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Longtime Purdue GC Accused of Drunken Driving Hires Big-Name Defense Attorney

Tue, 2025-02-04 13:56

"There are ongoing legal proceedings in this case. And as is the case with all Purdue employees, the university will address the matter pursuant to applicable personnel policies," said Purdue spokesperson Trevor Peters.

       

In Record Year for Baker Botts, Revenue Up 11.8%, PEP Up 17.6%

Tue, 2025-02-04 12:17

Baker Botts posted record revenue and profits in 2024, as the Houston-founded firm reaped the benefits of investments made in 2023, and strong demand from clients with complex matters.

       

Eighth Circuit Determines No Standing for Website User Concerned With Privacy Who Challenged Session-Replay Technology

Tue, 2025-02-04 10:33
Website users today are used to some level of tracking of their internet activity, from targeted advertisements and other types of data collection. One such data-collection technology was the subject of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit's scrutiny in Jones v. Bloomingdales.com.        

Chicago Law Requiring Women, Minority Ownership Stake in Casinos Is Unconstitutional, New Suit Claims

Tue, 2025-02-04 10:10
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Chicago Law Requiring Women, Minority Ownership Stake in Casinos Is Unconstitutional, New Suit Claims

Tue, 2025-02-04 10:10
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.        

Chicago Law Requiring Women, Minority Ownership Stake in Casinos Is Unconstitutional, New Suit Claims

Tue, 2025-02-04 10:10
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.        

GOP Now Holds FTC Gavel, but Dems Signal They'll Be a Rowdy Minority

Tue, 2025-02-04 09:34

"He's just mad, and he shows it," University of Washington law professor Douglas Ross said of Democratic FTC commissioner Alvaro Bedoya.

       

GOP Now Holds FTC Gavel, but Dems Signal They'll Be a Rowdy Minority

Tue, 2025-02-04 09:34

"He's just mad, and he shows it," University of Washington law professor Douglas Ross said of Democratic FTC commissioner Alvaro Bedoya.

       

The Time Is Now for Employers to Assess Risk of Employees' Use of DeepSeek

Tue, 2025-02-04 09:26

DeepSeek-V3 became the most downloaded app across the world in Apple's app stores less than one week after its release, including in the United States. Employers should be aware of this new AI and how its use could impact their companies.

       

What Happens When Lateral Partners' Guaranteed Compensation Ends?

Tue, 2025-02-04 04:59

Partners' disclosures about portable business and overall market conditions will influence upcoming transitions away from guaranteed compensation.

       

Free Microsoft Browser Extension Is Costing Content Creators, Class Action Claims

Mon, 2025-02-03 23:45
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More Than 700 Residents Near 2023 Derailment Sue Norfolk For More Damages

Mon, 2025-02-03 20:30

Many of the plaintiffs in Monday's lawsuit opted out of the $600 million class action settlement with Norfolk four months ago.

       

Over 700 Residents Near 2023 Derailment Sue Norfolk for More Damages

Mon, 2025-02-03 20:30

Many of the plaintiffs in Monday's lawsuit opted out of the $600 million class action settlement with Norfolk four months ago.

       

Second Judge Blocks Trump Federal Funding Freeze

Mon, 2025-02-03 19:28

Two hours after U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan issued a temporary restraining order, California lawmakers approved a $50 million package to fund legal challenges against the Trump administration. "We do not trust President Donald Trump," said Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Hollister.

       

Crypto Hacker's $65 Million Scam Ends in Indictment

Mon, 2025-02-03 18:50

“The change in administration certainly means that a different approach to enforcement in the crypto space is coming, but it doesn't mean that it's open season on investors," said Mark Kasten, counsel at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney.

       

'Erroneous Rulings'?: Wilmer Asks 4th Circuit to Overturn Mosby's Criminal Convictions

Mon, 2025-02-03 18:16

"I ask the court to set aside the convictions and the forfeiture order," Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr partner Daniel Volchok argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on behalf of former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby appealing her white-collar criminal convictions.

       

'Erroneous Rulings'?: Wilmer Asks 4th Circuit to Overturn Mosby's Criminal Convictions

Mon, 2025-02-03 18:16

"I ask the court to set aside the convictions and the forfeiture order," Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr partner Daniel Volchok argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on behalf of former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby appealing her white-collar criminal convictions.

       

28 Firms Supporting Retired Barnes & Thornburg Litigator in Georgia Supreme Court Malpractice Case

Mon, 2025-02-03 17:31

The amicus filers, who include King & Spalding, Alston & Bird and a number of their Big Law peers, say James Leonard is protected by the doctrine of "judgmental immunity."

       

EMT Qualifies as 'Health Care Provider' Under Whistleblower Act, State Appellate Court Rules

Mon, 2025-02-03 16:47

The court determined the plaintiff, an EMT, qualified as a health care provider under the state's Health Care Worker Whistleblower statute.

       

2 Law Firms Disqualified Over Litigation Funding

Mon, 2025-02-03 16:29

The ruling serves as a reminder of the ethical questions that can arise when litigants accept funds from nonparties who are willing to pay the bills.

       

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