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October 02, 2025
Jordan's Team Seeks Partial Antitrust Win In NASCAR Suit
The market for auto racing that NASCAR is accused of unjustly dominating has been clearly established and the organization's monopoly power is obvious, the two auto racing teams suing it told a North Carolina federal judge in asking for partial summary judgment in their antitrust suit.
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October 02, 2025
4 Mass. Rulings You May Have Missed In September
One attorney scored an early exit from a malpractice suit, another must face a long-delayed arbitration, and a judge has requested more information on a proposed settlement in a class action brought by gamblers at a Massachusetts casino. Here are four rulings from Suffolk Superior Court's business litigation session in September.
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October 02, 2025
Pac-12's Antitrust Suit Over Exit Fees Can Go On, Judge Says
The Mountain West Conference cannot escape a lawsuit over its demand for $55 million in "poaching" fees from the Pac-12 for luring away five universities, with a California federal judge ruling that there are plausible claims that the exit fees violate antitrust laws.
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October 02, 2025
Exec Says Beauty Co. Owes Her More After $1B L'Oreal Sale
A beauty brand that L'Oreal bought for around $1 billion plans to share less of the proceeds with its president than what she is owed, according to an anticipatory breach of contract suit filed in Connecticut state court.
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October 02, 2025
LinkedIn Sues Over Alleged 'Industrial-Scale' Data Scraping
LinkedIn Corp. sued ProAPIs, Netswift and its co-founder Rehmat Alam in California federal court Thursday, alleging the software-makers operate "industrial-scale" data scraping mills that violate LinkedIn's terms and numerous other laws by continuously creating fake accounts to extract LinkedIn's member data, which they then sell without permission.
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October 02, 2025
Honeywell, Rival End 4th Circ. Barcode Royalty Clash
A Japanese laser technology company and rival Honeywell International Inc. together concluded one chapter in a long-running patent and royalty battle over barcodes, just weeks before the case was slated for oral arguments at the Fourth Circuit.
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October 02, 2025
Ex-NFL Player Claims Signature Forged In Arbitration Clause
A North Carolina Business Court judge was befuddled Thursday by an arbitration clause that retired NFL defensive lineman Mike Rucker says he has no memory of signing, stopping short arguments on its enforceability to instead give the parties time to dig into its authenticity.
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October 02, 2025
Healthcare AI Co. Says Biz Partner Holding IP 'Hostage'
A company creating artificial intelligence-powered tools meant for skin image analysis has alleged in Massachusetts federal court that another firm it entered into a business deal with was holding data and intellectual property "hostage" after its CEO ordered his staff to cease a planned data migration.
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October 02, 2025
Emory, Student Urged To Mediate Pro-Palestine Speech Suit
A Georgia federal judge on Thursday encouraged the parties to seek mediation in a Muslim Palestinian American student's suit alleging that her rights were violated when she was suspended from Emory University's medical school after expressing support for Palestinians in Israel's attacks on Gaza.
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October 02, 2025
Vet Co. Buyers Win $8M Interest On Top Of $40M Award In Del.
A Delaware Superior Court judge has awarded buyers of what is now Veterinary Orthopedic Implants more than $8 million in prejudgment interest in a dispute over payouts still due after they won $40 million in a patent-related settlement, rejecting arguments the $8 million would amount to a double recovery.
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October 02, 2025
Agency Ex-Exec Says He Was Misled About CEO Agreement
A former executive at a company providing assistance to people with intellectual disabilities and autism claimed in a lawsuit that he was misled over whether he was officially promoted, even as the company held him out to state regulators and banks as the chief executive officer.
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October 02, 2025
McCarter & English Won't Face Pretrial Win Bid In $22M Suit
A Connecticut Superior Court judge has denied requests by Phoenix Life Insurance Co. and PHL Variable Insurance Co. to file late partial summary judgment motions in a $22.3 million professional negligence lawsuit against McCarter & English LLP over the law firm's work on a Long Island loan deal.
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October 01, 2025
NYT Wants Justin Baldoni To Cough Up Defamation Suit Fees
The New York Times on Tuesday sued "It Ends With Us" director and star Justin Baldoni's production company, claiming the company must cover the $150,000 in legal fees and court costs the paper racked up while defending itself in defamation litigation that "had no basis in law or fact."
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October 01, 2025
Drone Maker Can't Arbitrate Minor's Suit Over Eye Injuries
A Texas federal judge on Tuesday rejected a motion to compel arbitration in a case brought by a minor who was legally blinded in one eye by a drone, finding that the minor had disavowed the arbitration agreement both when he was underage and when he turned 18.
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October 01, 2025
Amazon Must Cough Up Return Records In Consumer Suit
Amazon must hand over certain information about its returns system to a group of consumers who claim that the company wrongfully denied them refunds for products they sent back, a Washington federal judge has determined, calling some of the company's objections "evasive" and "borderline frivolous."
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October 01, 2025
Wash. Appeals Panel Reopens Teachers' Pension Interest Suit
A Washington state appeals court unanimously revived a class action claim that accuses a state pension agency of unlawfully skimming interest from teachers' retirement accounts, holding that a lower court was wrong to decide that it couldn't take up the matter.
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October 01, 2025
Judge Orders Contempt Proceedings After $3.7M IP Judgment
A Washington federal judge has agreed to open contempt proceedings against the leaders of a company that was hit with a $3.7 million judgment in a suit over fire-resistant construction assembly product patents.
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October 01, 2025
DC Circ. Deems FERC-Approved Pipeline Rates Unjustly High
The D.C. Circuit wiped out FERC's approval of fuel rates charged by a Kinder Morgan unit's pipeline following an expansion project, saying the agency unfairly saddled gas producer Antero Resources Corp. with higher rates than other pipeline customers.
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October 01, 2025
Ship Manager Says Liability Shield Applies In Baltimore Wreck
The manager of the container ship that slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge last year has told a Maryland federal judge that it should be allowed to invoke a nearly two-centuries-old maritime law to limit its liability for the wreck.
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October 01, 2025
Inventor's $11M Award Slashed To $5M Over Pet Device IP
A New Jersey federal judge has hit two pet supply companies with a $5 million damages bill for misappropriating a woman's idea for a skin medicine applicator for dogs and cats, more than four years after the Federal Circuit faulted the original $11 million award in the long-running case.
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October 01, 2025
NASCAR Exec Says Team Was Warned About LGB Sponsors
A NASCAR executive told jurors on Wednesday that driver Brandon Brown's team had previously been warned the league would not sign off on any on-track promotion of the "Let's Go Brandon" phrase, but pursued approval of an LGBCoin sponsorship anyway in a manner the executive said was "disingenuous."
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October 01, 2025
States Accuse Zillow, Redfin Of Deal To End Competition
A coalition of states followed their federal counterparts with an antitrust lawsuit in Virginia federal court Wednesday accusing Zillow of paying Redfin more than $100 million to stop competing for the sale of rental housing advertisements on their listing services.
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October 01, 2025
UBS Says Ex-Advisers Poached $1.4B In Clients For New Firm
UBS Financial Services has accused several of its former financial advisers of violating nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements by plotting to launch a rival firm and poaching clients with $1.4 billion in assets, damaging UBS and its other former employees still entitled to client revenue.
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October 01, 2025
3rd Circ. Hints Forum Query Premature In $139M Award Row
A Third Circuit panel wondered Wednesday whether a Delaware court asked the right question before it concluded that it lacked jurisdiction over a Chilean company's quest to rope an Italian contractor's U.S. assets into a bid to collect on a $139 million arbitration award.
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October 01, 2025
Fla. Judge Shuts Down Firm's Fee Fight With Film Producer
A Florida judge on Tuesday dismissed a long-running suit by a Miami law firm against a Hollywood producer after finding the firm had abandoned its opportunity to pursue its claim over allegedly unpaid attorney fees by waiting two years to find successor counsel after its last attorney withdrew.
Expert Analysis
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The Crucial Question Left Unanswered In EpicentRx Decision
The California Supreme Court recently issued its long-awaited decision in EpicentRx Inc. v. Superior Court, resolving a dispute regarding the enforceability of forum selection clauses, but the question remains whether private companies can trust that courts will continue to consistently enforce forum selection clauses in corporate charters, says John Yow at Yow PC.
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Why EpicentRx Ruling Is A Major Win For Business Certainty
The California Supreme Court's recent decision in EpicentRx v. Superior Court removes a significant source of uncertainty that plagued commercial litigation in California by clarifying that forum selection clauses shouldn't be invalidated solely because the selected forum lacks the right to a jury trial, say attorneys at Clark Hill.
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw
As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.
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Lessons From Liberty Mutual FCPA Declination
Liberty Mutual’s recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act resolution with the U.S. Department of Justice signals that the Trump administration is once again considering such declinations after an enforcement pause, offering some assurances for companies regarding the benefits of voluntary self-disclosure, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.
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Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.
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FTC Focus: When Green Goals And Antitrust Law Collide
A recently concluded Federal Trade Commission investigation has turned an emissions deal involving major U.S. heavy-duty truck manufacturers that was brokered by the California Air Resources Board into a cautionary tale about the potential for environmental agreements to run afoul of competition rules, say attorneys at Proskauer.
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How Bankruptcy Law Caps Landlords' Rejected Lease Claims
With corporate bankruptcy filings for the first half of the year at a 15-year high, landlords should be prepared for commercial tenants to use the bankruptcy process to reject unwanted leases in order to lessen corporate footprints and improve liquidity, say attorneys at Mintz.
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Coaching Cheerleading Makes Me A Better Lawyer
At first glance, cheerleading and litigation may seem like worlds apart, but both require precision, adaptability, leadership and the ability to stay composed under pressure — all of which have sharpened how I approach my work in the emotionally complex world of mass torts and personal injury, says Rashanda Bruce at Robins Kaplan.
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How To Address Tariff-Related Risks In Commercial Contracts
Companies' commercial agreements may not clearly prescribe which party bears the risks and consequences of tariff-related fallout, but cases addressing common-law defenses and force majeure have one key takeaway, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal
Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.
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A New IP Game Plan For College Football Players
For college stars navigating their first season under the newly implemented settlement in House v. NCAA and new NFL recruits, securing trademark rights isn't just a savvy business move — it's essential for building and protecting a personal brand that can outlast their playing days, says Ryan Loveless at CM Law.
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11th Circ. Ruling Shows Federal Question Jurisdiction Limits
The Eleventh Circuit's recent decision in AST Science v. Delclaux shows why it is extremely difficult for litigants to maintain a state law cause of action in federal court under Supreme Court precedent, says Paul Avron at Berger Singerman.
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From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates
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Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships
As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.
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Opinion
The Fallout Of Drake's Defamation Suit Against UMG
Hip-hop duo Clipse's recent comeback was caught in the undertow of the ongoing Drake v. Universal Music Group defamation litigation, which points to the troubling possibility that if labels can be held liable for promoting allegedly defamatory lyrics, they may preemptively sanitize content to avoid lawsuits, says Henry Williams IV at Gordon Rees.