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Morgan & Morgan Lawyers Sanctioned Over AI Citations

Tue, 2025-02-25 16:16

"I think that the court had an opportunity here to send a message to lawyers in a way that would remind my colleagues around the country that AI is not a substitute for real intelligence," said attorney and law professor Dan D. Kohane, who is not associated with the case.

       

Breaking: Top Georgia Judge Resigns

Tue, 2025-02-25 15:48

The judge intends to return to private practice in South Georgia.

       

Trump's Pause on FCPA Enforcement Triggers Doubts and Disappointment Among Lawyers

Tue, 2025-02-25 15:38

A robust compliance culture, inspired by U.S. enforcement efforts, has spread across Latin America, a region plagued by corruption.

       

As Profits Skyrocket, Law Firms Maintain Equity Tier Exclusivity

Tue, 2025-02-25 15:28

"The bar is constantly getting higher and higher to become an equity partner at a law firm," one source said.

       

Uniswap Says SEC Has Ended Its Investigation Into the DeFi Crypto Exchange

Tue, 2025-02-25 15:23

The news follows a flurry of similar actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, such as agreeing on Friday to drop an investigation into Robinhood's cryptocurrency division and the NFT platform OpenSea and ending its litigation against Coinbase.

       

Morgan & Morgan's 'Delay' Tactic Bumps Attorney Fees to $192K

Tue, 2025-02-25 15:13

Defense counsel with Groth Makarenko Kaiser Eidex secured an additional $17,000 in attorney fees after obtaining an appellate win opposite plaintiff counsel with Morgan & Morgan in an automotive tort involving ex-NBA player Jordan Hill.

       

Susman Godfrey Lawsuit Alleges Google AI Models Reap Illegal Monopoly Profits

Tue, 2025-02-25 14:48

"By this action, Chegg seeks to hold Google responsible for the millions of dollars of harm it is causing and illicit profits it is reaping by misappropriating Chegg's unique and valuable works and protect the public's continued access to high quality and trustworthy online information," counsel for Chegg alleged in a complaint seeking damages and injunctive relief from the tech giant.

       

Lieff Cabraser's Sarah London Joins Girard Sharp

Tue, 2025-02-25 14:10

London, who worked at Lieff Cabraser for 15 years, started Tuesday at Girard Sharp in San Francisco.

       

Winning Preliminary Injunction No Basis For Lawyer Fees, Supreme Court Holds

Tue, 2025-02-25 13:58

"A plaintiff who secures a preliminary injunction has achieved only temporary success at an intermediary stage of the suit,” Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. wrote for the majority.

       

Welch Fruit Snack Manufacturer Accuses Competition of Marketing ‘Lies and Deception'

Tue, 2025-02-25 13:02
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Reports of DEI's Death at John Deere May Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Tue, 2025-02-25 12:36

An advocacy group that champions diversity won't be holding John Deere's feet to the fire, after all. The nonprofit withdrew its shareholder proposal seeking more workforce data "after a number of dialogues over several months with Deere & Co. staff on its intention to pursue strategic human capital management to maximize long-term growth."

       

Supreme Court Overturns Death Row Inmate's Conviction, Cites Prosecutorial Misconduct

Tue, 2025-02-25 12:22

The divided court ruled that Oklahoma prosecutors violated their constitutional obligation to "correct false testimony" in the long-running death penalty case of murder defendant Richard Glossip.

       

Jones Day Settles Dad Bias Lawsuit

Tue, 2025-02-25 12:07

It comes two weeks after the parties met for a settlement conference and as the parties were scheduled for a trial later this year.

       

'Not Just About Technical Knowledge': Putting Young Lawyers in Position to Succeed

Tue, 2025-02-25 10:39

Lori Berman, the former director of professional development at Hogan Lovells, has a new job as vice president of learning for Legal Innovators, a talent recruitment business offering law school students an alternate path to Big Law.

       

'Too Harsh a Punishment': State Appeals Court Says Barring Plaintiff's Expert Witness Went Too Far

Tue, 2025-02-25 09:41

"[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record of delay or contumacious conduct," Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Kenny Armstrong said.

       

Hallucinated AI Citations Garner $15K Sanction for Texas Attorney

Tue, 2025-02-25 09:09

"Much like a chainsaw or other useful but potentially dangerous tools, one must understand the tools they are using and use those tools with caution," the federal magistrate wrote.

       

'This Is an Anathema': Talc Bankruptcy Testimony Spotlights Plaintiffs' Bar Fractures

Mon, 2025-02-24 18:53

Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield and R. Allen Smith, of the Smith Law Firm, who share 12,000 talcum powder clients, testified about their opposing views about Johnson & Johnson's $10 billion bankruptcy plan.

       

Georgia Plaintiffs' Lawyers See Governor's Tort Reform Bill as 'All-Out Attack on Right to Trial By Jury'

Mon, 2025-02-24 18:36

The legislation seeking to lower amounts juries award in civil cases is Gov. Brian Kemp's top legislative priority. The Georgia State Senate passed its version of the measure on Friday.

       

With Agencies in Turmoil, Regulatory Lawyers Advise Caution

Mon, 2025-02-24 18:35

“We're definitely not in a time of certainty, said Sidley Austin partner Steven Cohen. “I don't think that lawyers like myself have clear regulatory guidance yet from the administration in terms of advising our clients.

       

'Not a Minor Amendment': Law Professors Urge NY Legislature to Reject Rollback of Discovery Reforms

Mon, 2025-02-24 18:22

More than 80 law school professors wrote a letter to the Democratic leaders of both legislative chambers asking them to reject changes to the discovery law that are proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in her 2026 executive budget, with the endorsement of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York.

       

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