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  • July 14, 2025

    Judge Stops Artist's Fight Against Music Co. After Deal

    A Texas federal judge has closed a dispute between a Houston hip-hop artist and his longtime business partner over the management of his music production company's funds, following the two agreeing to end the case.

  • July 14, 2025

    Nipple Cover Co., Customer Agree To Drop False Ad Suit

    The woman behind a lawsuit accusing Cakes Body LLC of making reusable nipple covers that don't live up to their "grippy, not sticky" representations has quietly dropped her proposed class claims against the company in California federal court.

  • July 14, 2025

    Split 2nd Circ. Denies Rehearing In Fox Threats Case

    A split Second Circuit on Monday declined to grant an en banc rehearing to a man convicted of sending threatening messages to two Fox News hosts and two members of Congress, saying the 11-member jury that found him guilty did not violate his constitutional rights.

  • July 14, 2025

    Media Matters Wants FTC Probe Paused Pending Suit

    Media Matters for America asked a D.C. federal court Monday for a preliminary injunction to block what it calls a retaliatory investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, saying the agency has been weaponized against the organization for simply exercising its First Amendment rights.

  • July 14, 2025

    House Passes Bills Aimed At Telecom Sector Security, Growth

    The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed half a dozen bills designed improve U.S. network security and spur the growth of communications industries.

  • July 14, 2025

    Fans Settle With NFL's Commanders In Railing Collapse Suit

    NFL fans suing the Washington Commanders for negligence over injuries they sustained from a collapsing stadium rail have reached a settlement with the team following a Fourth Circuit ruling that could have landed the plaintiffs in arbitration.

  • July 14, 2025

    FCC To Hear Anuvu's Claim It Got Shorted In Spectrum Move

    Anuvu Licensing Holdings will get a hearing before an administrative law judge at the Federal Communications Commission to determine if the agency owes it money for clearing out part of the C-band to repurpose the spectrum.

  • July 14, 2025

    LinkedIn Antitrust Deal Offers Open Access And $4M For Attys

    LinkedIn will stop conditioning online interface access on would-be rivals agreeing not to field their own professional social network, under an antitrust settlement with premium subscribers disclosed Friday in California federal court that promises $4 million for class attorneys from Bathaee Dunne LLP, Burke LLP and Korein Tillery PC.

  • July 14, 2025

    Judge Suggests Pruning Ex-Turner Sports Worker's Bias Suit

    A Georgia federal magistrate judge said Monday that the court should trim a former Turner Sports human resources employee's lawsuit claiming she was denied severance benefits when she quit following the merger of Discovery Inc. and WarnerMedia, saying the worker couldn't support allegations that an executive's statements caused her harm.

  • July 14, 2025

    Google Ads Rival Wants Search Fix To Include It, AI Cos.

    If a D.C. federal judge agrees with the Justice Department and orders Google to syndicate its search and search advertising results, he should do so in a way that permits expansive access, a search advertising rival said Friday in an 11th-hour intervention bid.

  • July 14, 2025

    5th Circ. Upholds Law Banning Strip Club Workers Under Age 21

    The Fifth Circuit on Monday said that a Texas law barring people under 21 from working at strip clubs and other adult businesses passes a First Amendment test, saying Monday the law helps prevent sexual trafficking and furthers a significant government interest.

  • July 14, 2025

    'Varsity Blues' Ringleader Must Disclose Case To New Clients

    The convicted mastermind of the Varsity Blues college admissions bribery scandal will be allowed to work as an adviser to college applicants, but must post a notice about the case on the website of his new venture, a Massachusetts federal judge ordered Monday.

  • July 14, 2025

    DraftKings Escapes Mobile App Patent Suit In NJ

    A New Jersey federal judge tossed claims that DraftKings copied patented features of its sports betting and fantasy game mobile application, ruling that the complaint from WinView Inc. failed to describe the alleged infringement.

  • July 14, 2025

    TV Reporter Fights Town's Appeal After Broken Leg Trial Win

    A television reporter whose leg was broken when he was allegedly hit by a public power employee's truck in the parking lot of a town hall has urged North Carolina's highest court to uphold a jury verdict finding that his injury was a result of the town worker's negligence.

  • July 14, 2025

    SEC Drops Fraud Suit Following Death Of Gaming Co. Head

    The death of a man who owned a now-defunct online gaming company prompted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to drop its New York federal civil case that had accused him of defrauding investors and using a portion of the money for his personal expenses.

  • July 14, 2025

    Calif. Native American Casino Seeks To Block Workers' Strike

    A Native American casino near Yosemite National Park accused the union that represents about half of its employees of launching an illegal strike, claiming in a suit filed in California federal court that the UNITE HERE local is violating the law in several ways.

  • July 11, 2025

    Meta Asks 9th Circ. To Bar Zuckerberg Depo In Privacy Suit

    Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is turning to the Ninth Circuit to free him from having to give a limited deposition in privacy litigation over a Facebook tool's alleged collection of patient health information, arguing that district courts are "deeply divided" on how to decide whether to allow executive depositions.

  • July 11, 2025

    Midyear 2025: A Glimpse At Sports Betting Enforcement

    The first half of 2025 saw a flurry of activity in the enforcement of sports betting rules, with two NBA veterans finding themselves at the center of a federal gambling probe, two mixed martial arts fighters receiving lengthy suspensions, and Shohei Ohtani's disgraced interpreter catching a 57-month prison sentence for theft.

  • July 11, 2025

    NCAA's $2.8B NIL Deal Nets Athletes' Firms Over $455M In Fees

    A California federal judge Friday approved approximately $455 million in attorney fees for class counsel in the NCAA's $2.78 billion class action settlement that, for the first time, will provide for revenue sharing with college athletes, with additional fees set to roll in annually for 10 years.

  • July 11, 2025

    Muhammad Ali Ex-Photog Copyright Verdict Kept Mostly Intact

    Muhammad Ali's onetime personal photographer will keep $1.65 million in statutory copyright damages awarded by a jury against a licensing broker, a New York federal judge ruled Thursday, but a profits award must be cut from $750,000 to under $5,000.

  • July 11, 2025

    Slack Investor Wants 2nd Shot Before High Court

    An investor leading a proposed class action against Slack Technologies LLC is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to finish what it started, petitioning the justices to clarify a point they declined to rule on two years ago when they limited investors' ability to sue newly public companies.

  • July 11, 2025

    4th Circ. Backs 'GT Racing' Gaming Chair Social Media Block

    The Fourth Circuit on Friday upheld a lower court's decision blocking gaming chair company Wudi Industrial from using the trademark "GT Racing" in its social media accessible in European countries for certain goods.

  • July 11, 2025

    Courts Face Early Push To Expand Justices' Injunction Ruling

    In the two weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court curtailed federal judges' ability to issue universal injunctions, Trump administration attorneys have begun pushing to expand the decision's limits to other forms of relief used in regulatory challenges and class actions. So far, judges don't appear receptive to those efforts. 

  • July 11, 2025

    US Arm Of Dolce & Gabbana Freed From NFT Outfit Suit

    The U.S. division of Italian luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana was dismissed on Friday from a proposed investor class action accusing it of abandoning a nonfungible tokens project while retaining more than $25 million of funds, with the court agreeing that it is not liable for the actions of the larger company.

  • July 11, 2025

    Soros Fund Boss Says Radio CEO Can't Sue Him In Conn.

    A Soros Fund Management LLC portfolio manager says a radio CEO cannot sue him in Connecticut because he's beyond the state's long-arm jurisdiction, seeking to shake the CEO's claim that he was boxed out of dividends and a potential job after allegedly helping the fund acquire broadcasting company Audacy Inc.

Expert Analysis

  • 4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy

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    This Women’s History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.

  • A Judge's Pointers For Adding Spice To Dry Legal Writing

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    U.S. District Judge Fred Biery shares a few key lessons about how to go against the grain of the legal writing tradition by adding color to bland judicial opinions, such as by telling a human story and injecting literary devices where possible.

  • IRS Scrutiny May Underlie Move Away From NIL Collectives

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    The University of Colorado's January announcement that it was severing its partnership with a name, image and likeness collective is part of universities' recent push to move NIL activities in-house, seemingly motivated by tax implications and increased scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service, say attorneys at Buchanan Ingersoll.

  • A Reminder On Avoiding Improper Venues In Patent Cases

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    A Texas federal court's recent decision in the Symbology and Quantum cases shows that baseless patent venue allegations may be subject to serious Rule 11 sanctions, providing venue-vetting takeaways for plaintiffs and defendants, say attorneys at Bond Schoeneck.

  • Implications Of Kid Privacy Rule Revamp For Parents, Cos.

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    The Federal Trade Commission's recent amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act will expand protections for children online, meaning parents will have greater control over their children's data and tech companies must potentially change their current privacy practices — or risk noncompliance, say attorneys at Labaton Keller.

  • Copyright Ruling Could Extend US Terminations Worldwide

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    If upheld on appeal, Vetter v. Resnik, a recent ruling from a Louisiana federal court, could extend the geographical scope of U.S. copyright termination rights to foreign territories, say attorneys at Manatt.

  • Examining Trump Meme Coin And SEC's Crypto Changes

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    While the previous U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission tended to view most crypto-assets as securities, the tide is rapidly changing, and hopefully the long-needed reevaluation of this regulatory framework is not tarnished by an arguable conflict of interest due to President Donald Trump's affiliation with the $Trump meme coin, say attorneys at Thompson Coburn.

  • Pepperdine Case Highlights Shift In Collegiate IP Landscape

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    A complaint filed by Pepperdine University against Netflix and Warner Bros. two weeks ago alleges that a comedy series unlawfully copies the school's trademarks, and the decision could reshape the portrayal of collegiate athletics on screen and the legal tools schools use to defend their emblems, says Mindy Lewis at Michelman & Robinson.

  • 7 Tips For Associates To Thrive In Hybrid Work Environments

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    As the vast majority of law firms have embraced some type of hybrid work policy, associates should consider a few strategies to get the most out of both their in-person and remote workdays, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • White Collar Archetypes: Wrangling The Shape-Shifter

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    In white collar criminal trials, certain pieces of evidence can shape-shift in the jury’s eyes, presenting both challenges and opportunities for defense counsel, says Jack Sharman at Lightfoot Franklin.

  • Series

    Playing Beach Volleyball Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My commitment to beach volleyball has become integral to my performance as an attorney, with the sport continually reminding me that teamwork, perseverance, professionalism and stress management are essential to both undertakings, says Amy Drushal at Trenam.

  • US Soccer Win Shows Value Of Defining 'Relevant Market'

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    Despite U.S. Soccer's successful defense against North American Soccer League's antitrust allegations, sports leagues should continue to be mindful of risks posed by hierarchical structures since the New York federal judge in that suit found a triable issue of fact on the relevant markets issue, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • If Elphaba Had Signed A Restrictive Covenant In 'Wicked'

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    Following the recent big-screen release of "Wicked," employers should consider how the tale might have ended if the Wizard of Oz had made Elphaba sign a restrictive covenant agreement, which would have placed clear limitations on her ability to challenge his regime, says Emily Wajert at Sidley.

  • How Law Firms Can Counteract The Loneliness Epidemic

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    The legal industry is facing an urgent epidemic of loneliness, affecting lawyer well-being, productivity, retention and profitability, and law firm leaders should take concrete steps to encourage the development of genuine workplace connections, says Michelle Gomez at Littler and Gwen Mellor Romans at Herald Talent.

  • 5 Keys To Building Stronger Attorney-Client Relationships

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    Attorneys are often focused on being seen as the expert, but bonding with clients and prospects by sharing a few key personal details provides the basis for a caring, trusted and profoundly deeper business relationship, says Deb Feder at Feder Development.

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