. And that matters because law schools...
Trump Makes Big Claim About A $500M Harvard Settlement
The battle between Harvard and the Trump administration may soon be coming to an end. Our great leader recently announced that negotiations are very close to being finished: you know things are serious because he delivered the news in person instead of via a Truth...
Reagan Judge Compares Trump Administration Tactics To Ku Klux Klan
Known firebrand leftist Ronald Reagan stacked the courts with woke activist judges who keep blocking Donald Trump’s glorious agenda! First, Judge John Coughenour blocks the executive order erasing the Fourteenth Amendment’s citizenship guarantee as if some...
Elite Biglaw Firm Increases Office Attendance Mandate For Attorneys Around The Globe
Biglaw firms want their attorneys to have more of a physical presence in the office, and attendance mandates continue to be rolled out — not just in the United States, but abroad as well. Now, one of the world’s top firms is upping its facetime requirements, but the...
Filling In The Void Caused By Biglaw’s Cowardice
Donald Trump’s war on Biglaw, through unconstitutional Executive Orders designed to break major law firms unless they bend a knee to Trump, has already had a tremendous impact on the industry. In the face of financial harm, nine major firms sought Trump’s seal of...
Amy Coney Barrett Wants You To Know That She’s Not The Supreme Court’s Next ‘Swing Justice’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. A swing justice — that makes it sound like you sort of are swinging back and forth, and you can’t make up your mind. And that is not my approach to judging. People might agree or disagree with either the...
Filevine Takes On Legal Research Giants And Enhances Its Deposition Tools
This week, I’m at the Filevine User LEX Summit in Salt Lake City. Two announcements were particularly significant for the legal tech landscape. These announcements reflect the desire of customers to have seamless AI tools for a number of uses within a single platform,...
Judge Calls Out Trump Appointee For Cosplaying As Federal Prosecutor
America’s official Spirit Halloween pop-up has taken over the Department of Justice, and the most popular costume is “fake U.S. Attorney.” It’s another day, so we have another Trump DOJ appointee found illegally cosplaying as a U.S. Attorney. This time it’s Sigal...
Climbing Back To The High Of Law Firm Merger Mania
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a report from Fairfax Associates, in what year were there the most law firm mergers (71 were completed that year)? Hint: Law firm merger mania hit a low in 2020 (40) and has been gaining...
Salaries Above The Cravath Scale! — See Also
Big Money Over At Brithem LLP!: They expect to have at least 20 attorneys by 2026. MMMaking America Great Again: Republican-appointed judge compares Trump tactics to the Klan. Global Office Attendance Update: DLA Piper plans to bumps up their in-person requirements....
‘Exigent Circumstances’: DOJ Requests Stays in Antitrust Cases Amid Government Shutdown
"Absent an appropriation, Department of Justice attorneys and employees are generally prohibited from working, even on a voluntary basis, except in very limited circumstances such as 'emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property,'" DOJ...
‘Exigent Circumstances’: DOJ Requests Stays in Antitrust Cases Amid Government Shutdown
"Absent an appropriation, Department of Justice attorneys and employees are generally prohibited from working, even on a voluntary basis, except in very limited circumstances such as 'emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property,'" DOJ...
Data-Driven Growth: How Smart Marketing Analytics Help Law Firms Scale Efficiently
Scaling a law firm these days isn’t just about the size of your marketing budget. It’s also about how well you measure your marketing: what works, and what doesn’t. The legal market is packed with firms vying for the same clients, and the winners aren’t necessarily...
Investors Swing and Miss in Bored Ape Securities Fight
A California federal judge tossed investors' securities claims over Yuga Labs' Bored Ape NFTs, but allowed a narrower refile by Oct. 10. A California federal judge tossed investors' securities claims over Yuga Labs' Bored Ape NFTs, but allowed a narrower refile...
Investors Swing and Miss in Bored Ape Securities Fight
A California federal judge tossed investors' securities claims over Yuga Labs' Bored Ape NFTs, but allowed a narrower refile by Oct. 10. A California federal judge tossed investors' securities claims over Yuga Labs' Bored Ape NFTs, but allowed a narrower refile...
7th Circuit Ruling Guides Reconsideration of Insurers’ Liability in Underlying Biometric Privacy Suit
“In Mitsui, the Seventh Circuit held that the exclusion unambiguously applies to biometric information and therefore precludes the insurer's duty to defend or indemnify the BIPA class action, U.S. District Judge John F. Kness wrote. “In Mitsui, the Seventh...
7th Circuit Ruling Guides Reconsideration of Insurers’ Liability in Underlying Biometric Privacy Suit
“In Mitsui, the Seventh Circuit held that the exclusion unambiguously applies to biometric information and therefore precludes the insurer's duty to defend or indemnify the BIPA class action, U.S. District Judge John F. Kness wrote. “In Mitsui, the Seventh...
EEOC Files Fewer Suits—But Don’t Get Comfortable
"It is possible, if not probable, that there are a number of cases that are waiting in the wings for that quorum to be established, and there could be a flurry of cases based on that quorum," a Seyfarth Shaw lawyer said. "It is possible, if not probable, that...
EEOC Files Fewer Suits—But Don’t Get Comfortable
"It is possible, if not probable, that there are a number of cases that are waiting in the wings for that quorum to be established, and there could be a flurry of cases based on that quorum," a Seyfarth Shaw lawyer said. "It is possible, if not probable, that...
Proposed H-1B Changes Make Foreign Lawyers More Expensive, but Also More Accessible
A weighted selection process could benefit Big Law employers who value specific hires, but a $100,000 fee would likely depress overall H-1B hiring, immigration experts said. A weighted selection process could benefit Big Law employers who value specific hires,...
Keker Backs Suit Alleging Social Security Administration Improperly Shares Immigrants’ Tax Info
A Massachusetts organization claimed the Social Security Administration shared information it pulled from tens of thousands of immigrants' privacy-protected tax filings with federal immigration officials. A Massachusetts organization claimed the Social Security...
Keker Backs Suit Alleging Social Security Administration Improperly Shares Immigrants’ Tax Info
A Massachusetts organization claimed the Social Security Administration shared information it pulled from tens of thousands of immigrants' privacy-protected tax filings with federal immigration officials. A Massachusetts organization claimed the Social Security...
Class Action Against OnlyFans ‘Only’ Suitable in U.K. Courts, Judge Rules
The court dismissed a suit claiming the site tricked fans into believing they were directly communicating with creators when many outsourced their communications to third parties who "impersonated" the messaged creators solely based on jurisdiction. The court...
Class Action Against OnlyFans ‘Only’ Suitable in U.K. Courts, Judge Rules
The court dismissed a suit claiming the site tricked fans into believing they were directly communicating with creators when many outsourced their communications to third parties who "impersonated" the messaged creators solely based on jurisdiction. The court...
‘End Run’ or ‘Pro-Competition?’ FTC, States’ Antitrust Lawsuits Flag Zillow-Redfin Agreement
Seattle-based Zillow paid $100 million to acquire Redfin's listings of multi-unit buildings, through an agreement by which Redfin shifted the listings to Zillow. The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys generals allege the pact was...
‘End Run’ or ‘Pro-Competition?’ FTC, States’ Antitrust Lawsuits Flag Zillow-Redfin Agreement
Seattle-based Zillow paid $100 million to acquire Redfin's listings of multi-unit buildings, through an agreement by which Redfin shifted the listings to Zillow. The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys generals allege the pact was...
Completed Law Firm Combinations Might Be Finally Catching Up to Merger Interest
After years of talking the talk, law firms may be starting to walk the walk when it comes to completing mergers. After years of talking the talk, law firms may be starting to walk the walk when it comes to completing mergers.






















































