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Phila. Judge Upholds Roundup Defense Verdict—and the Rulings That Helped Monsanto Win

Wed, 2024-07-17 13:37

In upholding the Kline v. Nouryon verdict, Judge Ann Butchart of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas rejected plaintiffs' challenge to a series of global evidentiary rulings that gave Monsanto a newfound edge in the trial.

       

Spain's Pérez-Llorca Eyes Americas Growth Via Mexico Merger

Wed, 2024-07-17 13:14

The road map for Pérez-Llorca is diverging from that of its top Spanish rival, Uri a Menendez, which opted to close its New York office in June and shied away from an acquisition in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic. But more Spanish firms are expected to seek tie-ups in Mexico.

       

Missouri Appellate Court Reverses $7.7M Jury Verdict Against Stanley Over Opposing Counsel's 'Billion-Dollar Company' References

Wed, 2024-07-17 11:38

"It has been long established in Missouri jurisprudence that references to the size, wealth, and corporate status of a party during trial are improper when intended to arouse prejudice and not within the scope of legitimate argument," Eastern District of Missouri Appellate Judge Kurt Odenwald said. "Raising matters barred by the trial court's order in limine unquestionably falls outside the scope of legitimate argument."

       

Tesla Sues Chinese Auto Parts Company Over 'Dangerous' Supercharger Compatibility Claims

Wed, 2024-07-17 11:36

Tesla attorneys A. Louis Dorny, Alex Hanna and Aengus Carr argued in a complaint filed Monday that JecoEV markets its "dangerous" Charging Adapter product to drivers who want to charge non-Tesla electric vehicles at Tesla's Supercharger network, which they said is the "largest and most reliable DC fast charging network for electric vehicles in North America."

       

Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners

Wed, 2024-07-17 11:14

This article explores the issues associated with trademark protection in blockchain domain names and examines new steps and policies that blockchain domain registrars should implement to safeguard brand owners.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Find Work That Energizes You and That You're Passionate About,' Says Sam Jockel of Alston & Bird

Wed, 2024-07-17 11:00

"This is cliché, but find work that energizes you and that you're passionate about. For a junior associate, this requires taking control (to the extent you can) over what practice group you're initially placed in."

       

Shook Hardy, Seeking 'Critical Mass' in LA, Adds Trial Lawyers From K&L Gates

Wed, 2024-07-17 05:00

"To really have a presence in the Los Angeles market and be a litigation powerhouse, I think you need about 45 to 50 lawyers," said Shook Hardy's Los Angeles office managing partner Michael Mallow.

       

Spain's Garrigues To Merge With Mexican Law Firm Sánchez Devanny

Wed, 2024-07-17 04:00

After the tie-up, scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, Mexico will be Garrigues's second largest market behind Spain.

       

Kirkland Renews $50K Referral Bonuses as Associate Demand Ramps Up

Wed, 2024-07-17 03:36

Other firms may follow suit and give out referral bonuses soon, if they are not already, according to some legal recruiters and consultants.

       

New Jersey Top 40: Specialty Practices, Room for Rate Increases Boosted NJ Law Firms

Wed, 2024-07-17 00:00

According to this year's annual New Jersey Top 40 report, only four firms saw significant revenue declines, while 17 saw gross revenue growth of more than 5% compared with 2022.

       

Philadelphia on Track for Record Year of High-Dollar Verdicts

Tue, 2024-07-16 21:18

Court data shows that by the halfway mark of 2024, Philadelphia saw nearly as many eight-plus-figure civil jury verdicts as it did in the entirety of 2023. That statistic is especially striking considering 2023 had already marked a high point for awards exceeding $10 million.

       

Manhattan Jury Convicts Chinese Businessman of Running $1B Crypto Fraud Scheme

Tue, 2024-07-16 21:07

Jurors acquitted Guo of charges on wire fraud and securities fraud, as well as unlawful monetary transactions.

       

'Such a Weird Case': US Judge Sentences Platinum Partners Co-Founder to Six Months Home Confinement

Tue, 2024-07-16 18:47

U.S. District Court Judge Brian Cogan told the defendant he may have sentenced him to carceral time, if not for the fact that it would likely land the ex-hedge funder at the infamous Metropolitan Detention Center.

       

BREAKING: Genetic Testing Firm 23andMe Settles Data Breach Lawsuits

Tue, 2024-07-16 18:25

Lawyers told U.S. District Judge Edward Chen on Tuesday that they accepted a mediator's proposal to settle dozens of data breach lawsuits against 23andMe.

       

Outgoing ACLU Legal Director David Cole Reflects on Wins, Losses in Trump Era

Tue, 2024-07-16 18:24

"We definitely disagree with the NRA on most everything. But we agree that they have the same First Amendment rights as we do or as anyone else does," David Cole said.

       

NY Court System to Appeal Decision That Reduces Chief Judge's Appointing Authority in Surrogate Courts

Tue, 2024-07-16 17:29

The association for New York surrogates and OCA have long disagreed about which entity is entitled to appoint chief clerks and, in counties such as Erie County with at least 500,000 population , a deputy chief clerk.

       

Some Think New Jersey Could Be a Hub for International Dispute Resolution

Tue, 2024-07-16 17:00

International trade is exploding, but American businesses doing business in other countries can still struggle to resolve disputes and enforce judgments.

       

JD Vance Has a History With Biden's Judicial Nominee for Northern District of Illinois

Tue, 2024-07-16 16:19

The senator's objection to April Perry's nomination as US attorney--based on "weaponization" of the DOJ--may have unintentionally strengthened the White House's hand.

       

Fiduciaries Fail to Stop Class Action Over Fees for Retirement, Health Plans

Tue, 2024-07-16 16:00

The trial court did not abuse its discretion in certifying the class action, but on remand should allow non-party potential plaintiffs to opt out, the U.S. Fifth Circuit ruled.

       

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