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Toyota was recently at the center of a legal battle that gripped the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The court made a groundbreaking decision to vacate a sanctions order against the automotive giant in...

Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent law firm with offices in D.C., recently came under scrutiny for allegations of unauthorized access to confidential emails and documents by some of its lawyers. The firm has stated...

Within the past couple of years, California has enacted legislation that needs public companies in California to meet certain diversity metrics connected to their boards of directors. All these board-specific requirements follow the development...

Jones Day, a global law firm with a strong presence in France, has received prestigious recognition in The Best Lawyers in France™ 2025. A total of 61 lawyers from Jones Day's Paris Office have...

Several education associations, such as the American Council on Education, have submitted a letter to the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security urging faster visa processing for global students before the onset of...

Lord Advocate welcomed the publication of a review on how the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service handle criminal allegations against police officers.The report was compiled in Scotland by HM Inspectorate of Prosecutions. It...

The judge ordered Almena to serve two years in local prison and three years of compulsory supervision, after he pleaded guilty in January to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter -- one for every person...

The action, which was signed in to law by Governor McMaster a month, could prohibit an abortion when a doctor can detect a fetal heartbeat, which is observed as early as 6 months into...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) recently upheld a California district court's decision to dismiss a patent infringement case against Blippar.com. The case involved Mobile Acuity's patents titled "Storing Information...

Properties at Kirkcudbright boasted an ordinary property selling cost of 207,967, while people from the town of Dumfries attained an ordinary property selling cost of 164,749. Castle Douglas houses had an average selling price...

Secretary Walsh will, of course, also be newly-appointed OFCCP Director Jenny Yang's new boss. While we have expected a change in OFCCP direction under Director Yang, the changes, so far, have been restricted, possibly...

"The fight against illegal firearms trafficking requires strong global and inter-agency collaboration, to identify the origin of these arms and bring perpetrators to justice", stated UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly."Following the operational period of...

Agricultural tenants may gain from further protections in the wake of the Holyrood elections,'' writes Hamish Lean.Together with the Scottish Parliamentary elections , Fergus Ewing continues to be pulling out changes which the SNP...

Letters will be sent to tens of thousands of EU citizens living in the UK.Home OfficeThey were warned that they might lose their right of healthcare and employment if the settled status is not...

At the same time, two partnersHarper MacleodThe accreditation of construction law specialists has been granted to them byLaw Society of Scotland.Euan PirieHead of the firm’s infrastructure and projects department,Michael ConroyThe leaders in construction have...

Girls, families and children are among those who will reap the benefits of different funds worth a total of 18 million to enhance medication services.Four schemes are intended for May together with the funds...

Canada's senate passed a charge on Wednesday that expands access to medically assisted dying for more Canadians with medical difficulties. The invoice received royal assent per day afterwards, thus becoming law.The new legislation removes...

Progressive Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) And liberal Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) Introduced legislation on Monday which intends to eliminate the contentious doctrine of qualified immunity for law enforcement and other government agents."We have to...

"The sentencing reflects the global community's commitment to justice for the crimes committed on that day", UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres.But so far, the convicted...

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision that claims for a software system managing pre-employment background investigations were not eligible for a patent. Miller Mendel, Inc. owns the patent in...

Former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey has embarked on a new chapter in her illustrious legal career by joining the boutique law firm, Bass Law, as a partner. After retiring from the bench in...

Insights from Judge Frederic Block on Overturning Life SentencesJudge Frederic Block, a senior judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, has recently shed light on the complex and...

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who is currently facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest and deportation operation by U.S. immigration authorities in her courtroom, pleaded not guilty on Thursday. The plea...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is currently facing a significant backlog of patent and trademark applications, with a total of 785,387 unexamined applications. This backlog has been attributed to various factors, including...

Supreme Court to Rule on First Amendment Implications of TikTok BanThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to make a groundbreaking decision regarding the constitutionality of a law that could potentially ban TikTok in the...

The Tokai channel initially comprised two reactors, the first of which was dismantled. But, JAPC hunted to keep functioning of No. 2, asserting that upgraded security processes and facilities for handling acute injuries were...

In a landmark decision on May 16, 2024, a Japanese court ruled that artificial intelligence (AI) systems cannot be considered inventors under the Patent Act. The case, known as Tokyo District Court Case R5...

The Montana Supreme Court Upholds Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors Amid Privacy ConcernsThe Montana Supreme Court recently made a groundbreaking decision, citing state constitutional privacy protections, to uphold a judge's ruling blocking a law...

Walmart is facing a hefty $34.7 million verdict after a truck driver accused the company of defamation. The driver claimed that Walmart defamed him by stating that his workers' compensation claim went against the...

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has recently made a decision regarding a federal judge's order for the U.S. government to help a 20-year-old migrant return from El Salvador to the United States....

Usha Vance, the wife of Senator J.D. Vance, has decided to step down from her role as a litigation associate at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson. This announcement came shortly after J.D....

Strategic Priorities for Legal Leaders in 2025: Embracing Big-Picture StrategiesLegal departments have long been viewed as the slow-moving arm of the business, tasked with balancing risk and opportunity through meticulous contract data analysis. However,...

Arkansas Supreme Court Limits Chief Justice's Firing PowerIn a shocking turn of events, the Arkansas Supreme Court intervened to prevent Chief Justice Karen Baker from unilaterally firing court employees, including the director of the...

Rocky Patel’s “Sixty” cigar was named the top cigar in the world by Cigar Aficionado in 2022. It’s a big deal, folks. This prestigious publication reviews around 700 cigars each year, and the reviewers...

Alright folks, so there's this big ol' debate going on about whether Oklahoma should be shelling out some cash for a Catholic charter school. Chief Justice John Roberts is right smack in the middle...

A record-breaking number of eight- and nine-figure jury verdicts are making waves in the legal world, and it seems like this trend is here to stay. According to the big boss over at Marathon...

Tom Girardi, a prominent lawyer, arrived at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in downtown Los Angeles on August 8, 2024. He was facing serious charges, convicted of four counts...

Samsung, a global leader in technology and innovation, recently faced a significant setback in a wireless charger patent infringement case. The company was ordered to pay over $192 million in damages to Palo Alto-based...

The American Bar Association has recently approved five law schools to use the alternative admissions program JD-Next, bringing the total number of campuses accepting this alternative to 57. This is good news for those...

Legal Writing Tips for 2024: Insights from Bryan GarnerWhen it comes to legal writing, mastering the art of clarity and precision is essential. In the legal world, every word matters, and how you present...

A Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit Against BigLaw Firm's Summer Associate Diversity ProgramIn a recent ruling, a federal judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit against King & Spalding, a prominent BigLaw firm, regarding their diversity...

Professor Gary Marchant of Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law recently made a bold prediction about the future of the legal profession. He stated that within five years, it will be...

If you're looking to make a name for yourself in the world of entertainment law, you might want to consider attending one of the top law schools for aspiring entertainment lawyers. The Hollywood Reporter...

Judge in California Publicly Admonished for Unprofessional Behavior During TrialsIn a recent decision by the California Commission on Judicial Performance, Judge Julian W. Bailey of the Orange County Superior Court has been publicly admonished...

In late 2022, there was a significant surge in the sophistication and capabilities of generative artificial intelligence tools, which has had a profound impact on the legal industry. These AI tools have continued to...

Travis Wimsett, a senior associate general counsel for the American Bar Association, was deeply moved by the migrant crisis happening in Chicago. Families were seeking refuge in police stations and airports as the city...

Legalweek 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting event as actor, producer, and director Rob Lowe has been announced as the opening keynote speaker for the conference, which will be held at the...

The Arizona Supreme Court recently made headlines by delaying a crucial decision regarding KPMG's entry into the legal services industry. KPMG Law US, a subsidiary of the renowned accounting company KPMG, is seeking approval...

Littler Mendelson recently informed a Texas court that they are dropping the lawsuit against a former associate, Uliana Kozeychuk, who was accused of uploading confidential documents to her personal Dropbox account. The firm decided...

A seasoned journalist delves into the murky waters of corporate drama, as a lawsuit unfolds against the prestigious BigLaw firm, Davis Wright Tremaine, based in Seattle. The protagonist of this legal saga is none...