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  • April 25, 2025

    Defunct Media Co. To Pay $4.5M In NY WARN Act Case

    Former digital media startup The Messenger has agreed to pay $4.5 million to a class of 275 workers who claimed in New York federal court that the company didn't give them enough notice about its layoffs and shutdown, the parties said on Friday.

  • April 25, 2025

    EU Probing Universal Music's $775M Deal For Downtown

    European enforcers are reviewing a planned deal for Universal Music Group to buy Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million, after receiving a referral from competition authorities in Austria and the Netherlands.

  • April 25, 2025

    Trump Pressed To Roll Back Ligado Network Order

    A broad collection of navigation, transportation, weather and agricultural interest groups are urging President Donald Trump and Congress to roll back the Federal Communications Commission's controversial Ligado order, arguing that the company's proposed terrestrial mobile service would cause harmful interference to GPS, satellite communications and weather forecasting services.

  • April 25, 2025

    House Republicans Seek Info On DeepSeek Ties To CCP

    Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are pressing Chinese AI company DeepSeek for information on their data practices and relationship with the Chinese Communist Party.

  • April 25, 2025

    Trump Seeks $53K Fee Award In Central Park 5 Suit

    President Donald Trump says his attorneys from Dhillon Law Group Inc. are owed more than $53,000 in attorney's fees and costs from the Central Park Five after a Pennsylvania federal judge tossed most of the charges from their suit earlier this month.

  • April 25, 2025

    Ex-FCC Chair Back At HQ To Lobby For Mobile Biz

    A former chief of the Federal Communications Commission made a cameo appearance at the agency's Washington, D.C., headquarters in his new role as top lobbyist for the mobile services industry, calling for more spectrum to feed boundless growth in the wireless business.

  • April 24, 2025

    DC Comics Gets Judge To Toss Superman IP Suit

    A New York federal judge on Thursday tossed a copyright infringement suit that a nephew of late Superman co-creator Joseph Shuster lodged against DC Comics on behalf of his uncle's estate ahead of a July film release on the iconic superhero, saying the court lacked jurisdiction over the case.

  • April 24, 2025

    PCMag, Mashable Publisher Latest To Sue OpenAI Over IP

    Ziff Davis, the publisher behind digital publications like PCMag, Mashable and Everyday Health, on Thursday became the latest media company to launch a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of ripping off copyrighted content to train its artificial intelligence products.

  • April 24, 2025

    House Panel 'Committed' To Passing Privacy Law, Staffer Says

    A House Energy and Commerce Committee staff member had a message Thursday for those wondering if Congress would finally overcome the hurdles that have long stymied efforts to enact a federal comprehensive consumer data privacy law: "This time is different."

  • April 24, 2025

    State Privacy Enforcers Push For Stronger Corporate Dialogue

    Regulators responsible for data privacy enforcement in California, Colorado and Oregon are calling on companies to be more responsive and open to investigative inquiries, saying this approach could help achieve better outcomes as these offices move to bring on additional technology experts and fortify collaboration with each other. 

  • April 24, 2025

    Google Case Judge Weighs Rivals' Data Needs Against Privacy

    The D.C. federal judge weighing whether to break off the Chrome browser and force Google to share data with search engine rivals zeroed in Thursday on the balancing act between propping up other competitors and protecting the search data the Justice Department says they need to compete effectively.

  • April 24, 2025

    Ex-OpenAI Workers, Nobel Laureates Back Musk OpenAI Fight

    A group of former OpenAI employees and artificial intelligence experts, including some Nobel laureates, have urged the California and Delaware attorneys general to block OpenAI's move to take the company private, arguing that the attorneys general "have both the authority and duty to protect OpenAI's charitable trust and purpose."

  • April 24, 2025

    Ex-CEO Of Trump-Tied SPAC Reaches Deal With SEC

    The former CEO of the special purpose acquisition company that took President Donald Trump's social media platform public has reached a deal to end a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission case accusing him of failing to timely alert investors to the prospective deal.

  • April 24, 2025

    Biz Court Questions What Ties TikTok To NC In Addiction Case

    A North Carolina business judge grappled Thursday with the limits of personal jurisdiction in the internet age in the state's case alleging TikTok addicts young users, questioning whether a digital app is different from a physical good regarding where a lawsuit can be filed.

  • April 24, 2025

    Ex-OneTaste Execs Ask Justices To Nix 'Stolen' Docs

    Former OneTaste executives facing forced-labor conspiracy charges asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to bar allegedly stolen and attorney-client privileged documents from being used at a May trial, saying corporate legal communications are broadly at risk.

  • April 24, 2025

    Houston Law Firm Settles Firefighter Photo Copyright Dispute

    A photographer suing a Houston personal injury law firm over using a photo of a firefighter without allegedly paying for it said Thursday that the parties have agreed to settle the case.

  • April 24, 2025

    Apple, Google, Roblox Duck Game Addiction Suit, For Now

    An Illinois federal judge Wednesday dismissed Apple, Google and Roblox from a parent's proposed class action accusing multiple video game developers and platforms of peddling their addictive wares to children, saying the allegations lack specificity, but left open the possibility of amending the complaint.

  • April 24, 2025

    Judge's Order For More Changes Puts NCAA Deal In Jeopardy

    The California federal judge overseeing the $2.78 billion settlement between the NCAA and college athletes seeking compensation remained unsatisfied with the NCAA's insistence on roster limits she considers unfair to class members, so much so that she gave the sides two weeks to resolve the issue or risk having the settlement tossed and sent back to litigation.

  • April 24, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Won't Let Fortnite Maker Run Back PTAB Fights

    Epic Games failed to persuade a Federal Circuit panel on Thursday to undo the patent board's rejection of the video game company's efforts to invalidate patents that Fortnite's in-game communication programs were accused of infringing.

  • April 24, 2025

    DOJ Probing Disney-FuboTV Deal, And Other Rumors

    The DOJ is investigating Disney's proposed FuboTV acquisition, Merck is close to a $3.5 billion deal for SpringWorks, and U.S. investor James Cameron offered $5 billion for a Luxembourg-based mining enterprise. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the last week.

  • April 24, 2025

    Md. To Allow Counties To Negotiate Payments With Broadband

    Maryland counties will be able to negotiate payments with broadband providers instead of imposing property tax on the providers' real and personal property under bills signed by the governor.

  • April 24, 2025

    FCC Dem Says 'Censorship' Focus Distracting From Mission

    A Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission blasted the commision leadership's focus on investigating broadcasters for alleged news distortion, claiming on Thursday the efforts distract from the FCC's core mission.

  • April 24, 2025

    7th Circ. Backs Employers In Pension Fund Withdrawal Fight

    The Seventh Circuit upheld Thursday a trial court's ruling that two employers aren't required to pay a higher rate calculating how much it would cost to jump ship from a failing pension plan, knocking down arguments from the pension fund that an exception to the rate limit applied.

  • April 24, 2025

    Texas House Passes AI Porn Site Age Verification Bill

    The Texas House approved Thursday an update to the state's porn site age verification law that would apply to websites that have publicly available artificial intelligence tools.

  • April 24, 2025

    Trampoline Park's Discovery Nixed Arbitration, NJ Panel Says

    A Garden State trampoline park waived its right to compel arbitration in a negligence case by taking part in extensive discovery before filing its motion, a New Jersey appellate panel ruled Thursday.

Expert Analysis

  • Opinion

    Agencies Should Reward Corporate Cyber Victim Cooperation

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    The increased regulatory scrutiny on corporate victims of cyberattacks — exemplified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against SolarWinds — should be replaced with a new model that provides adequate incentives for companies to come forward proactively and collaborate with law enforcement, say attorneys at McDermott.

  • Firms Must Offer A Trifecta Of Services In Post-Chevron World

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    After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision overturning Chevron deference, law firms will need to integrate litigation, lobbying and communications functions to keep up with the ramifications of the ruling and provide adequate counsel quickly, says Neil Hare at Dentons.

  • 5 Tips To Succeed In A Master Of Laws Program And Beyond

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    As lawyers and recent law school graduates begin their Master of Laws coursework across the country, they should keep a few pointers in mind to get the most out of their programs and kick-start successful careers in their practice areas, says Kelley Miller at Reed Smith.

  • Series

    Being An Opera Singer Made Me A Better Lawyer

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    My journey from the stage to the courtroom has shown that the skills I honed as an opera singer – punctuality, memorization, creativity and more – have all played a vital role in my success as an attorney, says Gerard D'Emilio at GableGotwals.

  • How Law Firms Can Avoid 'Collaboration Drag'

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    Law firm decision making can be stifled by “collaboration drag” — characterized by too many pointless meetings, too much peer feedback and too little dissent — but a few strategies can help stakeholders improve decision-making processes and build consensus, says Steve Groom at Miles Mediation.

  • Election Outlook: A Precedent Primer On Content Moderation

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    With the 2024 election season now in full swing, online platforms will face difficult and politically sensitive decisions about content moderation, but U.S. Supreme Court decisions from last term offer much-needed certainty about their rights, say Jonathan Blavin and Helen White at Munger Tolles.

  • What BIPA Reform Law Means For Biometrics Litigation

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    A recently signed Illinois law amending the Biometric Information Privacy Act limits defendants' liability exposure on a per-scan basis and clarifies that electronic signatures constitute a valid written release, establishing additional issues that courts will need to address in future BIPA litigation, say attorneys at Faegre Drinker.

  • Opinion

    Litigation Funding Disclosure Key To Open, Impartial Process

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    Blanket investor and funding agreement disclosures should be required in all civil cases where the investor has a financial interest in the outcome in order to address issues ranging from potential conflicts of interest to national security concerns, says Bob Goodlatte, former U.S. House Representative for Virginia.

  • Playing The Odds: Tackling Athlete Gambling Investigations

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    The rapid rise of sports gambling presents new and unique challenges, so it's important for attorneys to be able to navigate a dynamic web of complex, high-stakes relationships between athletes, the betting public, athletic organizations, sportsbooks and law enforcement — all while under intense public scrutiny, say attorneys at Steptoe.

  • What NFL Draft Picks Have In Common With Lateral Law Hires

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    Nearly half of law firm lateral hires leave within a few years — a failure rate that is strikingly similar to the performance of NFL quarterbacks drafted in the first round — in part because evaluators focus too heavily on quantifiable metrics and not enough on a prospect's character traits, says Howard Rosenberg at Baretz+Brunelle.

  • Open Questions 3 Years After 2nd Circ.'s Fugitive Ruling

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    The Second Circuit’s 2021 decision in U.S. v. Bescond, holding that a French resident indicted abroad did not meet the legal definition of a fugitive, deepened a circuit split on the fugitive disentitlement doctrine, and courts continue to grapple with the doctrine’s reach and applicability, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert.

  • Replacing The Stigma Of Menopause With Law Firm Support

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    A large proportion of the workforce is forced to pull the brakes on their career aspirations because of the taboo surrounding menopause and a lack of consistent support, but law firms can initiate the cultural shift needed by formulating thoughtful workplace policies, says Barbara Hamilton-Bruce at Simmons & Simmons.

  • Series

    After Chevron: The Future Of AI And Copyright Law

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    In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overrule the Chevron doctrine, leaders in the artificial intelligence industry may seek to shift the balance of power to courts to exercise more independent statutory interpretation without constraints from the U.S. Copyright Office, says Greg Derin at Signature Resolution.

  • Planning Law Firm Content Calendars: What, When, Where

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    During the slower month of August, law firms should begin working on their 2025 content calendars, planning out a content creation and distribution framework that aligns with the firm’s objectives and maintains audience engagement throughout the year, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.

  • Series

    Playing Golf Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Golf can positively affect your personal and professional life well beyond the final putt, and it’s helped enrich my legal practice by improving my ability to build lasting relationships, study and apply the rules, face adversity with grace, and maintain my mental and physical well-being, says Adam Kelly at Venable.

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