The use of generative AI to create highly realistic synthetic video, audio, photos or text to circumvent security measures installed by financial services is on the rise and threatens to cost companies billions of dollars, according to an alert recently issued by the...

“With 20/20 hindsight, Blockware could have avoided this whole problem by contracting directly with Bitmain instead of going through a middleman, said Bob Jarvis, a professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Law who is not involved in the matter.       Hi...

"There remains continued uncertainty around NIL agreements in particular—with states, the NCAA and various universities each passing different laws, rules and regulations to govern such deals," said Tim Heafner, a partner at O'Melveny & Myers.       Hi there.The...

This week, the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously agreed that the abatement fund payment did not constitute "damages" under Sherwin-Williams' insurance contracts.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...

The former law firm executive admitted to using embezzled funds to bankroll personal expenses like payments on Best Buy and Home Depot credit cards and renovations on three houses he owned in California.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

The Ohio Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday could impact other opioid litigation and possibly influence other mass torts, like those over social media or mass shootings.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez said the bankruptcy trustee, acting in good faith, nevertheless "left the potential for a lot of money on the table." But plaintiffs counsel said his clients are remaining "resilient."       Hi there.The email you just opened,...

“One of the things that is really getting lost in this is who's really being affected outside of the judges themselves," said U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley of the Eastern District of California. "It's really the litigant. It's an issue with people having access to...

The justices said the review was "improvidently granted" in a short order issued Wednesday. According to some lawyer it may be a missed chance for the justices to articulate clear pleading standards under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.       Hi...

"We believe that the expert, hard-working, and outstanding members of the Court of Chancery as well as other members of the Delaware judiciary deserve vocal support from the bar when they are the subjects of unfair attack," lawyers said in the letter Tuesday...

Oregon U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson, an appointee of President Joe Biden, ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission and against the large grocery chains. Nelson's decision, along with one from Washington state court Judge Marshall Ferguson, preceded...

Kelly Mahon Tullier is among a legion of U.S. executives in recent years who have used their legal chief posts as a springboard to broader roles.       Kelly Mahon Tullier is among a legion of U.S. executives in recent years who have used their legal chief posts as a...

Savvy plaintiffs-side attorneys are leveraging this split to avoid bringing their FLSA collective action where the employer is located if that jurisdiction is deemed unfavorable, and instead identifying a putative plaintiff located in a “friendlier jurisdiction that...

After the NFL agreed to allow private equity firms to invest in its franchises earlier this year, the Miami Dolphins is now one of the first teams to welcome the purchase of a stake in the team. The deal was aided by a team at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen &...

President Donald Trump said Andrew Ferguson "has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship. and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country."       President Donald Trump said Andrew Ferguson "has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech...

French politics are in disarray but deals are still proceeding and lawyers at Bredin Prat, Darrois, and Gide are hopeful that any new government will continue to promote investment in France.       French politics are in disarray but deals are still proceeding and...

"Discovery, like life itself, is never perfect. Lawyers do not get everything they want—nor should they. Even in litigation, entitlement to information has its limits," Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole for the Northern District of Illinois said.       "Discovery, like...

A flurry of class actions pummeled the tech industry last week, targeting companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, GoodRx and mobile gaming platforms.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...

"Dr. Sherri Studstill indicated that damages were a possibility but that she had not made any determination that Mr. Simmons had suffered any actual damages," Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey Usman wrote in a Dec. 3 opinion.       "Dr. Sherri Studstill...

"Rather than fulfill its contractual obligations to ensure that the merger succeeded, Kroger acted in its own financial self-interest, repeatedly providing insufficient divestiture proposals that ignored regulators' concerns," Albertsons General Counsel Tom Moriarty...

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"The FTC, along with our state partners, scored a major victory for the American people, successfully blocking Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons," Federal Trade Commission competition director Henry Liu said of a court ruling granting a preliminary...

Cannabis lawyers are concerned about the over-saturation of New York's legal marijuana industry, which now has 261 stores, and is closing in on $1 billion in combined sales since early 2023.       New York's legal marijuana industry has closed in on $1 billion in...

"The problem is the contempt order does nothing to cure Robinson's past violation of the court's prohibition on recording and fails to include a purge provision upon which Robinson's contempt may be dissolved," Justice Celia Gamrath wrote on behalf of the Illinois...

Global leaders at Davis Polk, Skadden, Morgan Lewis, Gibson Dunn and Paul Hastings explain how it is that some firms retain lateral hires, while others see several departures.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

"[A]t the end of the day, these are for-profit companies. They're very good at making money, and I don't think it's going to change their behavior. And I think any sort of publicity effects will wear out over time," said John Aloysius Cogan Jr., a professor at the...

Global leaders at Davis Polk, Skadden, Morgan Lewis, Gibson Dunn and Paul Hastings explain how it is that some firms retain lateral hires, while others see several departures.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

“This is a dishonest, disgraceful personal attack on our hardworking thoughtful justices and judges, asserted Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association President Andrew Duffy.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....

"Audio continues to be an important form of communications, and you have retain and preserve those communications," said James Sherer, a partner at BakerHostetler.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...

"They look forward to vigorously litigating these matters in a public forum in the coming weeks and months," said Evan Gotlob, a partner at Lucosky Brookman in New Jersey, denying allegations of wrongdoing against the defendants.       Hi there.The email you just...

The five men and five women who are being brought on as associates at Jones Day all clerked for the conservative wing of the high court.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...

Former veteran prosecutor and law professor Gary Galperin lays out the road map for getting Luigi Mangione, chief suspect in the shooting death of Brian Thompson, back to Manhattan to face murder charges following his arrest in Pennsylvania. Mangione is fighting...

The Locke Lord affordable housing team is leaving the firm, because of client conflicts related to Locke Lord's merger with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, which is set for Jan. 1, 2025.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...

There's a "high likelihood" of an increase in departures from recently hired lateral equity partners, industry analysts say.       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...

"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...