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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Policies On Billing For Attorney Travel Time - Above the Law

Most litigators face a travel dilemma as substantial time goes into attending appearances, leading to various billing practices by different firms.
Travel
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

DOJ's New Biglaw 'Conflict' Policy: A Masterclass in Retaliation Theater - Above the Law

The DOJ's new policy discourages law firms from challenging the administration by redefining 'conflict of interest' to include litigation against it.
#real-estate
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

$100M Debt Tied to Ron Burkle's The Line LA in Default

Corten Real Estate Partners threatens to sell The Line LA hotel due to a default on a $100 million loan by Ron Burkle's RECP Sydell Wilshire.
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Michael Stern built the world's skinniest skyscraper - and a mountain of legal disputes. Now, he's fighting to prove himself in Miami.

Michael Stern is suing to unmask anonymous accusers while facing legal challenges amidst high-profile developments in New York and Miami.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

$100M Debt Tied to Ron Burkle's The Line LA in Default

Corten Real Estate Partners threatens to sell The Line LA hotel due to a default on a $100 million loan by Ron Burkle's RECP Sydell Wilshire.
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Michael Stern built the world's skinniest skyscraper - and a mountain of legal disputes. Now, he's fighting to prove himself in Miami.

Michael Stern is suing to unmask anonymous accusers while facing legal challenges amidst high-profile developments in New York and Miami.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Former US Attorney for Brooklyn rejoins Cleary Gottlieb law firm

An appointee of former President Joe Biden, Peace oversaw some of the most significant prosecutions in the U.S., spanning national security, corporate enforcement, and more.
NYC politics
#intellectual-property
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

3 Questions For A Tech Entrepreneur Turned Chinese Patent Enforcer (Part II) - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

3 Questions For A Tech Entrepreneur Turned Chinese Patent Enforcer (Part II) - Above the Law

#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity, threatening future climate litigation

Fossil fuel interests are attempting to evade climate accountability litigation, raising concerns among environmental advocates.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects an Effort to Block States From Suing Oil Giants

Supreme Court allows climate-related lawsuits against oil companies to proceed.
Republican attorneys general aimed to block lawsuits filed by Democratic states.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity, threatening future climate litigation

Fossil fuel interests are attempting to evade climate accountability litigation, raising concerns among environmental advocates.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects an Effort to Block States From Suing Oil Giants

Supreme Court allows climate-related lawsuits against oil companies to proceed.
Republican attorneys general aimed to block lawsuits filed by Democratic states.
Apple
fromMacstories
1 week ago

Eddy Cue Causes a Stir for Google

High-stakes litigation challenges could reshape big tech, particularly focusing on Google amid multiple antitrust lawsuits.
Music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Jimmy Page once again being sued by original "Dazed and Confused" songwriter

Jake Holmes is suing Jimmy Page over copyright infringement related to 'Dazed and Confused', claiming uncredited use in new releases and a documentary.
#legal-system
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Few prisoners claiming abuses have access to a jury trial. The Supreme Court could soon change that.

The Supreme Court will hear a case that may enhance prisoners' access to jury trials, challenging the PLRA's grievance requirements.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Few prisoners claiming abuses have access to a jury trial. The Supreme Court could soon change that.

The Supreme Court will hear a case that may enhance prisoners' access to jury trials, challenging the PLRA's grievance requirements.
#legal-profession
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Should More Often Talk About Their Failures - Above the Law

Discussing legal defeats can provide valuable learning opportunities for lawyers.
Even skilled attorneys can lose cases if the law and facts are not in their favor.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Should More Often Talk About Their Failures - Above the Law

Discussing legal defeats can provide valuable learning opportunities for lawyers.
Even skilled attorneys can lose cases if the law and facts are not in their favor.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump HHS Restores Title X Funds to 2 Anti-Abortion States Despite Court Rulings

The Biden administration in 2023 cut off funding to Tennessee and Oklahoma, arguing they violated federal rules by not offering counseling to patients about abortion.
Non-profit organizations
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump tariffs: Can US be punished for breaking trade laws? DW 03/03/2025

Legal challenges to Trump's executive actions are numerous, but trade actions are primarily governed by international law and less straightforward to contest.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

fromemptywheel
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

How a (Thus Far Unsuccessful) Lawsuit Caused Elon Musk's OPM Email to Faceplant - emptywheel

US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump tariffs: Can US be punished for breaking trade laws? DW 03/03/2025

Legal challenges to Trump's executive actions are numerous, but trade actions are primarily governed by international law and less straightforward to contest.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump's Early Tenure

Immigrant communities in New York face heightened fear and uncertainty due to aggressive federal immigration policies and expanded enforcement measures.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Court Face-Off on Deportations Tests Trump's Power to Find and Declare' Facts

Litigation during Trump's second term is challenging the government's typical court advantages due to factual distortions.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Has Trump's Legal Strategy Backfired?

The Trump Administration has faced significant legal setbacks across numerous cases, raising questions about its litigation strategy and approach to the judicial system.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

fromemptywheel
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

How a (Thus Far Unsuccessful) Lawsuit Caused Elon Musk's OPM Email to Faceplant - emptywheel

fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Parents of teenager killed in Piedmont Cybertruck crash sue the driver's family

In a letter to the media, Carl Tsukahara expressed the profound grief of losing his daughter, Krysta, highlighting the silence of those present during her tragic death.
SF parents
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Lawyers at major firm sound off on reverse mortgage issues

While understanding that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program serves a vulnerable population, these attorneys tend to overlook the nature of the program itself.
Law
Privacy technologies
fromwww.adweek.com
1 month ago

DoubleVerify Threatens to Sue Adtech Watchdog Check My Ads For Alleged Defamation

DoubleVerify warns Check My Ads of possible litigation over alleged defamatory statements regarding bot detection.
Accusations arise after Adalytics' report raises concerns about ad verification effectiveness.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

How LexisNexis CourtLink And Lexis Snapshot Deliver Business Wins - Above the Law

"While this trope is most useful in works of fiction, there is one adjacent kernel of truth: Being first to act on new litigation developments carries business advantages."
Business intelligence
#copyright-law
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US authors' copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft combined in New York with newspaper actions

Twelve copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft are consolidated in New York to streamline legal processes and address complex fair use claims.
Social justice
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Federal judge who sought female attorneys among class counsel has acknowledged sex-bias concerns, order says

Judge Rodgers recognized concerns regarding her push for female representation in legal leadership.
Following a complaint, Judge Rodgers adjusted her approach to leadership selection.
Canada news
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Canadian gallery sues Norval Morrisseau's estate for breach of contract and defamation, seeking $1m

EA Studios is suing Morrisseau's estate for defamation, claiming it misrepresented the authenticity of their artworks.
The gallery asserts that it had a contractual relationship with the estate regarding authentication.
US Elections
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Current SEC chair cast only vote against suing Elon Musk, report says

The SEC's lawsuit against Elon Musk received a substantial majority vote, highlighting political dynamics within the commission.
#technology
fromIndependent
1 month ago
European startups

Irish employee accused of spying and corporate espionage is 'now cooperating', High Court told

fromIndependent
1 month ago
European startups

Irish employee accused of spying and corporate espionage is 'now cooperating', High Court told

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis

Christian groups are urged to pursue legal actions against polluters to combat climate change.
A new handbook outlines strategies for faith organizations to promote environmental stewardship through litigation.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

As the DOJ takes shape, housing must be front and center

The incoming AG can pause and reverse litigation initiated by the previous administration, impacting key policies like housing law and student loan repayment.
#biglaw
#class-action
DC food
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

FTC asks to delay Amazon trial over 'dire' resources, then quickly backtracks

The FTC faces significant resource constraints impacting its ability to pursue the Amazon lawsuit.
#patent-law
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Second-Guessing the Jury: The Federal Circuit's Flawed Take on Enhanced Damages in Halo v. Pulse

The Federal Circuit's ruling sidesteps the significance of jury willfulness in determining punitive damages in Halo v. Pulse.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Second-Guessing the Jury: The Federal Circuit's Flawed Take on Enhanced Damages in Halo v. Pulse

The Federal Circuit's ruling sidesteps the significance of jury willfulness in determining punitive damages in Halo v. Pulse.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Student who says she is illiterate, despite graduating with honors, sues Connecticut school district

A Connecticut honors student is suing her school for negligence, claiming illiteracy after 12 years of education without proper support.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Herb Chambers fights class action lawsuit over unpaid overtime and wages

The Herb Chambers Companies is facing a class action lawsuit over unpaid employee overtime amidst a recent $1.34 billion dealership sale.
#arbitration
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

ISP sued by record labels agrees to identify 100 users accused of piracy

Altice will disclose names of subscribers accused of music piracy after court approval.
Subscribers have 30 days to object before their information is released.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

An Update on That GOP North Carolina Judge Who's Trying to Steal a Seat He Just Lost

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily.
Miscellaneous
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Benchslapped! Federal Judge Does Not Take Kindly To Litigation Via Press Release - Above the Law

Judge Lewis J. Liman criticized the media circus surrounding the litigation, suggesting an 'arms race' with no guardrails, indicative of a playground tussle among adults.
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

$4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims in legal limbo as unusual trial starts

"A class action is everybody suffering the same loss. And I suffered quite a bit more than others, and others suffered quite a bit more than me."
Miscellaneous
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Morning Docket: 12.27.24

A representative for Nintendo has been fraudulently issuing DMCA takedown notices, causing concerns about the authenticity of the claims while overshadowing legitimate issues, such as reported actions by entities like United Healthcare targeting Luigi merchandise.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Attorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions... Judge Is Less Than Pleased

The FDIC faces criticism for excessive redaction in FOIA document disclosures, challenging the spirit of transparency in government relations.
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