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  • April 17, 2025

    Travel Tech Co. Accused Of Misclassifying Sales Workers

    A travel technology company incorrectly classifies sales employees as exempt from earning overtime wages despite their job duties not falling under any overtime exemption, a proposed class action filed in Colorado state court said.

  • April 16, 2025

    Jack Nicklaus Granted $1M In Damages After NIL Win

    Jack Nicklaus was granted $1 million Wednesday by a New York state court judge for damages incurred as a result of a preliminary injunction that prevented the golf legend from signing new commercial deals during now-dismissed litigation over the use of his name, image and likeness.

  • April 15, 2025

    Calif. Residents Sue Feds Over Tribe's Federal Status, Casino

    Three Plymouth, California, residents and a civil rights nonprofit have alleged in a suit that the federal government conspired to approve federal recognition, fee-to-trust and gaming applications for the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, questioning the constitutionality of the trust relationship between the U.S. and Indigenous nations.

  • April 15, 2025

    Mich. Tribunal Rejects Hotel's Challenge To $10M Valuation

    A hotel owned by a Hilton franchisee was valued at $10 million by the Michigan Tax Tribunal, agreeing with a local assessor and reducing a previous valuation by $2.2 million but rejecting a further reduction sought by the owner.

  • April 15, 2025

    4th Circ. Overturns Fee Award In Maryland Wage Dispute

    The Fourth Circuit upended an order awarding lower-than-requested fees to attorneys representing workers in an unpaid overtime lawsuit against a nail salon, ruling Tuesday that a lower court was wrong to give so much authority to Maryland hourly rate guidelines.

  • April 15, 2025

    McDonald's, Dunkin' Franchisees Resolve Child Labor Claims

    The owners of Dunkin' and McDonald's franchises in Massachusetts have reached settlements over allegations they violated the state's child labor laws, while a Subway franchise operator has been fined, according to a Tuesday press release.

  • April 14, 2025

    Expedia Defends Cuban Island Bookings In Helms-Burton Trial

    The former manager of Expedia's Cuba group took the stand Monday to defend the travel company's actions offering reservations for resorts on an island off the coast of Cuba that a Cuban-American man says was stolen from his family by Fidel Castro's government, telling jurors the company worked to comply with constantly changing regulations related to travel to Cuba.

  • April 14, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Won't Allow Beer Co.'s 'Chicken Scratch' TM

    The Federal Circuit declined to disturb the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's refusal to register the mark "chicken scratch" for beer, affirming a finding that the proposed mark has a "similar commercial impression" to another mark already registered for restaurant services.

  • April 11, 2025

    Dallas Jury Clears Omni Hotels Of Gender-Based Pay Bias

    A Dallas federal court jury on Friday cleared Omni Hotels Management Corp. of gender discrimination accusations in Omni's second go at defending against the suit before a jury, handing Omni a clean victory after the Fifth Circuit ordered a new trial.

  • April 11, 2025

    Greenspoon Marder Promotes 4 Attys To Partner

    Full-service law firm Greenspoon Marder LLP promoted four attorneys in different offices to partner roles, the firm announced.

  • April 11, 2025

    Another Calif. Tribe Files Suit Over $700M Casino Project

    A California Native American tribe alleged in District of Columbia federal court that the federal government unlawfully placed land in a trust and approved a $700 million, 160-acre casino resort project that was proposed by another California tribe.

  • April 10, 2025

    Omni Hotel Underpaid Woman Due To Bias, Dallas Jury Hears

    Counsel for a woman accusing Omni Hotels Management Corp. of gender discrimination told a federal jury in Dallas on Thursday that the company paid her less than her three male predecessors, capping off the woman's second attempt at getting a verdict to stick after the Fifth Circuit ordered a new trial.

  • April 10, 2025

    6th Circ. Upholds No-Coverage Ruling For $13M Loss

    Errors and omissions insurers for two Liberty Mutual units owe no coverage for the units' $13.3 million coverage payment to a motel operator found civilly liable for a woman's murder, the Sixth Circuit ruled Thursday, finding a settlement demand letter did not constitute a claim under the E&O policies.

  • April 10, 2025

    Judge Approves Sale Of Ex-Riverfront CFO's Detroit Bar

    A former chief financial officer who pled guilty to stealing tens of millions of dollars from a Detroit nonprofit got a federal judge's approval Wednesday to sell his nightclub as he faces paying a $45.5 million restitution bill.

  • April 10, 2025

    Alaska Asks DC Judge To Halt Tribe's Gaming Hall

    The state of Alaska is asking a D.C. federal judge to bar an Alaska Native tribe from operating a gaming hall in Anchorage while the state challenges federal authorization for the facility, arguing that intervention is needed to preserve "the status quo that has existed in Alaska for more than 30 years."

  • April 10, 2025

    Gaming Board's Stance 'Not Helpful' To BetMGM, Justice Says

    Michigan Supreme Court justices on Thursday sounded somewhat skeptical that a state gambling law preempts an online bettor from suing BetMGM over its refusal to pay out $3 million in winnings, noting the state's gaming board said it doesn't have the authority or resources to take on civil claims unrelated to regulating internet gaming.

  • April 10, 2025

    Simpson Thacher-Led KSL Lands $1.44B In 2nd Tactical Fund

    Alternative investment firm KSL Capital Partners LLC, advised by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Thursday announced that it clinched its second tactical opportunities fund with $1.44 billion in capital commitments.

  • April 09, 2025

    Tribe Warns High Court Of Dire Impact If Land Trust Bid Fails

    A Michigan tribe seeking to undo an order denying its bid to compel the federal government to take 73 acres into trust for a casino venture outside of Detroit says a Supreme Court rejection of its petition will have disastrous consequences for its members and other similarly situated tribes.

  • April 09, 2025

    Texas Bill 'Penalizes' Sex Assault Victims, Atty Warns

    A bill floated by Texas state lawmakers that would cap certain damages in personal injury lawsuits would prove devastating to sexual assault victims as it "penalizes" those who try to move on with their lives, according to an attorney who specializes in such cases.

  • April 09, 2025

    Revived Burger King No-Poach Case Survives Dismissal

    A Florida federal judge Wednesday denied Burger King's bid to toss proposed class action claims over the fast-food chain's past use of no-poach provisions in its franchise agreements, finding the workers' antitrust and fraud claims could proceed.

  • April 09, 2025

    NJ Will Pay $15M To Settle County's Casino Tax Break Lawsuit

    Atlantic County and the state of New Jersey have reached a $15 million settlement over a dispute related to a property tax break program for casinos that the county argued unconstitutionally shifted the tax burden to its municipalities.

  • April 09, 2025

    Miami Dolphins Win Arbitration Bid In Crowd Brawl Suit

    A Florida appellate panel on Wednesday sent to arbitration a lawsuit attempting to hold the Miami Dolphins liable for injuries a woman suffered after a fight broke out in the stands, ruling that although the plaintiff did not purchase the tickets, the arbitration clause was still valid.

  • April 09, 2025

    Labor Board Says Hotel Brochure Doesn't Justify H-2B Need

    A Rhode Island hotel's marketing brochure could not overcome information deficiencies found in its application to hire three H-2B kitchen workers for its upcoming tourist season, a U.S. Department of Labor appeals board said.

  • April 08, 2025

    Expedia's Cuban Island Bookings Were Illegal, Jurors Told

    A Cuban-American man who says he is the rightful heir to an island off the coast of Cuba that was seized by the Communist government told jurors Tuesday that Expedia illegally trafficked in stolen property by offering reservations for resorts on the island through its website.

  • April 08, 2025

    Starbucks Tears Into Missouri AG's 'Defective' DEI Lawsuit

    Starbucks urged a Missouri federal judge to toss a suit from the state's attorney general claiming the company employs diversity quotas that discriminate against white and male applicants, arguing the state hasn't presented any evidence that its diversity, equity and inclusion policies have negatively affected Missourians.

Expert Analysis

  • Rethinking Litigation Risk And What It Really Means To Win

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    Attorneys have a tendency to overestimate litigation risk before summary judgment and underestimate risk after it, but an eight-stage litigation framework can clarify risk at different points and help litigators reassess what true success looks like in any particular case, says Joshua Libling at Arcadia Finance.

  • How DOGE's Bite Can Live Up To Its Bark

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    All signs suggest that the Department of Government Efficiency will be an important part of the new Trump administration, with ample tools at its disposal to effectuate change, particularly with an attentive Republican-controlled Congress, say attorneys at K&L Gates.

  • Series

    Playing Rugby Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My experience playing rugby, including a near-fatal accident, has influenced my legal practice on a professional, organizational and personal level by showing me the importance of maintaining empathy, fostering team empowerment and embracing the art of preparation, says James Gillenwater at Greenberg Traurig.

  • Looking Back At 2024's Noteworthy State AG Litigation

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    State attorneys general across the U.S. took bold steps in 2024 to address unlawful activities by corporations in several areas, including privacy and data security, financial transparency, children's internet safety, and other overall consumer protection claims, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.

  • Opinion

    No, Litigation Funders Are Not 'Fleeing' The District Of Del.

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    A recent study claimed that litigation funders have “fled” Delaware federal court due to a standing order requiring disclosure of third-party financing, but responsible funders have no problem litigating in this jurisdiction, and many other factors could explain the decline in filings, say Will Freeman and Sarah Tsou at Omni Bridgeway.

  • 5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2025 And Beyond

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    In the year to come, e-discovery will be shaped by new and emerging trends, from the adoption of artificial intelligence provisions in protective orders, to the proliferation of emojis as a source of evidence in contemporary litigation, say attorneys at Littler.

  • 7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring

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    President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae.

  • E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Custodian Selection

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    Several recent rulings make clear that the proportionality of additional proposed custodians will depend on whether the custodians have unique relevant documents, and producing parties should consider whether information already in the record will show that they have relevant documents that otherwise might not be produced, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • Surprise NC COVID Ruling Revises Reasonable Expectations

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    The North Carolina Supreme Court's recent finding in favor of policyholders in a suit for business interruption coverage due to COVID-19 shutdown orders runs contrary to most other state and federal courts' holdings on the issue, and may revitalize the reasonable expectations doctrine in the state, say attorneys at Goldberg Segalla.

  • Series

    Exercising On My Peloton Bike Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While I originally came to the Peloton bike for exercise, one cycling instructor’s teachings have come to serve as a road map for practicing law thoughtfully and mindfully, which has opened opportunities for growth and change in my career, says Andrea Kirshenbaum at Littler.

  • Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation

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    Litigation will likely play a prominent role in shaping policy outcomes during the second Trump administration, and stakeholders have several tools at their disposal to steer regulatory litigation toward more favorable venues, say attorneys at Covington.

  • Product Safety Issues In 2024 Highlight Need For Vigilance

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    A look at some of the medications and foods that led to significant class actions last year demonstrates the need for robust regulatory systems and proactive measures to protect consumers from defective and harmful products, says Jennifer Taylor at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin.

  • Series

    Playing Esports Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Competing in a global esports tournament at Wimbledon last year not only fulfilled my childhood dream, but also sharpened skills that are essential to my day job, including strategic thinking, confidence and networking, says AJ Schuyler at Jackson Lewis.

  • An Associate's Guide To Career Development In 2025

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    As the new year begins, associates at all levels should consider establishing career metrics, fostering key relationships and employing other specific strategies to help move through the complexities of the legal profession with confidence and emerge as trailblazers, say EJ Stern and Amanda George at Fractional Law Firm.

  • Reviewing 2024's Crucial Patent Law Developments

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    As 2024 draws to a close, significant rulings and policies aimed at modernizing long-standing legal practices or addressing emerging challenges have reached patent law, says Michael Ellenberger at Rothwell Figg.

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