US Judge Rules Amazon's Data Collection Violated Consumer Protection Law in FTC Lawsuit
"No reasonable jury could find in favor of Amazon when provided with this evidence," U.S. District Judge John H. Chun of the Western District of Washington wrote in his decision granting summary judgment in favor of the Federal Trade Commission and finding Amazon.com Inc. liable for alleged violations of the federal Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act.
Showdown at TV Station Highlights Reputational Risks of Noncompetes
“I do get calls from clients saying, we're getting pushback from employees. And then we have a conversation about what we really need and what's a legitimate business interest," said Tobias Schlueter, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins' Chicago office. “There is this question of, even if they can, should they?
How I Made Partner: 'Success Means Being a Trusted Adviser,' Says Carrie Connolly of Faegre Drinker
"Success in your practice is defined by your ability to solve your clients' problems. It's not just about winning cases or closing deals; it's about providing solutions that genuinely help your clients achieve their goals. Success means being a trusted adviser, someone clients can rely on for sound legal counsel and support. It also involves continuous learning and growth, staying updated with legal developments, and improving your skills to better serve your clients."
Brotherhood in Big Law: How Black Male Attorneys in D.C. Built Their Own Network
A dedicated social space helps with the heavy emotional load: regular micro- and macro-aggressions, isolation, and pressure to outperform non-Black peers just to be seen as equals. Add the absence of safe spaces to seek advice or admit uncertainty, and the weight grows. What might seem like “just wanting a social space is often what helps Black associates stay.
As US Senate Weighs Testimony on Chatbot Harms, AI Firm Faces New Lawsuits Over Suicide and Sex Abuse
Families of teenagers who sustained long-term mental health problems or died by suicide after interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot testified in an emotional hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, raising the alarm on chatbot interactions and calling on Congress to introduce regulatory legislation around AI use in minors.
Federal Judge Chides Jackson Walker, Others, for Too-Long Court Filings
In a federal lawsuit related to the romantic relationship between former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones and former Jackson Walker partner Elizabeth Freeman, Chief Judge Alia Moses warns parties that "Gamesmanship and attempts to overwhelm the court with a deluge of briefing will not be viewed in a positive light."