Morrison Foerster and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County have reached a settlement with the City of Pasadena on behalf of Pasadena tenants affected by residual environmental contamination from the January 2025 Eaton wildfire.

U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed counts three and four of the federal indictment, which charged murder through use of a firearm in the death of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is still charged with two stalking counts, for which he could face up to life in prison.

U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed counts three and four of the federal indictment, which charged murder through use of a firearm in the death of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is still charged with two stalking counts, for which he could face up to life in prison.

The publishers initially alleged the AI company infringed 500 works. They say evidence brought to light in a copyright infringement case brought by book authors revealed the actual number was 40 times higher.

The newly-created Winston Taylor will go live on May 1 with combined revenues of $1.63 billion and more than 1,400 lawyers, after partners approved the deal in late January.

The newly-created Winston Taylor will go live on May 1 with combined revenues of $1.63 billion and more than 1,400 lawyers, after partners approved the deal in late January.

The first months of President Donald Trump's second term especially saw appellate courts issuing a flurry of administrative stays—for unspecified periods—to block government initiatives while they bought time to rule on motions for more concrete stays pending appeal.

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Australia's hiring blitz also continues as Baker McKenzie adds to its IP offering.

Legal spend has become a core business issue that now shapes financial planning, operational decision making and risk management. What once lived primarily in the legal department has become a shared responsibility across client legal, finance, and operations teams and their outside counsel.

"Take your time to build foundational skills, trial work, legal writing, and business basics, but don't let fear paralyze you. I spent nearly a decade practicing law before launching my own firm, and I'm glad I did. Know your niche, build systems early, and be willing to bet on yourself. You don't need to know everything; you just need to keep learning and moving forward."

An expert not involved in the matter said that "the statute of limitations could become a major point of contention if the federal government chooses to zealously defend the case."

Plaintiffs' lawyers in California moved to dismiss Uber's racketeering lawsuit against them, while another company, J-M Manufacturing, filed a new case alleging similar claims against the Gori Law Firm, an asbestos plaintiffs' firm.

In her annual meeting with reporters, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero also decried the increasing attacks on judges, calling for more education about what bench officers do.

A West Texas rancher is suing eight oil and gas companies for at least $1 million. Defendants are Conoco Inc., Blackbeard Operating LLC, Citation Oil and Gas Corp., Formentera Operations LLC, Goodnight Midstream Permian LLC, Millwee Inc., PetEx Corp., and Walsh & Watts Inc.

Gibson Dunn attorneys, working with Homburger AG, successfully represented the U.S. gymnast before the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland, securing an opportunity for Chiles to reclaim the bronze medal awarded, then stripped, from her following the 2024 summer games.

"We agree with the defendants that the arbitrator selection language is not ambiguous and allows the three parties at issue in this case to each select his or her own arbitrator and the three chosen arbitrators must select the fourth arbitrator," the court said.

“It is time for clear rules and a clear understanding that the CFTC supports lawful innovation in these markets, said Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Michael Selig.

About a dozen fund finance attorneys are leaving Cadwalader as it prepares to merge with Hogan Lovells.

The case, which was set for opening statements on Monday, settled one day before the trial. 

Zachary Clopton has been serving as interim dean of the law school since July 22. He becomes permanent dean effective Feb. 1.