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'More Deals and Larger Deals': Big Law Dealmakers Weigh In on Rate Cut Impact

Mon, 2024-09-23 05:00

Partners at Paul Hastings, Kirkland, Latham, Goodwin, and Simpson, among others, discussed the recent interest rate cut, with several saying it may take time to affect deals.

       

AIA Australia's General Counsel Conducts an Artificial Intelligence Experiment

Sun, 2024-09-22 15:01

At a time when GCs are increasingly being asked to do more and there never seems to be enough time, Kristy Redfern says AI is saving her as much as two hours a day.

       

BREAKING: Johnson & Johnson Files Third Talc Bankruptcy in Texas

Fri, 2024-09-20 18:42

Beasley Allen opposed the Chapter 11 case, which includes up to $10 billion in nominal compensation to talc claimants. 'This proposed compensation is a gross undervaluation,' principal Andy Birchfield said in a statement to Law.com.

       

Federal Judge Won't Stop Title IX Investigation Into Former GMU Law Professor

Fri, 2024-09-20 18:26

A federal judge in Virginia found Thursday that former George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School professor Joshua Wright cannot stop a Title IX investigation into claims that he used his academic influence to seduce female law students—dismissing all but one of his claims against the university.

       

Who Is Judge Kevin Mullins? Jurist Killed in Court

Fri, 2024-09-20 17:57

News reports describe him as an advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly programs aimed at diverting people with substance use disorders away from incarceration and into treatment.

       

Money for Legal Fees but Not for Victims? Diocese Bankruptcy Scrutinized

Fri, 2024-09-20 17:51

About $2 million hangs in the balance, possibly going to settlements or toward attorney fees.

       

'Nobody Else Knows': These Federal Appeals Courts Have Unique Local Rules

Fri, 2024-09-20 16:51

The Ninth Circuit is "the only court that has a rule that actually encourages the lawyers to come in and complain about a delay," said Judge Jon Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

       

2 Lawyers in a Small Town Have a Tough Job After Judge Killed

Fri, 2024-09-20 16:47

"This case is, from the prosecutor's perspective, is in the finest hands," said Matt Butler, the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 47th Judicial Circuit in Letcher County who recused himself in the murder investigation.

       

Yailin La Más Viral Sues 6ix9ine for Abuse and Fraud

Fri, 2024-09-20 16:45

The Dominican rapper, represented by Reed Smith, seeks $1 million in damages

       

The Real Value of a Corporate Associate's Billing

Fri, 2024-09-20 16:44

Four law firm leaders were asked to select between associates based on law firm segment, practice area, office location, rates, hours billed and fees collected.

       

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Seven New Judges to State Court Benches

Fri, 2024-09-20 16:44

The new justices will serve across civil, criminal and family courts.

       

Federal Judge Rejects Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Attempt to Reschedule Upcoming Trial Against Panera's Charged Lemonade

Fri, 2024-09-20 16:22

"Defense counsel's whimsical treatment of scheduled trial dates as tentative and subject to change is why the parties are now in a difficult—but not insoluble—position,'" said U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Savage of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

       

FTC Takes Legal Action Against Three Largest PBMs Over High Insulin Prices

Fri, 2024-09-20 16:06

"Millions of Americans with diabetes need insulin to survive, yet for many of these vulnerable patients, their insulin drug costs have skyrocketed over the past decade thanks in part to powerful PBMs and their greed," said Rahul Rao, deputy director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition.

       

NY Judge Resigns Amid Investigation of Alleged Unwelcome Sexual Advances, Judgments for Friends

Fri, 2024-09-20 15:57

"The harmony and decorum of the courthouse is undermined whenever a judge mistreats colleagues, attorneys, and court staff. One who repeatedly does all of this and more does not belong on the bench," said Robert H. Tembeckjian, counsel for the Commission on Judicial Conduct.

       

'Climate-Smart Beef'?: DC Lawsuit Accuses Tyson Foods of False Advertising

Fri, 2024-09-20 15:46

"A court order stopping Tyson's harmful conduct would represent a turning point in the fight to hold the biggest, most powerful contributors to the climate crisis—across industries—accountable for greenwashing," attorneys for the plaintiff alleged.

       

Desmarais Team Wins Nearly $45M Award for IBM in Patent Dispute With Zynga Games

Fri, 2024-09-20 15:29

A Delaware jury found Zynga willfully violated two patents concerning features and advertising technology used in several popular games. The game developer says it will appeal.

       

Freshfields Adds Former Y Combinator General Counsel in Silicon Valley

Fri, 2024-09-20 15:10

Nicole Cadman joins Freshfields' Bay Area office as partner after nearly eight years with the startup accelerator.

       

Legal Tech Firm Takes on NLRB—and Wins

Fri, 2024-09-20 15:09

A legal tech company's refusal to enter collective bargaining had merit, the Fifth Circuit said, because a class of supervisors were improperly included in the bargaining unit. The decision went against the National Labor Relations Board.

       

NY Government Asks Appellate Court to Lift Injunction on Lawmakers' Outside Earnings Cap

Fri, 2024-09-20 14:49

"The days of the gentlemen farmers serving in the state Legislature are long gone," Assemblyman Charles Lavine, D-Glen Cove, said in defense of the cap on outside earnings.

       

Legal Leaders Outline How to Achieve Success During First 100 Days

Fri, 2024-09-20 13:17

In this episode of Legal Speak, senior attorneys preview strategies to help achieve success as general and in-house counsel during the first 100 days in a new legal leadership role. The insight shared in this episode previews an upcoming panel discussion at the upcoming Women, Influence & Power in Law conference, entitled "Making Your Mark: Dos and Don'ts for Success in Your First 100 Days as a Legal Leader."

       

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