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July 16, 2025
Flowers Foods Pushes Justices To Take Up Arbitration Case
Flowers Foods pressed the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to take up a case in which the Tenth Circuit decided to keep a distributor's overtime suit out of arbitration, urging the justices to cure a deep circuit split once and for all.
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July 16, 2025
Princeton Sued After Blocking Trans Runner From Race
A transgender sprinter has filed suit against Princeton University and athletic organizers after they removed her from the list of runners competing in a race, according to her New Jersey state lawsuit.
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July 16, 2025
Refused NFL Goods Sale Not Antitrust Harm, Judge Says
An online merchant blocked from selling licensed NFL merchandise on Amazon.com and Walmart.com by league policies restricting online sales to approved retailers has two weeks to fix its proposed class action claims after a New York federal judge said that the contested restrictions do not trigger U.S. antitrust law.
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July 16, 2025
Utility Co. Inks $7M Deal To End Pension Mortality Data Suit
An electric utility holding company has agreed to pay $7 million to resolve a proposed class action alleging it underpaid retirees in pension benefits by calculating their payments using outdated mortality data, according to an Arizona federal court filing.
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July 16, 2025
CooperSurgical Wants Conn. Embryo Loss Claims Tossed
CooperSurgical Inc. should not have to face a Connecticut federal lawsuit over embryos lost to its recalled culture medium for in vitro fertilization, the company said in motions to dismiss or pause the litigation based in part on "significant briefing and discovery" in a first-filed case in California.
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July 16, 2025
WK Kellogg, Kellanova Settle Overtime Suit For $1.5M
WK Kellogg Co. and Kellanova will pay almost $1.5 million to settle claims that workers didn't receive accurate overtime pay and weren't compensated for preshift COVID-19 temperature checks and other off-the-clock activities, according to Michigan federal court filings.
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July 16, 2025
Utah Judge Ends Startup's Antitrust Suit Against NAR, Brokerages
A Utah federal judge permanently tossed an antitrust suit lodged by a residential brokerage startup against the National Association of Realtors and multiple brokerages, ruling that the claims were time-barred.
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July 16, 2025
Gordon Rees Opens Permanent Downtown Cleveland Office
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP announced Tuesday the official opening of a permanent office located in Cleveland.
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July 16, 2025
Kratom Seltzers 'Addictive,' Wash. Class Suit Alleges
A proposed class of kratom product buyers is suing Mitra-9 Brands LLC in Washington federal court, alleging that the company knew — but failed to warn customers — that the products are addictive in the same way as opioids and can cause withdrawal symptoms.
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July 15, 2025
HomeServices, Douglas Elliman Nix Broker Fee Antitrust Suit
HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman escaped homebuyers' proposed antitrust class action alleging real estate agents conspired to artificially inflate broke service commissions for home sales, after a Florida federal judge ruled the buyers lacked standing since home sellers are the ones who paid those commission fees.
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July 15, 2025
MaxLinear, Silicon Motion Beat Suit Over Failed $3.8B Merger
A California federal judge on Tuesday threw out a proposed class action that accused semiconductor company MaxLinear and chipmaker Silicon Motion of misleading investors about a $3.8 billion merger that fell through, saying Silicon Motion shareholders couldn't sue MaxLinear or prove that Silicon Motion knew about an alleged breach of the merger agreement.
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July 15, 2025
Biohaven's Drug Prospects Were Overhyped, Suit Says
Biopharmaceutical company Biohaven Ltd. was hit with an investor suit claiming it overstated the odds that two of its product candidates would receive regulatory approval, hurting investors as it announced disappointing results.
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July 15, 2025
Pool Supply Co. Escapes Investor Suit Over COVID-Era Sales
Arizona-based pool supply company Leslie's Inc. won dismissal, for now, of an investor class action led by North Carolina's state treasurer that alleged the company botched disclosures about waning demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the court finding the allegations failed to state a claim for federal securities law violations.
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July 15, 2025
Ga. Judge Sends Online Casino Suit To Arbitration
A Georgia federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit over money lost on casino-style gambling websites like Luckyland Slots and Global Poker, saying the case can't move forward in the Peach State and must go to arbitration instead.
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July 15, 2025
Biz Groups Urge 5th Circ. To Reverse BP's Pension Suit Loss
Multiple business groups filed amici briefs with the Fifth Circuit asking the court to do away with a judgment in favor of 7,000 BP retirees who alleged that the oil giant underpaid their retirement benefits, saying the lower court's decision conflicts with "black letter law."
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July 15, 2025
Consumers Say Apple's Bid To End App Store Case Will Fail
A massive class of consumers accusing Apple of monopolizing the distribution of apps on its devices has told a California federal court the tech giant's planned summary judgment bid should be rejected because there's evidence showing harm to both users and developers.
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July 15, 2025
Players' Atty Gets $1.4M In Fees For NFL Race-Norming Deal
The attorney representing former NFL players when the league pledged to stop using "race-norming" when deciding payments from the concussion settlement was awarded nearly $1.4 million in attorney fees Tuesday by the Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing the settlement.
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July 15, 2025
Calif. Homeowners Win Cert. In State Farm Underpayment Suit
A California federal court certified a class of nearly 200,000 homeowners alleging State Farm systematically underpaid property insurance claims in violation of the state's insurance code, ruling Tuesday that the plaintiffs offered a feasible methodology for calculating damages classwide and demonstrated that class members are identifiable.
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July 15, 2025
EPA Defends Ending Enviro Justice Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action filed by environmental groups, a Native American village and other local governments, alleging the EPA unlawfully stopped $3 billion in climate grant funding.
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July 15, 2025
Feds Urge Calif. Judge To End Suit Over Border Patrol Sweep
The U.S. government moved Tuesday to end a proposed class action alleging Border Patrol agents conducted race-based stops and warrantless arrests of people who appear to be farmworkers, arguing the government has required agents to evaluate flight risks and reasonable suspicion for stops, which renders the suit's claims moot.
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July 15, 2025
X Says Laid-Off Twitter Worker Not Owed A Jury Trial
X Corp. has urged a California federal judge against holding a jury trial on a former Twitter worker's claims the company and owner Elon Musk violated state and federal laws requiring advance warning of mass layoffs, arguing the statutes don't provide for more than a bench trial.
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July 15, 2025
NCAA Tennis Players 'Highly Likely' To Score Antitrust Cert.
College tennis players who claim that National Collegiate Athletic Association rules governing prize money violate antitrust law are "highly likely" to win class certification, a North Carolina federal judge ruled Tuesday.
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July 15, 2025
Ex-Navistar Worker Sues Over Tobacco Health Fee
A former employee sued International Motors LLC, formerly Navistar, in Illinois federal court Monday, saying it imposes "discriminatory and punitive health insurance surcharges" on workers who smoke without offering an alternative that would allow them to recoup the additional $600 they pay annually.
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July 15, 2025
Texas Cities Cite Gov't Immunity In Farmers' PFAS Suit
Governmental entities led by Fort Worth submitted a brief to a Texas federal court Tuesday supporting their immunity in managing wastewater operations in connection with a proposed class action from farmers who claim their lands were contaminated by toxic chemicals.
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July 15, 2025
Wash. Court Doubts Hospitals' Bid To Nix $230M Judgment
A Washington state appellate judge criticized a hospital system's attempt to undo a $230 million loss in a class wage and hour suit on Tuesday, suggesting the employer's arguments about meal break waivers and timekeeping practices are at odds with its own records.
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Competing In Modern Pentathlon Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Opening myself up to new experiences through competing in modern Olympic pentathlon has shrunk the appearance of my daily work annoyances and helps me improve my patience, manage crises better and remember that acquiring new skills requires working through your early mistakes, says attorney Mary Zoldak.
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When Rule 12 Motions Against Class Allegations Succeed
Companies facing class actions often attempt early motions to strike class allegations, and while some district courts have been reluctant to decide certification issues at the pleading stage, several recent decisions have shown that Rule 12 motions to dismiss or strike class allegations can be effective, say attorneys at Womble Bond.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech
New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use on-the-job opportunities to both catch up on technological skills and explore the advanced legal and artificial intelligence tools that will open doors, says Alyssa Sones at Sheppard Mullin.
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How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication
As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.
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5 Insurance Claims That Could Emerge After NCAA Settlement
Following the recent NCAA class action settlement that will allow revenue sharing with college athletes, there may be potential management liability for universities, their executive leadership and boards that could expose insurers to tax, regulatory, breach of contract and other claims, says Sarah Abrams at Baleen Specialty.
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When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility
As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.
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Class Standing Issues Still Murky After Justices Punt LabCorp
While litigants and district courts had hoped the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in LabCorp v. Davis would provide much-needed clarity on the interplay between Article III standing and class certification, the court's failure to rule on the issue leaves disagreement, confusion and uncertainty for stakeholders, says Erica Rutner at Cozen O'Connor.
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Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.
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GM Case Highlights New Trends In AI-Related Securities Suits
Bold company statements about artificial intelligence have resulted in a rise in AI-related securities litigation, and a recent Michigan federal court decision in In Re: General Motors Co. Securities Litigation illustrates how courts are analyzing these AI-based claims and applying traditional securities concepts to new technologies, say attorneys at Cooley.
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Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways
Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.
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Compliance Refresher For 'Made In USA' Labeling Claims
As tariffs reshape the trade landscape, companies hoping to invoke the powerful consumer appeal of “Made in USA” labels must understand the strict rules for making acceptable claims so they avoid the costly legal ramifications and brand damage possible from misrepresenting products as 100% American, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure
If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.
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Appellate Guidance Needed On California Chatbot Litigation
There is wide variation in how courts are applying the California Invasion of Privacy Act against website owners that allegedly help third parties spy on visitors via chatbots — and the lack of appellate rulings creates uncertainty, especially as these cases move toward the summary judgment stage, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.
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Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use
The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.
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In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.