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Roundup Judge Orders Distribution of $24M Common Benefit Fees

Mon, 2025-03-17 18:03

Four years ago, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, of the Northern District of California, called the Roundup lead counsel's original request for common benefit fees totaling about $800 million an “example of MDLs gone wild.

       

$8.9M Settlement Reached in False Advertisement Suit Against Poppi, Attorneys Indicate

Mon, 2025-03-17 17:33

VNGR Beverage, doing business as Poppi, and a class of plaintiffs have indicated to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that they reached a settlement, requesting that the court's approval.

       

Do Sharpened Definitions in Delaware's Corporate Law Amendments Afford a 'Clear Playbook' or Place Chancery in 'Straitjacket'?

Mon, 2025-03-17 17:15

Attorneys debating the merits of Senate Bill 21 said that statutory definitions make it easier to advise clients on staying within the business judgment rule, but others respond that some cases have nuance that can only be sorted out by business courts.

       

Do Bright Lines Definitions in Delaware's Corporate Law Amendments Afford a 'Clear Playbook' or Place Chancery in 'Straitjacket'?

Mon, 2025-03-17 17:15

Attorneys debating the merits of Senate Bill 21 said that statutory definitions make it easier to advise clients on staying within the business judgment rule, but others respond that some cases have nuance that can only be sorted out by business courts.

       

The Trials of Tony Buzbee: Lawyer Claims Famous Opponents Are Targeting Him

Mon, 2025-03-17 16:58

A former client of Tony Buzbee is suing him and his Houston-based law firm, accusing them of allegedly misappropriating the client's settlement funds. In response, Buzbee says this is part of an orchestrated campaign to discredit him and his firm. He alleges it is in retaliation for his representation of alleged sexual assault victims accusing high-profile rappers.

       

Ex-GMU Scalia Law School Professor Faces Demand for Sanctions After He Dismissed Nonsuiting Defamation Case

Mon, 2025-03-17 16:28

"Ms. [Angela] Landry is entitled to partial fees and costs under the Anti-SLAPP statute because she prevailed on one of plaintiffs' defamation claims, and that statement was found to be, and is, a matter of public concern," counsel for Landry wrote in a brief demanding sanctions against former George Mason University law professor Joshua Wright.

       

20 Law Firms Face DEI Probe by EEOC

Mon, 2025-03-17 16:28

Many of the top Am Law 100 firms are named in the EEOC announcement Monday.

       

Philadelphia Hotels Settle Human Trafficking Claims for $17.5M

Mon, 2025-03-17 16:25

“Instead of hiring qualified security and adoption and enforcement policies against criminal activity, the hotels did nothing and permitted criminal activity to the detriment of our clients, the plaintiff's attorney said.

       

Arkansas Cryptomining Association Sues State Over Foreign Ownership Restrictions

Mon, 2025-03-17 16:07

“The Arkansas Cryptomining Association lawsuit may be an early bellwether for crypto litigation and disputes to come," said Mark E. Bini, a partner at Reed Smith and expert not involved in the case.

       

Lucky in Law? Litigators Swear By These Superstitions

Mon, 2025-03-17 15:53

Litigators share the charms they don and superstitious rituals they observe to attract good luck ahead of legal proceedings.

       

With Paul Weiss, Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling Under Attack, Will Big Law Speak Out to Defend the Rule of Law?

Mon, 2025-03-17 15:39

Prominent law firms and the legal profession are under attack, and this has repercussions around the world, writes The Global Lawyer. When will Big Law finally speak out?

       

Bronx Judge Resigns Amid Probe Alleging Interference With Attorney-Client Privilege

Mon, 2025-03-17 14:50
Bronx Judge Jeffrey M. Zimmerman is resigning from the bench, effective on April 3, ending a watchdog's probe that he had engaged in a pattern of discourteous behavior and other alleged misconduct. Zimmerman had written decisions that admonished New York's bail reform laws, and prosecutors who didn't adhere to deadlines. He has been serving in the New York City Criminal Court and as an acting state Supreme Court justice in the Bronx.
       

Judge Hits Phila. DA's Office With $120K in Sanctions in Dispute With Ex-Prosecutor

Mon, 2025-03-17 14:42

The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas ruled that the DA's Office had acted in bad faith and "unfairly maligned" Elizabeth McCaffery and another former assistant district attorney.

       

Florida Judge Picks 56 Lawyers to Lead Depo-Provera MDL

Mon, 2025-03-17 13:57

U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, appointed 28 women and 28 men to lead more than 70 lawsuits against Pfizer.

       

Psychological Testing for GC Candidates Is on the Rise—But Does It Actually Work?

Mon, 2025-03-17 11:48

Some executives say they offer valuable data points, while others argue they're just another hurdle that can eliminate strong candidates for the wrong reasons.

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Seek Out Mentors That Have Held Leadership Positions,' Says David Williams of Faegre Drinker

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:59

"Seek out mentors that have held various leadership positions in your firm who can help you better understand the nuances and responsibilities of the practice leader role that are specific to your firm."

       

From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In An AI World

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:14

Protection against unauthorized model distillation is an emerging issue within the longstanding theme of safeguarding IP. Existing countermeasures have primarily focused on technical solutions. This article examines the legal protections available under the current legal framework and explore why patents may serve as a crucial safeguard against unauthorized distillation.

       

Federal Jury Awards Landmark Verdict to Two Wrongfully Convicted Men

Mon, 2025-03-17 09:31

The federal jury awarded each man $60 million in damages after a monthlong trial and determined the men were coerced into giving false confessions after several days of intimidation and physical abuse, according to their attorney Joe Loevy of Loevy & Loevy in Chicago.

       

With Juggernaut Speed, Kirkland Surges to $8.8B in Revenue, as PEP Jumps to $9.2M

Mon, 2025-03-17 04:59

Kirkland chair Jon Ballis said the firm remains focused on capturing market share but also keeping clients satisfied and growing the business in the right areas.

       

AMD's Ava Hahn Downloads $16.9M in First Year as Chipmaker's GC

Mon, 2025-03-17 00:31

The former legal chief at Lam Research received a sign-on bonus of $2 million and $13.3 million in stock awards at AMD

       

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