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Wave of Weil Exits—to Paul Weiss, White & Case and Sidley—Includes Practice Heads, Management Committee Member

Fri, 2025-02-21 06:58

As the firm restructures its leadership, Weil is losing at least five partners to three different firms.

       

Son of Orange County Judge Accused of Killing Wife Is Cross-Examined by Defense in Jury Trial

Fri, 2025-02-21 00:07

On Thursday, the son of an Orange County judge accused of murdering his wife in 2023 took the stand to provide eyewitness testimony in a jury trial that kicked off this week.

       

Foes in FTC Insulin-Price Case Fire Off Subpoenas in Every Direction, From McDonald's to Defense Department

Thu, 2025-02-20 23:22

After turning over more than 1,300 documents to the Federal Trade Commission, the fast food giant is turning its attention to subpoenas from pharmacy benefit managers the agency accuses of artificially inflating insulin prices.

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Practice and Learn How to Run an Effective Meeting,' Says Sascha Henry of Sheppard Mullin

Thu, 2025-02-20 22:59

"Practice and learn how to run an effective meeting where the attendees each receive something of value in exchange for their time."

       

U.S. Judge Rejects DOJ's Appeal of Order Reinstating Trump-Fired Whistleblower Protector

Thu, 2025-02-20 19:32

"The Court concludes that [Cathy] Harris has established a strong likelihood of success on the merits, that irreparable harm is likely to occur in the absence of injunctive relief, and that the public interest weighs in favor of enjoining Defendants' actions," U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras wrote in reinstating a Merit Systems Protection Board member.

       

Could the U.S. Supreme Court Finally Address Uninjured Class Members?

Thu, 2025-02-20 19:03

On Jan. 24, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up a petition filed by Laboratory Corporation of America on whether judges should certify class actions with uninjured members.

       

DEI Fallout: Florida AG Sues Target for Tens of Billions of Dollars

Thu, 2025-02-20 18:28

The suit claims the retailer knowingly “misled investors by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and hurt sales, ultimately costing shareholders.

       

Reed Smith Migrates to Expanded Downtown LA Office

Thu, 2025-02-20 18:00

The firm, which had been at its old location since its merger with Crosby Heafey in 2002, needed more space to house its 47 staff and growing roster of 63 attorneys.

       

GSA Takes Step to Remove DEI, Affirmative Action From Federal Contracts

Thu, 2025-02-20 17:55
The U.S. General Services Administration said it made the change, or "deviation," to implement President Donald Trump's executive order ending “illegal discrimination.        

'Buyer's Remorse': Lawyer Says JPMorganChase Accused Charlie Javice of Fraud After Regulations Changed

Thu, 2025-02-20 17:26

In opening statements, Jose Baez told a jury in Manhattan that JPMorganChase falsely accused his client of fraud in order to recoup losses after a risky acquisition. Prosecutors claim she created a fake data set to induce the acquisition.

       

'Utterly Unaccountable': Securities Broker Asks Supreme Court to Block FINRA Proceeding

Thu, 2025-02-20 17:26

Lawyers for broker-dealer Alpine Securities Corp. took aim at the private enforcement powers of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in a new Supreme Court appeal that could spell trouble for the self-regulatory body.

       

Allstate Fires Back Amid Litigation Surge

Thu, 2025-02-20 17:25

"Consumers who choose to share driving data through Arity-powered apps can access emergency assistance, track fuel efficiency and unlock personalized insurance rates after a clear notice and explicit opt-in process," Allstate said in a statement.

       

Before Entering Pacific Northwest, Ballard Spahr Posted Double-Digit Growth in 2024

Thu, 2025-02-20 17:13

“We had so many things going for us as a firm. We had to work together, we had to collaborate, we had all the pieces and needed to put them together. I gave the partners the call to action, and they answered it, said firm chairman Peter Michaud, who also oversaw a merger with Lane Powell that went into effect Jan. 1.

       

DeepSeek in the Crosshairs: Texas Investigates Chinese A.I.

Thu, 2025-02-20 16:48

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into DeepSeek and the artificial intelligence's app possible connections to the Chinese Communist Party. Texas has banned the app from all personal and state-owned devices connected to the state's computer network.

       

McDermott Crosses $2B in Revenue, Sees PEP Best $4.5M

Thu, 2025-02-20 16:32

Even with equity tier growth, McDermott's average PEP surged by nearly 22%.

       

Venable's Revenue Grows 5% Amid Nonequity Tier Expansion

Thu, 2025-02-20 15:28

After seeing double-digit percentage growth the year prior, Venable increased its gross revenue by over 5% to $858.2 million in fiscal year 2024.

       

Civil Rights Groups, Covington & Burling Challenge Trump's Anti-DEI Orders

Thu, 2025-02-20 15:20

"The Executive Orders should be declared unlawful, and the agency Defendants should be enjoined from enforcing or implementing them," counsel for the plaintiffs wrote in a complaint naming President Donald Trump and multiple cabinet members as defendants.

       

Hallmark Chief Legal Officer to Retire, Pass Reins to Deputy

Thu, 2025-02-20 15:16

"Lots of emotions swirl inside me as I leave what so far has been the pinnacle of my career, " departing Chief Legal Officer Jill Marchant wrote on LinkedIn.

       

California High Court Names Legislature Real Party in Interest in Court Reporter Suit

Thu, 2025-02-20 14:49

The high court's order thrusts lawmakers back into a debate in which the Democratic majority has steadfastly stood with court-employed certified shorthand reporters who oppose expanding the use of electronic recording.

       

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