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Employee Questioning Employer's COVID-19 Policies Qualifies as Protected Conduct, 3rd Circuit Rules

Mon, 2025-06-23 17:26

"The company's knowledge of Vincer's protected activity, coupled with a change in its response to Vincer's problematic behavior mere days after the protected activity, and the absence of any investigation, analysis, or documentation in his personnel file to otherwise explain the termination, constitutes substantial circumstantial evidence that the protected activity was at least a motivating factor in Vincer's termination," said Judge Theodore A. McKee, who authored the opinion.

       

Supreme Court Gives Trump Green Light to Continue, for Now, 'Third Country' Deportations

Mon, 2025-06-23 17:24

Over the dissents of the liberal justices, the Supreme Court's conservative majority temporarily paused a lower court order blocking deportations to "third countries" such as South Sudan.

       

US Judge Compels Trump Administration to Disburse Impounded Funds to Open Tech Fund

Mon, 2025-06-23 15:40

"The defendants' continuous withholding of congressionally appropriated funds, month after month, with no explanation, is a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the District of Columbia wrote in his preliminary injunction order requiring the Trump administration to disburse federal grants to Open Technology Fund.

       

'Not Idle Speculation': Brooklyn Judge Won't Let Jurors Hear About Plaintiff's Immigration Status While Deciding Damage Award

Mon, 2025-06-23 15:31

“Permitting broad inquiry into a person's immigration status risks creating a significant chilling effect," said Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Aaron Maslow. "If courtrooms are perceived as opportunities for [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] enforcement, undocumented immigrants might cease to exercise the civil right of pursuing compensation for personal injuries resulting from a tortfeasor's negligence.

       

Perkins Coie Lays Off 5% of Professional Staff, Citing ‘Scheduled Changes' to Workforce

Mon, 2025-06-23 15:31

A firmwide review over the past year preceded the cuts, a firm spokesperson said.

       

Cybersecurity and AI: What Clients Really Think

Mon, 2025-06-23 15:25

Discover where your firm stands in comparison to industry benchmarks—and what actionable strategies can help yougain a competitive edge.

       

Cigna Sued for Allegedly Sharing Medical Data With Third-Party Advertisers

Mon, 2025-06-23 15:02

Jim Treglio of Potter Handy, counsel for the plaintiffs, claimed in some instances, patients communicated with their doctors through Cigna's website and shortly after received targeted advertisements on social media for their medical condition.

       

Supreme Court to Decide if Prisoners Can Seek Damages Under Religious Freedom Law

Mon, 2025-06-23 14:59

The justices will hear the case of a Rastafarian who alleges his religiously worn dreadlocks were forcibly shaven by Louisiana correction officers.

       

DOL to Scrap Prior Independent Contractor Rule

Mon, 2025-06-23 11:27

Only employees (not independent contractors) are covered under the FLSA's regulations on minimum wages, overtime and record-keeping. So, in order to comply with federal labor laws, employers need to understand the difference between employees and independent contractors in order to correctly classify workers.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Don't Wait to Be Asked to Do Something,' Says Poonam Kumar of Gibson Dunn

Mon, 2025-06-23 10:59

"Be proactive: Don't wait to be asked to do something if you think it needs to be done. Speak up: The common theme in all of these points is that your voice matters. You were hired by the firm for your intelligence, skills, and judgment, so use them!"

       

Walmart to Pay $10M to Settle Charges It Let Money Transfer Scammers Run Wild

Mon, 2025-06-23 09:19

Under its pact with the Federal Trade Commission, the retailer agreed to submit to three years of compliance-monitoring. It did not admit or deny the allegations.

       

'Wreaking Violence?' U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem Sued for Allegedly Using 'Excessive Force' Against Journalists, Protesters

Mon, 2025-06-23 09:16

Journalists and media organizations sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, claiming that DHS officers unlawfully used "militarized weapons" on protesters and reporters who were documenting demonstrations against immigration enforcement raids conducted in Southern California.

       

Reed Smith Global Managing Partner Elected to 4-Year Term

Mon, 2025-06-23 05:59

Casey Ryan first moved into the role in 2023, when prior firm leader Sandy Thomas stepped down to take up a chief legal officer position at a nonprofit.

       

Former Skadden Fellows Call Out ‘Problematic' Effects From Trump Deal

Mon, 2025-06-23 04:59

"The longer that they continue to capitulate to Trump, the more difficult it's going to be to separate the Foundation from endorsing the actions of the Trump administration,” a former fellow said.

       

Supreme Court Inches Closer to Recess With Rulings on Liability for Terrorist Acts, Challenges to California EV Rules and Discrimination Claims

Mon, 2025-06-23 04:59

The Supreme Court handed down six rulings Friday morning. In this edition of Supreme Court Brief, we'll break them all down.

       

How AI Could Detect the Next Class Action: ‘The Numbers Are Just Massive'

Mon, 2025-06-23 04:59

Startup legal tech companies like Darrow and Rain Intelligence are using artificial intelligence tools to scour the Internet to come up with new class actions.

       

Crypto Theft Victim Faces New York Lawsuit From Firm That Helped Him Reclaim Assets

Mon, 2025-06-23 00:52

A firm has sued an ex-client in Manhattan federal court, claiming it is owed $1 million after recovering $5 million in stolen digital assets, in a dispute highlighting the opaque and increasingly litigated world of cryptocurrency recovery.

       

Worcester Polytechnic University, Zeta Psi Fraternity Facing Suit for 'Fireball' Fraternity Incident

Fri, 2025-06-20 17:37
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O'Melveny Announces New Vice Chair, Appoints New Practice Leaders and Office Heads

Fri, 2025-06-20 17:35

Securities litigation co-chair Matthew Close was elevated to vice chair and was among four new management committee appointments.

       

Trump Administration Blocked From Barring International Students at Harvard

Fri, 2025-06-20 15:51

The ruling prohibits the federal government from revoking the university's Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification and Exchange Visitor Program.

       

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