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SEC Calls Terraform's Dentons Retainer 'Opaque Slush Fund' in Bankruptcy Court

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:27:49 EST

The SEC has asked Judge Brendan Linehan Shannon to deny the application unless Dentons returns to Terraform the $81 million still available from its retainer and files engagement letters and agreements about payment with the court.

Inside Track: FTC Exasperating Merger Partners With Never-Ending Probes

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:24:00 EST

"The regulatory delays can seem completely arbitrary and byzantine at times," Yale School of Management's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian said in a recent commentary.

JetBlue Accused of Kicking Jewish Group Off of Flight When Requesting Religious Accommodation

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:46:14 EST

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

Ex-Davis Polk Associate Files Notice of Appeal to Second Circuit in Retaliation Lawsuit

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:34:40 EST

The 10-person jury in the Southern District of New York rejected Cardwell's claims in January after about three hours of deliberations.

9th Circuit: Tribal Court Has Jurisdiction Over COVID-19 Business Interruption Suit

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:45:16 EST

"The transaction had tribe and tribal lands written all over it," the appeals court said.

Greenberg Traurig Sees 6% Growth in Revenue Amid Nonequity Tier Expansion

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:39:28 EST

The moderate growth came after two years of faster pace in revenue growth, but CEO Brian Duffy says it's only a slowdown because 2021 and 2022 were such extraordinary years for the firm.

SEC Schedules Wednesday Vote on Climate Disclosure Rule Amid Staunch Opposition

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:07:10 EST

Twenty law and finance professors sent the SEC a letter expressing their view that "the true agenda for the rule [is] to pressure companies to adopt certain climate policies, rather than to inform the market."

This Judge Hoped to Be Reversed: Good News for Plaintiffs in Asbestos MDL

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:52:03 EST

Frank Burford worked as an aluminum smelter at an Alcoa plant in Rockdale. However, it was his wife Carolyn who died in 2015, allegedly because for 25 years she had been washing her husband's contaminated work clothes.

NJ Preemption Suit / NY Targets Unlicensed Vendors / Perlmutter Lobbies / Jersey City Cops Sue Over Pot Use

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:45:24 EST

"I think that upholding the supremacy of marijuana scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act is a weak argument," said McCarter & English partner Ryan Magee.

'The Wrath of a Holy God': Plaintiffs Worry About the Future of IVF

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:21:12 EST

Couples struggling to conceive, particularly the plaintiffs in the CooperSurgical lawsuits, are worried their only option to have children is hanging by a thread, according to Tracey Cowan of Clarkson Law Firm, counsel for the plaintiffs.

Ireland Ordered to Pay 2.5M to European Commission Over Online Safety Rules Delay

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:45:55 EST

The EU's highest court has ordered Ireland to pay a lump sum and a daily penalty to the European Commission for not transposing a 2018 EU directive into national law.

'Ahead of the Curve': Dissecting the ABA's Current and Proposed Diversity Standard

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:27:31 EST

It seems that what Standard 206 might end up looking like and what fallout might result from it will be a long and arduous process.

As DA's Phone Records Enter Spotlight, Experts Say 'Not Obvious' Whether Judge Will Allow

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:06:16 EST

Legal experts point to a gray area about whether the defense met their burden to appropriately obtain and use Fani Willis' phone records.

Jackson Lewis Leads Declaratory Relief Effort for Medical Technology Company Against Remote Employees

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:54:13 EST

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

In a First, a Geolocation Privacy Class Action Will Go to a Jury

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:27:36 EST

The class action Mata v. Digital Recognition Network is scheduled for jury trial on May 17 and is brought on behalf of 23 million California residents, represented by Chicago firm Edelson.

Yale's Heather Gerken Aims to Pave the Way for Women in Leadership

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:01:17 EST

"I was overwhelmed by how welcomed I was," Gerken told Law.com in a recent interview. "I would walk down the halls and have older male alumni reach out and say, 'It's about time!'"

Don't Wait Up: Lack of Expertise, Talent Holding Back Generative AI in Legal Industry

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:01:01 EST

A survey from Consilio found that many legal professionals don't feel prepared to use generative AI technology. But adequate generative AI training might not be readily available.

Uber Hits $120B Valuation, Unlocking Huge Equity Grant for CLO Tony West

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:34:03 EST

West would have forfeited the award—handed out in 2018 after he gave up the GC post at PepsiCo to join the ride-hailing company—if Uber had not reached the valuation milestone by March 2028.

About the Awards: Get to Know the Judges for the Southeastern Legal Awards

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:30:19 EST

About the Awards is a series of Q&As and columns with our editors across ALM publications and our volunteer external judging staff.

'Inactive' Junior Lawyers in Redundancy Firing Line, Market Specialists Say

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:17:57 EST

Firms regularly monitor how busy their teams are, but some believe 'inactive' junior lawyers are in jeopardy if transactional work remains 'sluggish'.

Wilson Sonsini Triples London Space With Baseball-Themed Office

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:46:39 EST

The firm's new office features photographs of famous baseball venues and players, as a result of Wilson Sonsini's partnership with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Sidley Continues Recruiting From Weil, Adding NY Firm's Privacy Chair

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:17:18 EST

Randi Singer's move is the latest chapter in the talent battle between Sidley and Weil. Sidley has lured at least four other Weil partners in the last year.

Lawyers for Halkbank Stress Common Law Sovereign Immunity in 2nd Circuit Argument

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:37:38 EST

Williams & Connolly partner John Williams, who represents Halkbank, argued that the common law favors his client and that the indictment in a sanctions-busting case should be dismissed.

NY Gov. Approves Bill Directing Redistricting Suits to NY's Major Metropolitan Courts

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:38:54 EST

Bill sponsors say the measure is aimed at preventing forum-shopping and to designate those courts as experts in redistricting matters.

9th Circuit Revives 1st Amendment Lawsuit Over Horse's Name

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:35:06 EST

The Jockey Club of New York rejected the racing registration for "Malpractice Meuser," pointing to a rule forbidding horse names "designed to harass, humiliate, or disparage a specific individual." The club believed the horse was named after a lawyer who specializes in equine law.

Apple Investor Uses Proxy Proposal to Assert That 'Silicon Valley Is Hostile to Right-of-Center Thought'

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:17:13 EST

The tech giant's shareholders defeated a proposal from the conservative National Center for Public Policy Research seeking a prohibition against discrimination based on "ideology" or "viewpoint."

Dean Developments: 3 Law Schools Appoint New Leadership, Quinnipiac Receives $3M Donation

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:07:50 EST

The latest in law dean news from across the U.S.

Seyfarth's New Chief D&I Officer Aims to Maximize Benefits of Diverse Workforce

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:52:06 EST

Mira Dewji will leverage her background in behavioral science to facilitate creativity and introduce new perspectives.

North Dakota Attorney Disbarred for Separate Disciplinary Proceedings in Less Than 4 Years

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:48:23 EST

The hearing panel concluded that Pilch violated rules of professional conduct involving diligence, communication, and failing to take reasonably practical steps to protect a client's interests.

Kasowitz Benson Torres Has Sued Clients for $5.2M Since Beginning of 2023

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:14:28 EST

The latest target is a former Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner whom the firm defended against charges regarding his alleged involvement in an unregistered money transfer scheme.

Confederate Monument Removal Lawsuit Returns to DeKalb Court in Test of Sovereign Immunity

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:53:21 EST

Plaintiff-appellant counsel Walker Chandler said that this raises "interesting questions" concerning sovereign immunity after Georgia voters approved a 2020 ballot measure that would make it easier for citizens to challenge the constitutionality of state actions.

Court Orders Lawyer to Pay Opposing Counsel After Citing Fake AI-Generated Cases

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:26:02 EST

A Canadian judge called the lawyer's failure to check the hallucinated cases "alarming."

Harvard Seeks GC Who Can Help It Navigate 'Heightened Social, Political and Philanthropic Scrutiny'

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:12:29 EST

The university has enlisted Korn Ferry to assist with the GC search. Current legal chief Diane Lopez is stepping down this week.

4 Days, 300 Exhibits and a $287M Verdict Against Samsung in Texas

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:11:23 EST

Susman Godfrey said that in the 2016 agreement KPN gave Samsung certain rights to KPN's voluminous patent portfolio in return for future payment conditions that KPN contended Samsung was not honoring.

A New Ruling Could Affect Plaintiffs Suing Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:04:48 EST

The decision turned on whether New Jersey has jurisdiction over the national group or just its local affiliates.

Fla. Records Show Big Law Rates Rising as High as 36% in Recent Years, With Labor and Employment at the Top

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:01:11 EST

Receipts from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District show that labor and employment attorneys raised rates dramatically while increases in other practices were more muted. Firms billing the entity include FordHarrison, BakerHostelter and Greenberg Traurig.

Appellate Court, in Reviving Wrongful Death Case, Sends Policy Message to State-Funded Care Facilities

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:49:52 EST

"The type of harm that occurred is precisely the type of harm that the statute was designed to guard against," the court wrote in a unanimous opinion.

Bankman-Fried's Attorneys Call for Leniency in Sentencing

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:15:21 EST

Bankman-Fried's attorneys at Mukasey Young, led by Marc Mukasey, described the 100-year sentence recommendation in Bankman-Fried's presentence report as "barbaric" and "grotesque."

California Judge Reduces $332M Roundup Verdict to $28M

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:46:23 EST

San Diego County Superior Court Judge Kevin Enright on Monday denied Monsanto's posttrial motions and upheld the Oct. 31 verdict, but found the punitive damages were unconstitutional.

'One More Stressor': Three Circuits Keep Panels Secret Until Argument Day

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:55:45 EST

Some appellate attorneys want the Fourth, Seventh and Federal circuits to join the other federal appeals courts in giving more than same-day notice of the judges who will hear their case.

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Having Emotional Intelligence Is Critical' Says Carl Kennedy of Katten

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:27 EST

Carl Kennedy, Partner and Co-Chair of the Financial Markets and Regulation practice at Katten Muchin Rosenman Year Graduated From Law School: 2000,

General Counsels' Role in the Legal Profession's Mental Health Crisis

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:53:42 EST

General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.

Pacesetter Research: To AI or Not to AI?

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:37:15 EST

Law firms contemplating AI in 2024 is like law firms contemplating desktop computers in 1990

Kirkland Partner Poised to Launch Paul Weiss UK Funds Practice

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:46:55 EST

The expected hire continues the expansive New York firm's rapid assault on the UK capital, which began late last year.

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Why Are Roundup Verdicts So Varied? Judge Halts 23andMe Data Breach Cases

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:08 EST

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New Test for OT Eligibility Rife With Land Mines for Employers

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:06:26 EST

With the new independent contractor standard, the U.S. Department of Labor is "essentially putting their thumb on the scale to encourage a finding of employment," Baker & Hostetler partner Todd Lebowitz said.

Cooley and Orrick Recruit LA Partners Amid Steady Demand in Lit Practices

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:49 EST

The latest Am Law 100 moves in California highlight the continuing demand in Big Law litigation practices now.

Microsoft Responds to California Copyright Plaintiffs' Motion to Intervene in NY OpenAI Suits

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:03:46 EST

The lawsuits in New York and California all concern alleged copyright violations related to the training of OpenAI's large language models. Microsoft is an investor in OpenAI.

'Start at Zero': PacifiCorp Protests Wildfire Damages in 3rd Class Trial

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:28:45 EST

A third trial opened on Tuesday involving a class action brought against PacifiCorp on behalf of 5,000 survivors of wildfires in Oregon over Labor Day 2020.

Phila. Judge Rejects 'Indignant, Self-Promotional' Challenge to $175M Roundup Verdict

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:04:20 EST

"Aggressively blaming the court and plaintiff's counsel for the outcome as opposed to the ineffectiveness of defendant's trial tactics, strategic choice of trial witnesses, cross examinations or proffered defense evidence outcome is hardly a compelling basis for the court to overturn this jury's decision," Crumlish ruled.

How AI Has Affected PR

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:54:27 EST

When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.

New Canadian Law to Force Tech Companies to Swiftly Remove Harmful Content or Face Huge Fines

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:32:09 EST

The new Online Harms Act also raises the maximum punishment for advocating genocide online to life in prison.

Kirkland, Jackson Walker and Ex-Bankruptcy Judge Hit With Another Suit

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:05:44 EST

A former CEO alleges Jackson Walker and Kirkland knew of a judge's relationship with a partner "and used it to profit" by bringing tens of millions of dollars through the "Jones'-Freeman conduit."

HP Legal Chief's 2023 Pay Included $2M Cash Bonus for Leaving Yahoo

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:57:56 EST

The company's compensation committee said Chief Legal Officer Julie Jacobs "worked closely with HP's business leaders and provided exceptionally strong leadership support."

'Good News and Bad News': Questions Remain as USPTO Updates Guidance for Utility Patents

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:57:17 EST

"There's no thornier issue than obviousness in patentability," said IP attorney Kevin Crosby.

'Detached': Why Big Law May Rethink Its Focus on Productivity

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:01:14 EST

Now, there may be even greater emphasis on the profitability of a practice, not just hours.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2024: RWS's Adam Muzika; ContractpodAI's Jerry Levine

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:00:41 EST

Legal Speak was live on location at Legalweek 2024 in New York City, where we interviewed professionals from across the legal industry about everything from the practical applications of generative AI to the benefits of sharing ideas and advice with both colleagues and competitors.

Opioid Judge Has Concerns About Motley Rice: 'I Can't Understand Why You Don't See That'

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:36:38 EST

U.S. District Judge Dan Polster, who is weighing a disqualification motion in the opioid multidistrict litigation, raised concerns this month about Motley Rice obtaining confidential information while representing the state of Hawaii, the District of Columbia and the city of Chicago in other cases.

'Her Vacation Getaway Turned Out to Be a Death Trap': Airbnb Hit With Wrongful-Death Suit

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:36:10 EST

"When she rented the property, Airbnb promised her a safe and secure home away from home," the complaint alleged. "Unbeknownst to Debra, the Airbnb property she rented for her vacation getaway turned out to be a death trap."

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2024: Exterro's Bill Piwonka; Casepoint's James Lasson and Chris Kruse

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:00:11 EST

'Existential Risks': AI Anxiety Fueling Stream of Shareholder Proposals

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:19:08 EST

"Because this is such a new space, a lot of the proposals will be about more transparency, and about what companies are doing with AI, and how boards are overseeing risks," said Jamie Smith of the EY Americas Center for Board Matters.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2024: Redgrave Data's Mark Noel; Thomson Reuters' Julie Halber

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:53:24 EST

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2024: HaystackID's John Wilson; LexisNexis's Jeff Reihl

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:50:42 EST

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2024: Epiq Legal's Nicole Giantonio; ModeOne's Mathew Rasmussen

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:46:15 EST

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2024: Lex Machina CEO Karl Harris; Level Legal CEO Joey Seeber and Forensics Expert David Greetham

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:42:36 EST

FBI Investigates Texts Sent to Women Law Professors

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:08:58 EST

The texter proceeded to say, "I admit you women have clearly won the battle of the sexes, us men are the losers," and, "it's not fair."

Ukraine 2 Years On: Daily Air Raids, an Upswing in Legal Work and the Restitution Effort

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:01:29 EST

One of Ukraine's leading lawyers speaks about the realities of daily life as a lawyer in Kyiv.

Justices Appear Divided Over State Laws Regulating Content-Moderation by Social Media Sites

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:13:47 EST

The high court is reviewing the constitutionality of GOP-backed laws in Florida and Texas to stop the perceived censorship of conservative views by the sites.

Big Law Adds Tax, Litigation Attorneys in Europe as Brexit, Economy and Reforms Fuel Demand

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:01:33 EST

Ashurst, Dentons, DLA Piper, Squire Patton Boggs and Paul Hastings have been adding investment fund tax partners, who can pivot their focus during market downturns to wherever demand is strongest.

Blackstone Racked Up $165M in Kirkland Fees in Just 3 Years

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:28:20 EST

The private equity giant made the unusual disclosure to comply with conflict-of-interest rules that kicked in when Kirkland partner Reginald "Reg" Brown joined its board in 2020.

Trump Appeals $465 Million Judgment in New York AG's Civil Fraud Trial

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:23:12 EST

As interest accrues at more than $100,000 per day, defense counsel said the First Department should eye whether the trial court "committed errors of law and/or fact, abused its discretion, and/or acted in excess of its jurisdiction."

FTC Sues to Block Kroger's $25B Albertsons Purchase

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:07:53 EST

The combination "would lead to additional grocery price hikes for everyday goods, further exacerbating the financial strain consumers across the country face today," FTC official Henry Liu said in a statement.

Call for Nominations: The 2024 New York Legal Awards

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:47:13 EST

The New York Law Journal is again asking to fete the best and brightest in your community for the 2024 edition of the New York Legal Awards. Who

Why the Wide Range of Roundup Verdicts? It Might Depend on What Juries Hear About the EPA

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:15:28 EST

The wide range of Roundup verdicts, from defense wins for Monsanto to a $2.25 billion award, could be due to what jurors hear at trial about the EPA and foreign regulatory agencies.

Utah High Court Sides With Adoptee, Reversing Lower Court's Rejection of a Woman's Petition to Unseal Her Adoption File

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:54:38 EST

"Here, the district court attempted to breathe a more specific meaning into the phrase 'good cause.' Although it is understandable that the court would want more guidance than the statute provides, it interpreted the statute in a fashion that rewrote the law," ruled Justice John A. Pearce.

Recent Patent Trial and Appeal Board Approaches to Patent Claims on Medical Technology Implementing AI

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:42:01 EST

Each decision involves reversal of a prior art rejection and contrasts with the other decisions on subject matter eligibility, revealing different PTAB approaches and results that can inform prosecution and appeal strategies.

SCOTUS Declines to Intervene in Affirmative Action Admissions Case

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:13:19 EST

"Law schools have an opportunity to reimagine their admission policies in ways that embrace nuanced, multifaceted inclusion, with increased racial and ethnic diversity hopefully being a significant byproduct."

The Status of IVF in Alabama After State Supreme Court Decision That Embryos Are 'Children'

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:33 EST

On Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a bombshell ruling, holding that a frozen embryo in storage is the legal equivalent of a child under the law.

9th Circuit to Reconsider Whether Hawaii's Ban on 'Butterfly Knives' Violates 2nd Amendment

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:56:16 EST

In a Feb. 22 order, the panel vacated its previous decision that the state's ban on butterfly knives facially constituted "arms."

NCBE Field Tests NextGen Bar Exam, Creates Family Law Content Scope Panel

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:35:00 EST

NCBE formed the Family Law Content Scope panel, which will develop the content outline specifying the breadth and depth of family law material that will be tested on the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2028.

King & Spalding Opens Dallas Office, Hires Gibson Dunn Trial Lawyer

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:03 EST

After adding three high-profile partners in Dallas over the last several months, and more than a dozen associates, King & Spalding has reached critical mass to open its third Texas office.

Has Big Law Finally Returned to a Point of 'Normalcy'?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:03 EST

"For the first time in years, firms don't seem to be harried by the tumultuous rollercoaster of events seen thus far during the 2020s," according to a legal industry report this month.

Proposed Class Action Claims AI Company's 'Smoke and Mirrors' to Blame for Sinking Stock Price

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:57:09 EST

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.

Vereins: A Means for Law Firms to Dodge Responsibility?

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:00:42 EST

Swiss verein law firms, made up of multiple distinct legal entities, like to portray themselves as one unified firm—but when they're against the wall, do they shape-shift to their advantage?

Law Firm Claims Former Associate Lied About Personal Relationship to Client's Family to Obtain Larger Share of Fees

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:20:48 EST

This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.

JPMorgan Chase Subject of Class Action Suit for Allegedly Garnishing Wages

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:48:53 EST

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.

Class Action Claims Chicago Teacher Strike Resulted in More Than $200M in Damages

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:43:58 EST

North Carolina Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Over Duty to Defend Case Involving Law Firm and Insurer

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:32:10 EST

The dispute from personal injury firm Lanier Law Group and an insurer stems from a privacy class action alleging that the firm obtained "protected personal information" from plaintiffs in connection with advertisements for legal services without their consent.

Ahead of Opinion Season, Justices Barrett, Sotomayor Speak on Court Civility

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:12:19 EST

"If we can't survive by tolerating differences, and learning to compromise, and learning to allow one another to express other views, we're gonna sink," Amy Coney Barrett said during a panel discussion with Sonia Sotomayor.

Law Firm Files Breach of Contract Suit Against Another Firm Over Missing $1.3M in Fees

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:05:19 EST

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar.

Georgia Election Workers Argue Giuliani's $148 Million Judgment Is Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:57:57 EST

The election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, are represented by attorneys at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Dubose Miller and the nonprofit group United to Protect Democracy.

NFL Enterprises Hit With Wrongful Death Suit Over 2023 Super Bowl

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:39:46 EST

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

IBM Ordered to Produce Documents in Relation to Chemical Company's Spoliation of Evidence Claim by Ohio Judge

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:35:14 EST

In a recent ruling, a judge granted The Lubrizol Corp.'s motion to compel the production of documents in support of its claims for spoliation of evidence against IBM, with Ohio being one of the few jurisdictions that permits parties to assert a cause of action for the tort of spoliation of evidence.

Jailed Ex-Lawyer Presses Appeal for Janis Joplin, Gordon Lightfoot Royalties

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:06:29 EST

The panel of circuit judges Jose Cabranes, Robert Sack and Myrna Perez, meanwhile, dismissed a parallel action, on grounds that it is not reviewable on appeal. The remanded surrogate's court portion of the matter was directed to Ulster County, where a music manager resided in Woodstock, New York.

Spanish Law Firm Pérez-Llorca on Why a Swedish Gen AI Assistant Was the Right Fit

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:56:13 EST

Perez-Llorca became the first Spanish law firm to adopt Leya, a Swedish generative AI assistant, earlier this month. For the firm, the tool struck the right balance between being able to operate in Spanish-language and being compliant with the GDPR.

After Record-Breaking Year, Qui Tam Conference Stresses DOJ Efficiency in False Claims Act Matters

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:43:18 EST

The two-day conference featured panels that touched on each stage of the qui tam process, from vetting whistleblowers to calculating damages, and what developments from 2023 are influencing how attorneys are approaching those steps.

DC Judge Gives Trump Two Weeks to Analyze Complaint in Civil Jan. 6 Case

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:35:54 EST

The matter involves a group of consolidated actions brought by members of the U.S. Congress against Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, alleging their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, aimed at overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election violated the Ku Klux Klan Act.

US Law Firm Leasing on Upswing in 2023, Hitting Highest Mark Since 2019

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:06:33 EST

The Savills Legal Tenant U.S. Law Firm Activity Report Q4 2023 found that more than half of the new leases signed in 2023 were by firms staying in their space, and New York was the top market for leasing.

Are You Better Off Moving Solo or With a Group? 4 Questions for Partners to Consider

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:01:07 EST

In a hurry? A single partner can often complete a lateral move in two to six months from start to finish, while groups tend to take anywhere from six months to well over a year.

Outback 'Should Have Known': New Ruling Offers Guidance on Evidence Preservation

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:38:05 EST

"It is unclear to the court how a sophisticated litigant can reasonably expect to fulfil its duty to preserve evidence by leaving the responsibility ... in the hands of restaurant manager, who is given absolutely no guidance," the judge said.

Tesla Tries to Halt EEOC Suit, Citing 'Unseemly, Toxic Interagency Competition'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:04:26 EST

The automaker argues that the racial discrimination lawsuit suffers from "factual vacuity." Separately, it has asked the court to stay the case, asserting the agency skipped a required "conciliation" process in a mad rush to to outshine the California Civil Rights Department, which had filed its own suit.

Fired Associate Says It's Not Easy Being a Conservative in Big Law

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:48:00 EST

"If the legal community's going to cancel out diverse perspectives, that's not the right way. And that's what ... happened to me," former McCarter & English associate William D. Brown Jr. said.

LTN Startup Spotlight: Why LawFlex Co-Founder Jackie Donner Advises 'Bootstrap As Long As Possible'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:54:03 EST

For Jackie Donner, the co-founder of LawFlex, a platform that connects freelance lawyers to companies, getting too much investment too early risks leading to a "black hole of development".

Tarah Heinzen on Protecting the Climate and Finding Your Niche

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:32 EST

"Law school, for me, was not about becoming a lawyer per se but about enhancing my effectiveness as an advocate for the causes I am most passionate about," says Tarah Heinzen, legal director of Food and Water Watch.

UK Government Throws Weight Behind Extensive Anti-SLAPPs Legislation

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:15:22 EST

The government said the decision was 'in response to a rising tide of this pernicious form of litigation', including high-profile cases involving Russian oligarchs and allies of Vladimir Putin.

'One Firm' or Separate Entities? Vereins' Growth Bumps Into Conflicts, Liability Concerns

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:39 EST

A ruling from an Illinois appellate court has put Baker McKenzie's structure under scrutiny, two years after Dentons was saddled with a $32 million malpractice verdict that also implicated the firm's verein status.

Atlanta Lawyer Arrested, Facing Charges She Told Suspect to Dispose of Evidence

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:15:40 EST

Nicole Fegan of Fegan Law was arrested by Atlanta police Feb. 16 and charged with participation in criminal street gang activity and criminal solicitation to commit the offense of tampering with evidence, both felonies.

When Will Law Firms Learn? The Top-Down Approach Never Pays, and Always Bites Back

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:57:41 EST

Latham & Watkins' decision to block automatic access for its Hong Kong staff to files and documents outside of Greater China was not necessarily wrong. But the way it implemented the change was tone-deaf. The firm's sin was its failure to communicate, writes Jessica Seah in the Asia Legal Briefing.

Avast Will Pay $16.5M, Not Sell Consumers' Browsing Data in Settlement With FTC

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:39:21 EST

The handling of "sensitive data triggers heightened privacy obligations and a default presumption against its sharing or sale," FTC Chair Lina Khan and Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya said in a joint statement.

Inside Track: Is 'Trusted Business Adviser' Trend Petering Out?

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:35:39 EST

"If I'm going to be an obstruction, if I'm going to make your life more complicated, you are going to avoid me," Burford Capital General Counsel Mark Klein said.

Amid Partnership Expansion, Paul Hastings Sees Double-Digit Boost in Profits and RPL

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:03:04 EST

Paul Hastings' equity tier grew by 2% while its nonequity tier surged by 14%.

New Strategic Planning Considerations for Legal Industry Leaders

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:36:06 EST

The business landscape over the last few years has been changing at an ever-increasing speed. To effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities that present themselves, leaders need to adopt a fresh approach to strategic planning.

ABA Weighing Diversity Standard Revisions in Light of SCOTUS Ruling

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:10:52 EST

Under a current proposal, the focus of Standard 206 would shift away from "diversity and inclusion" and toward access for "all persons," expanding the number of "identity characteristics" from three—gender, race and ethnicity—to 14.

Cannabis Landlord Case / Harris Sliwoski's New Attorneys / Cannabis Lawyer's Congressional Run / Minnesota's Expungement Director

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:10 EST

Lawyers for an elderly property owner in Los Angeles said she didn't know her tenant was selling unlicensed marijuana and that charges against her should be dropped. The Los Angeles City Attorney's office said such a ruling would undermine local authority to regulate cannabis operations.

The Law Firm Disrupted: A Fresh Face at the Top of an Innovation Leader

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:10:16 EST

An Am Law Second Hundred firm that's built a brand around a forward-thinking vision of the practice of law isn't veering from this approach.

Legal Forges Ahead With DE&I Efforts, Despite Backlash

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:53:32 EST

While DE&I rhetoric may not be as prominent as it was in 2020, efforts to address gender and racial disparities in the legal industry are not only ongoing, but also expanding and maturing.

ABA Decides Variances Still Needed for Schools Employing JD-Next Exam

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:45:58 EST

"We don't believe at this point that we're ready to say once and for all that the JD-Next is a valid and reliable test for purposes of 503 and we recommend that more data and more study be gathered before we reach that point," Daniel Thies said.

9th Circuit Judge Chastises DOJ for 'Abrupt About-Face' in Case Challenging Asylum Policy

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:42:03 EST

Lawrence VanDyke calls government's request to hold case in abeyance "wholly political."

GC of Texas University Taking Heat Over Cancellation of Pride Week

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:24:36 EST

The University of North Texas' Office of General Counsel said the programming would violate the state's new anti-DEI law, an assertion some faculty members doubt.

Shearman Lateral Hire Rides Latin America Capital Markets Wave

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:01:02 EST

Facing depleted ranks, Shearman & Sterling's storied Latin America practice convinced a former counsel to return—and business is booming.

Shook Launches New Practice to Advise Clients on DEI Issues

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:38:12 EST

Houston litigation partner John Lewis Jr., the managing partner of the Houston office, leads Shook, Hardy & Bacon's new interdisciplinary DEI counseling, compliance and disputes practice.

Federal Judge: CVS Health Job Candidate Has Standing in Failure to Notify Use of AI-Powered 'Lie Detector Screening'

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:47:00 EST

Attorneys with Seyfarth Shaw, on behalf of CVS Health Corp., moved to dismiss the third count of the complaint brought by the plaintiff, Brendan Baker, who accused CVS of violating a state law known as the "Lie Detector Statute."

AG Announces Settlement With DoorDash for Alleged Violations of Consumer Privacy Laws

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:35:05 EST

As part of the settlement, DoorDash will pay a $375,000 civil penalty and must comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Online Privacy Protection Act.

Sixth Circuit Judge Dissents From Majority's Grant of Summary Judgment on Terminated Black Police Officer's Disparate Treatment Claim

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:28:15 EST

In a dissent, Sixth Circuit Judge Ransey Guy Cole Jr. shared that he believed that a reasonable jury could find that the Lexington Police Department's reasons for terminating a Black police officer who provided confidential department communications to activists protesting police brutality were pretextual.

Norton LifeLock Accused of Breach of Contract Over Allegations It Fails to Reimburse Customers

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:33:33 EST

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

In One of 1st Post-'Warhol' Appeals, 4th Circuit Says Nugent Pic on News Site Not Fair Use

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:29:09 EST

"Fair use is a notoriously difficult and fact-specific analysis, and the Supreme Court's decision in Warhol did little to un-complicate it," said copyright attorney Cindy Gierhart.

Consistent Demand and Increased Rates Help Dorsey Edge Closer to $500M Mark

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:37:52 EST

Dorsey wouldn't close the door on any merger opportunities, said managing partner Bill Stoeri, but adding he's probably more amenable to group laterals and smaller firm acquisitions.

'Reckless and Negligent': Ousted CEO's Caustic Email Underscores Perils of Giving Top Brass the Boot

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:33:28 EST

The Planet Fitness board in September removed Chris Rondeau as CEO but said he would remain on the board. Rondeau now has resigned as director and sent the board a parting message lamenting the direction of the company.

Boeing Under Fire for Allegedly Conning Smaller Companies Into Contracts in Slew of New Cases

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:53:28 EST

"The notion that Boeing with its armies of lawyers, bankers, and consultants could be outmaneuvered by a mid-sized Charlotte family investment firm is utterly absurd," said Michael Forde of Forde & O'Meara, who is representing a company claiming the aerospace giant conned the business into buying a near-bankrupt parts supplier.

Quinn Emanuel's 38% PEP Growth Came From Heightened Leverage, High-Profile Cases

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:48:03 EST

Roughly 8% of the firm's $2.07 billion in revenue came in the form of contingency fees, according to Michael Carlinsky, one of three co-managing partners at the firm.

'Baseless 3-Year Vendetta': Lawyer Accuses Blank Rome of Backing Frivolous Suit Against Her

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:37:13 EST

The plaintiffs allege that the defendants' intent with the suit was to "financially ruin Ms. Turner and destroy her reputation by bringing the resources of a large law firm to bear against her."

Utah Supreme Court Reverses $450K Survival Claim Due to Lack of Evidence

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:35:00 EST

The five-judge panel said the plaintiff presented insufficient evidence to prove that the doctors' negligence caused her mother to experience a diminished quality of life between the eight hours spanning the withdrawal of care and the time of her death.

Bankman-Fried Trial Attorneys to Withdraw From Case Before Sentencing, FTX Founder's New Lawyer Tells Judge

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:16:39 EST

Bankman-Fried's new attorneys, Marc Mukasey and Torrey Young of Mukasey Young, are set to file his sentencing memorandum.

Ga. Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Legal-Mal Claim Against Barnes & Thornburg Lawyer

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:11:28 EST

"Litigation strategy can be much debated among lawyers," Leonard's attorneys, former Supreme Court Justice Keith Blackwell, Steven Collins and Meredith Kingsley of Alston & Bird, wrote in their appellee brief. "That leaves even seasoned litigators open to second-guessing, especially when their decisions are viewed in hindsight after an adverse ruling."

Law Firms, Legal Departments Are Investing in Gen AI, but for Different Purposes

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:08:42 EST

In addition to highlighting differences in generative AI investments, a LexisNexis survey also found that legal professionals expect generative AI to spur the hiring of more technologists, and the potential loss of some associates and partners.

Stanford and Yale Bumped Up OCI in Response to Precruiting, But Big Law Isn't Backing Down From Direct Applications

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:04:38 EST

Precruiting will increase in 2024, Big Law recruiting directors said, despite two law schools' recent efforts to place more students through virtual on-campus interviews.

JD-Next Exam Garners Comments Raising Concerns Over Validity, Accessibility

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:47:14 EST

"There are significant issues which must be addressed related to the security, integrity, scalability, and accommodations available for the JD-Next exam," wrote one commenter.

The 2024 American Lawyer Laterals Report

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:35:12 EST

Hiring data from last year, compensation system changes as recruiting tools, how the world of recruiting really works, how firms evaluate the ultimate success of lateral hires—and of course, the Top Lateral Hires of 2023.

Big Law's Top Lateral Hires of 2023

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:30:42 EST

These laterals encapsulated and helped drive their new firms' strategies, brought considerable books of business or considerable teams (or both) with them, and made the year's big headlines and created industry-wide ripple effects.

Supreme Court Grills EPA Over Agency's 'Good Neighbor Plan'

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:28:40 EST

The conservative justices express sympathy with the argument that the EPA failed to address potential legal defects in its effort to reduce gaseous pollutants.

US Firms Benefit as Latin America Capital Markets Activity Roars Back

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:09:21 EST

Cleary Gottlieb, Davis Polk, Shearman and Simpson Thacher are among the firms busy advising the region's state and corporate issuers as market conditions welcome debt and even some equity offerings.

About the Awards: Southeastern Legal Awards Q&A With Regional Managing Editor Michael Marciano

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:18:43 EST

Deadline is looming for nominations in the 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards.

Treatment of Antibody Claims In the U.S. After 'Amgen v. Sanofi'

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:54:54 EST

The future of antibody claiming in the United States is uncertain following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in 'Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi,' a highly anticipated decision concerning enablement and whether the traditional way to claim antibodies — claiming antibodies by their function — will survive as a valid claiming strategy.

Law.com's Critical Mass With Amanda Bronstad: Roundup Lead Lawyers Defend Their Fees, Beasley Allen Faces Disqualification Hearing

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:14:44 EST

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DeSantis Takeover of Disney's Home District Inflated Its Legal Budget by More Than 60%, Mostly Going to District's New Counsel

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:30 EST

The biggest beneficiary is Winter Park-based boutique Fishback Dominick, which earned nearly $700,000 in the second half of 2023 from the Central Florida Oversight Tourism District. The firm hadn't previously billed the entity in recent years.

Quinn Emanuel's John Quinn: 'Climate Change-Related Litigation Is Going to Be a Real Growth Area'

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:30:12 EST

John Quinn, co-founder of one of the world's leading litigation firms, talks about global litigation opportunities, the rise of class actions in Europe and podcasting about the law.

Ex-Big Law Partner Sentenced to 3 Years Supervised Release in False Statements Case

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:20:21 EST

John Roesser told Judge Analisa Torres that he has "always, always, always loved the law" and regretted the impact of his offense on the court system.

Insurer's Prejudgment Interest Calculated by Payment Due Date, Not Original Denial of Claim

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:08:58 EST

In part, Meridian argued that the Batstones miscalculated the prejudgment interest by calculating them from the date of the defendants' original denial. The judge agreed.

Fennemore Merges With Sacramento-Based Tax Firm

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:47:08 EST

The merger is the firm's third combination of 2024.

Financial Giants Exit Climate Initiative, Fearing Collusion Allegations

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:43:48 EST

BlackRock, JPMorgan Asset Management an State Street Global Advisors are withdrawing from Climate Action 100+ as it moves from encouraging companies to disclose net zero plans to pressuring them to cut emissions.

Pittsburgh Judges Ask Court to Toss Suit From Lawyer Jailed in Discovery Dispute

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:26:55 EST

The defendants contend that Bernard's incarceration "was the result of his own vexatious and dilatory behavior."

Could Africa Leapfrog Other Regions on Legal Technology, Like it Did With Mobile Phones?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:20:36 EST

Some believe the continent has an opportunity to grow more quickly, in the same way as it did with mobile phone adoption, but a lack of data and law firm scale could be an issue.

Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield Faces Evidentiary Hearing on Disqualification

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:01:06 EST

Judges in both federal and state courts in New Jersey scheduled a March 25 evidentiary hearing to determine whether to disqualify Andy Birchfield and his firm, Beasley Allen, from the talcum powder multidistrict litigation against Johnson & Johnson.

Shareholders May Challenge Corporate Conversion From Delaware on Fairness Grounds

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:15:47 EST

Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster said the doctrine of entire fairness applies and TripAdvisor shareholders have adequately pleaded a claim that a conversion would affect the value of their investments.

Latham, 'Laser Focused' on Tech and Life Sciences, Snags 2 Partners From Cooley

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:08:51 EST

Despite the downturn in tech deals in the last year, Latham said it's a strategic priority to continue to expand its emerging companies capability on the West Coast.

Air Canada Argues Lying AI Chatbot Was a Separate Legal Entity—and Loses

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:38:22 EST

A small claims court judge has ordered the airline to pay up in the wake of what he called the company's "remarkable submission."

Justices Appear Poised to Hold Agency Challenges Must Be Waged Within 6 Years of Rule

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:37:21 EST

A North Dakota convenience store contends filing clock begins when a regulation's harm is felt.

Toledo Law Students File Complaint With ABA Over Legal Ethics Grading Error

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:05:58 EST

"The laptop computer on which the grades were initially recorded was lost, which has made it necessary to reconstruct exam scores based on awarded points, which were recorded by Prof. Gibbons on each exam as he graded those exams," interim Dean Rebecca Zietlow wrote in an email to students last month.

Law Firm Partners Income Tax Arrangements Come Under Scrutiny in Australia

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:00:46 EST

Members of Australia's Senate are questioning the use by law firms and their partners of a tax structure that lowers the amount of tax owed to the government.

Hiring Paul Weiss Bankruptcy Partner, Selendy Gay Targets Bankruptcy-Related Litigation

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:39:14 EST

Kelley Cornish, a member of Paul Weiss' management committee, will join the firm next week.

Meet the Pennsylvania Judge Overseeing the Ozempic MDL

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:10:17 EST

"Civility helps bring out the best in people," Pratter said, "just like being uncivil tends to hide the merits of a case and unnecessarily inflames people to get involved in side squabbles that do not move the case along."

To Benefit from Cyber Insurance Coverage In France, Don't Forget to File a Complaint

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:38:43 EST

The French regulation has been enacted in the context of the French government decision to fight against the resurgence of cyberattacks, together with ransom demands, which have a significant impact on the economy.

Disbarred Attorney Must Pay $1.3M in Restitution for the 'Most Egregious and Extensive Trust Violation' Commission Has Ever Seen

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:08:13 EST

"In recommending disbarment, the Commission asserted that the scope and magnitude of Doud's ethical failures were 'unequaled in the Commission's collective experience,' and this case proved the most egregious and extensive trust violation and misappropriation/commingling case to ever come before it," the order said.

'Literally Nothing Walkable': Why Gibson Dunn Moved to Downtown Palo Alto

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:37 EST

The firm left an office park on Page Mill Road in search of a location near the homes of some attorneys and within several blocks of a train for others.

Ousted Starbucks GC Earns $5M Out of the Gate at GE Energy Unit

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:18:17 EST

Rachel Gonzalez joined GE Vernova in April 2023, one year ahead of its planned spinoff from the conglomerate GE.

State AGs Emerge as New Antitrust Hurdle for Health Care Mergers

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:15:39 EST

Concerns that transactions raise consumer prices and reduce access to care have sparked the state-level scrutiny, a new headache for dealmakers already facing headwinds at the federal level.

Orrick, Cooley Boost DC Offices With Litigation Partner Hires

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:46 EST

"We're seeing incredible demand from the market for the kind of comprehensive IP litigation platform we provide, as companies at all stages stress the importance of protecting the technologies that drive their businesses," Alyssa Caridis, co-head of Orrick's IP business unit, said.

Impactful Laterals Abounded in 2021 and 2022. Have They Found Success?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:55 EST

Industry experts and recruiters say there are a multitude of data, many individualized, that factor into the "success" of a lateral. And even defining "success" can be tricky, depending on how firms view their attorneys.