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'Show Us the License': Hayes Estate Says Trump Illegally Playing Soul Classic 'Hold On, I'm Comin'' at Rallies

Fri, 2024-08-30 09:24

Plaintiffs in the Georgia suit contend that the former president has illegally used "Hold On, I'm Comin'" since 2020 and are challenging the campaign to show the license it claims to have.

       

FedEx Promotes Its Top Lobbyist for Past Two Decades to General Counsel

Fri, 2024-08-30 08:26

Forty-two-year company veteran Mark Allen is passing the legal reins to 32-year company veteran Gina Adams.

       

Mid-Tier Firms Falling Behind Top-Tier on AI, Report Finds

Fri, 2024-08-30 06:47

There is also a gap, according to the research, between the top 20 and second 20 largest firms in the U.K. on having an internal team dedicated to AI transformation.

       

Massachusetts High Court Holds 2nd Amendment Protections Include 'Switchblades,' Striking Down Decades-Old Ban

Fri, 2024-08-30 00:33

"Setting aside any question whether switchblades are in common use today for lawful purposes, we conclude switchblades are 'arms' for Second Amendment purposes. Therefore, the carrying of switchblades is presumptively protected by the plain text of the Second Amendment," wrote Massachusetts Justice Serge Georges Jr.

       

Be Likable, Tell the Story Right: Mike Lynch/Autonomy Trial Left As Much Out as Was Allowed In

Fri, 2024-08-30 00:26

ALM reporter Maria Dinzeo covered the Lynch trial and she speaks with Legal Speak's Patrick Smith about the happenings in the courtroom, how the jury reacted to testimony from witnesses on both sides and how several elements that could have impacted the jury's decision were not allowed to be presented to the jury.

       

Four-Way Partnership Heightens Scrutiny of How Mergers Affect Labor

Fri, 2024-08-30 00:01

The Federal Trade Commission's opposition to Kroger's proposed $25 billion purchase of Albertsons stems partly from the agency's belief it would be bad for workers.

       

Bill Setting New Rules for California Neutrals Heads to Governor's Desk

Thu, 2024-08-29 20:56

Legislation backed by plaintiffs lawyers would place new disclosure requirements on neutrals and create an arbitration certification program through the state bar.

       

Circuit Split Over Geofence Warrants Could Have Major Fourth Amendment Implications for Data Searches

Thu, 2024-08-29 20:38

The circuit split might just persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the matter, breaking its now six-year hiatus from hearing Fourth Amendment cases.

       

Judge Blasts Google Over Legal Chief's 2008 'Communication With Care' Memo

Thu, 2024-08-29 19:49

The judge presiding over a Justice Department suit alleging Google has an illegal monopoly over ad technology said the memo instructing employees to use history-off mode when discussing litigation may have led to the intentional destruction of evidence.

       

Big Law Firms Shape the Rules of Upcoming Election

Thu, 2024-08-29 19:25

Political committees and individual plaintiffs are tapping large law firms to set the terms of the upcoming election cycle.

       

Real Estate Investor Sues Person Allegedly Behind Notorious 'LPWhisperer' X Account

Thu, 2024-08-29 18:04

David Sillers, a partner at Clare Locke in Alexandria, Virginia, represents the plaintiff, Scott Everett, in the defamation-by-tweet lawsuit against the defendant, Jakub Kostecki, who allegedly goes by the handle LPWhisperer on the social media website X.

       

Maryland Supreme Court Cites 'Wide-Ranging and Pervasive Nature' of Violations in Explaining Why It Removed New Judge From Bench

Thu, 2024-08-29 18:01

"In this case, Judge Ademiluyi's removal from office was the only disposition sufficient to protect the public's confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of [the] judiciary and ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice," Maryland Supreme Court Justice Shirley M. Watts wrote.

       

Randy Mastro's Litigation Record Cast in Harsh Light in Marathon Confirmation Hearing

Thu, 2024-08-29 17:37

At one point Mastro was also questioned about his own recent legal dispute with the city to dispute a $375 municipal fine for failing to prevent false fire alarms.

       

Randy Mastro's Litigation Record Cast in Harsh Light in Marathon Confirmation Hearing

Thu, 2024-08-29 17:37

At one point Mastro was also questioned about his own recent legal dispute with the city to dispute a $375 municipal fine for failing to prevent false fire alarms.

       

Randy Mastro's Litigation Record Cast in Harsh Light in Marathon Confirmation Hearing

Thu, 2024-08-29 17:37

At one point Mastro was also questioned about his own recent legal dispute with the city to dispute a $375 municipal fine for failing to prevent false fire alarms.

       

Hip-Hop Artists Face Breach of Contract Claims After Toronto Music Festival Postponed

Thu, 2024-08-29 17:33

The promoter, Remo Palladini, filed breach-of-contract complaints on Aug. 27 in the Supreme Court: County of New York. Palladini is represented by Christopher Cardillo, an attorney at Block, Longo, LaMarca and Brzezinski in New York. Counsel for the defense has not yet appeared.

       

Hertz Adds GC and Ex-GC as Directors, Signaling Appreciation for Insights Attorneys Bring to Boardroom

Thu, 2024-08-29 17:26

"The law teaches us how to think about both sides of things, how to anticipate issues, how to see around the corner, and all of those skills are very, very important to be a valuable board member," said former AbVie legal chief Laura Schumacher, a director of General Dynamics and CrowdStrike.

       

New York City-Headquartered Law Firms Outpace Industry in First Half of 2024

Thu, 2024-08-29 17:05

"The incremental demand has really come from the transactional practices—capital markets, private equity, and fund formation. That trend started in the late third quarter of last year."

       

Judge Sides With Study Abroad Organization, Dismissing Student's Refund Request After Program Changes During Pandemic

Thu, 2024-08-29 16:33

A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a college student's request for a partial refund after a European study abroad program was cut short because

       

Scholar Takes Issue With Lawyering in Supreme Court's 2nd Amendment Cases

Thu, 2024-08-29 16:09

Like many constitutional scholars around the country, Chapman University law professor Lawrence Rosenthal is unhappy with the state of the Supreme

       

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