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Instacart Sues NYC Over 'Flawed and Politicized' Pay Rules for Delivery Workers

Wed, 2025-12-03 09:58

Instacart says the changes would reduce flexibility for workers and increase costs for consumers.

       

Apple Hires New AI Chief as It Tries to Shake Laggard Label

Wed, 2025-12-03 09:10

While John Giannandrea reported to CEO Tim Cook, his successor, Amar Subramanya, will report to the senior vice president of software development.

       

In 3rd Circ. AI Training Copyright Dispute, Legal Tech Backs ROSS While Media Groups Back Thomson Reuters

Wed, 2025-12-03 07:11

At least 20 amicus briefs have been filed in a dispute over ROSS Intelligence's alleged use of Westlaw headnotes to train its AI, with amici contending that the case holds significant implications for information access and copyright law.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Strive to Present the Best Version of Yourself Every Day,' Says Liana-Marie Lien of Skadden

Tue, 2025-12-02 22:59

"Strive to present the best version of yourself every day. Anyone who has been elevated to partner will tell you that the process is rigorous and the reasons for making partner may not always be clear or within your control. The best thing you can do is to learn as much as you can, whether directly or indirectly related to your practice, and from anyone you can, partners, other associates and paralegals alike."

       

Solicitor General Sides With Monsanto in Roundup Petition: 'United States Has Reexamined the Arguments'

Tue, 2025-12-02 18:11

U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, on Monday, filed a brief supporting Monsanto's petition before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts claims that it failed to warn about Roundup's cancer risk.

       

Investors Sue DeFi Technologies After Stock Plunge Tied to Disclosures

Tue, 2025-12-02 17:56

"The SEC is going to be increasingly focusing on market structure risks, which is going to step up these types of suits," said Sahal A. Assar, the blockchain and digital asset practice group leader at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, who is not involved in the case.

       

'Time Matters': US Attorney Jay Clayton Urges Quick Cooperation in Corporate Resolution

Tue, 2025-12-02 17:12

Clayton, addressing a crowd at the New York City Bar Association's annual International White Collar Symposium, said he would offer "real benefits" to those committed to turning over bad actors and resolving matters quickly.

       

In Westlaw Copyright Dispute, Legal Tech Backs ROSS While Media Groups Back Thomson Reuters

Tue, 2025-12-02 17:11

At least 20 amicus briefs have been filed in a dispute over ROSS Intelligence's alleged use of Westlaw headnotes to train its AI, with amici contending that the case holds significant implications for information access and copyright law.

       

Judge Weighing Sanctions Against Hagens Berman Refers Thalidomide Cases to DOJ

Tue, 2025-12-02 15:24

U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, issued the Tuesday order after finding that Hagens Berman managing partner Steve Berman, and a former lawyer at his Seattle-based firm, Tyler Weaver, engaged in 'misconduct bordering on the criminal' in thalidomide cases.

       

Sarcone Lacked Power to Issue Subpoenas, NY AG Says, Arguing His Appointment as US Attorney Was Illegitimate

Tue, 2025-12-02 14:57

The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals holding, that Alina Habba was unlawfully acting as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, should apply to the appointment of U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III of the Northern District of New York, say lawyers for state Attorney General Letitia James. Sarcone's appointment is expected to be at the heart of oral arguments scheduled for Thursday morning in Albany, as U.S. District Court Judge Lorna Schofield mulls whether to quash two subpoenas he issued against James' office.

       

Newspapers Seek $10B in Latest OpenAI Copyright Suit, Its 18th

Tue, 2025-12-02 14:24

The suit alleges "willful" infringement, which carries penalties of up to $150,000 per work.

       

Supreme Court Suggests State AG's Subpoena Cast 'Chill' on Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers

Tue, 2025-12-02 13:41

The justices heard arguments Tuesday over whether an operator of pro-life pregnancy centers can bring a federal civil rights lawsuit against New Jersey's Democratic attorney general over a subpoena demanding donor information.

       

The Week in Data Dec. 2: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Tue, 2025-12-02 13:14

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The American Lawyer Industry Awards honorees.

       

Florida Lawmakers to Consider 'Report Cards' for Trial Judges in 2026

Tue, 2025-12-02 12:40

“Florida residents rely on the courts to deliver timely, fair and efficient justice. Yet, most Floridians have no accessible way to evaluate fundamental judicial performance metrics; such as clearance rates, case blockages, or delays in scheduling, state Rep. Nathan Boyle said in a public statement.

       

Clio-Owned Legal Research Company Fastcase Sues Legal AI Startup Alexi

Tue, 2025-12-02 12:24

The lawsuit alleges that Alexi violated of a limited 2021 agreement with Fastcase by using information from Fastcase's legal database to build its platform. Alexi has denied wrongdoing.

       

California Reproductive Health Geofencing Law Could Trip Up Retailers, Other Users of Location Data

Tue, 2025-12-02 12:16

The law aims to protect the privacy of individuals who go to a facility that conducts abortions or provides other reproductive health services.

       

Five More Lawsuits Allege Fraud, Kickbacks in Class Action Settlements

Tue, 2025-12-02 04:59

The class actions, filed from Nov. 7 to Nov. 20, come as the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation hears arguments this week on whether to coordinate five similar suits against claims administrators and banks.

       

UChicago Law AI Lab Students Create Free Tool for Renters

Mon, 2025-12-01 18:22
The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and understand their legal rights.        

Mangione Attorneys Seek to Bar Comments, Evidence From State Murder Case

Mon, 2025-12-01 17:38
Huntley and Mapp hearings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione kicked off on Monday, with prosecutors previewing evidence the defense hopes to suppress. Mangione's lawyers say their client was interrogated with no Miranda warnings and his backpack was searched without a warrant.        

What's Habba's Next Move After Court Rules Against Trump Choice?

Mon, 2025-12-01 17:35

Appealing to the Supreme Court or seeking en banc review could exacerbate another problem—the potential that litigants whose cases were under Habba's supervision might bring additional challenges based on the appellate court finding her unauthorized to hold the post of U.S. attorney.

       

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