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The 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards Winners Are Here!

Mon, 2024-01-29 19:30

Law.com and Legaltech News are proud to announce this year's winners for the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards, celebrating the achievements of law firms, in-house legal departments, providers and ALSPs leading the legal profession into the future through technology and innovation.

       

CNN Hit With Digital Privacy Class Action Suit Over Website Tracking Technology

Mon, 2024-01-29 18:06

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar.

       

Clogged Up: Lawsuits Are Flying Against Johnson & Johnson Over Decongestant

Mon, 2024-01-29 16:57

On Sept. 12, 2023, the FDA issued a report on phenylephrine, saying that there were no safety issues found with its use as a decongestant but there were also no benefits, the suit said.

       

In Condemning UPenn's Response to Antisemitism, House Committee Chair Calls Out 'Double Standard' in Treatment of Law Professor Amy Wax

Mon, 2024-01-29 14:54

"Penn has demonstrated a clear double standard by tolerating Antisemitic vandalism, harassment and intimidation, but suppressing and penalizing other expression it deemed problematic," Virginia Foxx wrote in a letter last week.

       

Massachusetts Court Weighs In on Process Before Involuntarily Committing Defendant for Competency Determination

Mon, 2024-01-29 12:37

"The court provided guidance that where a person has had an initial clinical evaluation for competency at court, the commonwealth has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that hospitalization is the least restrictive alternative to adequately determine the defendant's competency to stand trial. Now, prosecutors across the state have clear guidance and judges have clarity that they must make clear findings to support those temporary hospitalizations." Norfolk District Attorney's Office spokesman David Traub said.

       

'You Want to Be Able to Strike a Balance': How Attorneys Can Safely Leverage Social Media

Mon, 2024-01-29 12:30

"You also want to remember that it's possible that your opposing counsel or the judges are going to see what you're posting. So don't post anything on Twitter that you wouldn't say in a brief," said Robert Johnson of the Institute for Justice.

       

White & Case Japan Team Walks to Greenberg Traurig

Mon, 2024-01-29 10:45

Greenberg has made a concerted effort to grow out its Japanese real estate and corporate practices. Meanwhile, White & Case faced a number of departures in Tokyo last year.

       

Verdict: Jury Finds Davis Polk Not Liable for Retaliation Against Ex-Associate

Mon, 2024-01-29 10:10

A jury in the Southern District of New York on Friday found that the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell is not liable for former Davis Polk associate

       

Kirkland Lures Antitrust Partners From Cravath, King & Spalding

Mon, 2024-01-29 09:56

It's the third Cravath partner exit this month, as the firm's top competitors continue recruiting from the firm.

       

Will Allen & Overy, Freshfields, Clifford Chance and Linklaters Find America's Streets Paved With Gold?

Mon, 2024-01-29 08:00

International law firms have been launching offices in the U.S. and paying top dollar for talent in the world's largest and most lucrative legal market. But growth potential exists elsewhere and firms shouldn't give the rest of the world short shrift, writes The Global Lawyer.

       

Post-Pandemic Rise in High-Dollar Verdicts Shows Signs of Sticking: The Morning Minute

Mon, 2024-01-29 05:00

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

       

We Asked Every Am Law 100 Law Firm How They're Using Gen AI. Here's What We Learned

Mon, 2024-01-29 04:00

At least 41 of the U.S.'s highest grossing firms are putting the much-discussed technology to use, exploring opportunities for legal work and on the business side of operations.

       

Real Estate Strategy in the New York Legal Market: Firms Hungry For More Of The Big Apple

Mon, 2024-01-29 03:54

An analysis of law firm office leasing transactions in New York shows the city's biggest firms are increasing both the size and quality of their real estate, and looking towards newer markets

       

Senator's Hold on FTC Nominee Robs Agency of Political Diversity, Regulatory Attorneys Say

Sun, 2024-01-28 23:23

"Having a full bipartisan commission adds to the legitimacy of the agency's actions and increases confidence that it's operating in a balanced manner," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic.

       

Judge Who Upheld Addiction Claims Gives Thumbs-Down to Social Media's Appeal Attempt

Sun, 2024-01-28 23:02

At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said she planned to reject social media's request to grant interlocutory appeal of her Nov. 14 ruling refusing to dismiss addiction claims.

       

State High Court Rejects Law Professor's Wage Dispute, Finding Fee Basis Is 'Far Exceeding' Minimum Wage, Salary Requirements

Fri, 2024-01-26 17:45

Based on his hours in the classroom, the adjunct professor earned $75 per hour for teaching the banking law course, and approximately $102 per hour for the second course—rates "far exceeding" Maine's minimum wage and salary-basis requirement in Section 663(3)K, the court determined.

       

Guidance Released by NJ Judiciary Calls Use of AI 'Unavoidable' for Attorneys

Fri, 2024-01-26 17:39

"In this complex and evolving landscape, lawyers must decide whether and to what extent AI can be used so as to maintain compliance with ethical standards without falling behind their colleagues," the notice said.

       

University of Utah Accused of Hiring Discrimination, Denying Job Applicants for 'Lack of Diversity'

Fri, 2024-01-26 17:18

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.

       

Here's What to Do When Your Firm Is Mulling a Merger

Fri, 2024-01-26 17:00

In this week's episode, Law.com Editor-in-Chief Zack Needles chats with Melinda Wallman, a London-based partner at recruiting firm Macrae about how mergers impact legal professionals'—and particularly diverse legal professionals'—careers.

       

Philadelphia Jury Hits Monsanto With $2.25B Roundup Verdict

Fri, 2024-01-26 16:02

The award appears to be the largest Roundup verdict yet, taking over a spot previously held by a $2 billion verdict reached in 2019.

       

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