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Judge Cannon Says She Has No Relationship With Trump and Won't Step Down From Attempted Assassination Case

Wed, 2024-10-30 17:16

"I have never spoken to or met former President Trump," Judge Aileen Cannon said in her respose for motion to recuse Tuesday."

       

3rd Circuit Judges Zero In on Constitutional Challenges to Medicare Drug Pricing Program

Wed, 2024-10-30 17:13

Part of the drugmakers' argument is that the federal scheme violates the First Amendment by compelling speech.

       

Could AI Investments Be Another Driver of Law Firm Mergers?

Wed, 2024-10-30 16:37

Some law firms have said they are interested in a combination with a larger firm partly "to have the scale necessary to properly invest in technology," said one merger consultant.

       

The Self-Service Buyer Is On the Rise

Wed, 2024-10-30 15:40

Law firms and companies in the professional services space must recognize that clients are conducting extensive online research before making contact. Prospective buyers are no longer waiting for meetings with partners or business development professionals to understand the firm's offerings. Instead, they are seeking out information on their own, and they want to do it quickly and efficiently.

       

State Appellate Court Affirms $4M Prejudgment Interest Award on $40M Wrongful Death Verdict

Wed, 2024-10-30 15:30

"Here, Farmers retained defense counsel to represent Mason against Mabie's wrongful death claim. In doing so, defense counsel became an agent of Farmers for the purposes of defending Mason in this lawsuit. Thus, defense counsel's receipt of Mabie's settlement offer via certified mail constituted receipt by Farmers," wrote Missouri Appellate Judge Edward R. Ardini.

       

'A Complete Sideshow': Judge Mutes Giuliani, Denies Sanctions in $10 Million Sex Abuse Litigation

Wed, 2024-10-30 15:19

"You should strongly consider finding other counsel," Judge Nicholas Moyne told the disbarred Rudy Giuliani, who is appearing pro se.

       

Saying 'No Answer Is Required' Is Insufficient Under Fed Rules of Civil Procedure, Court Says in Novel Ruling

Wed, 2024-10-30 15:11

"Nothing in Rule 8(b) permits a party to refuse to respond to an allegation because it purportedly is a 'legal conclusion' or 'speaks for itself,'" wrote U.S. District Judge Gorton for the District of Massachusetts.

       

The FTC's Rebecca Slaughter Wants Fair Competition, and a Good Night's Sleep

Wed, 2024-10-30 14:51

"I don't have a crystal ball. I don't know what's going to happen on Tuesday or after Tuesday, but I can tell you what I hope will happen, which is that I hope Chair Khan can continue to serve," Slaughter said.

       

Long Island Midsize Firm and Managing Partner Sued for Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

Wed, 2024-10-30 14:05

Former Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone partner Laura Brancato said she was subjected to sexist and harassing behavior and ultimately fired after raising concerns about the climate for women at the firm.

       

Will 9th Circuit Uphold NLRB's New Pro-Union Bargaining Orders Rule?

Wed, 2024-10-30 11:49

The National Labor Relations Board says its Cemex decision aims to strengthen the NLRB's ability to address unfair labor practices during organizing campaigns and prevent recurrences.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Become Invaluable to Client Teams,' Says Michael Schapiro of Stradley Ronon

Wed, 2024-10-30 11:00

"Become invaluable to client teams and be the person who clients specifically look to when solving their problems. The more integral you are to your clients, the better your chances of making partner."

       

Barry Berke and Partner Group Exits Kramer Levin for Gibson Dunn

Wed, 2024-10-30 08:43

Barry Berke now co-chairs Gibson Dunn's global litigation practice.

       

Law Firms Refresh Policies as UK Government Enhances Sexual Harassment Rules

Wed, 2024-10-30 07:57

Under new legislation, employers are now required 'to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable steps to prevent it'.

       

A&O Shearman Becomes First Long-Term Corporate Partner to UN Refugee Agency

Wed, 2024-10-30 07:57

The partnership will see the firm donate up to £500,000 of partner profits to the emergency fund over the next five years.

       

A Conversation with NLJ Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jeh Johnson

Wed, 2024-10-30 06:00

"Being privy to the [Bin Laden] operation and being at the Pentagon in the basement, watching and listening to it unfold that day, was one of my proudest achievements, particularly because I'm a New Yorker, and I was present in Manhattan on September 11, 2001," Jeh Johnson said.

       

A Conversation with NLJ Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jeh Johnson

Wed, 2024-10-30 06:00

"Being privy to the [Bin Laden] operation and being at the Pentagon in the basement, watching and listening to it unfold that day, was one of my proudest achievements, particularly because I'm a New Yorker, and I was present in Manhattan on September 11, 2001," Jeh Johnson said.

       

Campaign Finance Records Show Lawyers Have a Clear Favorite in Pa. Attorney General Race

Wed, 2024-10-30 00:53

Plenty of firms and lawyers have invested in the attorney general race, and particularly in the Democratic candidate.

       

Female GCs Joining Corporate Boards in Large Numbers, Overcoming Biases and Stereotypes Along Way

Wed, 2024-10-30 00:49

"The biggest barrier is breaking into the networks, which traditionally have not included women and other diverse constituencies," said Tara Giunta, a partner at Paul Hastings.

       

Supreme Court Says Virginia Can Continue Voter Roll Purge

Wed, 2024-10-30 00:08

The Supreme Court said it would leave the stay in place until the case is decided on the merits by the Fourth Circuit and pending any further appeal to the justices, meaning the individuals will remain off the voter rolls through next week's presidential election.

       

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