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9th Circuit Upholds Order Blocking Termination of University of California Research Grants

Thu, 2025-08-21 17:49
“Here, the record at this stage shows that the agencies selected grants for termination based on viewpoint, Judge Morgan B. Christen wrote for the panel, joined by Judges Richard A. Paez and Roopali H. Desai.        

Eleventh Circuit Invokes Prior-Panel-Precedent Rule to Dismiss UF Professor's Case

Thu, 2025-08-21 14:47

The prior-panel-precedent rule allows federal appellate courts to avoid considering “difficult arguments and “to do its work with fewer judges more quickly, said a legal scholar who is not involved in the case.

       

California Lawmaker Floats Bill to Thwart ICE Arrests in State Courthouses

Thu, 2025-08-21 14:40

Draft legislation circulating in California's statehouse would require federal immigration agents to check in a state courthouse entrances and identify who they intend to arrest.

       

Lawyers Accused of AI 'Hallucinations' in OnlyFans Litigation

Thu, 2025-08-21 13:14

"Plaintiffs' Opposition cites imaginary caselaw, quotes invented language in real cases, summarizes non-existent court holdings and analysis, or responds to arguments Fenix did not make," according to the filing.

       

Copyrights Battles and the Downfall of EU AI Act

Thu, 2025-08-21 11:52

While the EU AI Act certainly deserves compliments for both its pioneering nature and numerous thoughtful provisions aimed at the efficient and effective regulation of modern AI, it is not without its drawbacks.

       

Verus 2025 Survey (the “Sweepstakes ) Official Terms and Conditions

Thu, 2025-08-21 11:51
Official Terms and Conditions         

Navigating DOJ's New White-Collar Playbook

Thu, 2025-08-21 11:29
Key Risks for Government Contractors, Tech Companies and Healthcare Entities



The DOJ recently unveiled a series of policy updates that shifted the white-collar enforcement landscape. These updates — an emphasis on the False Claims Act, a shift away from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and increased incentives for self-disclosure and whistleblowers — are poised to reshape how companies approach compliance.        

Appeals Court Issues Mixed Ruling in Trump Fraud Case, Vacates Financial Penalties

Thu, 2025-08-21 11:10

The justices of the Appellate Division, First Department say they were unable to reach a majority opinion across three decisions, but issued the opinion in order to pass the case to the New York Court of Appeals. The court vacated disgorgement and sanctions but was not unanimous on the fraud finding.

       

Why Law Firm Leaders Must Rethink Client Experience as a Business Equation

Thu, 2025-08-21 10:39

Today's legal clients expect more transparency, responsiveness, and value at every stage of their journey. The firms that thrive are those that treat client experience as a measurable, strategic function of the business.

       

First Circuit Rules Court-Appointed Receiver Has Quasi-Judicial Immunity in 'Resident Dumping' Scheme

Thu, 2025-08-21 10:16

"Because the underlying function served by KCP's specific alleged act was judicial in nature, and because KCP did not act in absence of jurisdiction, KCP is entitled to quasi-judicial immunity as to counts arising from those acts," said Judge Lara E. Montecalvo, who authored the opinion.

       

A&O Shearman Posts $3.7B Revenue in First Post-Merger Results

Thu, 2025-08-21 09:29

The firm's hotly anticipated results come 15 months after the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling and place it fourth in the world by revenue.

       

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