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Questions Remain Over Aluminum Smelter's 'Natural Disaster' Reasoning for Closing, Layoffs, Judge Says

Tue, 2025-08-26 17:06

"The undisputed facts support multiple factors contributed to Magnitude 7's decision to curtail operations. Under these circumstances, the court finds that the closing of the Marston plant was an indirect result of the weather event at issue. As such, the natural disaster exception does not apply, but the 'unforeseeable business circumstance' exception may apply," U.S. Magistrate Judge Abbie Crites-Leoni said.

       

Brooklyn Judges Appoint Joseph Nocella as EDNY U.S. Attorney

Tue, 2025-08-26 15:19

Nocella's court appointment as EDNY U.S. Attorney spares the office from the uncertainty playing out in other nearby districts.

       

Polsinelli Accuses Former Partner of Taking $1.5M Fee With Him Between Firms

Tue, 2025-08-26 14:54

According to the attorney being sued, the complaint comes in retaliation for his departure from the firm.

       

Crop-Protection Giant's New CLO Calls Post 'More Than a Job'

Tue, 2025-08-26 14:04

Jennifer Johnson is taking the legal reins of Corteva Agrisciences, an opportunity to combine her legal degree with a love for agriculture she fostered while working for a seed company years ago.

       

'Frankenstein Patchwork of Rules': SEC Deluged With Ideas for Streamlining Executive Pay Disclosures

Tue, 2025-08-26 10:21

Since mandating "easily comprehensible" compensation tables more than 30 years ago, the commission has added a host of new disclosures, some of which create more confusion than clarity, critics say.

       

When Sanctions Fail: The Ovsiannikov Case and Why Enhanced Due Diligence Must Become a Compliance Standard

Tue, 2025-08-26 08:20

As geopolitical tensions escalate and global sanctions regimes become more aggressive, the Ovsiannikov case serves as a stark warning: checkbox compliance is no longer sufficient. Enhanced due diligence must become the operational standard — not just in banking, but across every sector involved in high-risk transactions.

       

Firm De-Equitizations Are Coming in 2025, a 'Sizable' Number of Partners Believe

Tue, 2025-08-26 06:33

More than a quarter of equity partners in a new survey this week said they expect their firms to make de-equitizations in 2025.

       

New Suits Target Urgent Sale Claims: ‘Hurray, 25% Off Ends Today!'

Tue, 2025-08-26 04:59

Southwest Airlines, Skechers and Lenovo are among the companies hit by class actions alleging their messages contain a "false senses of urgency" in violation of Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act.

       

ABA Council Adopts 'Core Principles' Explaining Why National Accreditation Is Essential

Tue, 2025-08-26 00:56

The newly created document was presented to Council by the Purposes of Accreditation working group amid recent criticism about its role as an accrediting agency.

       

‘Discovery Is Not a Fishing Expedition': Dismissal in AI Copyright Case Highlights Dilemma

Mon, 2025-08-25 19:25

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer's dismissal last week of a direct infringement claim in a case against AI developers underscores the dilemma copyright-holders face in trying to prove their works were used to train AI models when the details of such training are kept confidential.

       

007's Deadliest Mission? Bond Trade Marks Under Fire in the UK and Europe

Mon, 2025-08-25 18:46

Boehmert & Boehmert and White & Case are among the firms behind trade mark holder Danjaq as the California company defends the James Bond brand in Europe and faces a second potential battle on the spy's home turf.

       

Insurer Seeks Declaratory Judgment Against Crematory Accused of Improperly Storing 100+ Bodies

Mon, 2025-08-25 18:07
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'Reasonably Calculated' Civil Service Standard Divides State High Court

Mon, 2025-08-25 17:49

“This court looks to due process to determine the parameters for proper service,' and we have held that certified-mail service is sufficient only if it is reasonably calculated' to reach interested parties. This holding remains true today, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Joseph T. Deters said.

       

Deal Watch: Skadden Brokers Intel Public/Private Partnership Amid Big Week in Big Deals

Mon, 2025-08-25 17:08

It was another strong week in mega deals, including Skadden's work with Intel.

       

Republicans Renew Fight Against California Redistricting at State Supreme Court

Mon, 2025-08-25 16:47

State Republican lawmakers, who lost their initial redistricting challenge last week, said they're trying again now that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation calling for an election on new Democrat-friendly maps in November

       

Insurer Hit With Surge of Data Breach Class Actions

Mon, 2025-08-25 15:48

After Allianz publicly reported the data breach to the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the lawsuits began to pile up on July 28. Allianz allegedly began to send notice on Aug. 1 to inform those impacted by the breach.

       

Trump Eyes Lawsuit Over Blue Slips as Grassley Defends Senate Tradition

Mon, 2025-08-25 15:42

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump slammed the blue-slip process, which is not a formal Senate rule but a bipartisan tradition dating back more than 100 years. Trump complained the tradition has allowed Democratic senators to veto his picks for vacancies in blue and purple states.

       

Former US Solicitor General to Lead Cooley's SCOTUS, Appellate Practice

Mon, 2025-08-25 14:15

The firm said it continues to build its litigation practice to help its “innovative and disruptive clients stay ahead of the curve.

       

GCs of PE-Backed Firms Frustrated Pay Isn't Keeping Pace With Their Rising Influence

Mon, 2025-08-25 13:48

Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a new survey say they plan to seek new jobs this year—and a desire for better compensation and benefits is the biggest reason.

       

As Some Tighten Attendance Rules, This Am Law 100 Firm Saw a 16-Fold Increase in Its Virtual Office Program

Mon, 2025-08-25 13:00

The Link, starting out with about 50 participants, now has surpassed 800 participants, including 250 attorneys—a mix of partners, associates and senior counsel.

       

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