Legal Times

Federal Judge Presses DOJ on Whether Trump's $100K H1B Fee is Unconstitutional Tax

Fri, 29 May 2026 20:32:00 EST

“What makes something a regulatory payment as opposed to a tax? asked U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin of the District of Massachusetts.

Esports Company's Bid to Arbitrate Consumer Class Action Fails as SCOTUS Rejects Cert Petition

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:12:55 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to consider defendant AviaGames' petition to review the denial of its motion to compel arbitration in a federal consumer class action, which accused the mobile gaming company of rigging the outcomes of its online games through the deployment of computer bots.

Reversing IP Litigation Trend, Federal Appeals Court Reinstates $82 Million Verdict Against Ford, Orders New Trial

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:06:28 EST

In Versata Software v. Ford Motor, the Federal Circuit held that trade secret plaintiffs may seek unjust enrichment damages based on a defendant's gains from misappropriated technology, not just the cost of a licensing deal. The court reinstated an $82 million jury verdict and ordered a new trial, potentially exposing Ford Motor Co. to up to $1...

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Pharma's Deal Boom Is Fueling Demand for M&A Lawyers

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:54:34 EST

Many large pharmaceutical companies are increasingly turning to acquisitions rather than relying solely on internal research and development efforts to build their drug pipelines. That shift is shaping what legal departments need from their lawyers, said Beth Long, managing partner of the Philadelphia office of Major, Lindsey & Africa.

SEC Moves to Scrap Biden-Era Climate Disclosure Rule

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:40:59 EST

The rule would have mandated broad disclosures of climate-related information in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including board oversight of climate issues, internal carbon pricing and financial effects from severe weather events.