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‘Burden of Poof': Judge Gary Brown's Lessons in Magic

Thu, 2025-10-30 11:30

A U.S. District Court Judge in Long Island, Gary Brown discovered magic as a child. He says learning about the ‘art of deception' has made it easier to uncover the truth.

       

Many Trump Deal Firms Could Fulfill Pro Bono Pledges in Less Than a Year. But Will They?

Thu, 2025-10-30 07:10

At least five of the nine law firms that reached deals with Trump could fulfill their pro bono pledges within a year, according to a Law.com analysis.

       

In-House Counsel Grapple With 'Jarring' Geopolitical Policy Shifts

Thu, 2025-10-30 00:14

One chief legal officer said her strategy is to control what she can while scenario-planning for the unexpected.

       

'Public Nuisance?' 4th Circuit Revives Lawsuit Against Opioid Distributors

Wed, 2025-10-29 17:40

"[W]e hold that under West Virginia common law, the conditions resulting from the over-distribution of opioids can constitute a public nuisance," the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled, reviving a public nuisance lawsuit against opioid distributors represented by Reed Smith; Williams & Connolly; and Covington & Burling.

       

Georgia Investor Alleges $3.7M Crypto ‘Pig-Butchering' Scam in RICO Suit

Wed, 2025-10-29 17:30

“Often what you hear from victim advocates is it can happen to anybody, said Daren Firestone, a Levy Firestone Muse partner and crypto expert who is not involved in the case.

       

US Appeals Court Signals Investors and Litigation Funder Burford Face Uphill Battle to Claim $16B Judgment Against Argentina

Wed, 2025-10-29 16:59

The financially strapped South American country, which is represented by Sullivan & Cromwell Chairman Robert Giuffra, has received support from the Trump administration as it attempts to knock down the enormous judgment.   

       

Supreme Court Asks for More Briefs Over Trump's National Guard Deployment to Chicago

Wed, 2025-10-29 16:17

The unusual order came Wednesday afternoon in response to the Trump administration's request for immediate permission to deploy troops throughout the city in response to immigration protests.

       

Gibson Dunn, ADL Debut National Pro Bono Network to Combat Antisemitism

Wed, 2025-10-29 15:54

More than 40 law firms have agreed to receive client referrals or work as co-counsel.

       

Financial Advisors Sue US Labor Department for 'Interfering' in Morgan Stanley Pay Fight

Wed, 2025-10-29 15:42

Three financial advisors claim that the DOL violated its own internal procedures to issue an advisory opinion resolving a key issue in potentially hundreds of claims against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in the bank's favor.

       

Partisanship, Ads and Millions of Dollars Shape Pa. Supreme Court Retention Election

Wed, 2025-10-29 15:19

Political and legal experts weigh in on the major themes of the retention election so far. 

       

'Bring It Back to Earth': Tesla Tells Supreme Court Counsel Fee in Settled Comp Case Was Miscalculated

Wed, 2025-10-29 14:54

Morgan L. Ratner of Sullivan & Cromwell said the company's appeal is based on wanting to make the fee reasonable and avoid harm to the company or its shareholders, arguing there are three miscalculations the Court of Chancery made.

       

New California Ultra-Processed Foods Law May Set Table for National Wave of Regulation

Wed, 2025-10-29 14:45

“Although the law applies only to K-12 school settings, its effects have the potential to ripple beyond school meals, Hogan Lovells attorneys said in a recent client alert.

       

Which AI tools are best for your investment management firm?

Wed, 2025-10-29 14:26

Experienced counsel can advise clients on vetted and configured AI software or can implement that software on clients' behalf.

       

Massachusetts Overhauls Student Practice Rule to Expand Experiential Learning

Wed, 2025-10-29 10:57

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court signed an order last month expanding experiential learning opportunities for law students who represent clients in court.

       

Cozen O'Connor Backs Trademark Suit Against Former GNC Franchisee, Filing Says

Wed, 2025-10-29 10:36
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Comcast Faces 2026 Antitrust Trial Date With TV Ad Rep Seeking $300M in Damages

Wed, 2025-10-29 09:37

An expert witness for plaintiff Viamedia Inc. can testify that Comcast's alleged anticompetitive conduct caused Viamedia to sustain more than $300 million in damages before trebling, U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman ruled in a decision denying Comcast's motion for summary judgment.

       

Cisco Legal Chief Sees Pay Climb 26%, as Tech Giant's AI Bets Bear Fruit

Wed, 2025-10-29 00:48

After ranking as the nation's 18th-highest-paid legal chief in Corporate Counsel's 2025 General Counsel Compensation Report, Deborah "Dev" Stahlkopf appears poised to snag an even higher spot in next year's report.

       

More Big Law Firms Grow or Relocate in NYC

Tue, 2025-10-28 20:08

Latham & Watkins, Steptoe, Lewis Brisbois and Squire Patton Boggs are among the law firms expanding or relocating their offices in Manhattan after signing new leases in Q3 of 2025.

       

OpenAI Faces Trademark Claim for Use of ‘Cameo' to Describe AI-Generated Celebrity Videos

Tue, 2025-10-28 19:56

The company behind the popular celebrity video service known as Cameo alleges OpenAI is diluting its trademarks and brand reputation with AI-generated images that compete with its own authentic video recordings.

       

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