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'Reason to Worry': Ex-DC Circuit Judge Warns of SCOTUS' Embrace of 'Major Questions' Doctrine

Thu, 2024-03-21 17:38

David Tatel also voiced concern for the fall of "Chevron deference."

       

Wash, Fine, Repeat? SEC Enters Fray of Agencies Monitoring Companies' AI Use

Thu, 2024-03-21 17:31

The SEC issued its first two official charges against companies' "AI washing" practices on March 18, which sources expect to be "only the beginning."

       

'There Is No Conspiracy': Lawyer Fires Back Against Sanctions Motion in DuPont Water Settlement

Thu, 2024-03-21 17:27

Jeff Kray, of Marten Law in Seattle, accused of holding up DuPont's $1.19 billion water contamination settlement, called class counsel's sanctions motion an "intimidation tactic" based on a "fantastical conspiracy theory."

       

Being Fully Virtual 'a Huge Selling Point' in Talent Market: A Conversation With Foundation Law Group

Thu, 2024-03-21 17:07

Armen Martin, the CEO and co-founder of virtual law firm Foundation Law Group said that, while he understands traditional law firms' concerns about the hybrid or virtual models, there are some advantages to both lawyers and clients.

       

Clemson University, Atlantic Coast Conference Battle Over $140M Exit Penalty, Media Rights

Thu, 2024-03-21 17:05

The university also asked the court to declare the ACC's $140 million penalty to any university leaving the conference void by public policy and legally unenforceable. Clemson said the penalty imposes a nonexistent fiduciary duty on not only the university, but all conference members.

       

From Caesar to Navalny: Trump Allies Make Their Case(s) Against Prosecuting Former President

Thu, 2024-03-21 16:44

Trump's supporters at the high court include more than 20 Republican states, 28 members of Congress and two former U.S. attorneys general.

       

9th Circuit to Rehear Claims Over Law Prohibiting Secret Recordings of Public Conversations

Thu, 2024-03-21 16:36

The court previously concluded that the state's wiretapping law, Section 165.540(1)(c) of the Oregon Revised Statutes, which bars secretly taping in-person conversations in public spaces, was unconstitutional, which effectively revived a lawsuit from Project Veritas.

       

Ousted Chemours Execs Targeted in Securities Action Over Corporate Books

Thu, 2024-03-21 16:18

ernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman and Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check are representing the plaintiff in the case, which brings Exchange Act claims against Chemours and several executives.

       

Workplace Weed and Labor Pacts / State AGs and Hemp / Maryland Licensing Suit / Vicente Sues Recruiter

Thu, 2024-03-21 15:45

A wrongful termination suit brought under Pennsylvania's medical marijuana statute is not preempted by federal law governing collective bargaining agreements, a federal judge held.

       

Judge Pittman Slaps Down U.S. Chamber: Your Case Is Not Most Important

Thu, 2024-03-21 15:29

"The court does not have the luxury to give increased attention to certain cases just because a party to the case thinks their case is more important than the rest," Fort Worth's U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman said.

       

Firing White Woman for Facebook Posts Is OK, Court Says

Thu, 2024-03-21 15:20

"[W]hat everyone fails to realize is that if you're home on the couch doing what you're supposed to be doing, you won't ever be one of those numbers no matter what your race, religion, or political affiliation!" the employee posted about police killings of Black people.

       

Veteran 3M Employee Files Suit Claiming Wrongful Termination for Saying 'F-Word'

Thu, 2024-03-21 14:50

This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

       

More Judges Voice Their Concerns as AI Enters Courtrooms

Thu, 2024-03-21 14:29

As generative AI funnels into court proceedings, more judges are confronting head-on the threats and opportunities the technology poses.

       

Wrongful Death Suit Accuses NCAA of Failing to Combat Concussion Injury Dangers

Thu, 2024-03-21 14:02

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

       

At Morrison & Foerster, Reduced Overhead and Steady Demand Led to 19% Profitability Gain

Thu, 2024-03-21 13:53

Strong performances in litigation, middle-market M&A and bankruptcy practices propelled the firm to a 6.2% increase in gross revenue.

       

SOCTUS Hears Arguments on Reach Back Term Three Years for Copyright Infringement Damages

Thu, 2024-03-21 13:45

In a case of first impression, the Eleventh Circuit decided that a copyright plaintiff may recover damages that occur more than three years before a copyright lawsuit is filed.

       

Prosecutors Accuse Trump, Counsel of 'Wholly Inventing Facts' to Delay Criminal Trial

Thu, 2024-03-21 13:15

"Only by grossly mischaracterizing the record is he able to level spurious and reckless allegations of prosecutorial misconduct," prosecutors tell the judge in response to defense allegations of discovery violations.

       

'Love It But Leave It': Lawyers Have Mixed Reviews for 'Compromise' Direct-Action Statute Repeal

Thu, 2024-03-21 13:05

"When you get to a point where everybody's a little bit upset, maybe you've finally found a bill that can get past both chambers and get signed by the governor," said Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, when he introduced the bill this legislative session.

       

DOJ Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple, Escalating War on Big Tech

Thu, 2024-03-21 11:51

"We allege that Apple has maintained monopoly power in the smartphone market, not simply by staying ahead of the competition on the merits, but by violating federal antitrust law," Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.

       

8 US Firms to Battle Out Didi Global Securities Class Action

Thu, 2024-03-21 11:48

Quinn Emanuel, Skadden, Wilson Sonsini, Sullivan & Cromwell, Gibson Dunn and O'Melveny are all representing parties in the lawsuit.

       

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