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DOJ Reaches Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement, Abandons Jury Trial

Mon, 2026-03-09 14:28

"Due to the substantial prejudice caused by this settlement and DOJ's abrupt exit after taking the lead role up to and during the first week of trial, a mistrial is warranted," more than 20 plaintiff states wrote in a motion for a mistrial after the U.S. Department of Justice informed a Manhattan federal judge that the Justice Department will no longer participate in the antitrust jury trial proceedings against defendants Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

       

NY Federal Judge Rejects Terror%E2%80%91Financing Case Against Binance, Zhao

Mon, 2026-03-09 13:18

“The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted terrorists, Eleanor Hughes, Binance's general counsel, said in a statement.

       

Practicing Law Without a License: ChatGPT Sued for Legal Fees

Mon, 2026-03-09 11:57

A new lawsuit might test whether OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot is lawfully dispensing legal advice.

       

Willkie Slams Ex-Client's $735M Fraud Complaint, Calling It Harassment

Mon, 2026-03-09 11:39

Represented by Davis Polk, Willkie argued that the lawsuit is just an attempt to harass Willkie and that its claims were already waived by the client.

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Building a Culture of Excellence, Curiosity and Trust,' Says Val Dahiya of Morrison Foerster

Mon, 2026-03-09 10:59

"Ultimately, effective practice group leadership is about building a culture of excellence, curiosity, and trust—one that not only delivers exceptional client service but also develops the next generation of leaders in the field."

       

'Growing Chorus of Decisions:' Fed. District Courts Overwhelmingly Rule Against Fintech's Cash Advances Claims

Mon, 2026-03-09 10:48

Claims against "earned wage apps" are populating federal district courts and could face a federal appeals court for the first time in 2026.

       

More Big Law Firms Seeking 'Balanced Portfolio' of Clients and Practices

Mon, 2026-03-09 07:23

Even as firms seek to get deeper relationships with legacy clients, there's also a greater desire to balance their client portfolios right now, say firm leaders and consultants.

       

'It Feels Like it's Trying to Become the Next Kirkland': Sidley Continues its Raid on Latham in London

Mon, 2026-03-09 06:58

After the firm recently added two more partners from Latham & Watkins, senior management spoke to Law.com.

       

Middle East Uncertainty: Is It Time for a Big Law Reality Check?

Sun, 2026-03-08 21:52

Law firms rushed to open and expand across the Middle East. It may be time to reassess.

       

'The Court's Hands Are Tied': Major Insurers Avoid Antitrust Class Action

Fri, 2026-03-06 17:10

Judge Brian E. Murphy granted motions by Aetna, Elevance Health and UnitedHealth to compel arbitration.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: 'Cashless ATM' Fees, Manager Misclassifications and ShinyHunters Cyberattack Trigger Suits

Fri, 2026-03-06 16:53

Businesses are facing heat over cashless ATM transaction fees.

       

With Bove as Author, Third Circuit Eases the Way for Reverse-Discrimination Claims

Fri, 2026-03-06 16:38

The ruling is likely to draw close scrutiny, given that themes of reverse discrimination against white Americans figure prominently in the platform of President Donald Trump.

       

Law Firm Disrupted: The Ongoing 'Cloud' Over Big Law Amid the EO Fight

Fri, 2026-03-06 16:33

Larger firms are still hesitant to take up public interest litigation against the Trump administration and still reluctant to hire lawyers who have previously pursued Trump in investigations or court, attorneys say.

       

Meet the Judge Who Ordered Customs to Refund Trump's Tariffs

Fri, 2026-03-06 16:26

Eaton, a Clinton appointee, is addressing the refunds question with the benefit of decades of experience with the trade court.

       

Two Talc Trials Teed Up Against Johnson & Johnson in Washington, Florida

Fri, 2026-03-06 14:57

Dean Omar Branham & Shirley, the Dallas plaintiffs' firm that won verdicts of $966 million and $1.5 billion last year, is spearheading both mesothelioma trials that are set to begin in the coming days.

       

Ex-NY Grievance Attorneys Criticize DOJ Proposal as 'Unprecedented Attempt to Insulate' Government's Lawyers

Fri, 2026-03-06 13:25

Legal observers react to the U.S. Department of Justice wanting to seize control of the ethics complaint review process against its own lawyers to, as it says, stop "weaponization" by bar associations.

       

Investors Accuse Alston & Bird of Enabling $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Fri, 2026-03-06 12:42

Investors alleged that Goliath Ventures “could not have gotten away with this massive fraud without the help of its law firm.

       

1st Circuit Sends 'Jurisdictional Tangle' Back to District Court for Arbitration Determination

Fri, 2026-03-06 10:18

The federal appellate panel said a district court judge's decision to not rule on a motion to compel arbitration left the dispute in a procedural limbo.

       

Law Firms Face Additional Complexity In Sourcing Billable Hours

Fri, 2026-03-06 08:25

Understanding how to properly source billable hours for tax purposes is crucial for law firms, particularly due to the varying rules across different states.

       

Future Deal Flow in Doubt as Law Firms Assess Impact of Iran War

Fri, 2026-03-06 04:59

As military conflict continues across the Middle East, some legal industry experts anticipate an impact to transactional and insurance practices in particular but stress that only time will tell.

       

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