The class actions, filed from Nov. 7 to Nov. 20, come as the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation hears arguments this week on whether to coordinate five similar suits against claims administrators and banks.
Huntley and Mapp hearings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione kicked off on Monday, with prosecutors previewing evidence the defense hopes to suppress. Mangione's lawyers say their client was interrogated with no Miranda warnings and his backpack was searched without a warrant.
Appealing to the Supreme Court or seeking en banc review could exacerbate another problem—the potential that litigants whose cases were under Habba's supervision might bring additional challenges based on the appellate court finding her unauthorized to hold the post of U.S. attorney.
“Federal law enforcement is just overwhelmed with the amount of these scams; the breadth and volume and sophistication are so high that the civil justice system is the most viable path, said George M. Padis, a partner at Sbaiti & Company who represents the plaintiff.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reviewed whether internet service provider Cox Communications should be on the hook for up to $1 billion in copyright damages for refusing to cut off the connections for users engaged in illegal piracy.
"Always do what you say you're going to do, when you say you'll do it. Integrity, honesty—those are everything," said Smolik, who's been chief legal officer of DHL Supply Chain Americas since 2009.
Researchers determined that visible technology sector disruptions represent only 2.2% of total wage exposure and that the far larger threat lies in routine administrative, financial and professional service functions that have received less public attention.
The pandemic and the Trump administration's attack on law firms showed Big Law that economic conditions aren't the only major factors to consider in future-proofing their firms.
Spurred by higher partner productivity and a more private equity-focused practice mix, among other factors, elite law firms' performance is further separating from the rest of the Am Law 50 performance, according to Wells Fargo data.
"Focus on mastering your craft—your practice area—first. Stay open to learning new skills that go beyond the 'mere' practice of law, such as understanding law firm economics, client development, and interviewing for recruiting."
Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the health monitoring tech market and its association with prominent athletes like LeBron James, Michael Phelps, and Patrick Mahomes.
Although the parental leave coaching program supports all parents, if I am being honest, I was primarily focused on mothers when I designed the program. And yet, when I was recently asked about the biggest impact of the program in its first year, I kept thinking of my male colleagues.
