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'Addiction by Design': Groundbreaking Trial Opens Against Instagram, YouTube

Mon, 2026-02-09 23:19

W. Mark Lanier told a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday that YouTube and Instagram were designed to addict kids, like his client, Kaley, who got her first iPhone at age 9.

       

What Now? Sex Harassment Confusion as EEOC Deletes Guidelines

Mon, 2026-02-09 16:54

The EEOC chair emphasized that rescinding the guidance doesn't give employers the right to engage in unlawful conduct, but observers are predicting some members of the public will misread the agency's action.

       

When It Comes to Trademark Searches, AI Misses the Mark

Mon, 2026-02-09 16:08

Artificial intelligence tools powered by large language models have become valuable resources in the trademark process. Despite incredible progress in natural-language reasoning, AI tools still face fundamental limitations when it comes to performing even basic trademark searches. Here are five important reasons why.

       

Drugmakers Unpersuaded by HHS Guidance Playing Down Perils of Direct-to-Consumer Sales

Mon, 2026-02-09 15:19

"There remain many open legal questions, including key fraud and abuse questions and a host of related regulatory consideration.s and complications," King & Spalding attorneys wrote in a note to clients.

       

Federal Judge Rejects Coinbase Bid to Block Nevada Gaming Enforcement

Mon, 2026-02-09 14:12

A federal judge refused to block Nevada regulators from pursuing a state enforcement action against Coinbase Financial Markets Inc., rejecting the crypto exchange's bid for emergency relief and declining to intervene in what she described as an ongoing matter of state law.

       

Practical Insights for Deploying AI in Firms

Mon, 2026-02-09 13:55

Join us to discover how large legal firms are deploying enterprise AI to streamline workflows, maintain trust, and deliver measurable ROI.

       

Dems Put FAA Chief on Hot Seat Over Delays in Divesting Stock in Airline He Ran for Quarter-Century

Mon, 2026-02-09 13:45

On Oct. 7, Bryan Bedford's deadline to divest his Republic Airways stock, he requested a 60-day extension, saying “demands on my time stemming from his work as FAA administrator "created an unusual hardship."

       

Fed. Judge Slashes $12.75M 'Grossly Excessive' Punitive Damages Award in Fatal Police Shooting Case

Mon, 2026-02-09 13:35

"Chandler's conduct was not so reprehensible that it warrants a punitive damages award that is more than eight times the amount previously awarded in excessive force/wrongful death cases in this circuit," U.S. Magistrate Judge Shirley Padmore Mensah said.

       

From Tools to Impact: 5 Trends Reshaping Legal Work in 2026

Mon, 2026-02-09 07:48

Join us to explore how law firms can overcome fragmented processes and embrace scalable, embedded AI-driven workflows to boost efficiency, reduce manual work, and drive sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.

       

As Paul Weiss Navigates an Abrupt Leadership Change, Messaging—Internal and External—Will Determine Its Success

Mon, 2026-02-09 04:59

Sudden leadership changes are “unsettling. New law firm leaders aim to stress continuity and strategy to clients and partners alike to build a stable foundation for the future.

       

Cadwalader Litigation Co-Leaders Head to Mintz in 5-Partner Move

Sun, 2026-02-08 23:31

"We found out about the merger on December 18th with Hogan, and we knew there was a conflict," Iovieno said in an interview.

       

How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Show Up as a Leader,' Says Joshua Kon of Stok Kon + Braverman

Sun, 2026-02-08 22:59

"I think it's essential to show up as a leader well before you actually hold the title. In other words, preempt the promotion you're seeking by taking on leadership roles within your firm. (...) You want to demonstrate concretely to your firm's senior partners that you have the skills, the drive, the vision and tenacity to be a leader."

       

Lessons from Paul Weiss: Can Law Firms Afford a Star Culture?

Sun, 2026-02-08 22:54

The resignation of Brad Karp as chairman of Paul Weiss demonstrates that the star culture associated with some U.S. law firms comes with risks, writes The Global Lawyer.

       

Sexual Assault Cases Against Lyft to Be Consolidated in Northern California

Fri, 2026-02-06 18:23

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation said it makes sense in terms of efficiency and practicality to centralize more than 20 cases currently pending in district courts in the federal court in San Francisco.

       

Brad Karp's Leadership Exit Ends a Transformational Chapter for Paul Weiss

Fri, 2026-02-06 17:52

From 2005-24, a period including Karp's chairmanship beginning in 2008, the firm's growth in revenue, RPL and PEP well outpaced the Am Law 100 field.

       

Former Associate Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against Blank Rome

Fri, 2026-02-06 17:28

A female former Blank Rome associate accused the firm of failing to "appropriately respond" after she reported a male associate at the firm sexually assaulted her.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Surge Over Worker Misclassification, 'Rent a Tribe' Lending Schemes and Leaked Medical Records

Fri, 2026-02-06 17:03

Delivery drivers accuse FedEx of using third-party hiring agencies to misclassify workers as independent contractors.

       

FDIC to Pay $188K in Attorney Fees, Revise FOIA Practices Over Crypto Banking Pause Letters

Fri, 2026-02-06 16:38

“This historic settlement follows the court's ruling that the agency officially violated FOIA, Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer at Coinbase who backed History Associates Inc., said on social media.

       

'Casting Doubt' on Notice Violation Claims: Fed. Judge Remands Another Lie Detector Suit to State Court

Fri, 2026-02-06 16:32

U.S. District Judge William G. Young said the Suffolk County Superior Court will have to decide whether an employment class action can continue against Deloitte Consulting.

       

Call for Nominations: The Recorder and Law.com's 2026 California Legal Awards

Fri, 2026-02-06 16:30

The California Legal Awards 2026 are now open for nominations.

       

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