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Internal Whistleblowing Surged Globally in 2024, So Why Were US Numbers Flat?

Fri, 2025-01-24 14:45

"While the jury is still out on whether the DOJ's whistleblower awards pilot program will lead to more employees skipping over internal organizational hotlines to report directly to the DOJ and other agencies, some organizations should be concerned," said Laura Jacobus, executive director of ethics, compliance and training at Mitratech.

       

In Resolved Lawsuit, Jim Walden Alleged 'Retaliatory' Silencing by X of His Personal Social Media Account

Fri, 2025-01-24 14:43

The action has been discontinued on undisclosed terms but the civil rights attorney-turned-mayoral-candidate's complaint called the suspension troubling, given his history of litigation against the microblogging platform.

       

Government Attorneys Face Reassignment, Rescinded Job Offers in First Days of Trump Administration

Fri, 2025-01-24 14:22

The Justice Department rescinded job offers to dozens of law school students who were set to join the agency this year, while attorneys already in the government are worried about the risk of losing their jobs.

       

Disney Legal Chief Sees Pay Surge 36%

Fri, 2025-01-24 14:03

The company's newly filed proxy praised Horacio Gutierrez for a range of accomplishments, including settling a legal brawl with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

       

A.I. Depositions: Court Reporters Are Watching Texas Case

Fri, 2025-01-24 13:22

The judicial commission responsible for certifying court reporters wants the Texas Supreme Court to rule it never had to certify their artificial intelligence competitor.

       

Bankruptcy Judge Clears Path for Recovery in High-Profile Crypto Failure

Fri, 2025-01-24 13:06

“Delays in insolvency proceedings not only frustrate the bankruptcy process, but also increase administrative expenses, which ultimately deplete the recovery for creditors, said Alan Rosenberg, a partner at Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog.

       

Colgate Faces Class Actions Over ‘Deceptive Marketing' of Children's Toothpaste

Fri, 2025-01-24 12:51

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The Week in Data Jan. 24: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Fri, 2025-01-24 12:29

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including Legaltech News' predictions for 2025.

       

FTC's Info Security Action Against GoDaddy Sends 'Clear Signal' to Web Hosting Industry: Expert

Fri, 2025-01-24 09:56

The Federal Trade Commission announced it will require web hosting company GoDaddy to introduce a "robust information security program" to settle charges that it has failed to protect its platform from security threats since 2018, a decision a cybersecurity law expert says will likely reverberate throughout the web hosting industry.

       

Who Are the Judges Assigned to Challenges to Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order?

Fri, 2025-01-24 07:44

It only took a few hours for challenges to Trump's birthright citizenship executive order to hit the courts.

       

4th Circuit Upholds Virginia Law Restricting Online Court Records Access

Fri, 2025-01-24 05:59

The appeals court upheld a Virginia state law allowing only lawyers and authorized agents to access certain online court records remotely. The majority upheld the measure, reasoning that it was aimed at protecting privacy. A dissenter said strict scrutiny should have applied since the rule implicated First Amendment rights.

       

Lawsuit Against Major Food Brands Could Be Sign of Emerging Litigation Over Processed Foods

Fri, 2025-01-24 04:59

The 149-page complaint includes allegations that the defendants intentionally designed their food products to be addictive while knowing those products were linked to various health issues.

       

Law Firms Turn to 'Golden Handcuffs' to Rein In Partner Movement

Fri, 2025-01-24 04:59

Many firms are increasingly implementing strategies such as clawbacks and deferred compensation to discourage partners from leaving, noted legal recruiter Mike Parrillo.

       

Law Firm Sued for $35 Million Over Alleged Role in Acquisition Deal Collapse

Thu, 2025-01-23 23:52

“The defendant's actions on behalf of his client, which a Delaware Chancery Court described as shakedown, caused a nine-figure transaction to fail, Matthew P. Leto with the Leto Law Firm alleged in an interview.

       

How I Made Practice Group Leader: 'It's a Job About People, First and Foremost,' Says Alexander Lees of Milbank

Thu, 2025-01-23 22:59

"It's a job about people, first and foremost. You are building, shaping and managing a team, and you have to not only be prepared for people management, but enjoy the interpersonal and social aspects of the role."

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'It's a Job About People, First and Foremost,' Says Alexander Lees of Milbank

Thu, 2025-01-23 22:59

"It's a job about people, first and foremost. You are building, shaping and managing a team, and you have to not only be prepared for people management, but enjoy the interpersonal and social aspects of the role."

       

5th Circuit Considers Challenge to Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law

Thu, 2025-01-23 18:57

The state is attempting to reverse a federal judge's November court order granting a preliminary injunction blocking the Jan. 1 implementation of the law, which requires that the Ten Commandments be on display in all Louisiana public school classrooms.

       

Crocs Accused of Padding Revenue With Channel-Stuffing HEYDUDE Shoes

Thu, 2025-01-23 18:18

The case, which centers on sales of HEYDUDE shoes, a brand Crocs acquired in February 2022, is the latest to claim a corporation violated federal securities laws by counting sales to third-party retailers as revenue despite those sales exceeding the demand of customers.

       

The Law Firm Disrupted: For Office Policies, Big Law Has Its Ear to the Market, Not to Trump

Thu, 2025-01-23 18:00

In a competitive arena for landing and retaining talent, it's tough to put the flexibility genie fully back in the bottle.

       

Chief Judge Joins Panel Exploring Causes for Public's Eroding Faith in NY Legal System

Thu, 2025-01-23 17:27

Panelists weighed whether that lack of faith was elucidated by President Donald Trump's criticism of the Manhattan trial court justice who handled his criminal trial. But an ex-New York attorney general said prosecutors' "inexcusable" lack of discretion in deciding to raid Trump's home was partly to blame for the perceptions.

       

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