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A Florida Judge Just Delivered Good News to Donald Trump

Wed, 2024-07-24 14:50

"Discovery will be undertaken to determine the impact that Mr. Stephanopoulos' statements had," said Trump attorney Alejandro "Alex" Brito.

       

Golden Gate University Law School Impending Closure: Upcoming Hearing to Determine Injunction Request as Students Prepare to Transfer

Wed, 2024-07-24 14:34

"The students are like, 'we're one month away, what's the plan?'" said Ryan Griffith, lead attorney and adjunct professor at Golden Gate University Law School. "I've been trying to get answers formally for months, and that's why we did this litigation."

       

'A Change Agent': Lawyers Look Back at Kamala Harris' Legal Career in California

Wed, 2024-07-24 14:22

"As attorney general, Kamala Harris was a change agent to law enforcement in the state; as president, she will do the same in my opinion," said Jeff Tsai, who was a California special assistant attorney general from 2013 to mid-2015.

       

Announcing Winners and Finalists in the New England Legal Awards 2024

Wed, 2024-07-24 14:17

We're excited to announce the winners and finalists in our second annual New England Legal Awards, recognizing attorneys and firms from Connecticut and across New England.

       

Coinbase Urges Judge to Order SEC to Produce Documents

Wed, 2024-07-24 13:36

"Documents related to these communications bear directly on the claims the SEC now asserts and on Coinbase's fair notice defense," said Paul Grewal, Coinbase's chief legal officer.

       

US Judge Rules Attorney Discipline Proceedings Are Presumptively Open to Accusers

Wed, 2024-07-24 13:14

"The question is whether public access provides a substantial benefit to the proceeding's ability to carry out its purpose," U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero of the Southern District of New York wrote. "The court finds that it does. The public cannot have faith in a process that it cannot see."

       

Title IX Heads to US Supreme Court: Department of Education Seeks Relief From Enjoining Dozens of Unchallenged Provisions

Wed, 2024-07-24 11:37

"First, the district court plainly erred in enjoining dozens of provisions that respondents have not challenged and that the court did not find likely unlawful," the stay application argued. "Like the injunction in Labrador, that sweeping relief ignores the fundamental principle that equitable relief must be tailored to match the plaintiffs' injuries and legal claims."

       

How I Made Partner: 'Be Intentional About Your Environment,' Says Neyma Figueroa of Dykema

Wed, 2024-07-24 11:00

"Be intentional about your environment. Make sure you have mentors and colleagues who you can learn from and that challenge you so that you can grow. You learn nothing when you're the smartest person in the room. Don't be afraid to surround yourself with people who challenge you. It helps you in the long run."

       

Protecting Assets: Trademark Filing Practices in the Age of AI, Social Engineering and Inventive Schemes

Wed, 2024-07-24 10:29

The need for heightened awareness of solicitations and scams is such that even the USPTO has dedicated a page on its website providing information on common scams and warning signs when someone is contacted about their marks.

       

Who Got the Work: Latham & Watkins to Represent Netflix in 'Baby Reindeer' Defamation Lawsuit

Wed, 2024-07-24 10:27

A U.K. resident says the black comedy depicts her in a false light. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner.

       

After DOJ Smackdowns Leave JetBlue Spiraling, Longtime GC Heads for Exit

Wed, 2024-07-24 10:19

The last four years have been brutal for Brandon Nelson and JetBlue, which was whipsawed by the pandemic and then had to cancel two deals that were supposed to drive growth after courts ruled they broke antitrust law.

       

Jackson Lewis Enters Appearance for US Chess, Seeks to Move Whistleblower Suit to Federal Court

Wed, 2024-07-24 10:00

In a post on social media, Jennifer Shahade said U.S. Chess "has thus far ignored my lawyers follow-ups on their own mediation offer." She also said her legal team anticipates that U.S. Chess will attempt to take the case out of New Jersey and move it to a state more beneficial to the defendants.

       

CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys

Wed, 2024-07-24 09:59

Attorney development is a pivotal aspect of a law firm's success, necessitating a strategic approach to training and development at every career stage. By investing in comprehensive development programs, law firms not only enhance their attorneys' skills and engagement but also secure their long-term success and stability.

       

Data Privacy Watch: Keeping Up with the Evolving Patchwork of Laws

Wed, 2024-07-24 09:55

Alongside data privacy changes in Canada and the EU, the U.S. is seeing more state data privacy laws than ever before, stretching the patchwork from one coast to another, and beyond.

       

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Draws Yet Another Challenge

Wed, 2024-07-24 09:52

"So it doesn't matter what the content of the act is. If the act violated the quorum clause in the way it was passed through Congress, then it's invalid, no matter how laudable the goals of the legislation might be. If a law is unconstitutional, it's unconstitutional," plaintiff's attorney Eric Heigis said.

       

Dentons Taps Former EY Executive as New Global CEO

Wed, 2024-07-24 08:30

Former EY global vice chair Kate Barton will take the helm in November as Dentons continues to draw inspiration from Big Four accounting firms.

       

Tampa Jury Returns Over $3M in High-Stakes Insurance Brokerage Dispute

Wed, 2024-07-24 08:00

"A clear message was sent that companies cannot encourage employees to disregard their obligations to prior employers," Matthew Zimmerman, partner at Holland & Knight, said.

       

Legal Chief Pay Fell in 2023 for First Time in More Than a Decade

Wed, 2024-07-24 06:40

"The need for high-quality legal talent certainly has not decreased. ... However, current rates of compensation do not necessarily reflect that need, creating an opportunity for those companies willing to recognize the value of premier legal talent," according to Major, Lindsey & Africa's 2024 Global In-House Compensation Survey.

       

Bob Bodian Elected to Sixth and Last Term as Mintz Leader

Wed, 2024-07-24 05:00

Succession planning will be a firm focus toward the back end of Bodian's last term, he said.

       

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