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Minnesota Supreme Court Uphold Abortion Rights, Decline Anti-Abortion Relitigation Attempts Following Historic Ruling

Fri, 2024-05-31 10:14

"Five years ago, Gender Justice, the Lawyering Project, and our clients understood that the fight to protect abortion rights rests in the states. Today, we are thrilled to announce that our case is finally over and our victory is settled, marking a significant win for reproductive rights in Minnesota," Legal Director at Gender Justice Jess Braverman said in a statement.

       

NIL Regulation: Can the NCAA Recover and Advance Its Own Fumble?

Fri, 2024-05-31 10:00

With a view toward injecting some modicum of clarity into the volatile arena of NIL, a plethora of legislation has been enacted at the state level and proposed at the federal level.

       

Apple Battles Multiple Antitrust Class Actions After Being Sued by DOJ

Fri, 2024-05-31 09:39

Just two months after being targeted by the Department of Justice, Apple was hit with a fresh lawsuit in the Northern District of California alleging anti-competitive practices and lost a bid to block a class action in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

       

DOJ's Use of Wiretaps in Small-Time Bid-Rigging Case Has Put Compliance Teams on Red Alert

Fri, 2024-05-31 07:52

"Government contractors should assume that the DOJ and FBI are listening to communications with competitors," said Dylan Carson, a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.

       

'They Shouldn't Allow 24/7 Access': Lawsuits Allege Kids Got Addicted to Video Games

Fri, 2024-05-31 07:00

On Thursday, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation heard arguments on whether to combine about two dozen lawsuits alleging children and young adults got addicted to video games.

       

Supreme Court Enters June with Backlog of Blockbusters

Fri, 2024-05-31 06:45

The justices made only slight progress this week on the imposing stack of cases they must resolve in just one month if they are to enjoy their traditional summer recess that kicks off in July.

       

National Law Firms Keep Shipping Up to Boston, Eyeing Well-Connected Local Dealmakers

Fri, 2024-05-31 05:00

Players including Covington & Burling, Blank Rome and Paul Hastings are heading in, and native firms like Choate, Hall & Stewart, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo and Ropes & Gray are targets.

       

How These Georgia Lawyers Are Managing Their Practices From the Campaign Trail

Fri, 2024-05-31 05:00

"I knew my work balance schedule very well and I figured there'd be no problem incorporating a campaign into what I was already doing," said Covington, Georgia, attorney Stephanie Lindsey.

       

Ex-Legal Assistant Claims Ballard Spahr Fired Her for Caring for Sick Husband

Fri, 2024-05-31 05:00

The plaintiff claimed in her complaint that "no legitimate business reason existed for the termination of her employment and that the defendant actually terminated her employment based on her association with her disabled husband and/or in retaliation for utilizing leave under the FMLA."

       

Making Partner Isn't What it Used to Be. So What are Young Lawyers in Asia Made Of?

Fri, 2024-05-31 00:48

The stuff of hard revenue and profits, such as deal-making and bringing in new business, is still important. But now aspiring partners have to show they can offer a lot more.

       

Gartner Predicts Legal Tech Market Will Hit $50 Billion by 2027. Is That Realistic?

Thu, 2024-05-30 18:08

A report by Gartner predicts that generative AI will fuel a rapid rise in legal tech spending over the next few years. But some aren't so sure the technology can boost the market that far, that fast.

       

UBuffalo Law School Faculty Petition School to Drop Charges Against Protesters

Thu, 2024-05-30 17:19

The 15 people who were arrested, which includes seven students, were due to be arraigned June 4 in Amherst Town Court.

       

AI's Threat to Innovation, Ideas Requires Strong Antitrust Oversight, Says DOJ's Kanter

Thu, 2024-05-30 17:17

"Effective antitrust enforcement often coincides with major industrial and technological change," Assistant U.S. Attorney General Jonathan Kanter said.

       

Trump Found Guilty by Manhattan Jury on 34 Felony Counts in Fraud Case

Thu, 2024-05-30 17:15

Trump, 77, was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors persuaded the jury that he conspired with others to "catch and kill" negative stories about himself during the 2016 presidential election cycle, thereby unlawfully influencing the election.

       

Breaking: Jury Has Reached a Verdict in People v. Trump

Thu, 2024-05-30 16:47

The verdict is expected to be read shortly. Trump, 77, is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors claim he conspired with others to "catch and kill" negative stories about himself during the 2016 presidential election cycle, thereby unlawfully influencing the election.

       

Nazi-Stolen Painting to Remain at Museum After Federal Court Appeal

Thu, 2024-05-30 16:47

The trial court ruled it was barred by "act of state doctrine," which, prohibits American courts from sitting in judgment on the acts of another government acting within its own territory.

       

Lawsuits Are Flying Over Generic-Drug Disputes: Surge in Patent Litigation

Thu, 2024-05-30 16:03

Five of the suits were filed by Esperion Therapeutics, which seeks to stop competitors from selling generic versions of the company's cholesterol drug Nexletol.

       

Autonomy CEO Downplays Panicked Emails, Denies Firm Was Tanking Before $11B Sale to HP

Thu, 2024-05-30 15:55

"What we're looking at is the sausage-making that goes into every quarter and the stress that goes into sales," Autonomy CEO Michael Lynch said of internal emails expressing alarm about the ciompany's progress closing deals.

       

Rule of Law in Focus Ahead of Mexico Elections

Thu, 2024-05-30 15:31

The stakes are high as Mexicans head to the polls Sunday to elect their next president and to replenish both houses of Congress. Lawyers are worried that the result could discourage investment and threaten the judiciary.

       

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