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When Police Destroy Property, Is It a 'Taking'? Maybe So, Say Sotomayor, Gorsuch

Mon, 2024-11-25 14:13

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, questioned the idea that police destruction of property should be treated differently than eminent domain cases.

       

'You Can't Do a First Draft of Common Sense': Microsoft GC Jon Palmer Talks AI, Litigation, and Leadership

Mon, 2024-11-25 14:08

"In a time of AI and technology and innovation, maybe some of the most important qualities to build on and to really dig in on are those things that AI can't do,” Microsoft GC Jon Palmer told Berkeley Law's Irene Liu. "Things like common sense and good judgment, which is just the experience that you get from life and from your job."

       

About the Awards: Southeastern Legal Awards Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Michael Marciano

Mon, 2024-11-25 14:01
Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Michael Marciano About the Submissions Process        

$34M Verdict Shows How 1 Claim Could Ratchet Up Employment Suit

Mon, 2024-11-25 13:31

"This outrageous verdict simply does not reflect the straightforward and uncontested facts of this case," a Walmart spokesperson said. "Accordingly, we will pursue all available remedies."

       

Justices Seek Solicitor General's Views on Music Industry's Copyright Case Against ISP

Mon, 2024-11-25 12:43

The issue concerns the liability of internet service providers for their users' music piracy.

       

'Big Law Had Become Too Woke': Why Bill Barr Moved On

Mon, 2024-11-25 12:41

The former U.S. Attorney General headlined the Government Investigations & Civil Litigation Institute conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

       

Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams Announces Resignation From Office

Mon, 2024-11-25 12:40

Williams said he would step down at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 13. Current Deputy U.S. Attorney Edward Kim will succeed him.

       

AI Expected to Transform Legal Field Even More as Technologies Evolve

Mon, 2024-11-25 12:32

"There's more need for legal services. The question is how will that need be satisfied?" said professor Richard Susskind, an internationally recognized authority in the world of artificial intelligence.

       

Law Firm Real Estate Strategy: Attorney Offices Are Out, Conference Rooms Are In

Mon, 2024-11-25 10:15

Law firms are navigating a paradigm shift in how they approach office space. With the rise of flexible workplaces, firms are finding that when their attorneys do come into the office, the main goal is to connect and collaborate with peers — and this shift has transformed how law firms address their real estate needs.

       

AI Governance In Practice

Mon, 2024-11-25 10:06

Regardless of how a company proceeds with identifying AI governance challenges, and folds appropriate mitigation solution into a risk management framework, it is critical to begin with an AI governance program.

       

Democratic State AGs Revel in Role as Last Line of Defense Against Trump Agenda

Mon, 2024-11-25 09:29

“We should always be careful about the cases we bring, but we should also be fearless, said Nick Brown, Washington state's incoming attorney general.

       

Weil Partner Exits Raise Questions About Future Firm Leadership

Mon, 2024-11-25 04:59

Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser and Ray Schrock, both among Weil's top 10 rainmakers with significant books of business, were unwelcome departures, sources say. Weiswasser in particular was seen as a potential future leader of Weil.

       

Jury Says $118M: Netlist Wins Another Patent Verdict Against Samsung

Sun, 2024-11-24 23:45

A Marshall, Texas jury awarded Netlist $118 million, finding Samsung Electronics infringed on three of its patents.

       

Big Law Communications, Media Attorneys Brace for Changes Under Trump

Sun, 2024-11-24 23:41

“We've seen some rhetoric out of the president-elect, Elon Musk, and chairman-designate Brendan Carr targeting the media. Around the edges, clients are asking questions about what that means and whether they should be concerned, said Wiley's Kathleen Kirby.

       

Congress and Courts Are Considering Litigation Financing: Is Disclosure Imminent?

Sun, 2024-11-24 23:10

A federal rules committee last month agreed to look at whether to disclose litigation financing, and a bill is pending in Congress.

       

How We Made Practice Group Chair: 'One of the Most Important Skills Is Being a Good Listener,' Say Timothy Kincaid and Brad Vaiana of Winston & Strawn

Sun, 2024-11-24 22:59

"One of the most important skills is being a good listener. You can't know what your partners need to further their success if you don't listen. Engaging with our partners so as to understand their practice, their market, their needs and their challenges are key to understanding how best to proceed."

       

Gibson Dunn Sued By Crypto Client After Lateral Hire Causes Conflict of Interest

Fri, 2024-11-22 19:33

Swan Bitcoin, which retained Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in September as counsel in trade secrets litigation, claims the firm "betrayed its client for Tether's billions."

       

Trump's Solicitor General Expected to 'Flip' Prelogar's Positions at Supreme Court

Fri, 2024-11-22 18:51

In a number of hot-button cases, the Trump administration is expected to disavow the current U.S. solicitor general's arguments to the Supreme Court.

       

Outgoing USPTO Director Kathi Vidal: ‘We All Want the Country to Be in a Better Place'

Fri, 2024-11-22 18:12

As Vidal prepares to transition back to private practice, rejoining Winston & Strawn in Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., the outgoing director of the USPTO spoke with The Recorder about the key challenges ahead on IP, AI and innovation.

       

'It Refreshes Me': King & Spalding Privacy Leader Doubles as Equestrian Champ

Fri, 2024-11-22 16:48

Atlanta partner Phyllis Sumner balances availability to clients with competing in equestrian competitions.

       

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