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Another Federal Judge Speaks Out on Recent Threats to Jurists, Family Members

Mon, 2025-07-21 09:29

D.C. Circuit Judge J. Michelle Childs said at an event at the federal district courthouse in Seattle last week that she's recently had seven pizzas sent to her house by people who want her to know they know where she lives. “I felt like you know this is important to explain to people what's really happening as somebody who's actually experienced it, she said.

       

Associates—'Professionally Cautious' by Nature—Have Found a Voice in the Trump Era

Mon, 2025-07-21 07:33

Former Davis Polk associate Ryan W. Powers is one of many former Big Law attorneys who are publicly blasting the legal industry.

       

Freshfields v Quinn Emanuel: Court Halts JP Morgan Claim Against Directors of Fintech Viva

Mon, 2025-07-21 06:18

The case is the latest episode in a fraught relationship between the investment bank and two European fintech companies.

       

Appealing Jenner Ruling, Trump Admin to Fight Second Law Firm EO Case

Mon, 2025-07-21 00:49

The DOJ notified Judge John Bates that it's appealing his order permanently enjoining the government from implementing an executive order targeting Jenner.

       

Ex-Grammarly VP Sues, Alleging Disability Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

Mon, 2025-07-21 00:17

Laura Hibben says in the 19-page lawsuit that the company did not attempt to come up with "reasonable accommodations" for her depression, a protected mental health condition under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

       

McDermott Snags Merck's Head of Legal For Frankfurt HQ

Sun, 2025-07-20 14:59

Johannes Eckhardt joins as a partner, becoming the latest in-house lawyer to move into private practice.

       

BREAKING: Trump Sues Wall Street Journal in Miami Court

Fri, 2025-07-18 18:56

The president's attorney is Miami lawyer Alejandro “Alex Brito of Brito Law, who negotiated a $15 million settlement with ABC News on Trump's behalf.

       

California Judicial Council Adopts AI Rules for Judges, Court Employees

Fri, 2025-07-18 18:07

The new rule of court and accompanying guidance give courts the choice of whether to use generative AI. Judges will have discretion in many cases over disclosing its use.

       

Crucial Hearing Underway in Suit Against Meta, 'Call of Duty' Maker Over Uvalde Mass Shooting

Fri, 2025-07-18 17:54

The hearing addresses the defendants' demurrer and special motion to dismiss the case pursuant to California's anti-SLAPP statute, which was filed in December 2024.

       

Kirkland's COO Move Highlights Law Firms' Business 'Maturation'

Fri, 2025-07-18 17:40

"You need someone to be ultimately responsible for decisions on the staff side of the house, and it's too hard for practicing lawyers to do on a day-to-day basis,” said firm chair Jon Ballis.

       

Denied: Judge Refuses to Step Down From X Corp. Case

Fri, 2025-07-18 17:18

A man suing X Corp. for $70 million for allegedly violating his civil rights asked the judge recuse himself from the case, but the judged denied his motion.

       

Federal Judge Sends Volkswagen Dealers' 'Unilateral Charge' Dispute to State Agency

Fri, 2025-07-18 17:01

"The federal interests here are particularly weak compared to the relatively strong interest of the state in interpreting its own statute via a specialized tribunal created by the state legislature," said U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp Jr. of the Northern District of Illinois.

       

With Gen AI Talent Hard to Hire, Training Takes on Greater Importance

Fri, 2025-07-18 16:27

The shortage of experienced AI talent and the need for all employees to embrace gen AI is making internal development more vital than ever.

       

Faith Evans Sued by The Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother's Estate Over Catalog Sale Profits

Fri, 2025-07-18 16:24

Faith Evans is facing litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery accusing the R&B singer of witholding proceeds from a deal over rapper Biggie Small's music catalog from a trust.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at Video Game Safety, CBD Products and Water Pollution

Fri, 2025-07-18 16:02

Cases are piling up against Roblox over video game addiction and sexual grooming of minors.

       

OptumRx Sued Over Weight-Loss Drug Approvals

Fri, 2025-07-18 15:27

Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.

       

Chicago Metal Company Agrees to Pay $1M+ to Defendant After Unfavorable Verdict

Fri, 2025-07-18 15:17

Elkhem Materials Inc. said Allied Metal Co., backed by Reed Smith, satisfied the judgment Wednesday after asking the court to approve the $1 million agreement to cover the jury's verdict, attorney fees and prejudgment interest earlier this week.

       

FTC Lifts Bans on Pioneer, Hess CEOs From Serving on Acquirers' Boards

Fri, 2025-07-18 15:12

Republican Federal Trade Commission members set aside a ban on the executives, saying the FTC failed to plead antitrust law violations and disregarded decades of precedent under the FTC Merger Guidelines.

       

Federal Judge Dismisses FBI Agents' Lawsuit Alleging Jan. 6 Retaliation

Fri, 2025-07-18 13:59

"Although Plaintiffs fear the repercussions of disclosure, a fear that something may happen in the future—even if that fear is serious and sincere—is not enough to bring a lawsuit," U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb wrote in dismissing the FBI Agents Association's retaliation lawsuit against the Trump administration.

       

What's to Become of Alina Habba? Judges to Weigh U.S. Attorney's Future

Fri, 2025-07-18 13:27

New Jersey's 17 U.S. District Court judges will meet Monday to decide what to do about the U.S. Attorney's post. They could reappoint Alina Habba, pick someone else, or leave the position vacant.

       

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