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June 09, 2025
Disney Settles Antitrust Suit Over ESPN Streaming Fees
Disney has settled a sprawling antitrust lawsuit with consumers over the fees in its ESPN livestreaming carriage agreements.
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June 09, 2025
Southwest Beats Customers' 737 Max Overcharge Suit
A Texas federal judge said Monday that consumers claiming Southwest Airlines overcharged them for riskier flights on Boeing 737 Max 8 jets didn't even fly on the Max aircraft and failed to plausibly allege any concrete injuries, so they have no standing to sue.
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June 09, 2025
Mayer Brown Adds Banking Finance Partner In NY
A former Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP counsel has moved to Mayer Brown LLP’s New York office as a banking and finance and collateralized loan obligations partner.
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June 09, 2025
International Trial Lawyer Joins Barton From Carlton Fields
Midsize New York-based firm Barton LLP announced on Friday that it has hired a Carlton Fields PA attorney, whose litigation experience includes leading a crimes against humanity case against a former head of state and establishing a new standard for franchisor tort immunity in the Florida Supreme Court, among other high-profile victories.
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June 09, 2025
City Says Insurer Owes $9M For Wrongful Incarceration Deal
An insurer for a North Carolina city improperly denied coverage for an underlying suit brought by a Black man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 44 years and is now on the hook for a $9.3 million settlement payment, the city argued in a suit removed to federal court.
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June 09, 2025
Bank Gets First Dibs On Bankrupt Pa. Nursing Homes' Coffers
A bank that says it's owed nearly $48 million by a group of bankrupt Pennsylvania nursing homes will get first dibs on what's left in their accounts under a settlement approved by a federal bankruptcy judge Monday, despite objections from a supplier who said some of the money doesn't belong to the nursing homes.
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June 09, 2025
Smithfield Averts Trial In Last-Ditch Deal With NC Hog Supplier
A defunct hog supplier in North Carolina has settled its contract scuffle with Smithfield Foods Inc. just as the parties were primed to begin trial on Monday, putting to bed claims that Smithfield flouted their production agreement and forced the supplier out of business.
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June 09, 2025
Consultant Says Pot Co. Stiffed It On $400K In Fees
A consulting firm is suing cannabis company 4Front Ventures Corp. in New York federal court, saying 4Front owes it $400,000 in fees after it breached their consulting contract.
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June 06, 2025
Crypto Holding Co. Can Pursue Counterclaim Against Ex-Exec.
A Puerto Rico-based crypto holding company can pursue a counterclaim against its former president who alleged the company's CEO fraudulently recruited him to the venture and then fired him, a Delaware vice chancellor ruled Friday, finding legal expenses the company incurred are recoverable.
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June 06, 2025
Fla. Fraud Investigator Faces 3rd Malicious Prosecution Suit
A Florida insurance fraud investigator faces a third federal lawsuit alleging he lied in a report that led to the malicious prosecution of an independent roofing contractor whose charges were later dismissed because prosecutors couldn't substantiate the accusations.
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June 06, 2025
Google Must Face Bulk Of Healthcare Data Tracking Suit
A California federal judge allowed a proposed class action accusing Google of illicitly scooping up users' personal data from healthcare providers' websites to continue Friday, but only for certain claims based on communications made before the company started instructing healthcare provider clients not to send it their health information.
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June 06, 2025
Tobacco Cos. Sue Philip Morris Over Bid To Void Wash. Deal
R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco producers have accused Philip Morris USA of trying to derail a deal with Washington state last spring to resolve longstanding payment disputes stemming from Big Tobacco's 1998 master settlement agreement, according to a new lawsuit in Washington state court.
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June 06, 2025
T.I., Tiny Urge Judge To Prevent 4th Trial In $71M Doll Row
Clifford "T.I." Harris and Tameka "Tiny" Harris have urged a California federal judge to reject MGA Entertainment's motion to reverse a jury's $71.4 million verdict finding the company infringed the trade dress and publicity rights of the OMG Girlz pop group, saying the rehashed arguments fall flat.
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June 06, 2025
Southwest Can't Nix Bias Suit By Mom Accused Of Trafficking
Southwest Airlines can't nix a racial discrimination suit after a flight attendant incorrectly reported a mother and her young daughter for suspected child trafficking, a Colorado federal judge ruled Friday, noting the case turns on conflicting testimony that can't be adjudicated via summary judgment.
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June 06, 2025
Wyo. Landowners' Attys Score $5M From Anadarko Deal
A Wyoming federal judge awarded more than $5 million in attorney fees and expenses Friday to attorneys for a class of landowners that accused an oil extraction company of hoarding permits to block oil and gas projects.
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June 06, 2025
Full 11th Circ. Asked To Rethink Workplace Attack Case
An employee has asked the en banc Eleventh Circuit to rethink its ruling that wholesale restaurant supply store McLane Foodservice Inc. is not liable for injuries suffered by an employee who was set on fire at work by a former partner, arguing it took too narrow a view on foreseeability.
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June 06, 2025
OpenAI, Microsoft Say Musk Hasn't Fixed RICO Claims
OpenAI and Microsoft have urged a California federal judge to again trim Elon Musk's lawsuit challenging OpenAI's now-abandoned transition to a for-profit enterprise, arguing the billionaire and his own artificial intelligence company, xAI, have not made any changes to their previously nixed claims for contract breach and fraudulent enterprise.
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June 06, 2025
Denver Tenants Say Lack Of Repairs Made Building Unsafe
Tenants at a Denver apartment complex have filed a proposed class action against the owner as well as current and former property managers in state court, alleging the property became dangerous and unsanitary because the defendants refused to pay for necessary repairs.
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June 06, 2025
Genentech Wants $18M Novartis Award Over Licenses OK'd
California-based biotech firm Genentech Inc. has asked a D.C. federal court to recognize a $17.8 million arbitral award against Novartis Pharma AG stemming from a dispute over a licensing agreement for an eye medication.
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June 06, 2025
Fed. Circ. Weighs Purview Over Acorda's $17M Arbitral Award
A Federal Circuit panel on Friday wrestled with its authority to consider arbitration appeals dealing with patent law, with at least one judge appearing skeptical that it could consider Acorda Therapeutics Inc.'s bid to increase a $16.6 million award in a fight with Alkermes PLC over a multiple sclerosis drug.
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June 06, 2025
Judge Flushes Class Claims In Toilet Paper Sweepstakes Row
An Illinois federal judge threw out class claims in a suit accusing Procter & Gamble of failing to provide promised prizes to people notified they were winners of a monthly sweepstakes to promote the sale of Charmin toilet paper, saying class actions are barred by the rules of sweepstakes and those who entered agreed to those terms.
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June 06, 2025
Lobbying Firm Sued Over Deal For White House Meetings
A lobbying firm, its owner and an employee have been sued in Georgia federal court by a legal and consulting firm for breach of contract after they allegedly accepted partial payment for but never delivered on a $500,000 deal to arrange meetings with senior White House officials: the president, vice president and secretary of state.
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June 06, 2025
Orthodox Family Files $50M Bias Suit Against Country Club
An Orthodox Jewish family has filed a $50 million lawsuit against a Boca Raton, Florida, country club for allegedly suspending them after the father posted a viral social media video of him helping an Instagram personality wrap tefillin — a traditional Jewish prayer ritual — on the golf course.
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June 06, 2025
NJ Panel Revives Contract Row Between Pot Co., Landlord
A New Jersey state appeals court on Friday revived a Paterson property owner's suit against a would-be dispensary and its principals alleging they broke a deal to share profits from the dispensary, finding that the trial court wrongly conflated the contract's requirement for local approval with a cannabis license.
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June 06, 2025
LA Fire Victims Say AAA, USAA Left Many Unable To Rebuild
California homeowners accused AAA and USAA of systematically undervaluing the replacement cost of their homes all while advertising adequate coverage and financial security, telling a state court that many cannot now afford to replace or rebuild their homes following the wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year.
Expert Analysis
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5 Key Licensing Considerations For AI Innovations
As businesses increasingly integrate artificial intelligence technology into their operations, they must prepare to address complex intellectual property challenges and questions surrounding licensing AI-based innovations, which require careful consideration of ownership, usage rights and regulatory compliance, says Lestin Kenton at Sterne Kessler.
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Series
Law School's Missed Lessons: Be An Indispensable Associate
While law school teaches you to research, write and think critically, it often overlooks the professional skills you will need to make yourself an essential team player when transitioning from a summer to full-time associate, say attorneys at Stinson.
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Series
Birding Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Observing and documenting birds in their natural habitats fosters patience, sharpens observational skills and provides moments of pure wonder — qualities that foster personal growth and enrich my legal career, says Allison Raley at Arnall Golden.
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From DOJ Leadership To BigLaw
The move from government service to private practice can feel like changing one’s identity, but as someone who has left the U.S. Department of Justice twice, I’ve learned that a successful transition requires patience, effort and the realization that the rewards of practicing law don’t come from one particular position, says Richard Donoghue at Pillsbury.
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How The CRE Industry Is Adapting To Tariff Uncertainty
Amid uncertainty about pending tariffs and their potential ripple effects, including higher material costs, supply chain delays and tighter margins, commercial real estate industry players are focusing on strategic planning and risk mitigation, says Daniel Diaz Leyva at Day Pitney.
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Law Firm Executive Orders Create A Legal Ethics Minefield
Recent executive orders targeting BigLaw firms create ethical dilemmas — and raise the specter of civil or criminal liability — for the government attorneys tasked with implementing them and for the law firms that choose to make agreements with the administration, say attorneys at Buchalter.
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Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Models Or Fall Behind
As artificial intelligence tools eliminate inefficiencies and the Big Four accounting firms enter the legal market, law firms that pivot from the entrenched billable hour model to outcomes-based pricing will see a distinct competitive advantage, says attorney William Brewer.
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How Attorneys Can Master The Art Of On-Camera Presence
As attorneys are increasingly presented with on-camera opportunities, they can adapt their traditional legal skills for video contexts — such as virtual client meetings, marketing content or media interviews — by understanding the medium and making intentional adjustments, says Kerry Barrett.
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Series
Baseball Fantasy Camp Makes Me A Better Lawyer
With six baseball fantasy experiences under my belt, I've learned time and again that I didn't make the wrong career choice, but I've also learned that baseball lessons are life lessons, and I'm a better lawyer for my time at St. Louis Cardinals fantasy camp, says Scott Felder at Wiley.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From Fed. Prosecutor To BigLaw
Making the jump from government to private practice is no small feat, but, based on my experience transitioning to a business-driven environment after 15 years as an assistant U.S. attorney, it can be incredibly rewarding and help you become a more versatile lawyer, says Michael Beckwith at Dickinson Wright.
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Perfecting Security Interests In Renewable Energy Tax Credits
The ability to transfer renewable energy tax credits has created new opportunities for developers, investors and lenders, but it also raises important questions regarding when and how the security interests in these credits are perfected — questions that must be answered definitively to protect credit claims and transactions, says Harry Teichman at Stinson.
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Firms Still Have Lateral Market Advantage, But Risks Persist
Partner and associate mobility data from the fourth quarter of 2024 shows that we’re in a new, stable era of lateral hiring where firms have the edge, but leaders should proceed cautiously, looking beyond expected revenue and compensation analyses for potential risks, say Julie Henson and Greg Hamman at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.
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Opinion
We Must Allow Judges To Use Their Independent Judgment
As two recent cases show, the ability of judges to access their independent judgment crucially enables courts to exercise the discretion needed to reach the right outcome based on the unique facts within the law, says John Siffert at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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The Central Issues Facing Fed. Circ. In Patent Damages Case
The en banc Federal Circuit's pending review of EcoFactor v. Google could reshape how expert damages opinions are argued, and could have ripple effects that limit jury awards, say attorneys at McAndrews Held.
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Series
Performing Stand-Up Comedy Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Whether I’m delivering a punchline on stage or a closing argument in court, balancing stand-up comedy performances and my legal career has demonstrated that the keys to success in both endeavors include reading the room, landing the right timing and making an impact, says attorney Rebecca Palmer.