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Manufacturers Remain on the Hook for Clean Drinking Water Deliveries, Federal Judge Rules

Wed, 2025-07-23 16:25

U.S. District Judge Margaret R. Guzman for the District of Massachusetts partially granted a group of Massachusetts residents' request for a preliminary injunction requiring the defendants to continue delivering water to homes with allegedly unsafe drinking water.

       

Coinbase Faces Shareholder Suit in Delaware Court of Chancery

Wed, 2025-07-23 16:09

The complaint alleges starting when the cryptocurrency exchange went public in April 2021, Coinbase misrepresented the safety of customers' assets by not disclosing that if Coinbase filed for bankruptcy, some or all of those assets might be lost.

       

Combating Antisemitism, Big Law Looks to 'Meet the Moment' With Pro Bono Work

Wed, 2025-07-23 16:00

“Law firms, to their credit, have really stepped up to meet the moment, at a pro bono level, said James Pasch, vice president of litigation at the Anti-Defamation League.

       

The World's Top Court Opens Door to Climate Reparations in Historic Advisory Opinion

Wed, 2025-07-23 14:53

The International Court of Justice ruled that a healthy environment is a human right and countries must address the "existential threat" of climate change.

       

Kroger Hires Dinsmore Veteran as GC, Bringing in a Steadying Hand in Period of Tumult

Wed, 2025-07-23 14:44

George Vincent is replacing Christine Wheatley, the latest in a series of C-suite changes at the company since its $25 billion purchase of Albertsons unraveled.

       

DOJ Appeals Court Order Reinstating Fired National Credit Union Administration Members

Wed, 2025-07-23 14:31

"Defendants have made a strong showing that they are likely to succeed on the merits," U.S. Department of Justice attorneys wrote in a motion for a stay pending appeal seeking to pause U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali's permanent injunction order reinstating two National Credit Union Administration board members fired by President Donald Trump.

       

Texas Companies, Gaming Association Sue Trump Over Tariffs

Wed, 2025-07-23 14:27

The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a new lawsuit in Texas federal court challenging President Trump's attempt to impose widespread tariffs based on alleged “emergency authority.

       

With Big Law in the Government's Crosshairs, Boutique, Retired Lawyers Take on Public Interest Matters Pro Bono

Wed, 2025-07-23 13:48

The Pro Bono Litigation Corps, launched by Lawyers for Good Government, focuses on public interest litigation handled on a pro bono basis by retired private practice or government lawyers, or lawyers from small firms.

       

Two South Florida Courtroom Titans Gone in One Month, Marking Shift in Legal Leadership

Wed, 2025-07-23 13:32

It has been a tough month for the South Florida legal community, litigators said, marked by the passing of Robert “Bob Josefsberg and Roy Black.

       

German Comedian Acquitted Over Satirical Trump Assassination Tweet—But Is Free Speech Still at Risk?

Wed, 2025-07-23 11:38
Allegations of political interference are mounting on both sides of the Atlantic, as critics cite the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the prosecution of German comedian Sebastian Hotz as evidence that government pressure is stifling satire and dissent.        

Companies Hurt by Tariffs Taking Widely Varying Approaches to Shareholder Guidance

Wed, 2025-07-23 11:23

Deciding what to say, or not to say, is a high-stakes exercise made more difficult by President Donald Trump's repeated policy shifts.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Be Prepared to Pivot, Take Chances and Dive in,' Says Praveena Nallainathan of Pryor Cashman

Wed, 2025-07-23 10:59

"Each associate will receive different opportunities and lucky breaks. You have to be prepared to pivot, take chances, and dive in. Your path to partnership may not be straight or predictable."

       

As Law Firm AI Use Grows, Firms Look to Mitigate Risk With Added Insurance

Wed, 2025-07-23 08:59

Nearly half of the legal professionals surveyed by digital insurance company Embroker are looking to enhance their coverage, compared to just 14% the previous year.

       

Boeing Hit With Lawsuit for 787 Dreamliner Crash in South Korea, According to Chicago Filing

Tue, 2025-07-22 18:41
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.        

'Unprecedented Lawsuit': US Judges Defend Habeas Standing Order in Motion to Dismiss

Tue, 2025-07-22 17:46

"The judicial role is rarely more essential than in the context of the Great Writ," counsel for Maryland federal judges wrote in a motion defending the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland's standing order that prevents hasty deportations of local detainees who file habeas petitions.

       

3rd Circuit Upholds Conviction of Man Who Stole Millions of Dollars From Class Action Settlement Funds

Tue, 2025-07-22 17:00

The ruling delved into a novel issue of who can receive restitution from a defendant that defrauded hundreds of certified classes.

       

DOJ Did Not 'Adequately' Address Factors Required in Epstein Unsealing, Judges Say

Tue, 2025-07-22 16:29

The judges considering whether or not to unseal grand jury testimony in two matters relating to Jeffrey Epstein ordered the Department of Justice to file memorandums of law in support of their motion. Manhattan Federal judges Richard Berman and Paul Engelmayer said they cannot rule "without additional submissions.

       

Uber Sues Lawyers: Claims Insurance Fraud

Tue, 2025-07-22 16:21

"Uber's accusations rely on rhetoric, not reality," Downtown LA Law Group claimed. "The company never tried a single case it now claims was fraudulent. Every referenced case was reviewed, defended and settled by Uber and its legal counsel—often after months of litigation and discovery. If Uber truly believed these claims were meritless, it had every opportunity to take them to trial. It chose not to."

       

'I Shed a Tear When Roy Black Died': Farewell to Courtroom Juggernaut

Tue, 2025-07-22 16:17

Black advanced through the ranks of the Dade County Public Defender's Office in 1970s to become one of the best-known defense attorneys in the nation.

       

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