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‘Devastating Risk to America's Food Supply': Agricultural Amici Fear Roundup's Demise

Mon, 2025-05-12 19:18

In a Friday amicus brief, groups like the American Soybean Association and the Cherry Marketing Institute supported Monsanto's petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Roundup case.

       

Will Trespass Charges Stick Against Mayor Ras Baraka? Lawyers Weigh In

Mon, 2025-05-12 18:14

Some defense lawyers think Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will have a hard time beating trespassing charges stemming from a visit to a migrant center.

       

Google Strikes $1.3B Settlement with Texas: Meet the Law Firm Behind the Deal

Mon, 2025-05-12 17:21

In a landmark settlement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $1.375 billion from Google for alleged privacy violations against consumers in the state.

       

Chief Justice Roberts Talks AI, 'Dull' Argument Format, Unfair Criticism

Mon, 2025-05-12 16:55

"I don't like one-on-one [questioning], it seems very dull," Roberts said Monday. "On the other hand some of my colleagues like it so that's what we're going to do."

       

Wells Fargo Hit With Oversight Lawsuit Over Allegations of 'Sham' DEI Hiring Initiatives

Mon, 2025-05-12 16:47

The complaint alleges that when the public learned in June 2022 that Wells Fargo's DEI "shams" involved conducting interviews with candidates it had no intention of hiring solely to comply with those requirements, stock prices dropped.

       

‘This Is the Best Time to Be a Lawyer': How to Cope When the Rule of Law Is Threatened and the World Stops Making Sense

Mon, 2025-05-12 16:07

In a month designated by many nations as a time to address mental health awareness, The Global Lawyer looks at what lawyers, known to be part of an unwell profession, can do in these fraught times.

       

Lawyer-Turned-Entrepreneur Sees AI as Tool to Help Attorneys Thrive

Mon, 2025-05-12 15:23

"Law is primarily a human business, and we use technology to better manage the human aspects of the business," said Ashish Prasad, general counsel of HaystackID.

       

Rhode Island Becomes 36th State to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam

Mon, 2025-05-12 15:11

The NextGen Uniform Bar Exam will begin replacing the Uniform Bar Exam, currently being used by 54 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions, beginning with the July 2026 exam.

       

Combs' Lawyer Tells Jury That While Her Client Committed Domestic Violence, He Did Not Engage in Sex Trafficking

Mon, 2025-05-12 14:10

“We take full responsibility that there was domestic violence in this case, defense attorney Teny Geragos said. “But domestic violence is not sex trafficking.

       

John Hopkins Hires Former White House Counsel for Biden as GC

Mon, 2025-05-12 14:07

Tiffany Wright is taking the legal reins of the elite university, two years after coming aboard as deputy general counsel.

       

How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Explore Your Own Motivations and Expectations for Seeking Out a Leadership Role,' Says Janene Jackson of Holland & Knight

Mon, 2025-05-12 10:59

"Good leaders have a deep and strong network of people they can tap for advice, connection and fellowship, work opportunity, and, most importantly, help when needed. Finally, and maybe most importantly, I would recommend that they explore their own motivations and expectations for seeking out a leadership role."

       

Magistrate Judge Hopes to Foster 'Curiosity, Genuine Conversation' in the Courtroom

Mon, 2025-05-12 10:02

"Courtrooms are at their best when they are places that invite curiosity and genuine conversation, where civility is obligatory and compassion, even in the middle of a robust disagreement, is made possible. Good judges are brave, meticulous and thoughtful, but they are invited to be so by brave, meticulous and thoughtful lawyers," U.S. Magistrate Judge Jessica D. Hedges said during an investiture ceremony.

       

There Are No Cases This Month Before the Multidistrict Litigation Panel. Lawyers Aren't Sure Why

Mon, 2025-05-12 04:59

Only six motions have been filed as of May 1, 2025, before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, the lowest number in the past decade, according to the panel's own statistics.

       

The Curious Persistence of the Six-Factor Trade Secret Test

Mon, 2025-05-12 00:24

This two-part article discusses the proof required for information to be considered a trade secret under U.S. statutory law, and includes detailed insight into the six-factor test outlined in the Restatement of Torts. Part One includes the evolving tests for determining a trade secret.

       

DOJ Calls EO Against Perkins Coie ‘Lawful,' Says It's Reviewing Appellate Options

Fri, 2025-05-09 22:06

The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's summary judgment ruling in the case.

       

'Stunningly Frightening': Experts Discuss Impact on Judges and What's Next in Hannah Dugan Arrest Case

Fri, 2025-05-09 19:24

As Dugan's hearing approaches, litigators, judges and academics are talking about the implications of the case for the judiciary and what road map—if any—the case may provide as the Donald Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration and attacks on judges and law firms.

       

EU Countries to Create Special Ukraine Tribunal to Prosecute War Crimes

Fri, 2025-05-09 15:56

The establishment of the tribunal gives Ukraine a path to prosecute the senior political and military leaders responsible for the country's invasion by Russia, which is currently not possible under any other international court. 

       

Skadden, Milbank Say EEOC Request Is Resolved as Part of Deal With Trump

Fri, 2025-05-09 15:55

The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their DEI-related employment practices have been resolved.

       

Judge's 'Heavy Caseload' Does Not Permit 'Temporary Recusal' From a Case, State Appellate Court Says

Fri, 2025-05-09 15:09

"Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his entry of the order on appeal, he had no authority to enter the order on appeal."

       

'A Personable Guy': SCOTUS Chief Justice Stands Behind Rule of Law During Western NY Appearance

Fri, 2025-05-09 15:08

Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo of the Western District of New York.

       

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