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Bittensor Hackers, Accused of Stealing Over $28 Million, Face Federal Lawsuit

Tue, 2025-01-28 17:57

“There are not more than 100 lawyers in the world who even have the expertise to track this stuff down, said Franklin L. Zemel, a partner at Saul Ewing and co-chair of the Florida Bar's Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee.

       

In Novel Oil and Gas Feud, 5th Circuit Gives Choice of Arbitration Venue

Tue, 2025-01-28 17:33

The U.S. Fifth Circuit appeals court tackled a novel arbitration dispute where an arbitration forum of choice ceased to exist, finding its replacement might or might not be suitable.

       

Ex-Archegos CFO Gets 8-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud Scheme

Tue, 2025-01-28 17:24

Attorneys for Patrick Halligan and prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York had agreed that an 8-year sentence was appropriate for Halligan, who was convicted on racketeering conspiracy, securities and wire fraud in July.

       

X Faces Intense Scrutiny as EU Investigation Races to Conclusion & Looming Court Battle

Tue, 2025-01-28 16:55

The EU executive is working furiously to conclude an investigation into whether X breached the bloc's tough content moderation standards, but warned that any decision would be challenged in court by top-notch lawyers.

       

'Nation Is in Trouble': NY Lawmakers Advance Bill to Set Parameters for Shielding Juror IDs in Criminal Matters

Tue, 2025-01-28 16:50

A bill setting out the parameters for when a juror's identifying information can be shielded from the public during a state criminal trial is making its way through the New York Legislature. It would follow up on a newly enacted law providing for juror anonymity if there's good cause to do so. A Long Island Democrat said the framework would have come in handy for now-President Donald Trump's 2024 criminal case.

       

Federal Judge Pauses Trump Funding Freeze as Democratic AGs Plan Suit

Tue, 2025-01-28 16:17

"This is a level of chaos I have never seen in my career," said Salena Copeland, executive director of the Legal Aid Association of Califonia.

       

Testing Legal Authority, Trump Fires NLRB Member, Leaving Panel Without Quorum

Tue, 2025-01-28 15:45

In a note to clients Tuesday, Littler Mendelson called the dismissal of Gwynne Wilcox "literally unprecedented."

       

Testing Legal Authority, Trump Fires NLRB Chair, Leaving Panel Without Quorum

Tue, 2025-01-28 15:45

In a note to clients Tuesday, Littler Mendelson called the dismissal of Gwynne Wilcox "literally unprecedented."

       

U.S. Trustee, Insurers Object to J&J's $10B Talc Bankruptcy Plan

Tue, 2025-01-28 15:38

Objections to Johnson & Johnson's talc bankruptcy plan cite the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year invalidating nonconsensual releases in Purdue Pharma's $6 billion opioid settlement.

       

Tributes Pour in for Pioneering Miami Judge, UM Adviser

Tue, 2025-01-28 15:12

He died Jan. 20 at age 76.

       

Dechert Sues Former Attorney For Not Returning Compensation

Tue, 2025-01-28 15:08

Dechert claims that former senior project attorney Kathleen Fay, who had been hired on a temporary basis, was erroneously paid more than $132,000 after her temporary work was revoked and that she has thus far failed to reimburse the firm.

       

Lawyer Too Inexperienced? Firm Sued for Malpractice Over Junior Attorney

Tue, 2025-01-28 14:37

The firm faces a malpractice suit after it delegated a case to a lawyer with less than two years' experience—allegedly contrary to promises the firm principal would take an active role.

       

'A Human in the Loop': Authors of Lawyer's Guide to AI

Tue, 2025-01-28 14:36

Law professor James Cooper and tech industry analyst Kashyap Kompella say AI can enable access to justice and present both opportunities and roadblocks in the legal profession.

       

Spotify GC Steps Down, Opts to 'Step Away From Full-Time Corporate Life'

Tue, 2025-01-28 13:17

"This marks the end of a chapter that's been filled with unforgettable experiences and immense personal growth," Eve Konstan wrote on LinkedIn.

       

Adding 'Credibility' to the Pitch: The Cross-Selling Work After Mergers, Office Openings

Tue, 2025-01-28 12:23

Some law firm leaders say they're gaining “credibility in a market that is helping them go deeper with clients and propel record performances.

       

Law Firms Are 'Struggling' With Partner Pay Segmentation, as Top Rainmakers Bring In More Revenue

Tue, 2025-01-28 04:59

Some partners last year "doubled their book of business, and not just from $20 to $40 million, but $60 to $120 million," noted Blane Prescott. "More firms are struggling with: what should the top be?”

       

Diversity Lab Alters DEI-Centered Verbiage on Mansfield Certification Website

Tue, 2025-01-28 04:59

The requirements remain in place, Diversity Lab's founder and CEO said, amid other recent changes to the site's language on DEI.

       

Bill Would Allow Californians to Sue Big Oil for Climate-Linked Wildfires, Floods

Mon, 2025-01-27 19:59

A Western States Petroleum Association executive accused the bill's author of trying to score political points in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.

       

LinkedIn Suit Says Millions of Profiles Scraped by Singapore Firm's Fake Accounts

Mon, 2025-01-27 19:27

A lawsuit filed in Northern California alleges Nubela and its U.S.-based subsidiary, Proxycurl, create fake accounts faster than LinkedIn can block them and unlawfully scrape data from millions of LinkedIn profiles that is then sold to third parties.

       

What It Takes to Connect With Millennial Jurors

Mon, 2025-01-27 18:17

By one estimate, millennials are set to make up 70% of the workforce this year. They're inevitably going to be a significant part of any jury pool. Here are some tips for tailoring your presentation to appeal to them.

       

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