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Trade Court Embraces Class Action in Tariff Refund Fight

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:11:17 EST

]]>The U.S. Court of International Trade has allowed importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to sue as a class. Co-lead class counsel said they believe this is the first time the trade court has certified a class in active litigation.

Newsmakers: Kean Miller Adds Associates

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Also: Knox Ricksen welcomes associate; FBT Gibbons adds partners; and more.

November Election: Justice Veronica Rivas-Molloy to Face Lawyer Todd Frankfort

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:32:33 EST

]]>Veronica Rivas-Molloy was elected as Justice in the 2020 election. She faces Republican Todd Frankfort in the November general election.

The Ninth Circuit Just Wrote the Playbook for AI Sanctions; Other Courts Will Borrow It

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:30:47 EST

]]>A Ninth Circuit ruling in June lays out a full framework for when AI use becomes sanctionable. Georgia lawyers practice in the Eleventh Circuit, , but the ruling still deserves a close read, both for what it says and for how far it is likely to travel.

Speak Up: The Perfect Branding Activity Many Attorneys Dismiss

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:35:59 EST

]]>Public speaking is one of the fastest and most effective ways for attorneys to establish authority and build trusted relationships, yet many avoid it despite their courtroom confidence. Attorneys can start with low-pressure formats like moderating panels, joining webinars, or partnering with peers to leverage their existing strengths while gaining...

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Buc-ee's Trademark Fight Escalates to Antitrust Claims—With Rough Road Ahead

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:33:15 EST

]]>Teddy's Market, a Georgia convenience store chain, is countersuing Buc-ee's, alleging the Texas travel center giant used baseless trademark lawsuits to monopolize cartoon animal mascots and drive smaller competitors out of business.

How Election Results Could Reshape M&A, AI and Energy Practices

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>A new Cleary Gottlieb report concludes that a full chamber change could both expedite, and then slow, dealmaking due to the potential for increased antitrust legislation.

Jessica Caird and Amparo 'Amy' Guerra Campaign for Houston Judgeship

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:53:26 EST

]]>Incumbent Guerra is justice in the First Court of Appeals Place 5, while challenger Caird is a prosecutor.

The Judge's Rationale: Sirius XM Cleared in AI Hiring-Discrimination Lawsuit

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:29:30 EST

]]>A federal judge's decision dismissing a suit alleging AI hiring tools resulted in discrimination against Black applicants could be instructive, as interest in algorithms in the hiring process grows. Here, the court found that factors like a large number of rejected applications and variables such as zip code as a proxy for race were not sufficient...

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Profits From AI Remain 'Stubbornly Out of Reach' For Big Law

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:19:36 EST

]]>"One of the things we keep hearing from managing partners is: 'How do we make a profit on this?'" said one consultant.