On Wednesday, jurors in Florida's Broward County listened to opening statements in a case brought by the family of Albert Casaretto, 78, who died from mesothelioma after more than 50 years of using Johnson & Johnson's talc products.

       

The warning, from U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett, comes after high-ranking DOJ officials posted content online that belied Mangione's presumption of innocence. The judge also asked prosecutors to advise Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to inform other officials that further violations could result in sanctions.

       

There's still nothing quite like a voice on the other end of the line. A well-timed call can eliminate ambiguity, reduce tension or open the door to collaboration in a way that emails, texts and video meetings often can't.

       

For companies developing novelty products, advertising campaigns, or brand-related parodies, this case underscores the importance of reviewing both confusion and reputational risks. For rights holders, it affirms that parody is not a license to defame a brand.        

In today's legal marketplace, AI-powered algorithms have become the new gatekeepers of visibility and credibility. As these algorithms scan, validate and surface expertise, the traditional legal PR playbook, centered on press releases announcing lateral hires, client wins or firm milestones, is losing impact. Success now depends on understanding how AI evaluates expertise through third-party endorsement and on adapting PR strategies accordingly.

       

“The premise of the Proposed Settlement is that class members will remain in 360 Savings accounts that pay materially lower interest than otherwise-identical 360 Performance Savings accounts, and Capital One will continue to profit from an artificial distinction of its own making. The parties call this an excellent result,' 18 state attorneys general argued, pushing a Virginia federal court to reject the deal.

       

"We believe the settlement is the right course of action to remove future uncertainty and ongoing legal expense, serving the best interests of the policyholders, company and shareholders and will allow us to focus on moving forward to better serve our policyholders and the life insurance marketplace," said Walter E. Bixby, president, CEO and vice chairman of the Board of Kansas City Life Insurance.

       

"Upon review of the parties' submissions, the Court finds that Plaintiff has adequately established Mr. [Lloyd] Frink possesses unique and personal knowledge relevant to the pending preliminary injunction motion," U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas wrote in an order compelling the deposition of Zillow's co-founder Frink in an antitrust lawsuit challenging Zillow's home listing policy.

       

A lawsuit was filed on bahalf of a former trader seeking a declaration that TD Securities' non-compete is enforceable, void or otherwise inapplicable, alleging that the agreement covers too much geographic territory and subject matter, runs too long, and isn't reasonably necessary to protect a legitimate business interest.

       

The $16,000 renewable scholarship will be guaranteed to any full-time J.D. candidate who enrolls next fall, and $12,500 to those in the school's Flex J.D. program.

       

“Multi-state providers, payers, and vendors will need to navigate inconsistent state rules," Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis attorney Sukrti Thonse wrote in a client note.

       

A state appeals court judge has created what is likely the first public framework for AI use in judicial chambers. It provides guidelines and sample prompts to help courts manage AI-generated evidence and related misconduct. Judge Scott Schlegel developed it after seeing judges adopt AI tools.        

The Nashville-based operator of Bitcoin Magazine issued a blanket denial of all allegations.

       

In an industry where every square foot and every second count, paper records are more than a legacy. They are a liability. While many law firms continue to manage sprawling records rooms and offsite storage contracts, a growing number are discovering measurable value, both fiscal and strategic, by embracing smarter digitization strategies.

       

Lawmakers sent letters on Wednesday to Paul Weiss, Kirkland and Skadden, pressing the firms for details about the pro bono services they are providing to "Trump's pet causes."

       

The adage "attitude is everything" rang true for a pair of Poole Huffman litigators in obtaining a compensatory damages award.

       

Some on the bench are already employing gen AI to help draft routine orders, but even as specialized tools become available, judges remain cautious about just how far the tech's uses extend.

       

"The message from Silicon Valley and Wall Street is unmistakable: at this scale, infringement liability isn't so much an existential threat as a line item," Aaron Moss, a partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, wrote in his Copyright Lately blog.

       

"During your initial 10 years, do as much as you can to reach out to anyone you can to gain real world experience—don't just sit in your office and expect opportunities to come your way. For example, as a litigator, I had opportunities to take depositions, try cases in a first- or second-chair role, and argue appellate cases during my first 10 years. Seek out these opportunities; partners value associates who are both competent and demonstrate they want to take on more responsibility with clients."