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  • May 02, 2025

    Ad Tech Judge Mulls Possible Google Exchange Divestiture

    A Virginia federal judge expressed interest Friday in potentially forcing Google to divest a key piece of its advertising placement technology business, while voicing reservations with a U.S. Department of Justice proposal to also force another sale to address the search giant's ad tech monopoly.

  • May 02, 2025

    Musk Can Pursue Most Claims Against OpenAI, Microsoft

    Microsoft, OpenAI and several of their affiliates cannot escape the bulk of Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing the companies of swindling him by transitioning the ChatGPT maker into a for-profit enterprise, a California federal judge ruled.

  • May 02, 2025

    Trade War Spurs Companies To Freshen Disclosure Playbooks

    Against the backdrop of a protracted trade war that has rattled investors, companies are honing their securities filings and public communications strategies, posing fresh challenges for corporations and their lawyers, who are otherwise accustomed to navigating global disruptions.

  • May 02, 2025

    Florida Runners' Website Ordered To Comply With ADA

    A Florida federal judge has instructed a website for runners to accommodate customers with disabilities by bringing the site into compliance, after a visually impaired man sued the website's operator alleging it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  • May 02, 2025

    Helzberg's Diamond Shops Accused Of Fake Discounts

    A ring buyer hit national jewelry chain Helzberg's Diamond Shops LLC with a proposed class action alleging that the company frequently runs sales to the point where the claimed original list prices are no longer the actual regular prices, violating consumer protection statutes.

  • May 02, 2025

    Live Nation Antitrust Fight Won't Have Split Damages Phase

    A Manhattan federal judge declined Friday to break out a possible monetary damages phase in a suit by federal and state authorities accusing Live Nation of quashing competition in live entertainment, saying the move would be unlikely to streamline the complex case.

  • May 02, 2025

    Shopify GC's Pay Jumped To $13.4M In 2024

    Shopify's top attorney, who previously worked in the Biden administration and at Jenner & Block LLP, saw her compensation reach $13.4 million last year, in a $4.55 million increase compared to 2023, according to a recent securities filing.

  • May 02, 2025

    Warner Music Sues DSW Alleging Unauthorized Song Use

    A group of music recording companies under the Warner Music Group banner hit DSW with a copyright infringement lawsuit in Ohio federal court, accusing the shoe retailer of using the labels' music in social media marketing videos without permission.

  • May 01, 2025

    Unlockd Tells 9th Circ. Google Harms Ad Market Competition

    A defunct advertising app that alleged Google's decision to boot it from the Google Play Store harmed market competition for digital advertising asked the Ninth Circuit to reinstate its claims, arguing Wednesday the lower court wrongly concluded that eliminating a "nascent competitor" in a large market didn't rise to antitrust injury.

  • May 01, 2025

    Judge Told Data Would Let Rivals Mimic Google Search

    An academic testifying for Google on Thursday told a D.C. federal court that the data sharing provisions being proposed as a fix in the search monopolization case would allow rivals to reverse engineer Google search and if not match the results, at least mimic them.

  • May 01, 2025

    5 Fed. Circ. Clashes To Watch This Month

    The Federal Circuit's argument calendar for May includes appeals of two nine-figure patent verdicts — one against Apple and one against Medtronic — and Roku's bid to revive its remote control patent suit at the U.S. International Trade Commission after a loss tied to the commission's domestic industry requirement.

  • May 01, 2025

    Smoke Shop Must Pay $4.9M For Conn. Cannabis Sales

    A Connecticut smoke shop and its owner must pay a record-breaking $4.93 million civil penalty after they illegally sold cannabis despite repeated inspections and product seizures, and continued to do so in spite of a court order, the state's attorney general said Thursday.

  • May 01, 2025

    McDonald's Agrees To Drop Price-Fixing Suit Against Cargill

    McDonald's Corp. has agreed to drop its claims against Cargill Inc. in litigation accusing major meat processing and packing companies of conspiring to fix beef prices, according to a joint announcement made by the companies.

  • May 01, 2025

    Publix Can't Slip 'Zero-Market Share' Opioid Claims

    Publix Super Markets Inc. can't slip opioid-related claims from nine municipalities in which the supermarket chain alleges it has no pharmacies, an Ohio federal judge overseeing sprawling national opioid litigation ruled.

  • May 01, 2025

    Uber Needed To Collect Tax Pre-Wayfair, Ga. Panel Affirms

    Uber was required to collect and remit millions in sales taxes on behalf of drivers and customers who used its app before the Wayfair decision, a Georgia appellate panel held Thursday, ruling against the ride-hailing company and upholding a trial court decision.

  • May 01, 2025

    RI Pot Rules Challenger Says Cause For Ditching Case Is Moot

    A Florida entrepreneur challenging Rhode Island's cannabis regulatory scheme said a judge's basis for dismissing the action no longer applies now that the state has published its rules, and has asked the First Circuit to remand the case to district court.

  • May 01, 2025

    Huffy Sued Over Rideable Tonka Truck Fire Hazard Recall

    Consumers have sued electric bike and scooter maker Huffy Corp., claiming they overpaid for Tonka dump trucks for children to ride in that could cause burns or fires due to defective parts that allow the vehicle to overheat.

  • May 01, 2025

    Hair, Makeup, Legal: The Lawyering Behind The Met Gala

    While the red carpet arrivals of the biggest names in the entertainment industry are sure to win the most attention at the Met Gala on Monday, attorneys also play a significant role in advising the brands and celebrities at the center of fashion's biggest night.

  • May 01, 2025

    Collectibles Site Accuses Auction Platform Of Fraudulent Bids

    A sports collectibles auction platform used fake bidders to artificially inflate the price of its items, including cards of icons Patrick Mahomes and Kobe Bryant, and scam buyers out of millions of dollars, according to a suit filed in New York state court.

  • May 01, 2025

    11th Circ. Says Ga. Smoke Shop Can't Burn $1.1M Verdict

    The Eleventh Circuit said a Georgia-based tobacco importer will remain on the hook for a $1.1 million verdict for selling counterfeit rolling papers, rejecting the company's arguments that the Lanham Act damages levied against it needed to bear close relation to the actual damages suffered by the papers' manufacturer.

  • May 01, 2025

    Home Depot Faces Tool Rental 'Damage Protection' Suit

    Home Depot was hit with a proposed class action in Georgia federal court Wednesday over allegations that it consistently breaches provisions of its rental contracts by unilaterally applying damage protection without customers opting into the service.

  • May 01, 2025

    Vape Makers, Sellers Aim To Block NC Law On E-Cigarettes

    A vaping trade group and others are aiming to block a North Carolina law to regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes by arguing it is preempted by federal law, in a new suit filed in federal court.

  • May 01, 2025

    E-Commerce Service Provider Digital River Files For Ch. 7

    Digital River Marketing Solutions Inc., an e-commerce services firm based in Minnesota, filed for Chapter 7 on Thursday, citing approximately $45.2 million in secured debt and less than $50,000 in assets.

  • May 01, 2025

    Sony Eyes $49B Semiconductor Unit Sale, Plus More Rumors

    Sony could sell its semiconductor unit for $49 billion, while proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis is considering ending its practice of advising shareholder votes on politically charged topics, and AI startup Nscale plans to raise $2.7 billion in private capital to support the construction of data centers around the world.

  • April 30, 2025

    Apple Defied App Store Injunction For Revenue, Judge Says

    A California federal judge Wednesday agreed with Epic Games that Apple violated her order blocking App Store rules that prevent developers from steering users to alternative payment options, and has now barred Apple from collecting any fees on outside-app purchases and referred the matter to federal prosecutors for possible criminal contempt proceedings.

Expert Analysis

  • Opinion

    6 Changes I Would Make If I Ran A Law School

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    Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner identifies several key issues plaguing law schools and discusses potential solutions, such as opting out of the rankings game and mandating courses in basic writing skills.

  • Firms Still Have The Edge In Lateral Hiring, But Buyer Beware

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    Partner mobility data suggests that the third quarter of this year continued to be a buyer’s market, with the average candidate demanding less compensation for a larger book of business — but moving into the fourth quarter, firms should slow down their hiring process to minimize risks, say officers at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.

  • Reviewing 2024's State Consumer Privacy Law Enforcement

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    While we are still in the infancy of state consumer privacy laws, a review of enforcement activity this year suggests substantial overlaps in regulatory priorities across the most active states and gives insight into the likely paths of future enforcement, says Thomas Nolan at Quinn Emanuel.

  • Preparing For The New Restrictions On Investment Into China

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    In light of a new regulatory program governing U.S. investments in China-related technology companies of national security concern, investors should keep several considerations in mind, including the rules' effect on existing and new investments, compliance hurdles, and penalties for noncompliance ahead of the rules' January implementation, say attorneys at Gunderson Dettmer.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out

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    In contrast to some cases that appear complex due to voluminous evidence or esoteric subject matter, a different kind of complexity involves tangled legal and factual questions, each with a range of possible outcomes, which require a “sliding scale” approach instead of syllogistic reasoning, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • Netflix Dispute May Alter 'Source' In TM Fair-Use Analysis

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    ​The Ninth Circuit’s upcoming decision in Hara v. Netflix​, about what it means to be source-identifying​, could change how the Rogers defense protects expressive works that utilize trademarks in a creative fashion, says Sara Gold at Gold IP.

  • What Bisphenol S Prop 65 Listing Will Mean For Industry

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    The imminent addition of bisphenol S — a chemical used in millions of products — to California's Proposition 65 list will have sweeping compliance and litigation implications for companies in the retail, food and beverage, paper, manufacturing and personal care product industries, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity

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    Cases can appear complex for several reasons — due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources — but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • Tracking The Uncertainty Of The FTC's Negative Option Rule

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    The fate of the Federal Trade Commission's final rule requiring businesses that utilize negative options to provide consumers with a simple cancellation method remains in limbo as it faces multiple legal challenges and the threat of possible congressional action looms, say attorneys at Manatt.

  • Antitrust in Retail: Handbag Ruling Won't Go Out Of Fashion

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    Although a New York federal court’s recent decision to enjoin a proposed $8.5 billion merger between the owners of Michael Kors and Coach applied noncontroversial antitrust interpretations, several notable aspects of the opinion stand out as likely candidates for further discussion in future merger litigation, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

  • Series

    Gardening Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Beyond its practical and therapeutic benefits, gardening has bolstered important attributes that also apply to my litigation practice, including persistence, patience, grit and authenticity, says Christopher Viceconte at Gibbons.

  • What New Calif. Law Means For Cannabis Lounges

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    With a recently enacted California law authorizing licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses to prepare and sell noncannabis food and beverages, the door opens for a more sustainable business model — but challenges related to costs and liability remain, says Tracy Gallegos at Duane Morris.

  • Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review

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    For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

  • A Legal Perspective On NYC's Retail Real Estate Evolution

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    As New York City's retail market begins to show signs of resilience after the challenges of recent years, landlords must be cognizant of legal implications from shifting trends toward shorter-term leases and pop-up stores, says Andrea Gendel at Pryor Cashman.

  • The Fashion Industry Should Prep Now For State PFAS Bans

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    New York and California have each passed legislation regulating PFAS in apparel and other textiles, so retailers should consult with manufacturers and suppliers and obtain the requisite certification documents as soon as possible to avoid disruptions in supply chains, say attorneys at Venable.

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