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ABA Council Adopts 'Core Principles' Explaining Why National Accreditation Is Essential

Tue, 2025-08-26 00:56

The newly created document was presented to Council by the Purposes of Accreditation working group amid recent criticism about its role as an accrediting agency.

       

‘Discovery Is Not a Fishing Expedition': Dismissal in AI Copyright Case Highlights Dilemma

Mon, 2025-08-25 19:25

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer's dismissal last week of a direct infringement claim in a case against AI developers underscores the dilemma copyright-holders face in trying to prove their works were used to train AI models when the details of such training are kept confidential.

       

007's Deadliest Mission? Bond Trade Marks Under Fire in the UK and Europe

Mon, 2025-08-25 18:46

Boehmert & Boehmert and White & Case are among the firms behind trade mark holder Danjaq as the California company defends the James Bond brand in Europe and faces a second potential battle on the spy's home turf.

       

Insurer Seeks Declaratory Judgment Against Crematory Accused of Improperly Storing 100+ Bodies

Mon, 2025-08-25 18:07
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.        

'Reasonably Calculated' Civil Service Standard Divides State High Court

Mon, 2025-08-25 17:49

“This court looks to due process to determine the parameters for proper service,' and we have held that certified-mail service is sufficient only if it is reasonably calculated' to reach interested parties. This holding remains true today, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Joseph T. Deters said.

       

Deal Watch: Skadden Brokers Intel Public/Private Partnership Amid Big Week in Big Deals

Mon, 2025-08-25 17:08

It was another strong week in mega deals, including Skadden's work with Intel.

       

Republicans Renew Fight Against California Redistricting at State Supreme Court

Mon, 2025-08-25 16:47

State Republican lawmakers, who lost their initial redistricting challenge last week, said they're trying again now that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation calling for an election on new Democrat-friendly maps in November

       

Insurer Hit With Surge of Data Breach Class Actions

Mon, 2025-08-25 15:48

After Allianz publicly reported the data breach to the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the lawsuits began to pile up on July 28. Allianz allegedly began to send notice on Aug. 1 to inform those impacted by the breach.

       

Trump Eyes Lawsuit Over Blue Slips as Grassley Defends Senate Tradition

Mon, 2025-08-25 15:42

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump slammed the blue-slip process, which is not a formal Senate rule but a bipartisan tradition dating back more than 100 years. Trump complained the tradition has allowed Democratic senators to veto his picks for vacancies in blue and purple states.

       

Former US Solicitor General to Lead Cooley's SCOTUS, Appellate Practice

Mon, 2025-08-25 14:15

The firm said it continues to build its litigation practice to help its “innovative and disruptive clients stay ahead of the curve.

       

GCs of PE-Backed Firms Frustrated Pay Isn't Keeping Pace With Their Rising Influence

Mon, 2025-08-25 13:48

Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a new survey say they plan to seek new jobs this year—and a desire for better compensation and benefits is the biggest reason.

       

As Some Tighten Attendance Rules, This Am Law 100 Firm Saw a 16-Fold Increase in Its Virtual Office Program

Mon, 2025-08-25 13:00

The Link, starting out with about 50 participants, now has surpassed 800 participants, including 250 attorneys—a mix of partners, associates and senior counsel.

       

Successful and Enforceable Brands Connect with the Consumer: Lessons from a Recent 10th Circuit Decision

Mon, 2025-08-25 11:39
Protectable rights are created the same way a successful brand is established — linking your Mark and your company's offering in the minds of the consumer is a must. The good news? Regardless of your company's size or marketing budget, this necessary connection can be achieved.        

ABA Invites More Law Schools to Seek Variance to Admit Students Without a Test Score

Mon, 2025-08-25 11:11
The vote comes after the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted in November to accept variances to Standard 503, allowing schools to request the ability to admit up to 100% of its students without an admissions test—a significant shift from the prior rule, which only allowed up to 10% of students to be admitted without a test.        

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Make Time to Stay Interesting,' Says Krishnan Padmanabhan of Winston & Strawn

Mon, 2025-08-25 10:59

"If I could give my younger self advice, I'd say: make time to stay interesting. It's easy to let the demands of the profession take over, but the hobbies and passions that make you who you are—those matter. It's not just about work-life balance, it's about authenticity. Authenticity is one of the most powerful traits a lawyer and a leader can have. Clients and colleagues can tell when you're genuine and you're able to connect more deeply."

       

Abrego Garcia Files Habeas Petition Blocking Hasty Deportation

Mon, 2025-08-25 10:47

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan filed the petition on Abrego Garcia's behalf, triggering the District of Maryland's habeas corpus standing order for all immigration cases before the court. The order prevents the federal government from deporting Abrego Garcia for at least two business days pending judicial review.

       

Burden-Shifting in Closing Arguments Voids $10M Jury Verdict, State Appellate Court Rules

Mon, 2025-08-25 10:31

"We are disappointed by the fact that the city of Chicago has been on autopilot and has refused every opportunity to engage in any settlement discussions—they have not even attempted to offer any compensation to Mrs. Vaughn Harrell's family. It appears to be a major miscalculation for the city of Chicago to seek a new trial in this case and expose its taxpayers to another significant judgment in a case where the loss of innocent human life was preventable," said the plaintiff's attorney, Boris G. Samovalov of Zane D. Smith & Associates in Chicago.

       

Winners & Losers: Not All of Big Law Will Defy the Chaos

Sun, 2025-08-24 22:22

Studies indicate that much of Big Law has come through the economic and political volatility of the first half of 2025 in good shape, but a good chunk of it has not, writes The Global Lawyer.

       

Judge on 9,500 Unfiled Depo-Provera Cases: ‘Get Busy With That'

Fri, 2025-08-22 17:26

At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, told lawyers that although there were now 932 lawsuits filed over Depo-Provera, another 9,571 remained unfiled.

       

Starbucks GC Brad Lerman on Leadership, Listening and the Gift of Honest Feedback

Fri, 2025-08-22 15:53

Known for his calm demeanor and steady hand, Lerman says experience and humility are what legal teams need most from a leader—especially when the stakes are high. “It's like flying through turbulence, he said. “You want the pilot to say, It's going to be fine,' not start screaming.

       

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