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READ THE OPINION: Blake Lively Gets Justin Baldoni's $400M ‘It Ends With Us' Lawsuit Tossed

Mon, 2025-06-09 00:52

U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman of the Southern District of New York found that Baldoni hadn't adequately alleged his central claim that Lively made false statements to The New York Times in a story detailing a harassment claim the actress had lodged against the actor-director.

       

In Landslide Victory, Diane Seltzer Defeats Paul Hastings Partner Brad Bondi to Lead DC Bar

Mon, 2025-06-09 00:07

Brad Bondi, following the results, slammed the election attention, noting he was "disgusted by how rabid partisans lurched this election into the political gutter."

       

Coinbase Beats Antitrust Lawsuit Over wBTC Delisting in California Court

Fri, 2025-06-06 19:45

“This important win affirms our clear right to manage security and risk for Coinbase users, Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer for Coinbase, said on X.

       

As SEC Rethinks Foreign Issuer Exemptions, Securities Lawyers Hope for Caution

Fri, 2025-06-06 19:43

As it considers new rules on foreign companies' disclosure requirements, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission risks placing onerous requirements on overseas businesses operating in good faith and already subject to strong securities oversight in their home countries, securities lawyers said.

       

USAA, AAA Sued for Alleged 'Systemic' Insurance Fraud in Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:00

Homeowners affected by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles have sued the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and American Automobile Association (AAA), contending that the insurance companies committed "systemic" fraud by misrepresenting the extent of their coverage and under-insuring their members by hundreds of thousands of dollars and, in some cases, over $1 million, leaving them unable to afford rebuilding or replacing their homes.

       

Ali Moghaddas on Prosecuting Tom Girardi: ‘He Got This Dead Stare at Me'

Fri, 2025-06-06 17:57
Ali Moghaddas, now at Edelson, talked to Law.com about prosecuting Tom Girardi, who told him, “Fuck you, during a competency hearing, and unexpectedly took the stand during trial.        

Supreme Court Hands DOGE Two Key Victories Over Data Access, Document Requests

Fri, 2025-06-06 17:52

In a pair of orders Friday, the Supreme Court said Department of Government Efficiency teams could access sensitive data held by the Social Security Administration, while temporarily shielding DOGE from extensive document requests.

       

White & Case Sues Lycamobile Claiming $7.8 Million in Unpaid Fees

Fri, 2025-06-06 17:42

Lycamobile first retained White & Case in connection with a case against T-Mobile, according to the suit.

       

German Bar Association Warns Firms That Trump Deals Violate Legal Code

Fri, 2025-06-06 16:14
The German Bar Association has issued a warning to lawyers that they could be found in breach of their professional obligations if they work at or with any of the nine U.S. firms that made deals with the Trump administration.         

Partner Promotions Drop in Greater China, Skew Toward Southeast Asia

Fri, 2025-06-06 15:57

With so many layoffs and office closures in Greater China, international law firms have less of a need to focus on adding partners there. But some are still bolstering their partner head counts in Singapore and Tokyo.

       

Florida Bar to Pam Bondi Critics: Hands Tied Until She's Out of Office

Fri, 2025-06-06 15:27

1,380 and counting: Florida Bar Friday rejected another Pam Bondi ethics complaint.

       

Federal Judge Tosses Suit for Years of Delayed Disclosures on Damages

Fri, 2025-06-06 15:07

The defendant made its initial disclosures on Nov. 3, 2017, indicating it is claiming it would show determined amount of damages and a "specific damages analysis" at a later date. It wasn't until nearly 8 years later that the information was turned in.

       

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Latest Jab at Harvard

Fri, 2025-06-06 14:59

"We are seeing this battle fought out with many law firms that have experienced the wrath and retribution of the Trump administration," Leonard J. D'Arrigo, partner and leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach Murtha, claimed.

       

Suit Alleging Drunken Delta Passenger Punched Elderly Woman Puts Spotlight on Airlines' Alcohol-Serving Practices

Fri, 2025-06-06 14:57

Minnie Holmes says an intoxicated man seated in front of her punched her in the chest. After her daughter took exception, "a Delta employee came over and yelled at Holmes and her daughter, stating, 'You guys need to figure this out,'" a lawsuit alleges.

       

Reddit Suit Against Anthropic Over Using Content to Train AI Cites Contract, Not Copyright

Fri, 2025-06-06 13:49

Represented by John Quinn of Quinn Emanuel, Reddit claims the maker of Claude AI is in breach of contract by using its content for training.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Surge Over Settlement Administrator ‘Kickbacks,' Spinal Cord Stimulators and Crypto Fraud

Fri, 2025-06-06 13:28

Settlement administrators are accused of taking kickbacks from banks.

       

Modernizing the Revenue Cycle: A Strategic Imperative for Law Firms

Fri, 2025-06-06 13:04

When it comes to financial operations — specifically billing and collections — many firms are still functioning on outdated assumptions, fragmented tools, and reactive processes that no longer meet the demands of the market. If the goal is to grow, improve profitability, and serve clients better, then firms must look at their revenue cycle as a strategic asset — not just a back-office function.

       

Former SDNY US Attorney Departs Paul Weiss for Jenner

Fri, 2025-06-06 13:02

Williams is the latest partner exit at Paul Weiss in the wake of the firm's March deal with President Trump.

       

FDA's Embrace of AI to Speed Up Drug Approvals Leaves Industry Observers Excited, Uneasy

Fri, 2025-06-06 11:07

“There are problems with generative AI, and there need to be guardrails and there needs to be human oversight," said Jason Conaty, counsel at Hogan Lovells.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Always Be Prepared to Learn,' Says Morgan Jones of Brown Rudnick

Fri, 2025-06-06 10:59

"Always be prepared to learn. Whether it's a new Supreme Court case, a new client's risk tolerance, a new privacy law, or the next techno-revolution, there will always be something to learn to be able to serve my clients and Brown Rudnick."

       

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