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Former BigLaw Practice Chair Accused of Overbilling Clients $3.5MIn a recent ethics complaint filed on February 19, 2025, William Michael Doyle Jr., a former partner at two prominent international law firms in Chicago, is...

Massachusetts Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants: Update After One YearIt has been a year since Massachusetts implemented a new policy allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, sparking both support and opposition from various...

Authors File Lawsuit Against Anthropic for Copyright InfringementA group of authors, including Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson, have taken legal action against Anthropic, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) company, for alleged...

The recent decision by the Federal Circuit regarding induced infringement claims has brought to light an important aspect of the Hatch-Waxman Act. This case involving Amarin and Hikma sheds light on the use of...

This may be accomplished by uploading pictures of the instruction as a JPEG, PNG, or PDF by means of a personal computer or smart device. E-Verify is an internet system which makes it possible...

Firm of commercial lawyersBurness PaullIn 2020/21, the company recorded profits of PS33.3million, an astonishing rise of 39% despite the economic turmoil caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.Firm's strong revenue performance was due to a rigorous...

CBP One App Mismanagement RevealedThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General recently released a report detailing significant mismanagement in the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) One App program. The report highlights various issues...

Applications are invited for a new fund of PS6.7 million that will support legal aid companies.TheLegal Aid Business Support and Recovery FundThis document was created after consultation with the legal profession. It will be...

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 UK authorities will intervene to commission diplomatic providers in Northern Ireland after Health Minister Robin Swann's failure to do so, according to reports.The transfer comes around a year after Northern Ireland's traditionally restrictive...

Former Prosecutor Indicted for Bribery Conspiracy Defended as 'Honorable Man'In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through the legal community, former Assistant District Attorney Gary Haynes of Lafayette, Louisiana, has been indicted for...

Victoria Santoro Takes the HelmThe Massachusetts Bar Association welcomed Victoria Santoro as its new president for the 2024-25 membership year, marking the beginning of a promising era for the organization. With a background as...

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on January 17 regarding the federal law banning TikTok has raised significant concerns about national security. This ruling has sparked a debate about the implications of restricting a...

It has been a year since the SEC implemented new regulations for disclosing cybersecurity attacks. However, experts have varying opinions on the impact of these changes, especially considering recent court rulings that suggest the...

Rhode Island has joined the ranks of states with comprehensive data privacy laws by enacting the Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act. This new law, signed by the Governor on June 28, 2024, is...

Michelle Reed's Insights on SEC Cybersecurity Incident DisclosureMichelle Reed, the co-chair of the data privacy and cybersecurity group at Paul Hastings, recently shared invaluable insights on the landscape of cybersecurity incident disclosures by public...

California lawmakers are considering a new bill that would provide smartphone subsidies to undocumented immigrants in the state. This proposal is part of a larger trend in which states are increasingly offering benefits and...

In February 2024, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") shared the outcomes of its enforcement efforts in 2023 under the False Claims Act ("FCA"). The DOJ was able to recover over $2.6 billion in total,...

The EU on Wednesday consented to some other bundle of sanctions on four Chinese people and one thing, whose titles will be made public following proper endorsement by EU foreign ministers on March 22,...

A landlord who had been made to visit the Inner House of the Court of Session to protect his property rights was awarded expenses from your Lord Advocate later judges ruled he was"necessarily attracted"...

The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed a misconduct complaint against a federal judge for alleged "hostile and egregious misconduct" in a case involving an executive order related to gender dysphoria and military troop...

Ford Motor Company is appealing to the court to reject a $1.7 billion verdict and order a new trial. The company is not satisfied with the outcome of the previous trial and is seeking...

The normal quantity of properties advertised in the marketplace has fallen by almost 22 percent since the November summit according to property company Apropos.The company has analysed data that shows that the normal number...

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (AP) -- An eastern Iowa man was detained and charged with hens neglect leading to death after police found dead cows on his house.Linn County Sheriff's deputies known as a rural...

A Charlotte attorney has secured over $550,000 for his work on a reverse discrimination case against a health care employer. The final payout was reduced after a federal appellate court overturned a $10 million...

In a landmark decision following over $15 billion in settlements involving harmful PFAS chemicals found in public drinking water, a special master has recommended the distribution of more than $1 billion in attorney fees....

Pepperdine University, a private Christian school in California, is seeking a court injunction against Netflix's upcoming comedy series, "Running Point," starring Kate Hudson. The university claims that the show's fictional NBA team bears too...

On July 18, recent reports revealed that Abdul Karim Conteh, a citizen of Sierra Leone, has been indicted and arrested in the United States for his involvement in a human smuggling operation. This operation...

Giuliani Faces Risk of Losing Florida Condo in Contempt RulingDisgraced lawyer Rudy Giuliani is facing the grim possibility of losing his Palm Beach, Florida, condo to two Georgia election workers after a federal judge...

Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, has been making headlines recently due to his involvement in the ongoing investigation into President Trump's alleged ties to Ukraine. Giuliani's finances are now under...

Vince Cohen: A Journey from Basketball Star to Legal LeaderVince Cohen's ascent to global managing partner of Dechert in July of 2023 was not your typical Big Law success story. His path to this...

The anticipation of welcoming a new baby brings with it numerous questions, one of the most exciting being, "How to know baby gender?" In today's digital age, expectant parents have access to a variety...

Olga V. Mack, a Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT, is a strong advocate for legal innovation. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated...

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to clarify trademark confusion in the case of Relish Labs v. GrubHub, Inc. The case involved a dispute between Home Chef and Grubhub over the use...

ADM, a company that has been facing challenges due to an accounting scandal that surfaced in January, has taken a significant step by appointing David McAtee, the General Counsel of AT&T, to its board....

So like, there's this federal judge guy, right? His name is J. Harvie Wilkinson III and he's like, super conservative and stuff. He recently wrote two opinions that are making waves in the legal...

In a groundbreaking decision, Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Noble granted the plaintiff's motion for a new trial on Thursday, highlighting the "widespread misconduct" of defendants Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Mead Johnson....

DWF has advised Aliter Capital-endorsed Sponge, an electronic learning supplier, on the purchase of Idox Compliance out of its own parent firm Idox plc.Sponge provides training options which range from compliance and risk to...

Biometric Data Collection: The Gray Area of Data Breach InsuranceIn a recent legal battle in Illinois, a split appellate panel delivered a verdict that has significant implications for the insurance industry. The case involved...

A Washington, D.C., church has gained control of the trademark owned by the far-right group Proud Boys International, following an injunction issued by Judge Tanya M. Jones Bosier of the District of Columbia Superior...

The resilience fund setup to encourage legal professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic is failing to provide, Glasgow Bar Association (GBA) has cautioned."We know there's a high success rate, the amounts upon which evaluations are...

**Predicting Future Supreme Court Decisions in 2025**The U.S. Supreme Court is gearing up for a tumultuous year ahead, with a myriad of legal challenges and controversial cases on the docket. As we look forward...

Seeking Lawyers for Election Assistance: Join Us in Ensuring a Fair Election ProcessThe American Bar Association (ABA) is rallying its members to safeguard the right to vote in the upcoming presidential election this fall....

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to speak at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago on August 5th. This event is a significant one for the legal profession, as the House of Delegates will...

The U.S. Supreme Court is diving into its first case of the year on May 15th, which is kind of late considering oral arguments usually wrap up in April. The case involves three cases...

**Judge Suspended for Overzealous Collection Tactics: Ohio Supreme Court Takes Action**The Ohio Supreme Court recently made headlines by suspending Judge Kim Richard Hoover of the Stow Municipal Court in Stow, Ohio. The suspension comes...

Legal Challenges Faced in Tower of Pisa ReconstructionIn the bustling city of Pisa, Italy, a legal battle of epic proportions has been brewing over the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. The city's municipality has...

Appeals Court Upholds School District's 'Equity Training'In a recent ruling, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at St. Louis determined that a public school district cannot be held liable for violating the First...

Walmart Accused of Coercing Gig-Workers to Use High-Fee Payment AccountsThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken legal action against retail giant Walmart and payment platform Branch Messenger in a federal court in Minnesota. The...

The 118th Congress was marred by political divisiveness and productivity challenges, but amidst the chaos, the ABA Governmental Affairs Office emerged victorious, securing several key legislative wins in collaboration with various stakeholders. Despite the...