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Monsanto: Reversal of $185M Jury Award Could Wipe Out Other PCB Verdicts

Fri, 2024-05-17 13:36

Plaintiffs attorney Rick Friedman said he planned to petition the Washington Supreme Court to review an appeals court's May 1 decision. "Monsanto claiming it won this appeal is like Trump saying he won the 2020 election," he told Law.com.

       

'Game Changer': Harvard Law Receives $15M Gift to Expand Environmental Clinic

Fri, 2024-05-17 13:15

"I am excited for the opportunities this will provide to students and future leaders in law, government, business and more," Dan Emmett said in a statement.

       

What We Should Have Learned from COVID: Communicate

Fri, 2024-05-17 11:52

The first lesson we should have learned from COVID: Leaders should communicate regularly to their firms in a more personal way, let their personality shine through, show some vulnerability and maybe reveal that they own a dog.

       

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Make Yourself Available to Listen, Always,' Says Cheryl Chang of Blank Rome

Fri, 2024-05-17 11:00

"Keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening and what is important to people in the office; not just the public narrative but the scuttlebutt as well. Make yourself available to listen, always."

       

Lawyer Suing King & Spalding Asks Law Firm to Apologize for Diversity Program Exclusion

Fri, 2024-05-17 09:40

Spitalnick's claim of a Title VII violation somewhat differs from a similar effort by legal activist Edward Blum,

       

The Law Firm Disrupted: Trusting Gen AI to Minimize Risk? Your Malpractice Insurer Does

Fri, 2024-05-17 09:13

One of the most risk-averse constituencies in an already risk-averse field is giving a green light.

       

For In-House Lawyers Trying to Keep Up on AI Regulation, States Are Ground Zero

Fri, 2024-05-17 09:04

State laws are proliferating that cover such topics as the creation of deep fakes and the use of AI in the employee-recruitment process.

       

Judge on Clerk Hiring Boycotts: 'Students Should Be Seen as Individuals'

Fri, 2024-05-17 07:45

"They have every right to be judged by their accomplishments, not blacklisted based on what institution they may happen to attend," Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III stated via email.

       

Klarna Lawyers Told to Use ChatGPT to Save Time Drafting Contracts

Fri, 2024-05-17 07:06

The fintech company's CEO has told staff to "test, test, test and explore", with 86% of the legal function now making use of generative-AI models in their day-to-day work.

       

'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental Health—But Not All Predecessors Are Sympathetic

Fri, 2024-05-17 06:00

"Those who make it to the top by virtue of having withstood this for decades will not really be able to have empathy for those below. It's just not part of what happens."

       

Mental Health by the Numbers: The 2024 Survey Infographic

Fri, 2024-05-17 06:00

These data points highlight some key findings from the 2024 survey, which tracked responses from nearly 2,500 people.

       

Court of Appeals Says Doctor's Injuries From Mass Shooting a Matter for Workers' Comp Board

Thu, 2024-05-16 18:25

The New York Court of Appeals ruling places the injured doctor's federal civil complaint against the hospital in serious jeopardy.

       

'Very Close to Turning Off the Jury': Menendez Takes Risk by Pointing Finger at Wife, White-Collar Expert Says

Thu, 2024-05-16 18:20

Weinstein noted that jurors come to the courtroom with their own experiences and ideas about marriage, which may lead them to doubt the alleged distance between the Menendezes.

       

Slew of Big Law Firms Invest in Lateral Partners in California

Thu, 2024-05-16 17:52

Several Am Law 50 law firms, from S&C and Winston to McDermott and Mayer Brown, made lateral hires in the state in the last week.

       

'Admit It': Trump Defense Accuses Michael Cohen of Lying During Direct Testimony

Thu, 2024-05-16 17:48

Michael Cohen previously testified he called Trump to let him know the Stormy Daniels matter was handled. But the defense showed texts suggesting the call was actually over harassing messages from a purported 14-year-old.

       

Judge Allows Grainger to Recoup $1.5M From Former Exec's Incentive Package Following Conviction

Thu, 2024-05-16 17:23

Grainger was granted recoupment against its former vice president of total rewards, Scott Witz, for $1.38 million in incentive awards and $292,692 in cash incentive payments, for compensation awarded during a period he used his company-issued laptop to allegedly possess child pornography, according to the opinion.

       

With Jurisdiction at Issue, CooperSurgical Litigants to Try Mediation

Thu, 2024-05-16 16:56

"Litigation can be very difficult and challenging, especially for those who are also still trying to undergo IVF," Sarah London said. "We're very sensitive in advancing our client's interests and the benefits that can come from trying to resolve cases outside of court."

       

Lynn Pinker, Carter Arnett Stop 31 Cities' Suit Against Disney, Hulu, Netflix

Thu, 2024-05-16 16:33

The cities' argument was founded on a theory that, like cable companies, the streaming services "profitably operate through wireline facilities within the municipal rights-of-way."

       

Federal Judge Slams DC Federal Prosecutor for 'Judge-Shopping' in Jan. 6 Search Warrant Application

Thu, 2024-05-16 16:12

U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey on Tuesday issued a memorandum opinion slamming U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves for "failing to follow established procedures for reconsideration and review of adverse judicial decisions."

       

Nelson Mullins Opens New LA Office, Adds 6-Lawyer Product Liability Team

Thu, 2024-05-16 15:38

The new office, which includes laterals from LondonFischer, will be Nelson Mullins' second office in the Los Angeles area and third overall in California.

       

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