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FTC Bans TurboTax's Unqualified Advertisement of 'Free' Tax Services and Products

Tue, 2024-01-23 13:54

Intuit Inc., the maker of TurboTax, denied wrongdoing, saying it "has always been clear, fair, and transparent with its customers and is committed to free tax preparation."

       

McDermott Lands Julia Boyd for PE Group, Anticipating Strong Year for Transactions

Tue, 2024-01-23 10:38

Boyd, a co-founder of the Senior Women in Private Equity network, is moving her practice from Reed Smith to McDermott, anticipating the bulk of her client base to join her.

       

Lawyer Employment Outlook Looks Good, Though Bar Passage Rates Decline

Tue, 2024-01-23 08:00

The latest occupational outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects lawyer positions will have the second-largest increase in openings among positions requiring a graduate or professional degree from 2021 to 2031, with 80,200 new jobs projected for lawyers.

       

Freshfields Hits Cravath Again for Latest New York Partner Addition

Tue, 2024-01-23 07:53

Cravath has become a favorite target for Freshfields, which in recent years has turned to the prestigious New York firm for senior corporate hires.

       

Growing Geopolitical Threats Expand Role of GC

Tue, 2024-01-23 07:42

"You cannot not be aware. Otherwise, you will not be relevant in the boardroom or relevant for the senior executives who come to you for advice," said David Bamlango, general counsel of the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank.

       

Your Clients Are Leaving Without Telling You: The Morning Minute

Tue, 2024-01-23 05:00

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

       

Vacancies, Politics May Cloud Future of NY Commission on Judicial Nomination

Mon, 2024-01-22 23:26

Some in New York's political realm have said they believe that the decadeslong appointive process for screening Court of Appeals judges should be cast aside.

       

'Just Scratching the Surface': The Next Evolution of Generative AI in Legal

Mon, 2024-01-22 18:45

In this week's episode, Baker McKenzie's Danielle Benecke returns to the podcast to discuss where the legal industry stands with generative artificial intelligence as the technology matures.

       

Class Certification Order Over Marriott Data Breach Back Up on Appeal

Mon, 2024-01-22 18:26

"If allowed to stand, the recertification order would have enormous implications for class litigation, multidistrict litigation, and class-action waivers," said Matthew Hellman, co-chairman of Jenner & Block's appellate and Supreme Court practice.

       

'Anti-Competitive' Commission Rule Challenged in Class Action Filed Against Major Real Estate Brokerages

Mon, 2024-01-22 17:00

This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

       

Hotel Stayers Sue Days Inn Over Bedbug Bites, Infestation

Mon, 2024-01-22 16:52

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Full 9th Circuit Will Review If Anti-SLAPP Denials Can Be Immediately Appealed

Mon, 2024-01-22 16:51

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press plans to file a brief in favor of interlocutory appeal.

       

Willkie Farr Taps Bay Area Gibson Dunn Partner to Help Lead White-Collar Practice

Mon, 2024-01-22 16:00

Michael Li-Ming Wong is departing Gibson Dunn after more than 12 years at the firm.

       

Federal Judge Allows Video Privacy Violation Claim to Proceed Against Documentary Streaming Platform

Mon, 2024-01-22 15:50

Media company and streaming service CuriosityStream's motion for reconsideration to compel arbitration and dismiss claims it violated the Video Privacy Protection Act was once more denied by a Maryland federal court.

       

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Great Leaders Focus On the Success of Their Teams,' Says Ryan Davis of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Mon, 2024-01-22 15:37

"In the context of a law firm, success, in my view, is dependent on consistently excellent service to clients and maintaining a culture of collegiality in which the entire team is committed to the success of their clients and one another."

       

Saltz Mongeluzzi Duo Launch New Catastrophic Injury Firm

Mon, 2024-01-22 15:06

"The days of having a physical server and hard files, and requiring everyone to show up every day are, one, gone and, two, not what we're interested in," Baer said.

       

The Indispensable Role of Litigation Analytics in Modern Class Action Practice

Mon, 2024-01-22 13:25

The need for precise, accurate, and comprehensive data analysis is paramount in class action litigation, where the stakes are high and the complexities manifold. At the heart of this change is the rising tide of litigation analytics.

       

Big Law Lobbyists See Boost in Earnings in Q4, Pushing Some Firms to Their Highest Annual Revenue on Record

Mon, 2024-01-22 13:21

Brownstein, Akin and Holland & Knight all reported year-over-year growth of lobbying revenue last year from 2022.

       

Too Good to Be True? Ozempic Lawsuit Moves Forward as Gastrointestinal Issues Surface

Mon, 2024-01-22 08:22

Ozempic isn't without side effects, however, and several patients who have experienced severe complications from the drug are now suing Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly on allegations that the pharmaceutical companies misled doctors on the drugs' potential risks.

       

Davis Polk Lures Another Cravath Partner, Adding M&A Litigator

Mon, 2024-01-22 07:58

Rory Leraris is at least the fourth Cravath partner who Davis Polk has hired in the last few years.

       

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