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Oregon Jury Hits PacifiCorp With $63M Verdict for 10 Wildfire Victims

Wed, 2025-09-17 15:29

Tuesday's verdict, awarding all non-economic damages, is the tenth against PacifiCorp over a series of 2020 wildfires in Oregon.

       

Showdown at TV Station Highlights Reputational Risks of Noncompetes

Wed, 2025-09-17 11:43

“I do get calls from clients saying, we're getting pushback from employees. And then we have a conversation about what we really need and what's a legitimate business interest," said Tobias Schlueter, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins' Chicago office. “There is this question of, even if they can, should they?

       

How I Made Partner: 'Success Means Being a Trusted Adviser,' Says Carrie Connolly of Faegre Drinker

Wed, 2025-09-17 10:59

"Success in your practice is defined by your ability to solve your clients' problems. It's not just about winning cases or closing deals; it's about providing solutions that genuinely help your clients achieve their goals. Success means being a trusted adviser, someone clients can rely on for sound legal counsel and support. It also involves continuous learning and growth, staying updated with legal developments, and improving your skills to better serve your clients."

       

Robinhood Counters State's Lawsuit Over Sports-Betting Statute

Wed, 2025-09-17 10:56

Robinhood claims the Massachusetts Attorney General, the state's gaming commission and other defendants are improperly attempting to enforce the state's sports wagering laws against its federally regulated event contracts.

       

Brotherhood in Big Law: How Black Male Attorneys in D.C. Built Their Own Network

Wed, 2025-09-17 10:29

A dedicated social space helps with the heavy emotional load: regular micro- and macro-aggressions, isolation, and pressure to outperform non-Black peers just to be seen as equals. Add the absence of safe spaces to seek advice or admit uncertainty, and the weight grows. What might seem like “just wanting a social space is often what helps Black associates stay.

       

As Competitors Eye Cadwalader For Talent, Law Firm 'Not Engaged' in Merger Talks

Wed, 2025-09-17 07:13

“Cadwalader has received inbound interest from multiple firms over the years, but is not currently engaged in merger discussions," said one leader at the firm.

       

How Willkie Is Rebuilding Its German Platform Into a National Powerhouse

Wed, 2025-09-17 07:11

Willkie is betting big on Germany with two new offices launched in quick succession. The challenge now will be turning the momentum into lasting strength across private equity, restructuring and litigation.

       

As US Senate Weighs Testimony on Chatbot Harms, AI Firm Faces New Lawsuits Over Suicide and Sex Abuse

Wed, 2025-09-17 01:12

Families of teenagers who sustained long-term mental health problems or died by suicide after interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot testified in an emotional hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, raising the alarm on chatbot interactions and calling on Congress to introduce regulatory legislation around AI use in minors.

       

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