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DEI Leadership: Unlocking Unique Value

Fri, 2024-09-06 16:00

"DEI leaders lead the charge on workplace innovation that amplifies the contributions and progression of those in both underrepresented and overrepresented communities," writes Kimberly Hulsey.

       

Alito Reports Concert Tickets From German Socialite in New Disclosure Form

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:48

Friday's 2023 disclosure came after the justice sought and received a three-month filing extension from the judiciary, the only member of the U.S. Supreme Court to need extra time to prepare their form.

       

Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:45

The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.

       

'Ad Network Monopoly'?: YouTube CEO May Testify at Google's Second Antitrust Bench Trial

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:21

U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema denied Google's motion to exclude lay opinion testimony from its advertising antitrust bench trial. This includes testimony from Andrew Casale, president and CEO of Index Exchange, and testimony from Benneaser "Ben" John, vice president of engineering at Microsoft.

       

Be Careful What You Stip For: 'Liggett v. Lewitt Realty LLC'

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:14

The ruling from New York's highest state court, although straightforward on its face, has important implications for both long-existing settlement agreements and when considering drafting future agreements settling disputes in the context of the Rent Stabilization Law.

       

In-House Lawyers Weigh In on How AI Will Revolutionize Dispute Resolution

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:04

For years, China has employed AI agents as online "robot judges." Could that happen here?

       

Texas Supreme Court Sends 6 Cases to the New Court of Appeals

Fri, 2024-09-06 14:56

The purpose of the court is to hear appeals from lawsuits involving complex commercial litigation and challenges to state laws, state agencies and their executive officials.

       

Recession Fears Cloud Outlook for In-House Hiring

Fri, 2024-09-06 14:33

"It is too difficult for anyone to predict the outcome for the year, but we are optimistic that there will be a place for business-minded lawyers with high emotional intelligence." said John Gilmore, co-founder of BarkerGilmore.

       

Federal Judge Greenlights Birkenstock's Claims Against 'Knock-Off' White Mountain Sandals, Clogs

Fri, 2024-09-06 14:16

While the court has found Birkenstock has met its burden from the pleading standpoint in the early stages of the litigation, the defendants say Birkenstock won't be able to prove its case on the merits, said White Mountain's New York-based attorney Edmund J. Ferdinand III of Meister Seelig & Fein.

       

With Locke Lord, Troutman Pepper Merger OK'd, Firms Have Much to Decide Before January Launch

Fri, 2024-09-06 13:41

While Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders are set to merge on Jan. 1, 2025, firm leaders remain focused on finishing 2024 strong.

       

Sentencing Delayed in Trump's New York Criminal Case Until After Election

Fri, 2024-09-06 13:18

"The Court is a fair, impartial, and apolitical institution," acting Justice Juan Merchan said in his decision to reset sentencing for Nov. 26.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Push Yourself, Get Uncomfortable, Ask Questions,' Says Joshua Brandsdorfer of Berger Singerman

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:00

"I say this to my 4-year-old son all the time: 'You are capable of doing hard things.' That statement is important for him and continues to be important for me. Push yourself, get uncomfortable, ask questions. In the long run, you will have made yourself and your firm significantly more valuable to your clients."

       

Gov. Hochul Appoints Wilmer Partner Brian Mahanna as Top Counsel

Fri, 2024-09-06 10:59

Mahanna will be in the top legal counsel role in the governor's office, after Elizabeth Fine's planned departure.

       

Judge Denies Mobile Gaming Company's Motion to Compel Arbitration in Class Action

Fri, 2024-09-06 10:48

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen ruled that "the agreement to arbitrate is unconscionable and thus not enforceable."

       

Compliance Chiefs See Pay Surge as Regulatory Onslaught Buries Perception It's a Backwater Role

Fri, 2024-09-06 09:51

"Companies have increasingly trended toward moving the compliance function to an independent organization, sitting as a peer to the legal function." according a Major, Lindsey & Africa report.

       

A&O Shearman to Cut Equity Partnership, Close in South Africa and End Consulting Division in Post-Merger Drive

Fri, 2024-09-06 07:00

The seismic changes, announced internally on Friday, affect the firm's 800-strong partnership and come just as the firm was set to celebrate a decade in Johannesburg.

       

A&O Shearman to Cut Equity Partnership, Close in South Africa and End Consulting Division in Post-Merger Drive

Fri, 2024-09-06 07:00

The seismic changes, announced internally on Friday, affect the firm's 800-strong partnership and come just as the firm was set to celebrate a decade in Johannesburg.

       

Comp Offers for Lateral Partners Now Show Big Law's Buying Power

Fri, 2024-09-06 05:00

A lot of firms are now offering make-whole or even "make-better" agreements to get laterals right away, illustrating top firms' buying power and desire to keep growing as demand and billing rates accelerate.

       

Families of Plane Crash Victims Cleared to Proceed in Negligence Suit Against Flight Training Group

Fri, 2024-09-06 00:59

"Yes, the crash occurred in Cuba. But the alleged conduct that allegedly caused the injury—Global One's alleged negligent training and instruction—happened in Florida. Moreover, Global One is incorporated in and has its principal place of business in Florida. The majority of the plaintiffs are Cuban citizens, and none are Illinois citizens, which weakens the case's connection to Illinois," U.S. District Judge Edmond E. Chang of the Northern District of Illinois said.

       

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