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'There Is No Time to Waste': Matt Gaetz Withdraws From AG Nomination

Thu, 2024-11-21 12:52

The legal community has had a much more positive reaction to Blanche, Bove and Sauer's selection for DOJ leadership roles, believing their legal and prosecutorial background provides some stability for the agency.

       

Divided State Court Reinstates Dispute Over Replacement Vehicles Fees

Thu, 2024-11-21 10:44
In Bell v. Shelter General Insurance Co., the plaintiff appealed the dismissal of her breach of contract suit, which alleged that Shelter General Insurance Co. breached its automobile insurance policy by failing to pay her sales taxes and fees relating to her purchase of a replacement vehicle.        

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Virginia Griffith, Director of Business Development at OutsideGC

Thu, 2024-11-21 05:59

OutsideGC Director of Business Development Virginia Griffith discusses practical strategies for managing outside counsel costs while maintaining high-quality legal services.

       

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Bill Tanenbaum, Partner & Chair, AI & Data Law Practice Group at Moses Singer

Thu, 2024-11-21 05:59

Moses Singer Partner and AI & Data Law Practice Group Chair Bill Tanenbaum discusses the knowledge and tools needed to effectively navigate AI adoption within their organizations.

       

Morgan & Morgan Looks to Grow Into Complex Litigation While Still Keeping its Billboards Up

Thu, 2024-11-21 04:59

Competitors may sneer at the flashy billboards, but leaders argue the ads work as the firm grows into sophisticated practices across the U.S.

       

Dallas Jury Awards $98.65M in Botham Jean Killing by Dallas Officer

Wed, 2024-11-20 23:56

A jury in Dallas federal court awared the parents of Botham Jean $98.65 million for his death at the hands of a Dallas police officer.

       

In Talc Bankruptcy, Andy Birchfield Skipped His Deposition. Could He Face Sanctions?

Wed, 2024-11-20 23:55

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Red River Talc, which filed for bankruptcy to resolve talcum powder lawsuits, moved to sanction Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield after he did not appear for a Monday deposition.

       

Where Do Web-Tracking Class Actions Belong? 8th Circuit Weighs the Issue

Wed, 2024-11-20 23:36

The appeals court heard arguments on whether a company's physical presence in a state gives local federal courts personal jurisdiction over claims based on the business' website.

       

Amir Ali, MacArthur Justice Center Director, Confirmed to DC District Court

Wed, 2024-11-20 18:01

The U.S. Senate also confirmed Rebecca L. Pennell to the Eastern District of Washington.

       

'A National Calamity': US Judge Says Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Should Get 18-Year Sentence for Fraud, Market Manipulation

Wed, 2024-11-20 17:43

Senior U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein deferred ruling on restitution and ordered the parties to return to court on Thursday to discuss forfeiture.

       

How a 200,000-Worker Global Enterprise Took Down the Silos and Made ESG Its Mission

Wed, 2024-11-20 16:36

"Sometimes, you know you won't change someone's mind, but you have to listen to them anyway. That dialogue can uncover unexpected insights," said Margaret Egan, general counsel Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.

       

Georgia Poll Workers Seek Contempt Against Giuliani, Alleging Continued Defamation

Wed, 2024-11-20 16:29

"It took only six months for Mr. Giuliani to resume his defamatory campaign,” the filing states.

       

ABA Approves Penn State's Plans to Reunify Its Two Law Schools

Wed, 2024-11-20 16:29

Penn State Law and Penn State Dickinson Law's reunion is moving full-steam ahead after the schools were initially separated in 2014.

       

Conservative Boutiques That Backed Trump Reap Their Rewards

Wed, 2024-11-20 16:24

While Big Law shunned Trump, a cadre of elite conservative lawyers threw their lots in with the Republican candidate and are being rewarded with prestigious jobs in his incoming administration.

       

Am Law 200 Firm to Defend PUMA in Latest Quarrel Over Patented Shoe Technology

Wed, 2024-11-20 16:03

On Monday, Jonathan Labukas, a partner with Quarles and Brady in Washington, D.C., filed an appearance for the German-based footwear company in a declaratory action filed by Brooks Sports in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

       

Private Equity Rising Stars 2024: The Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers in the UK and Europe

Wed, 2024-11-20 15:41

After months of analysis, Law.com International names the top 25 private equity lawyers aged under 40 across the commercial legal market.

       

'A World of Credit': Ex-FTX Executive Gary Wang Sentenced to Time Served Following Cooperation

Wed, 2024-11-20 13:49

“I've never seen anything quite like what happened here, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan told the defendant, who he said had “limited culpability" in the massive fraud that led to the collapse of the fund and some $11 billion in investor and lender losses.

       

Plaintiffs Rush to Sue Over Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Fight

Wed, 2024-11-20 13:40
"Sixty million Americans were hyped to see 'Iron Mike' Tyson, 'The Baddest Man on the Planet,' versus YouTuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was the 'Baddest Streaming on the Planet,'" the complaint began. "Netflix delivered the first punch of the night."
       

Health Care Giants Sue FTC, Allege Lina Khan Using Loaded Process to Vilify Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Wed, 2024-11-20 10:53

CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth are firing back at the FTC in the wake of an administrative complaint the agency filed in September accusing their PBMs of artificially inflating insulin prices through a process it likened to "bribes."

       

The Path in the Multiverse: Rethinking Client Engagement Through Gamification

Wed, 2024-11-20 10:23

The Path in the Multiverse was conceived with a singular objective: to elevate the client experience by encouraging intentional, consistent interactions while incentivizing behaviors that drive superior client service.

       

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