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'Landmark' Getty vs. Stability AI Lawsuit Commences in London As GenAI Developers Face Copyright Infringement Claims

Mon, 2025-06-09 15:13

The case could have huge ramifications for AI developers and copyright and trademark law, lawyers say.

       

'Don't Try to Outlawyer Me': Judge Censured for Rude Comments to School Officials Who Bypassed His Son

Mon, 2025-06-09 13:53

The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct censured a Long Island judge who told a school attorney to refer to him as "judge" while bemoaning his son's bypass for valedictorian.

       

Legal Departments See Gaping Digital Divide, as Some Spend Nothing on Tech and Others Spend More and More

Mon, 2025-06-09 11:49

Twenty-seven percent of respondents to a Wolters Kluwer survey handle entity management with spreadsheets or even paper archives.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Don't Shy Away From Challenging Opportunities,' Says Caroline Dorsey of Morris Manning & Martin

Mon, 2025-06-09 10:59

"If I could go back in time, I would tell my younger self to embrace stepping outside of her comfort zone. I'd say to her, don't shy away from challenging opportunities, like those firm transitions. Each step, even if daunting and not always a straight path, will be a valuable learning experience and will get you to your destination."

       

Microsoft Hires Ex-Trump Aide as GC, Ex-Biden Aide as Policy Chief

Mon, 2025-06-09 10:28

In another key change, the company's chief privacy officer is departing after nearly eight years in the role.

       

Paul Weiss Sees More Partner Exits

Mon, 2025-06-09 10:17

Two more partners have joined a new spinoff firm, as well as several associates.

       

Locked In: Debevoise Votes to Keep Lockstep Comp but Creates Nonequity Tier

Mon, 2025-06-09 04:59

Presiding partner Peter Furci said the firm's new tier and reinforcement of its lockstep model reflect both the firm's willingness to adapt to the market as well as its devotion to its culture and what got it here.

       

READ THE OPINION: Blake Lively Gets Justin Baldoni's $400M ‘It Ends With Us' Lawsuit Tossed

Mon, 2025-06-09 00:52

U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman of the Southern District of New York found that Baldoni hadn't adequately alleged his central claim that Lively made false statements to The New York Times in a story detailing a harassment claim the actress had lodged against the actor-director.

       

In Landslide Victory, Diane Seltzer Defeats Paul Hastings Partner Brad Bondi to Lead DC Bar

Mon, 2025-06-09 00:07

Brad Bondi, following the results, slammed the election attention, noting he was "disgusted by how rabid partisans lurched this election into the political gutter."

       

Coinbase Beats Antitrust Lawsuit Over wBTC Delisting in California Court

Fri, 2025-06-06 19:45

“This important win affirms our clear right to manage security and risk for Coinbase users, Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer for Coinbase, said on X.

       

As SEC Rethinks Foreign Issuer Exemptions, Securities Lawyers Hope for Caution

Fri, 2025-06-06 19:43

As it considers new rules on foreign companies' disclosure requirements, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission risks placing onerous requirements on overseas businesses operating in good faith and already subject to strong securities oversight in their home countries, securities lawyers said.

       

USAA, AAA Sued for Alleged 'Systemic' Insurance Fraud in Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:00

Homeowners affected by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles have sued the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and American Automobile Association (AAA), contending that the insurance companies committed "systemic" fraud by misrepresenting the extent of their coverage and under-insuring their members by hundreds of thousands of dollars and, in some cases, over $1 million, leaving them unable to afford rebuilding or replacing their homes.

       

Ali Moghaddas on Prosecuting Tom Girardi: ‘He Got This Dead Stare at Me'

Fri, 2025-06-06 17:57
Ali Moghaddas, now at Edelson, talked to Law.com about prosecuting Tom Girardi, who told him, “Fuck you, during a competency hearing, and unexpectedly took the stand during trial.        

Supreme Court Hands DOGE Two Key Victories Over Data Access, Document Requests

Fri, 2025-06-06 17:52

In a pair of orders Friday, the Supreme Court said Department of Government Efficiency teams could access sensitive data held by the Social Security Administration, while temporarily shielding DOGE from extensive document requests.

       

White & Case Sues Lycamobile Claiming $7.8 Million in Unpaid Fees

Fri, 2025-06-06 17:42

Lycamobile first retained White & Case in connection with a case against T-Mobile, according to the suit.

       

German Bar Association Warns Firms That Trump Deals Violate Legal Code

Fri, 2025-06-06 16:14
The German Bar Association has issued a warning to lawyers that they could be found in breach of their professional obligations if they work at or with any of the nine U.S. firms that made deals with the Trump administration.         

Partner Promotions Drop in Greater China, Skew Toward Southeast Asia

Fri, 2025-06-06 15:57

With so many layoffs and office closures in Greater China, international law firms have less of a need to focus on adding partners there. But some are still bolstering their partner head counts in Singapore and Tokyo.

       

Florida Bar to Pam Bondi Critics: Hands Tied Until She's Out of Office

Fri, 2025-06-06 15:27

1,380 and counting: Florida Bar Friday rejected another Pam Bondi ethics complaint.

       

Federal Judge Tosses Suit for Years of Delayed Disclosures on Damages

Fri, 2025-06-06 15:07

The defendant made its initial disclosures on Nov. 3, 2017, indicating it is claiming it would show determined amount of damages and a "specific damages analysis" at a later date. It wasn't until nearly 8 years later that the information was turned in.

       

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Latest Jab at Harvard

Fri, 2025-06-06 14:59

"We are seeing this battle fought out with many law firms that have experienced the wrath and retribution of the Trump administration," Leonard J. D'Arrigo, partner and leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach Murtha, claimed.

       

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