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Software Rivals Tamp Down Antitrust Dispute in San Francisco Federal Court

Tue, 2025-06-10 19:59

Hogan Lovells, representing process-mining software provider Celonis, agreed to immediately withdraw its motion for a preliminary injunction under a joint stipulation where software company SAP agreed to certain restraints while the litigation continues.

       

After NCAA Settlement, Republicans Look to Shield College Sports From Antitrust Suits

Tue, 2025-06-10 18:06

The legislation would codify much of what the NCAA has been lobbying for years, providing antitrust protection for schools and stipulating that college athletes are not university employees.

       

Patent Dispute Between Nike, New Balance Put on Pause, Judge Rules

Tue, 2025-06-10 17:56

"Under the circumstances—including the lack of evidence regarding harm that Nike will suffer, the brevity of the stay, and New Balance's commitment to continue collecting discovery from its foreign manufacturers—Nike has not 'show[n] undue prejudice separate from the delay itself,'" the court said.

       

Prevailing Boston-Area Attorneys Earn $300K in Employment Retaliation Case

Tue, 2025-06-10 17:48
The court's largest deductions were $2,000 for expenses the plaintiffs billed for that were not covered by standards outlined in 28 U.S.C. §§ 1821 and 1920 and over $1,330 docked for fee-petition work based on precedent from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Brewster v. Dukakis.        

‘The Stakes Could Not Be Higher': SCOTUS to Consider Roundup Petition This Month

Tue, 2025-06-10 16:47

On Monday, Monsanto waived a 14-day waiting period to distribute a Roundup case for the U.S. Supreme Court's June 26 conference.

       

This Canadian Law Firm Is Wearing Its Branding on Its Sleeve

Tue, 2025-06-10 16:14

The firm is the first in Canada to have its name on the jersey of a professional sports team.

       

US Judge Denies Injunctive Relief in Case Alleging Unlawful Board Firings on Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Tue, 2025-06-10 15:06

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting plaintiffs "failed to carry their burden of establishing a likelihood of irreparable harm," U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss wrote in an order denying a preliminary injunction motion in a case challenging President Donald Trump's removal of CPB board members.

       

Dropbox Case Is Stayed as Clearway Litigation Takes Over as Main Constitutional Challenge to Delaware Corporate Law

Tue, 2025-06-10 14:58

Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will has agreed to send questions related to the constitutionality of recent changes to Delaware's corporate law to the state's Supreme Court. She did so in a case in which attorneys from Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, Equity Litigation Group and Morris Kandinov are representing a plaintiff that claims the law is unconstitutional.

       

After Pause, DOJ Resumes Enforcement of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Centering US Interests

Tue, 2025-06-10 14:57

Investigations and prosecutions of foreign bribery will now focus on bribery that undercuts U.S. companies and key industries, such as intelligence and defense, officials said.

       

Former Virgin Galactic GC Joins 'Blank Check' Company on Prowl for Acquisition

Tue, 2025-06-10 14:46

Michelle Kley most recently was legal chief at Volta, a developer of EV charging stations. That market is developing more slowly than forecast, which caused the business to ring up losses before the oil company Shell bought it last year for $169 million.

       

New York Legislature Passes Bill That Would Set Curbs on Lawsuit Lending Industry

Tue, 2025-06-10 13:38

If signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the legislation would set a 25% cap on the financing company's gross recovery from a lawsuit, and New York would join states such as Montana, Indiana, Louisiana, West Virginia and Arkansas in capping interest rates.

       

$6.2M for Female Attorney Who Sued Law Firm Over Compensation

Tue, 2025-06-10 13:29

At trial, the jury found the female plaintiff had good faith to file her discrimination claim, which alleged that she handled managerial duties for the firm but was paid less than male colleagues with less experience and that Napoli went back on a promise to promote her to partner.

       

Divided Over Damages: Courts Split On Whether Failure to Mark Precludes All, or Only Some, Pre-Suit Damages

Tue, 2025-06-10 11:58

Only a few district courts have addressed the failure to mark in recent years — but they've reached directly opposing conclusions. This article analyzes the conflicting authorities and their reasoning, and it provides guidance to litigants on best practices given the conflict between district courts.

       

Law Firms Continue to Lag Legal Departments in AI Adoption

Tue, 2025-06-10 10:59

A new report finds that in-house attorneys are more likely than law firm counterparts to use AI tools in their legal work, even as law firms' resistance to AI tools may cost them business.

       

Shareholder Proposals Plunge, Especially for Environmental and Social Topics

Tue, 2025-06-10 08:56

The political climate has shifted away from rewarding companies that try to solve the world's ills to rewarding those that double down on their profit-making mission.

       

A Closer Look at Goodwin's Disclosures to the EEOC

Tue, 2025-06-10 04:59

Goodwin's response to the EEOC included about 150 pages of spreadsheets showing a detailed breakdown of various summer associate data.

       

After Goodwin Makes Mass Disclosure to EEOC, Observers Scrutinize Firm Approach

Tue, 2025-06-10 04:59

Goodwin's response could impact other firms' discussions with the EEOC about what data they supply, noted one employment law expert.

       

Landmark Ruling on Online Arbitration Agreements Sows Divide Between Pa.'s State and Federal Courts

Tue, 2025-06-10 00:41
While Pennsylvania's state courts have been following the Superior Court's holding in Chilutti, its federal courts have opted not to apply the ruling. The split hints at scrutiny the ruling may face as it heads to review before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.        

Feds Bust Russian Executive in $530M Crypto-Driven Sanctions Evasion Scheme

Mon, 2025-06-09 20:10

Iurii Gugnin conducted web searches that confirmed his awareness that he was breaking the law, including a search for “what are the best ways to find out if you're being investigated and what can someone do when they think they might be under investigation," according to the indictment.

       

'Illegal Takeover'?: California Governor, AG Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles

Mon, 2025-06-09 19:51

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its "illegal takeover" of the California National Guard to quash protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles.

       

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