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"Here, we take irrational disparity to a new level: FELA will mean one thing in Illinois and another thing in Missouri even with regard to identical accidents in Illinois to which the same Illinois safety regulation applies," Missouri Appellate Judge Cristian M. Stevens wrote in a dissenting opinion.

23andMe set up an independent board committee and hired legal and financial advisers to work with it after CEO Anne Wojcicki offered to take the company private.

"It is a must that Gov. Lamont actually appoint somebody who can be historic in terms of the diversity that they add to the state Supreme Court," Alliance for Justice's Vasu Abhiraman said.

One way to do that is by what scholars call "narrowing" precedents, such as by limiting them almost exclusively to the factual circumstances in which they arose. Critics have disparaged this practice as a form of "stealth overruling."

The independent presidential hopeful has continued to blast the lawsuit by a Democratic-aligned political action committee, and the trial court judge's decision, as politically motivated.

"It is stunning that as recently as last year, this health care company apparently did not abide by basic security precautions for online accounts, such as instructing its employees not to share passwords," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said in a statement on the settlement.

Law firms are increasingly relying on engagement letters or online e-billing platforms to alert clients of rate increases, even though less personalized communication can frustrate clients, sources say.

While the named plaintiffs are limited to GM and OnStar, the complaint names many other companies involved in the alleged illegal practices.

"Expect to see Russell argue that all of its actions were performed with the consent of the Royal Caribbean investment committee," said attorney Blake Dolman, who is not involved in the litigation.

It's the second case bringing similar allegations against Intel in the Delaware court.

"Being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of decentralized tech, and shaping the legal strategies that support this innovation, is incredibly rewarding."

School districts allege Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath violated the Education Code in the development and use during the 2023-2024 school year of the standardized testing system.

In recent months, the U.S. Supreme Court has delivered epochal rulings that are poised to reshape the regulatory landscape across various industries.

"The quality of your work and your attitude matters first and foremost. Be curious, do your own independent research before asking a question, and always ask yourself, 'How can I make this client's or partner's life easier?' With a good attitude, high quality of work and focus on client services, you will set yourself up for success."

The claim, brought on behalf of class members who had different wireless carriers but texted and called AT&T Mobile users, alleged that the company's own negligence resulted in an April 2024 cyberattack that leaked the call logs of more than 100 million AT&T customers, compromising their own data in the process.

"Stated plainly, Defendant's arguments are nothing more than a repetition of stale and unsubstantiated claims," the jurist wrote. "This Court now reiterates for the third time, that which should already be clear—innuendo and mischaracterizations do not a conflict create. Recusal is therefore not necessary, much less required."

"We are very pleased with this result," Elizabeth Babbitt, a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, said on behalf of the Chicago Transit Authority. "This case serves as a reminder that the rules of preservation in litigation remain in effect, despite the ever-changing landscape of technology."

On the fifth day of a criminal trial against Tom Girardi, ex-Girardi Keese accounting employee Norina Rouillard was asked on cross-examination about a "secret" bank account in San Bernardino, California.

Running out of funds, AI companies are realizing that licensing deals can be lifelines.