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Veteran 3M Employee Files Suit Claiming Wrongful Termination for Saying 'F-Word'

Thu, 2024-03-21 14:50

This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

       

More Judges Voice Their Concerns as AI Enters Courtrooms

Thu, 2024-03-21 14:29

As generative AI funnels into court proceedings, more judges are confronting head-on the threats and opportunities the technology poses.

       

Wrongful Death Suit Accuses NCAA of Failing to Combat Concussion Injury Dangers

Thu, 2024-03-21 14:02

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

       

At Morrison & Foerster, Reduced Overhead and Steady Demand Led to 19% Profitability Gain

Thu, 2024-03-21 13:53

Strong performances in litigation, middle-market M&A and bankruptcy practices propelled the firm to a 6.2% increase in gross revenue.

       

SOCTUS Hears Arguments on Reach Back Term Three Years for Copyright Infringement Damages

Thu, 2024-03-21 13:45

In a case of first impression, the Eleventh Circuit decided that a copyright plaintiff may recover damages that occur more than three years before a copyright lawsuit is filed.

       

Prosecutors Accuse Trump, Counsel of 'Wholly Inventing Facts' to Delay Criminal Trial

Thu, 2024-03-21 13:15

"Only by grossly mischaracterizing the record is he able to level spurious and reckless allegations of prosecutorial misconduct," prosecutors tell the judge in response to defense allegations of discovery violations.

       

'Love It But Leave It': Lawyers Have Mixed Reviews for 'Compromise' Direct-Action Statute Repeal

Thu, 2024-03-21 13:05

"When you get to a point where everybody's a little bit upset, maybe you've finally found a bill that can get past both chambers and get signed by the governor," said Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, when he introduced the bill this legislative session.

       

DOJ Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple, Escalating War on Big Tech

Thu, 2024-03-21 11:51

"We allege that Apple has maintained monopoly power in the smartphone market, not simply by staying ahead of the competition on the merits, but by violating federal antitrust law," Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.

       

8 US Firms to Battle Out Didi Global Securities Class Action

Thu, 2024-03-21 11:48

Quinn Emanuel, Skadden, Wilson Sonsini, Sullivan & Cromwell, Gibson Dunn and O'Melveny are all representing parties in the lawsuit.

       

8 US Firms to Battle Out Didi Global Securities Class Action in US Court

Thu, 2024-03-21 11:48

Quinn Emanuel, Skadden, Wilson Sonsini, Sullivan & Cromwell, Gibson Dunn and O'Melveny are all representing parties in the lawsuit.

       

Judge Clears Negligence Claim to Proceed in Data Breach Suit Against Cohen Cleary

Thu, 2024-03-21 11:13

"Article III standing is a rapidly developing area of the law in the context of data breach class actions. We are pleased that the court found, correctly, that plaintiff has Article III standing to support these claims," said plaintiff's counsel Laura Van Note, a shareholder at Cole & Van Note in Oakland, California.

       

US News Law School Rankings Shrouded in Mystery

Thu, 2024-03-21 10:30

"We expect to see some methodology changes to the rankings this year," Dave Killoran, chief executive officer of PowerScore Test Preparation, told Law.com Wednesday. "If they were to use the same methodology as last year, then anyone could predict the final outcomes since the rankings are built on public data."

       

Big Law Takes Bigger Bet on Contingency Fee Practices

Thu, 2024-03-21 10:00

Kirkland, Crowell, Quinn and Susman Godfrey, among others, have all had financial gains from contingency fee cases. "We've seen a noticeable increase in interest in building out plaintiff side practices," said Evan Meyerson, at Burford Capital.

       

At Goodwin, Growth Investments Scuttle Profits While Revenue Ticked Up

Thu, 2024-03-21 09:00

Despite a higher head count in 2023, Goodwin said it did not plan on any force reductions in 2024.

       

Who Is Responsible for Protecting Lawyers' Mental Health?

Thu, 2024-03-21 05:00

"Human nature is responsible," said Florida State University College of Law professor Lawrence Kriege. "If you look at history, there has been a persistent problem that has plagued mankind forever, and it's called greed. It can be greed for money, greed for power, greed for prestige—but it's greed."

       

US Firms With Expiring Leases Were Much More Likely to Relocate in 2023 Than Stay Put

Wed, 2024-03-20 17:12

Law firm leasing activity hit a square-footage record in 2023, with eight of the 10 largest leases in New York, according to a new report from Cushman & Wakefield.

       

Legal Departments Want to Shake 'Cost Center' Label But Unwittingly Reinforce the Perception

Wed, 2024-03-20 17:02

One challenge for legal departments is that it is hard to demonstrate the value of something not happening—a threatened lawsuit not being filed or a regulatory fine not being assessed.

       

Legal Industry Players Missed a Microsoft AI Loophole That Could Expose Confidential Data

Wed, 2024-03-20 15:55

Sources told Legaltech News that several law firms and legal tech providers dove into integrations with Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service without noticing the fine print that authorizes Microsoft employees to manually review certain prompts.

       

Superior Court: More Overlap in Case Facts Needed for Insurer to Deny D&O Coverage

Wed, 2024-03-20 15:47

Delaware Superior Court Judge Paul R. Wallace granted a California-based biotech company's motion for partial summary judgment.

       

Ruling on NYC's 'Disparate' Tax System Could Spur Reforms and Valuation Protests

Wed, 2024-03-20 14:54

The decision in an appeal filed by Latham & Watkins attorneys including ex-New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, is not final, but an important step toward possible reform.

       

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