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White Stripes Sue Trump for Unauthorized Use of Music in Campaign | Legal Action

The White Stripes, a Grammy-winning band known for their iconic rock music, have taken legal action against Donald Trump and his presidential campaign for the unauthorized use of one of their hit songs in...
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Former Major Leader Joins CenterPeak Law – Law.com

Former Major Leader Joins CenterPeak LawSix months after the announcement of their combination, law firm partner recruiting firms Lippman Jungers and Johnson Downie have officially established their presence in Washington, D.C. with the hiring...
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Emily Dillingham: Corporate Counsel at GC Midwest 2025

So, like, at this thing in April, Legal Speak like, talked to a bunch of important people at the General Counsel Midwest Conference in Chicago. You know, a bunch of general counsels, tech people,...
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Exploring DNA Evidence in Unsolved Cases: ABC Reality Series

Summary: The article discusses the use of DNA evidence in solving cold cases, focusing on CeCe Moore and her work in forensic genetic genealogy. The author recounts watching an episode of The Genetic Detective, a...
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Guidance on Assessing Market Distortions Under the FSR: EC Recommendations

The European Commission has recently provided guidance on assessing market distortions under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). This guidance aims to offer clarity on the interpretation of how foreign subsidies impact the internal market...

Advocates for homeless New Yorkers sue public transportation authority over Metro Station Constraints

Homeless advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Friday, challenging a rule that"goal the way displaced persons utilize the subway system"New York advocacy associations Urban Justice...
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Resolution of Bias Suit Against Jones Day After Memo Ruling

Jones Day, a prominent law firm, recently reached a resolution in a lawsuit alleging bias in their family leave policy towards male attorneys. The lawsuit, filed by former associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff,...
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2024 China Fellowship Winners Announced by Jones Day

Jones Day, a global law firm with a strong commitment to advancing the rule of law, recently announced the winners of the 2024 Jones Day International Legal Fellowship Award. This prestigious award is given...

Wisconsin Republicans Get Ratioed Following Proposing Bill into Force Sporting Occasions to Perform the...

A set of Wisconsin lawmakers on Thursday proposed a bill that will require the national anthem to precede any sporting occasion at the nation that receives government cash.These are Republicans.https://twitter.com/SenatorTestin/status/1364936060694913025"Hearing the Star Spangled Banner...
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ABA Annual Meeting 2021: Schedule, Speakers, and Highlights

The 2024 ABA Annual Meeting has kicked off in Chicago with a focus on defending democracy and protecting the rule of law. The highlight of the conference is the first-ever Democracy Summit, which will...
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5 New Schools Accept JD-Next: Total Now at 57 – Find Out More!

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...
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Amazon Faces $122M Patent Infringement Verdict in Waco Federal Court

Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has been hit with a significant patent infringement verdict in a Waco federal court. The verdict requires Amazon to pay $122 million due to the infringement. This legal battle highlights...
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Resolving the Circuit Split on the ‘Favorable Termination’ Rule in Court Rulings

Understanding the Circuit Split on the 'Favorable Termination' RuleIn a recent dissenting opinion from a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, concerns were raised about the ongoing circuit split...
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Progressive Underestimates Car Value in Class Action Lawsuit

Progressive Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Undervaluing Totaled VehiclesIn a shocking turn of events, Progressive found itself embroiled in not one, but two class-action lawsuits in Kansas and Maryland. The lawsuits allege that the...
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Prosecutor’s Fake Harassment Texts Poisoned DA’s Office Morale: Disbarment Order

Former Colorado Prosecutor Faces Disbarment for Fake TextsIn a shocking turn of events, a former prosecutor in Colorado, Yujin Choi, finds herself at the center of a disbarment order for fabricating texts to frame...

Dairy Alternative Labeling Debate Continues

As we formerly reported, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) registered a citizen request with FDA in February 2019 requesting that the agency (1) enforce existing"fake" labeling requirements against non-dairy substitutes for dairy meals...
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Cigna’s Express Scripts Lawsuit Against Federal Trade Commission: Insights & Updates

Cigna's subsidiary, Express Scripts Inc., has recently made headlines with its lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the agency's July interim report. The report, which alleges that middlemen in the pharmaceutical industry...

Scottish ministers Cautioned to be Cautious in establishing’duty of candour’ for health Employees

Scottish ministers are warned by attorneys to be mindful over motions to allow it to be incumbent on social support and medical staff to disclose medical blunders to patients.The Scottish government is suggesting a...
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Legal Industry Trends: Data Highlights for Feb. 26

This week, Law.com is delving into crucial legal trends through data visualizations. From law school application rates in Georgia to the top M&A deal leads, and the legal landscape of lookback laws, there is...
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Bracing for Wave of CrowdStrike Litigation: What Attorneys Need to Know

The tourism industry, along with the rest of the world, faced a major disruption on July 19 due to a system update by CrowdStrike, a relatively unknown company. This update led to a catastrophic...
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Uncovering the Controversial Twitter Rebrand: Motivation and Legal Battles

X Corp., previously known as Twitter Inc., is facing legal battles over its rebranding to just the letter 'X'. Last week, a trademark infringement lawsuit was filed against X Corp. by DB Communications LLC...

‘Welcome Equilibrium’ Yields to Perthshire property Marketplace

Perthshire property managers are representing on'a year of equilibrium' from the local marketplace, and forecasting a similar motif to 2015.Recently collated data from Perthshire Solicitors Property Centre (PSPC) show that 2014 was a robust...
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Navigating the Challenges: ABA President Mary Smith Issues Warning

During the recent 2024 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, ABA President Mary Smith issued a powerful warning about the threats facing American democracy. Addressing the ABA House of Delegates, Smith emphasized the critical role...
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Defying EU Borders: Hungary’s Bus Tickets to Brussels

Hungary's Defiance of EU Borders: Bus Tickets to BrusselsHungary has been making headlines recently with its bold move to offer bus tickets to Brussels, defying the open borders policy set by the European Union....
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Illegal Alien Housing Masquerading as Homeless Shelter – Exposed!

Promoting open border and amnesty policies has become a challenging task for the left. Illegal immigration remains a significant concern for the majority of voters, as highlighted by a recent CBS News poll. The...
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Supreme Court Chief Justice Holds Key Role in State-Funded Religious School Challenge

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...

Family torn apart as they Talk to investigators about Dad’s Involvement in Capitol riot

A 16-year-old testified against her dad in court Monday, as prosecutors used contrary to him exactly what they'd heard from his kids about his resolve to get involved in the US Capitol riot.I visit...
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Starbucks Faces Securities Lawsuit Over ‘Reinvention’ Plan | Law.com

Starbucks, the renowned coffee giant, is facing a securities lawsuit over its ambitious "Triple Shot Reinvention" plan. The lawsuit, filed by a disgruntled shareholder in Washington federal court, alleges that Starbucks misled investors about...
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Deceptive Conduct Claims on Australian Projects: What You Need to Know

Deceptive Conduct Claims on Australian Projects: Understanding the ImplicationsMisleading or deceptive conduct claims under section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law are a prevalent issue in commercial litigation within the Australian business landscape. These...
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Jihadist Extremism and Islamist Terrorism Linked to Mass Migration: Understanding the Threat

On Saturday, October 26, a man was attacked in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago while on his way to a synagogue. The attacker, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, is an illegal alien from Mauritania. He...
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Aviation Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage in U.S. with FAA Reauthorization Act

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 was signed into law by President Biden to improve safety and cybersecurity in the aviation sector. One of the key components of the Act is the Aviation Cybersecurity...
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Tom Girardi’s Mental Competence Revealed in Own Testimony

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...
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California Law Deans Express Concerns Over New Bar Exam Changes

California Law Deans Raise Concerns Over Changes to Bar ExamFifteen deans from ABA-accredited law schools in California have expressed their "grave concerns" about the recent changes to the bar exam process. In a letter...

US lawmakers Accept resolution condemning Myanmar coup

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday declared legislation condemning the Myanmar military junta that started on February 1st and contributed to the overthrow of the democratically elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.The invoice...
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Paid After: Exploring the Legalities of Delayed Payments as a Defense Against Bribery

As a journalist, I came across an interesting article in the local newspaper discussing the legalities of delayed payments as a defense against bribery. The article delves into the concept of "Paid After" arrangements,...
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Leveraging AI for Jury Selection: Litigators Enhance Screening Process

Leveraging AI for Jury Selection: Litigators Enhance Screening ProcessIn a groundbreaking move that could revolutionize the legal sector, Dan Wolfe, Senior Director of Jury Consulting at Magna Legal Services in Chicago, Illinois,...
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Banning Assault Weapons for Excessive Self-Defense Needs

An en banc federal appeals court recently upheld Maryland's ban on assault-style weapons in a 10-5 decision. The court stated that these military-style weapons are not protected by the Second Amendment because they are...
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KPMG Disrupting Arizona’s Legal Market: A Look at the Changing Landscape

Arizona's Legal Market Sees Disruption by KPMGIn a groundbreaking move shaking up Arizona's legal market, KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, is making waves with its proposed entry into the state's legal...
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Expanding CFIUS Real Estate Review: Treasury’s Proposal & Impact

On July 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a proposed rule to expand the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States' jurisdiction over certain categories of foreign investment in U.S....
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Roberts Shifts Supreme Court Consensus in Blockbuster Term

The recent Supreme Court term has been nothing short of a blockbuster, with Justice Roberts playing a pivotal role in shifting the Court's consensus. This term has been marked by several high-profile cases that...

Foley Weekly Automotive Report

Foley & Lardner's Weekly Automotive Report helps automotive providers inform their complex legal and operational decisions on marketplace trends and regulatory issues, OEs and suppliers, connected/autonomous automobiles and mobility services, electrical vehicles and low...

Having A New Secretary of Labor Confirmed, Is OFCCP Ready to Begin Implementing More...

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...
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Factors contributing to burnout in the legal profession: A comprehensive guide

Bill Potter, the vice president of presales engineering at Nuix, recently sat down with Ari Kaplan to discuss the factors contributing to burnout in the legal profession. Their conversation centered around the white paper...

‘The Time Has Come’: Civil Society Groups Praise House for Passing Historic LGBTQ Protections;...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed landmark legislation late Thursday afternoon targeted at protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.Within an 224-206 vote, three House Republicans joined all House...

Lady Gaga Confirms There Is $500,000 Reward for Return Her’Beloved’ Missing Dogs

Singer Lady Gaga published an announcement on Friday offering a $500,000 reward for the return of both lost puppies Koji and Gustav.https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/1365416643153727488"My dogs Koji and Gustav were shot in Hollywood two nights past," Gaga...

Crown abandons appeals against Instances Abandoned by judge in Dundee Sheriff Court

A variety of appeals from the Crown contrary conclusions at Dundee Sheriff Court to throw cases as a consequence of police and prosecutor failures are abandoned.Both men refused their various rates of assault and...
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Manhattan Sentencing Proceeds as Merchant Rejects Trump’s Delay Bid

Manhattan Sentencing Proceeds as Merchant Rejects Trump's Delay BidIn a recent turn of events, Manhattan Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan denied a defense request to stay sentencing pending appeal for President-elect Donald Trump....
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Biden Commutes Sentences of Former BigLaw Partner and Fen-Phen Lawyer

**Biden Commutes Sentences of Former BigLaw Partner and Fen-Phen Lawyer**In a groundbreaking move, President Joe Biden recently granted commutations to nearly 1,500 individuals, including a former BigLaw partner and a notorious fen-phen lawyer. This...

UN Committee Recommends end to impunity for enforced disappearances in Iraq

In issuing its findings, the Committee on Enforced Disappearances -- a bunch of 10 independent experts that monitors States' adherence to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance --...
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Judicial Silence Amid Partisan Attacks: Former Judges Question

Former Judges Speak Out Against Partisan Attacks on JudiciaryIn today's tumultuous political climate, the judiciary is facing unprecedented challenges from partisan attacks. Former U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm of the District of Maryland has...