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'Oh, This Was the Plan': Mindy Kaling Reflects on Alternative Paths Leading to Successful Career

Tue, 2026-03-10 18:12

Even with the most well-intentioned plans, her career did not necessarily follow that route. But, Kaling said her confidence and willingness to adapt to her environment led to the beginning of her career, even if it was an "off-off-Broadway" play in Chinatown.

       

2026 Southeastern Legal Awards Shortlist Announced

Tue, 2026-03-10 16:20
The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2026 winners and finalists for the fourth annual Southeastern Legal Awards.

       

Paraquat Producers Move to Preempt Parkinson's Claims, Cite Roundup Rulings

Tue, 2026-03-10 14:54

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, who is overseeing paraquat multidistrict litigation, ordered supplemental briefs after Syngenta and Chevron moved last month to preempt claims they failed to warn of the weedkiller's link to Parkinson's disease.

       

More Big Law Leaders, 'Open to Growth,' Are Willing to Consider Mergers

Tue, 2026-03-10 13:56

The willingness to mull a merger outwardly has seemingly become more commonplace lately.

       

Am Law 100: 2026 Trends, Insights & Strategies to Win

Tue, 2026-03-10 13:25

Join us for Law.com's webcast to explore exclusive Am Law 100 insights, industry trends, firm performance, and the future of Big Law through expert analysis and data revealed on release day.

       

I Am 'Coachable': Eli Manning Discusses Professional Growth, Resilience During Day 1 of Legalweek

Tue, 2026-03-10 09:10

The former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP kicked off Legalweek Monday at the Javits Center in Manhattan.

       

Judge Signals Class Certification Unlikely in Apple AirTag 'Stalking' Case

Mon, 2026-03-09 23:05

Judge Vince Chhabria last week expressed doubts about the likelihood of class certification in a long-running case that seeks to hold Apple Inc. liable for design elements in its AirTag tracking products that allegedly facilitate stalking.

       

'Plainly Ineligible to Serve': US Judge Disqualifies Trump Ally in Voice of America Litigation

Mon, 2026-03-09 19:00

"Only the Appointments Clause or the Vacancies Act's exclusive structure may authorize service as a principal officer, and [Kari] Lake satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth wrote in a decision invalidating Lake's service as acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media and Lake's attempt to gut Voice of America's workforce.

       

Judge Rejects Leadership Plan for New Jersey US Attorney's Office

Mon, 2026-03-09 17:58

"With all these options remaining, why does the fate of thousands of criminal prosecutions in this district potentially rest on the legitimacy of an unprecedented and byzantine leadership structure? The government tells us: the president doesn't like that he cannot simply appoint whomever he wants," Judge Matthew Brann wrote.

       

Consequences Are 'Enormous': Anthropic Sues Department of War, Alleging 'Retaliation'

Mon, 2026-03-09 17:03

"The consequences of this case are enormous," Anthropic's complaint said. "The federal government retaliated against a leading frontier AI developer for adhering to its protected viewpoint on a subject of great public significance—AI safety and the limitations of its own AI models."

       

$3.5M Settlement Reached After Overcoming Landowner Liability Act Defense

Mon, 2026-03-09 16:34

The case was particularly challenging because counsel for the County of Mercer and the Mercer County Parks Commission claimed immunity under the Landowner Liability Act, plaintiff counsel said.

       

University of Tulsa Picks ASU Law Dean Stacy Leeds as Next President

Mon, 2026-03-09 15:40

Effective July 1, Stacy Leeds will become the first woman to permanently hold the position of president at the university.

       

Four-Plaintiff Chicago Trial Opens Against Abbott Over Preterm Infant Formula

Mon, 2026-03-09 15:30

The trial is the fourth in the nation to allege cow's milk-based formula fed to premature babies in hospitals causes a life-threatening gastrointestinal illness called necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC.

       

Big Law's Emergency Playbook: Meet the Middle East Rescue Teams Protecting Lawyers, Deals and Data

Mon, 2026-03-09 14:34

With nearly 2,400 international lawyers caught in the Middle East conflict, the world's largest law firms are determined to keep staff safe, deals moving, and the lights on. But how?

       

DOJ Reaches Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement, Abandons Jury Trial

Mon, 2026-03-09 14:28

"Due to the substantial prejudice caused by this settlement and DOJ's abrupt exit after taking the lead role up to and during the first week of trial, a mistrial is warranted," more than 20 plaintiff states wrote in a motion for a mistrial after the U.S. Department of Justice informed a Manhattan federal judge that the Justice Department will no longer participate in the antitrust jury trial proceedings against defendants Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

       

NY Federal Judge Rejects Terror%E2%80%91Financing Case Against Binance, Zhao

Mon, 2026-03-09 13:18

“The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted terrorists, Eleanor Hughes, Binance's general counsel, said in a statement.

       

Practicing Law Without a License: ChatGPT Sued for Legal Fees

Mon, 2026-03-09 11:57

A new lawsuit might test whether OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot is lawfully dispensing legal advice.

       

Willkie Slams Ex-Client's $735M Fraud Complaint, Calling It Harassment

Mon, 2026-03-09 11:39

Represented by Davis Polk, Willkie argued that the lawsuit is just an attempt to harass Willkie and that its claims were already waived by the client.

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Building a Culture of Excellence, Curiosity and Trust,' Says Val Dahiya of Morrison Foerster

Mon, 2026-03-09 10:59

"Ultimately, effective practice group leadership is about building a culture of excellence, curiosity, and trust—one that not only delivers exceptional client service but also develops the next generation of leaders in the field."

       

'Growing Chorus of Decisions:' Fed. District Courts Overwhelmingly Rule Against Fintech's Cash Advances Claims

Mon, 2026-03-09 10:48

Claims against "earned wage apps" are populating federal district courts and could face a federal appeals court for the first time in 2026.

       

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