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Florida Judge Threatens Sanctions Against U.S. Attorneys Over Immigration Arguments

Fri, 2026-01-30 15:06

"Don't hide the ball. Don't ignore the overwhelming weight of persuasive authority as if it won't be found. And don't send a sacrificial lamb to stand before this Court with a fistful of cases that don't apply and no cogent argument for why they should," reads the order, penned by U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton for the Middle District of Florida.

       

Is ICE Above the Law? Jack Rice Weighs In

Fri, 2026-01-30 15:01

In this week's Legal Speak episode, former Minnesota prosecutor Jack Rice discusses the legality of prosecuting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following the January deaths of American citizens and immigrant detainees.

       

Fox News Attorney: Calif. Gov. Newsom's 'Political Stunt' Defamation Case Should Be Dismissed

Fri, 2026-01-30 14:35

Patrick Philbin of Torridon Law asked Judge Sean P. Lugg to grant Fox News' motion to dismiss, arguing that, because none of the parties or the facts of the case has a strong link to Delaware, the Delaware court should defer to California,

       

Law Firm Disrupted: How Texas Infrastructure Practices Have Gone From 'Laggard' to Riches

Fri, 2026-01-30 14:00

Several law firms have opened offices in Texas since the start of the year, as firms chase profits in unexpected places.

       

Chiquita Lays Out Appeal of Landmark Florida Case that Found the Banana Grower Liable for Colombia Terror Deaths

Fri, 2026-01-30 13:43

Michael L. Cioffi of Blank Rome is asking that the Eleventh Circuit vacate and enter judgment in favor of Chiquita or remand for a new trial.

       

FTC Chairman Warns 42 Big Law Firms of Antitrust Concerns Over Mansfield Participation

Fri, 2026-01-30 13:33

The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of the Sherman Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act

       

Carrier Legal Chief Takes Legal Reins of Stanley Black & Decker at Tumultuous Time

Fri, 2026-01-30 12:32

The toolmaker was facing significant headwinds even before the Department of Justice alleged in a December lawsuit that it mishandled safety issues involving utility bars and miter saws.

       

9th Circuit Strikes Down DHS' Venezuela Protected Immigrant Status Termination

Fri, 2026-01-30 12:21

“At bottom, this case comes down to the Secretary's failure to conform to the strictures of the TPS -[temporary protected status] statute," Judge Kim Wardlaw wrote for the court. "The Secretary attempted to exercise powers Congress simply did not provide under the statute.

       

MoFo and Legal Services Group Secure Settlement With City of Pasadena in Eaton Fire Contamination Suit

Fri, 2026-01-30 12:15

Morrison Foerster and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County have reached a settlement with the City of Pasadena on behalf of Pasadena tenants affected by residual environmental contamination from the January 2025 Eaton wildfire.

       

US Judge Dismisses Death-Eligible Charges in Federal Case Against Luigi Mangione

Fri, 2026-01-30 10:26

U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed counts three and four of the federal indictment, which charged murder through use of a firearm in the death of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is still charged with two stalking counts, for which he could face up to life in prison.

       

BREAKING: Federal Judge Dismisses Death-Eligible Charges in Luigi Mangione Case

Fri, 2026-01-30 10:26

U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed counts three and four of the federal indictment, which charged murder through use of a firearm in the death of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is still charged with two stalking counts, for which he could face up to life in prison.

       

Music Publishers Use Evidence Unearthed in Bartz to Hit Anthropic With $3B Suit

Fri, 2026-01-30 10:24

The publishers initially alleged the AI company infringed 500 works. They say evidence brought to light in a copyright infringement case brought by book authors revealed the actual number was 40 times higher.

       

Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing Partners 'Overwhelmingly' Vote Through Merger

Fri, 2026-01-30 07:59

The newly-created Winston Taylor will go live on May 1 with combined revenues of $1.63 billion and more than 1,400 lawyers, after partners approved the deal in late January.

       

Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing Partners 'Overwhelmingly' Vote Through Merger

Fri, 2026-01-30 07:59

The newly-created Winston Taylor will go live on May 1 with combined revenues of $1.63 billion and more than 1,400 lawyers, after partners approved the deal in late January.

       

Administrative Stay Time Limits? Judiciary Panel is Weighing Possible Rule

Fri, 2026-01-30 07:44

The first months of President Donald Trump's second term especially saw appellate courts issuing a flurry of administrative stays—for unspecified periods—to block government initiatives while they bought time to rule on motions for more concrete stays pending appeal.

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Regional Firms in the Asia Pacific Continue Expansion; Chinese Firms Hire From Western Counterparts

Fri, 2026-01-30 02:21

Australia's hiring blitz also continues as Baker McKenzie adds to its IP offering.

       

The Business of Legal Spend: How Finance Professionals Can Drive Smarter Outside Counsel Management

Thu, 2026-01-29 23:47

Legal spend has become a core business issue that now shapes financial planning, operational decision making and risk management. What once lived primarily in the legal department has become a shared responsibility across client legal, finance, and operations teams and their outside counsel.

       

How I Founded a Law Firm: 'Take Your Time to Build Foundational Skills,' Says Edward Dudensing of Dudensing Law

Thu, 2026-01-29 22:59

"Take your time to build foundational skills, trial work, legal writing, and business basics, but don't let fear paralyze you. I spent nearly a decade practicing law before launching my own firm, and I'm glad I did. Know your niche, build systems early, and be willing to bet on yourself. You don't need to know everything; you just need to keep learning and moving forward."

       

Trump Sues IRS, Treasury in $10B Miami Lawsuit Over Tax Leaks

Thu, 2026-01-29 22:15

An expert not involved in the matter said that "the statute of limitations could become a major point of contention if the federal government chooses to zealously defend the case."

       

'A Very Dangerous Trend': Calif. Lawyers Want Uber Case Tossed As New Company Files RICO Suit

Thu, 2026-01-29 18:54

Plaintiffs' lawyers in California moved to dismiss Uber's racketeering lawsuit against them, while another company, J-M Manufacturing, filed a new case alleging similar claims against the Gori Law Firm, an asbestos plaintiffs' firm.

       

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