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Sanctioned Penn Law Professor Amy Wax Sues University, Alleging Discrimination

Thu, 2025-01-16 16:16

The university sanctioned Wax in September following a long history of controversial speech, including derogatory comments about Asian immigrants and claims Black students underperform academically.

       

'Lack of Independence' or 'Tethered to the Law'? Witnesses Speak on Bondi

Thu, 2025-01-16 15:56

Despite Democratic Senators continuing to raise concerns about Bondi's independence from Trump and her lobbying work, several appeared to find some common ground.

       

Willkie Farr & Gallagher Drives Legal Challenge for Uber Against State's Rideshare Laws

Thu, 2025-01-16 15:42

Uber alleges that new regulations require it to "'prominently display'" and use "'design techniques intended to draw the eye'" to certain information on the app and provide purportedly inaccurate messaging that "Uber does not sufficiently compensate its drivers,'" the complaint said.

       

False Claims Act Causation Standard Continues to Divide Federal Courts

Thu, 2025-01-16 15:42
A federal judge in Massachusetts reached the same heightened causation standard as applied in the court's 2023 decision in U.S. v. Regeneron. However, two other judges have applied a less stringent "'causal connection.'"        

DOJ Sues Southwest Airlines

Thu, 2025-01-16 15:20

“Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago," a spokesperson for the airline said.

       

EPA Nominee Zeldin Says Climate Change Is Real, Agency Shouldn't Suffocate Economy

Thu, 2025-01-16 15:19

“I believe that climate change is real," Lee Zeldin told senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee. He added that environmental policies should not hamper economic growth.

       

NJ Courts Have Hostile Work Environment, Ex-Employee Claims

Thu, 2025-01-16 15:09

The case isn't the first time remote work was shown to be a sensitive topic in the state judiciary. The judicial disciplinary system touched off a firestorm last January when it brought a complaint against Mercer County Superior Court Presiding Civil Judge Douglas Hurd for allowing his secretary to work remotely, allegedly in violation of a state policy.

       

Meet Delaware's Incoming Lt. Gov.: 'It's a Natural Progression' From Litigation to Policy

Thu, 2025-01-16 15:01

Kyle Evans Gay has represented clients in business disputes in Delaware's courts for a decade and continued her work at Connolly Gallagher while campaigning for and serving as a state senator, representing Delaware's Fifth Senate District, which covers northern New Castle County.

       

Class Action Settlements Totaled $40B+ Three Years in a Row: 'We're in a New Era'

Thu, 2025-01-16 14:29

The total dollar value of class action and mass tort settlements dropped in 2024 but continued to surpass $40 billion for the third year in a row, according to the Duane Morris Class Action Review 2025.

       

Automaker Pleads Guilty and Agrees to $1.6 Billion in Payouts

Thu, 2025-01-16 14:10

"Sadly, not a single person appears to be heading to prison," said attorney Blake Dolman who is not connected to the case.

       

Buchalter Opens in Chicago With 25 Lawyers, Staff

Thu, 2025-01-16 13:05

The office is Buchalter's third new location since 2023.

       

'Pay What Is Owed': State Appellate Court Affirms $19M Verdict for Software Contractor

Thu, 2025-01-16 12:50

"We are very pleased with the court's opinion and we hope the decisionmakers at the state will finally come to their senses and pay what is owed instead of spending more taxpayer resources on litigation trying to avoid their debts," Julian Dayal of Akerman in Chicago said on behalf of the plaintiffs.

       

ITC Commissioner Rhonda Schmidtlein Resigns, Joins Wilmer As Partner

Thu, 2025-01-16 12:34

Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was first nominated to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013.

       

Sonos' Legal Chief Sees Pay More Than Quadruple Amid Executive Upheaval

Thu, 2025-01-16 12:28

Eddie Lazarus has shown himself to be versatile as a general counsel. Besides also serving as chief strategy officer, Lazarus had been an on-and-off chief financial officer between 2022 and early last year.

       

Avoiding Legal Risks: Crafting a Strong Do Not Call Policy for Compliance

Thu, 2025-01-16 10:16

A strong Do Not Call Policy (DNC) is vital to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Ensuring robust DNC compliance protects an organization's reputation and increases consumer trust. Below is a practical guide for building and implementing DNC policies that ensure compliance and reduce liability.

       

NLJ 500 Firm Seeks 20-Day Extension for Restaurant Client's Injunction Compliance

Thu, 2025-01-16 09:23

"Little Caesars has made immediate and significant efforts to comply with the court's preliminary injunction order. Although the vast majority of the materials with the term 'Pizza Puffs' have been removed or destroyed, Little Caesars is dealing with some logistical issues relating to physical drive-thru menus at Little Caesars restaurants with drive-thru operations," Little Caesars' Chicago-based attorneys with Crowell & Moring claimed.

       

Shareholder Democracy? The Chatter Elon Musk's Tesla Pay Case Is Spurring Between Lawyers and Clients

Thu, 2025-01-16 07:29

Musk continues to fight the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision to overturn his compensation plan at Tesla, appealing two decisions from the court to the Delaware Supreme Court last week. Since December, there's been growing concern among investors about how the Delaware courts weigh issues around shareholder democracy.

       

Are Counsel Ranks Getting 'Squeezed' as Nonequity and Associate Pay Grows?

Thu, 2025-01-16 04:59

When it comes to compensation raises for counsel, they can end up in “no man's or no woman's land, said Jeff Lowe at CenterPeak.

       

Can a Law Firm Institutionalize Its Culture? Boies Schiller's New Chairman Will Try

Wed, 2025-01-15 23:45

Maintaining Boies Schiller's identity is a central goal of Matthew Schwartz's first leadership term, he told The American Lawyer in a Q&A.

       

Exploring Generative AI's Impact on Intellectual Property

Wed, 2025-01-15 23:44

Highlights of some of the challenges GenAI presents, along with recent developments in copyright law and trademark law in this quickly evolving space.

       

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