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June 24, 2025
Apple Assails 'Fundamentally Unfair' App Order At 9th Circ.
Apple urged the Ninth Circuit on Monday to nix a district court's "unduly punitive" mandate blocking it from charging any commission on iPhone app purchases made outside its systems, arguing an Epic Games injunction redux goes far beyond the original order and attacks conduct that's not illegal under California law.
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June 24, 2025
ByteDance Can't Arbitrate Pay Bias Suit, Calif. Court Says
A California state appellate court has rejected TikTok parent ByteDance Inc.'s bid to make a former employee arbitrate pay discrimination claims against it, saying that an underlying arbitration agreement was unenforceable for requiring her to arbitrate claims while preserving all the Chinese internet technology company's rights and remedies.
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June 24, 2025
P&G Worker's 'Unworthy' Ex Can't Claim $754K, 3rd Circ. Told
The estate of a late Procter & Gamble employee has urged the Third Circuit to undo a lower court's decisions in favor of the deceased employee's "unworthy ancient girlfriend" from the 1980s, arguing that the Pennsylvania federal judge who granted that former flame the worker's $754,000 retirement fund "failed to comprehend" relevant law.
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June 24, 2025
CMA Outlines Potential Fixes For Google Search In UK
Britain's competition authority on Tuesday proposed applying the country's new digital markets regime to Google's search service and said it is considering potential interventions, including requiring choice screens and setting rules for search rankings.
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June 24, 2025
Pot Dispatcher Can't Upend Coworker's $400K Wage Deal
A California appeals court has upheld a $400,000 wage-and-hour settlement between a cannabis delivery driver and The Highest Craft LLC, finding that a dispatcher whose claims are also covered under the settlement failed to show the deal was unfair or insufficiently investigated.
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June 24, 2025
Pet Product Co. Eyes Sanctions For Competitor In IP Row
A pet products company asked a Connecticut federal judge to sanction a competitor for allegedly evading service and contradicting itself in its arguments during the parties' dispute over a pet grooming tool patent, arguing the rival firm has wasted time and disrespected the judicial process.
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June 23, 2025
Judge Lets Trimmed Crocs Shrinkage Suit Proceed
Consumers who sued Crocs Inc. claiming their shoes shrank under normal heat and exposure to the sun saw their claims partially trimmed by a California federal judge, who said the buyers haven't pointed to specific ads that say the footwear is made for sunny days.
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June 23, 2025
FTC Tells Court Not To Pause Meta's Privacy Order Challenge
The Federal Trade Commission is pushing back on Meta's request to stay the company's constitutional challenge to the commission's bid to bar the Facebook parent from monetizing children's data for 90 days, saying Meta has done nothing to show it could be harmed by continuing the case.
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June 23, 2025
9th Circ. Revives Antitrust Counterclaims Against CoStar
A Ninth Circuit panel on Monday revived counterclaims accusing CoStar of monopolizing commercial real estate information markets in the company's case accusing a rival of engaging in "industrial-scale" copyright infringement.
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June 23, 2025
Amazon Sanctioned For Hidden Discovery
A Washington federal judge sanctioned Amazon.com Monday by limiting its use of company documents produced during discovery while giving the Federal Trade Commission more time for discovery, siding with the FTC's allegations that the online retail giant improperly claimed privilege over tens of thousands of documents in the Prime "dark patterns" lawsuit.
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June 23, 2025
FTC Puts Viewpoint Commitments In Ad Agency Mega-Deal
The Federal Trade Commission said Monday it will allow Omnicom to move ahead with its planned $13.5 billion deal for Interpublic after the marketing giants agreed not to work with others to steer advertisers away from publishers based on their political viewpoints.
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June 23, 2025
9th Circ. Revives False Ad Suit Over 'Zero Calorie' Supplement
The Ninth Circuit on Monday reinstated a proposed class action claiming that ProSupps' dietary supplement powder products are mislabeled as containing zero calories and zero carbohydrates, in violation of California consumer protection laws, after ruling that the suit alleges enough facts to avoid preemption by the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
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June 23, 2025
Kardashian Chef Offered Adderall Instead Of Breaks, Suit Says
A chef who works with celebrities including the Kardashian family refused to pay overtime despite requiring employees to work 12-hour days and offered Adderall instead of breaks if workers complained they were tired, a former assistant told a California state court.
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June 23, 2025
Texas Governor Vetoes Ban On Hemp-Derived THC Products
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill that would have banned hemp-derived THC products, rebuking one of his lieutenant governor's policy priorities and delivering a win to the Lone Star State's hemp industry.
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June 23, 2025
Mass. Cannabis Shop Seeks $2.3M Refund Of 'Impact Fees'
A cannabis retailer with a location on Massachusetts' North Shore is asking for a refund of $2.3 million in so-called community impact and other fees it has paid since 2019, the latest dispensary to make such a request since the fees were rescinded by state lawmakers in 2023.
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June 23, 2025
Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a year-old $199 million judgment against TransCanada in a suit challenging a merger that occurred nearly a decade ago, Aspen Technology Inc. was hit with another suit over its pending $7.2 billion merger with Emerson Electric, and Nielson Holdings Ltd. secured a temporary restraining order against its spinoff. In case you missed it, here's the latest from the Delaware Chancery Court.
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June 23, 2025
Compass Sues Zillow Over Listing Ban
Real estate brokerage Compass sued Zillow in New York federal court Monday, alleging its ban on private listings and coordination with competitors to enforce it amounts to monopolistic behavior.
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June 23, 2025
Gibson Dunn, Cleary Guide $1.77B C&S-SpartanNash Deal
C&S Wholesale Grocers will acquire grocery distributor and retailer SpartanNash in a $1.77 billion all-cash deal, the companies said in a joint statement Monday, with Gibson Dunn and Cleary serving as legal counsel to the buyer and seller, respectively.
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June 23, 2025
Justices Pass On La. Regulators' Tesla Sales Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a Fifth Circuit decision that revived Tesla's lawsuit accusing Louisiana car dealers and regulators of illegally excluding the direct-sale automaker from the state, following a notification from the parties of their intent to reach a settlement.
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June 20, 2025
Science Research Funding Cuts Blocked By Mass. Judge
A Massachusetts federal judge Friday prohibited the Trump administration from cutting certain National Science Foundation research funding associated with facilities and administrative costs, ruling that the policy runs afoul of multiple laws and the government hasn't adequately explained its reasoning.
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June 20, 2025
Supreme Court Won't Leapfrog DC Circ. Over Trump's Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from two Illinois-based toy makers challenging President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs to consider their case before it is reviewed by the D.C. Circuit.
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June 20, 2025
Bloomingdale's Website Tracking Suit Revived On CIPA Claim
The Ninth Circuit on Friday reversed the toss of a proposed class action accusing Bloomingdale's of illegally capturing website visitors' activities in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act, finding the plaintiff had sufficiently alleged that the retailer had disclosed the "contents" of her communications to a third-party software provider.
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June 20, 2025
NJ Court Upholds Some Claims In Athlete's Cannabis Suit
New Jersey marijuana retailers can't shake a lawsuit by a champion collegiate athlete who claims their products caused him to develop cannabis-induced psychosis resulting in a suicide attempt, a state judge has ruled, saying the plaintiff's defective design and failure to warn claims are valid.
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June 20, 2025
Walmart Shells Out $10M To Resolve FTC Money Transfer Suit
Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to put to rest the Federal Trade Commission's allegations that the retailer "turned a blind eye to scammers" who facilitated fraud through its money transfer services, according to an announcement made Friday.
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June 20, 2025
Texas Jury To Decide Google Ad Tech Liability, Not Damages
A Texas federal judge is giving Google only partial reprieve from facing a jury on state attorneys general claims targeting its advertising placement technology business, leaving liability under federal antitrust law and any damages up to the court, while letting most state law claims go to the jury.
Expert Analysis
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Move Beyond Surface-Level Edits To Master Legal Writing
Recent instances in which attorneys filed briefs containing artificial intelligence hallucinations offer a stark reminder that effective revision isn’t just about superficial details like grammar — it requires attorneys to critically engage with their writing and analyze their rhetorical choices, says Ivy Grey at WordRake.
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9th Circ. Has Muddied Waters Of Article III Pleading Standard
District courts in the Ninth Circuit continue to apply a defunct and especially forgiving pleading standard to questions of Article III standing, and the circuit court itself has only perpetuated this confusion — making it an attractive forum for disputes that have no rightful place in federal court, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.
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Competing In Modern Pentathlon Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Opening myself up to new experiences through competing in modern Olympic pentathlon has shrunk the appearance of my daily work annoyances and helps me improve my patience, manage crises better and remember that acquiring new skills requires working through your early mistakes, says attorney Mary Zoldak.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech
New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use on-the-job opportunities to both catch up on technological skills and explore the advanced legal and artificial intelligence tools that will open doors, says Alyssa Sones at Sheppard Mullin.
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Texas Ruling Emphasizes Limits Of Franchisors' Liability
The Texas Supreme Court's recent ruling in Massage Heights Franchising v. Hagman, holding that a franchisor was not liable to a customer for the actions of a franchisee's employee, helps clarify the relative roles and responsibilities of the parties in such situations — and the limits of franchisors' duty of care, say attorneys at Polsinelli.
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How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication
As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.
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When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility
As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.
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Despite Rule Delay, FTC Scrutiny Looms For Subscriptions
Even though the Federal Trade Commission has delayed its click-to-cancel rule that introduces strict protocols for auto-renewing subscriptions, businesses should expect active enforcement of the new requirements after July, and look to the FTC's recent lawsuits against Uber and Cleo AI as warnings, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.
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Va.'s Altered Surcharge Law Poses Constitutional Questions
Virginia's recently amended consumer protection law requiring sellers to display the total price rather than expressly prohibiting surcharges follows New York's recent revision of its antisurcharge statute and may raise similar First Amendment questions, says attorneys at Stinson.
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Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.
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Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways
Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.
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Prior Art Ruling Highlights Importance Of Detailed Elaboration
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's recent decision in Ecto World v. RAI Strategic Holdings shows that when there is a possibility for discretionary denial, and the examiner has potentially overlooked prior art, patent owners should elaborate on as many of the denial factors as possible, says Frank Bernstein at Squire Patton.
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Compliance Refresher For 'Made In USA' Labeling Claims
As tariffs reshape the trade landscape, companies hoping to invoke the powerful consumer appeal of “Made in USA” labels must understand the strict rules for making acceptable claims so they avoid the costly legal ramifications and brand damage possible from misrepresenting products as 100% American, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure
If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.
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Appellate Guidance Needed On California Chatbot Litigation
There is wide variation in how courts are applying the California Invasion of Privacy Act against website owners that allegedly help third parties spy on visitors via chatbots — and the lack of appellate rulings creates uncertainty, especially as these cases move toward the summary judgment stage, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.