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Federal Judge Blocks New Title IX Rules in Louisiana and Surrounding States

A federal judge in Louisiana has put a stop to the new Title IX rules that were set to go into effect in several states. The Biden administration's updated Title IX rule aimed to...
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Autodesk Securities Class Action: Wilson Sonsini Representation | Law.com

Autodesk, a company and certain executives are facing a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed on April 24 in California Northern District Court by the Rosen Law Firm. The defendants are accused...
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Federal Judgeships: Potential Increase in the Works? Federal Judgeships Expansion: What Lies Ahead?

It seems that the potential increase in federal judgeships is back on the table after three decades. During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, Sen. Lindsey Graham highlighted that the last time Congress passed...
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Assessing Dentons’ Project Golden Spike: Ambitions and Outcomes | Law Firm Analysis

In the second part of a two-part series, we delve deeper into Dentons' Project Golden Spike and its ambitious goals. In the 2010s, Dentons' firm leaders had a vision to expand into markets that...
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Abbott Infant Formula Trial Commences in Missouri: Legal Proceedings Update

Abbott Laboratories Inc. is facing legal action in Missouri over their Similac brand infant formula. The trial, which started on Tuesday, focuses on a case involving a premature baby who developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)...
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NYC Bar Association Criticizes Federal Judges for Letter to Columbia Law School

The New York City Bar Association strongly criticized a group of federal judges for their recent actions regarding a letter sent to Columbia University. The judges, including those appointed by former President Donald Trump,...
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Weekly Legal Industry Trends: Data Analysis and Insights | Law.com

Law.com offers a subscription service that provides unlimited access to high-quality, online, on-demand premium content for attorneys in the legal industry. This is particularly beneficial for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or those who...
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Rudy Giuliani Finances Testimony: What’s at Stake?

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...
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Usha Vance Departing Munger Tolles as Trump Chooses JD Vance for Running Mate

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....
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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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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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Boeing CEO Grilled Over Safety Lapses, Talc Plaintiffs File Medical Monitoring Class Action

Boeing's CEO faced tough questions about safety issues during a recent hearing in Congress. Many of the victims of the Max 8 crashes were represented by Clifford Law Offices and were present at the...
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Eversheds Considers Closing Beijing Office | Legal News

Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, is considering the closure of its Beijing office. This decision comes as part of the firm's ongoing strategic review of its international operations. The potential closure of the...
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Judge Denies Recusal Bid in Zantac Case, Urges Swift Appeal | Law.com

Judge Denies Recusal Bid in Zantac Case, Urges Swift AppealIn a recent development within the Zantac mass tort litigation, Judge Joshua Roberts of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has made a significant ruling...
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Key Updates to NVCA Model Forms: What You Need to Know

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is known for developing a set of model legal documents used in negotiating VC financing deals. These documents include an amended and restated certificate of incorporation (COI), a...
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Beasley Allen Should Not Be Disqualified from Talc Leadership in Judge’s Ruling

A recent ruling by Judge John Porto of the Atlantic County Superior Court has denied Johnson & Johnson's request to disqualify Beasley Allen from leading the talcum powder litigation. This decision comes just a...
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Ohio Derailment Lawsuit: FAA Blamed for Air Disasters

In a bustling world filled with legal battles, the recent lawsuit targeting Norfolk Southern and various government entities over the 2023 train derailment in Ohio has stirred up quite a storm. Air disasters on...
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Former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Joins Boutique Law Firm as Partner

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...
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Mary O’Carroll Joins Goodwin Procter as COO | Law.com

Mary O'Carroll has recently joined the renowned law firm Goodwin Procter as their new chief operating officer. This move marks a significant shift for O'Carroll, who made history in 2008 as Google's first legal-ops...
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Benesch Practice Group Chair Marisa Darden Shares Advocacy Tips for Success in Law Industry

Marisa Darden, the Chair of the Benesch Practice Group, recently shared valuable advocacy tips for success in the law industry. According to Darden, having access to essential resources is crucial for attorneys to excel...
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Biden Nominates New US Judge in Philadelphia following Pratter’s Passing

President Biden has nominated a new US Judge in Philadelphia following the passing of Judge Pratter. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania praised the nominee, Judge Gail Weilheimer, for her decades of service to Southeastern...
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Appeal to Uphold District Court’s Ruling in Copyright Case Against Internet Archive

Elizabeth McNamara, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine, recently made a strong case to a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She was advocating for the district court's...
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Jury Deliberations Begin in NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case: Seeking Justice

Jury deliberations have started in the “NFL Sunday Ticket” trial in Los Angeles federal court. The defense team from Wilkinson Stekloff argued that the plaintiffs do not have a valid reason to file a...
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Dismissal of Lawsuit by Kappa Kappa Gamma Sisters – 10th Circuit Decision | Law.com

A decision was made by a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit regarding a lawsuit brought forth by six women against the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. The women...
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US Judge Praises Advancement of New Judgeships BillExpanding Judgeships Bill Receives High Praise

Happy Friday everyone! This week, there was some exciting news in the world of judiciary as the Senate Judiciary Committee pushed forward a bill that could potentially lead to the creation of new federal...