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UFC Faces New Antitrust Claims Following $375M Class Action Settlement

Tue, 2025-05-27 17:50

"The UFC has used the ill-gotten monopoly and monopsony power it has obtained and maintained through the scheme alleged herein to artificially suppress compensation for UFC Fighters in the Class to below competitive levels," according to the allegations in a newly filed class action.

       

Judge Shuts Down Access to Documents That Were Inadvertently Emailed to Opposing Counsel in Patent Dispute

Tue, 2025-05-27 17:43

The plaintiff, Vegadelphia, had sued Beyond Meat for allegedly copying its slogan "WHERE GREAT TASTE IS PLANT-BASED."

       

Do Chatbots Enjoy Free Speech Rights? A US Judge in Florida's Answer May Be a Watershed Moment

Tue, 2025-05-27 17:42

Experts say that the "historic" order may move the needle on navigating future products liability cases involving artificial intelligence.

       

Judge Finds EO Against Wilmer an 'Egregious Violation of the First Amendment'

Tue, 2025-05-27 16:57

“The [executive order] shouts through a bullhorn: If you take on causes disfavored by President Trump, you will be punished! Judge Leon wrote.

       

Long Island Neurosurgery Practice Loses Lawsuit Over Medical Billing Arbitration

Tue, 2025-05-27 16:45

The Neurological Surgery Practice of Long Island filed its lawsuit under the Administrative Procedure Act, seeking court orders that would upend the independent dispute resolution process, or IDR, outlined in the No Surprises Act to resolve billing disputes. But the U.S. District Judge Hector Gonzalez of the Eastern District of New York said that the court couldn't order a "reworking of a legislative and executive program."

       

More than 800 Lawyers in UK Call On Government to Impose Sanctions On Israel

Tue, 2025-05-27 16:07

Signatories include partners from Mishcon de Reya, McDermott Will & Emery and Pennington Manches Cooper.

       

17 Years, 2 Verdicts, $51.7M Agreed Final Judgment in Trade Secret Case

Tue, 2025-05-27 16:02

The ams-OSRAM Group, a global leader in light and sensor technology, and Munck Wilson Mandala, a full-service law firm with deep expertise in intellectual property and technology litigation, have announced a significant victory in a complex trade secret and breach of contract dispute that has spanned nearly two decades.

       

Data Centers' Growth Could Help Fuel Law Firms' Creation of AI-Focused Practice Areas

Tue, 2025-05-27 15:02

“It's a perfect area for lawyers to get involved in, but it doesn't have a lot of certainty right now," said John Yates of Gunderson Dettmer.

       

MADD CLO Exits After 2 Years, Saying, 'I'm Taking an Intentional and Meaningful Break'

Tue, 2025-05-27 14:53

"I will simply share that I'm equally nervous and excited for my next chapter," Saerin Cho wrote on LinkedIn.

       

'No Rules': NY Federal Court Upends Conviction of Trader Accused of Being Behind $110M Crypto Heist

Tue, 2025-05-27 13:22

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian stressed that there were "no rules" with Mango Markets, the decentralized exchange that Eisenberg was accused of defrauding.

       

Toyota Motor North America Hires Insider to Lead Push to Prevent Additional Compliance Miscues

Tue, 2025-05-27 11:30

Four years ago, the automaker paid a $180 million penalty after self-reporting violations of the Clean Air Act's emissions-disclosure rules.

       

Simpson Picks Up Partners From Cravath, Kirkland and White & Case in Lateral Spree

Tue, 2025-05-27 11:23

The firm has hired four partners from three different firms (and Carlyle) in four cities over the last week.

       

Kirkland Adds 13-Partner Team From King & Spalding, Continuing Mass Torts Build

Tue, 2025-05-27 08:59

Kirkland said it has gained more than 100 litigators this year, as it continues to see high demand in its litigation practice.

       

Bitcoin Torture Case Underscores Growing Risks of Digital Asset Theft

Tue, 2025-05-27 00:51

“It is important to be vigilant in security, where you travel, how you travel and who in the organization has access to these wallets," George S. Georgiades, general counsel at Borderless.xyz, said about discussions the general counsel community is having with their clients.

       

Supreme Court Turns Down First Amendment Appeal Over 'Only Two Genders' Shirt

Tue, 2025-05-27 00:16

Justice Samuel Alito Jr., joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, said he would have taken up a public school student's appeal to "reaffirm the bedrock principle that a school may not engage in viewpoint discrimination when it regulates student speech."

       

Kim Kardashian's 'Unconventional Path' Brings Her One Step Closer to Becoming a Lawyer

Fri, 2025-05-23 19:07

The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney.

       

Karen Dunn and 3 Other Paul Weiss Partners Exiting Firm

Fri, 2025-05-23 17:49

The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles.

       

Judge Rejects John Deere's Efforts to Shield CFO From Farmers' Deposition

Fri, 2025-05-23 16:31

"On the record available, there is no indication that the plaintiffs' efforts to depose Mr. Jepsen are harassing, embarrassing, abusive, or any more annoying than any other good-faith deposition," U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston wrote, allowing a group of farmers to depose the executive.

       

Justice Department Reaches Deal to Allow Boeing to Avoid Prosecution Over 737 Max Crashes

Fri, 2025-05-23 16:30

Under the proposed agreement, Boeing would pay and invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445 million for the crash victims' families.

       

Judge Strikes Down EO Against Jenner, Finding Trump Admin's Attempts to 'Muzzle' Firm Unconstitutional

Fri, 2025-05-23 16:27

The order against Jenner & Block "violates the Constitution and the Court will enjoin its operation in full," Judge Bates wrote.

       

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