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Justice Canady, 'Voice Of The Conservative Wing,' to Step Down From Florida Supreme Court

Tue, 2025-11-18 12:57

"I will always deeply value my years on the Court. But the time has come to move on to another position of public service,” Justice Charles Canady said in a statement released by the Supreme Court of Florida.

       

Medtronic Fails at Attempt to Escape Whistleblower Suit Under New Standard, Judge Rules

Tue, 2025-11-18 10:17

"In sum, although the court previously rejected (and thus did not consider) the application of a but-for causation standard, the court now finds Witkin proffered evidence sufficient to survive summary judgment under such a standard," a federal judge said.

       

A New Transatlantic Contender, But What Will Ashurst Perkins Coie Make of Asia?

Tue, 2025-11-18 05:56

Partners in Asia Pacific are divided on whether the tie-up is good or bad for their prospects.

       

Live from GCC East with EJ Evans

Tue, 2025-11-18 00:08

EJ Evans joins Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith during the General Counsel Conference East in New York.

       

Live from GCC East with Shelby Boyd

Tue, 2025-11-18 00:04

Shelby Boyd joins Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith during the General Counsel Conference East in New York.

       

Why Perkins Coie Closed Ashurst Merger After a Challenging Year

Mon, 2025-11-17 21:22

The prospect of a 3,000-lawyer firm caps a difficult year and a decades-long effort to transcend the Emerald City and compete for the industry's most elite clients.

       

‘He's Not Doing Nonsense': Federal Appeals Panel Receptive to Tossed Plaintiffs' Expert on Tylenol and Autism

Mon, 2025-11-17 18:04

In oral arguments on Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit criticized aspects of U.S. District Judge Denise Cote's 2023 ruling tossing all five plaintiffs' experts tying acetaminophen to autism and ADHD.

       

Apple Will Appeal $634M Jury Verdict in Patent Claim by Masimo Corp.

Mon, 2025-11-17 17:55

Apple said the single patent at issue in the case expired in 2022 “and is specific to historic patient monitoring technology from decades ago. We plan to appeal.

       

After 13 Supreme Court Arguments, SG Alum Picks Unconventional Path: Plaintiffs' Work

Mon, 2025-11-17 16:38

Former Assistant to the U.S. Solicitor General Matthew Guarnieri has joined the plaintiff-side appellate boutique Gupta Wessler as its newest principal.

       

Family Sues Telehealth Provider for Patient's Suicide, Med-Mal Lawsuit Says

Mon, 2025-11-17 16:36
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'Last-Minute Strategy' Lands $6M Win Against Blue Cross

Mon, 2025-11-17 16:12

"We really can hold Blue Cross Blue Shield to account for failing to pay for so many bills over many years," Raoul Cantero of White & Case, counsel for the plaintiff, said.

       

Trump Judges Outdo Biden Appointees in Total Opinions, Out-of-Circuit Cites, Study Finds

Mon, 2025-11-17 15:40

A preliminary draft of the study analyzed the performance of all federal judges under age 55 who were active between January 2023 and December 2024, using total opinions as a measure of productivity and out-of-circuit citations as a measure of influence, among other data points.

       

Northwestern to Face Fraudulent Concealment Claim in $3M Research Deal, Judge Says

Mon, 2025-11-17 15:17

"Northwestern knew that NDR planned to give Northwestern a $12.5 million donation solely for the purposes of funding research conducted by Dr. Siddique. NDR justifiably trusted that Northwestern would use NDR's donation to fund research conducted by Dr. Siddique, and Northwestern had reason to know that Dr. Siddique might be unable to conduct that research," the court said.

       

Webcast: Driving Firm Clarity & Client Value with the Right Technology

Mon, 2025-11-17 14:55

Learn how law firms use modern dashboards and automated workflows to streamline operations, improve real-time case visibility, and elevate collaboration and client service through smart technology adoption.

       

JBS Settlement With AG Over Climate Pledge Offers Lessons for Companies and Regulators

Mon, 2025-11-17 14:48

“What you see in final settlement with the parties is an acknowledgment that the judge who heard this matter was very skeptical of the complaint, said Sheila Millar of Keller and Heckman.

       

Trump Yanks Nominee for IRS Chief Counsel, Adding to Agency's Turmoil

Mon, 2025-11-17 14:19

The president backed away from Donald Korb after the conservative social media influencer Laura Loomer asserted that he was chummy with Democrats and had donated to Democratic candidates.

       

Ashurst Perkins Coie: Leaders Speak as Market Reacts to Big Law's Latest Merger

Mon, 2025-11-17 14:12

The mega-merger is could create a global top 20 firm, but it will be far from straightforward.

       

Supreme Court Will Consider Whether US Can Turn Away Asylum Hopefuls

Mon, 2025-11-17 13:37

The justices will be considering whether immigrants stopped near the U.S. border have a right to apply for asylum, or whether they can be flatly turned away without any processing.

       

Twitter Account Hacker Convicted in New York Ordered to Repay $5.4M by British Court

Mon, 2025-11-17 12:37

U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the Southern District of New York sentenced Joseph James O'Connor, 26, in June 2023 to five years in prison for various charges.

       

Why Ashurst and Perkins Coie Needed This Merger, For Different Reasons

Mon, 2025-11-17 10:54

A long-delayed U.S. push for Ashurst and a turbulent year for Perkins Coie have converged. Now both firms are betting that a transatlantic merger can steady their futures.

       

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