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Federal Judge Calls On Law Students to Improve Civics Education

Tue, 2025-08-19 00:57

Georgia law students are trading places with teachers to help educate high schoolers about civics, thanks in part to financial support doled out by a federal judge.

       

Cyberattacks on US Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients

Mon, 2025-08-18 21:08

"There is certainly a heightened level of concern when parties think they can't rely on the government to keep sealed information secret," Boies Schiller Flexner partner Dan Boyle said of the summer 2025 cyberattacks against the U.S. courts' electronic filing system that impacted attorneys and clients involved in high-stakes litigation or white-collar criminal prosecutions.

       

Judge Strikes Some Claims, Plaintiffs' Experts, in Ozempic Lawsuits

Mon, 2025-08-18 19:05

U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, allowed some misrepresentation claims to go forward but tossed design defect and medical monitoring allegations.

       

Weighing In on a Split: State Appellate Court Clarifies Safety Exceptions Against Trucking Brokers

Mon, 2025-08-18 18:08

“We conclude Congress intended to preserve a state's ability to provide for safety on its roadways by maintaining an individual's access to the remedy of a common-law negligence claim following a motor vehicle collision, First District Appellate Court of Illinois Justice C.A. Walker said.

       

Newsmax Settles Dominion's Defamation Claims for $67M

Mon, 2025-08-18 16:55

Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the defamation lawsuit Dominion was pursuing in Delaware Superior Court.

       

12 Cases to Watch From Supreme Court's 'Long Conference'

Mon, 2025-08-18 16:47
The National Law Journal rounds up a dozen notable cases set to be discussed at the court's post-recess "long conference" on Sept. 29.        

DLA Piper Increases In-Office Requirement for US Corporate Lawyers

Mon, 2025-08-18 16:37

The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for more.

       

Navigating Tariff Uncertainty: Strategies for In-House Counsel

Mon, 2025-08-18 16:37

In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company's interests in a volatile trade environment.

       

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