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  • February 11, 2025

    Factual Dispute Keeps Walmart BIPA Suit In Court, For Now

    An Illinois jury will determine whether a driver for Walmart's grocery delivery platform Spark signed an arbitration agreement during his onboarding before a federal judge can decide whether his underlying biometric privacy claims should be redirected away from court, the judge said Tuesday.

  • February 11, 2025

    Lapsed Atty License Adds Twist In Ex-Ariz. Cardinals VP's Suit

    A hearing this week on the Arizona Cardinals' bid to send the dispute over the alleged defamation of their former vice president to arbitration might not take place, after the judge overseeing the case pointed out that the plaintiff's lead attorney was not licensed to practice in the state.

  • February 11, 2025

    Hospital Worker Didn't Need Note For COVID Benefits

    A woman who quit her job at a Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, hospital due to concerns over COVID-19 didn't need to present medical evidence that her health put her at higher risk in order to collect pandemic-related unemployment benefits, a split Pennsylvania appellate court ruled Tuesday.

  • February 10, 2025

    Trump's Firing Of Watchdog Office Head Paused By Judge

    The recently fired head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel will remain in his position, at least for a few more days, after a D.C. federal judge on Monday ordered a short pause on his termination the same day he sued to challenge the allegedly "unlawful" removal.

  • February 10, 2025

    Harvard Immunity For Body Part Thefts 'Gnaws' At Justice

    A judge on Massachusetts' highest court said Monday it's "problematic" that a state law could shield Harvard Medical School from liability in a suit by family members of people whose remains were allegedly sold off in parts by a rogue mortician.

  • February 10, 2025

    Aerospace Co. Seeks To Toss Ex-Exec's Amended Claims

    A Garden State-based aerospace company is asking a federal judge to dismiss with prejudice the second amended counterclaims by its ex-president and his new business in a trade secrets case, according to court filings.

  • February 10, 2025

    Mass. Justices May Greenlight Ex-Court Atty's Firing Case

    Massachusetts' highest court on Monday hinted that it will allow a former ghostwriter for the state's intermediate appellate court to continue pursuing his wrongful firing claims against a former supervisor, but not necessarily against two higher-ups, in a challenge to the extent of common-law immunity for public officials.

  • February 10, 2025

    House Dems Form Rapid Response Litigation Working Group

    House Democrats announced on Monday a new litigation initiative to confront the Trump administration and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, which has been slashing federal funding, from stopping some government services and firing workers without Congressional approval.

  • February 10, 2025

    Verizon Escapes Workers' Suit Over Lead-Covered Cables

    A Pennsylvania federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed on behalf of utility workers alleging Verizon endangered them by failing to properly dispose of lead-covered cables on telephone poles, ruling that allegations of suffering common ailments were not enough to support a class action.

  • February 10, 2025

    Goldstein Rearrested After Feds Say He Hid Millions In Crypto

    U.S. Supreme Court lawyer and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein was arrested again Monday following his earlier release on criminal tax evasion charges, after prosecutors alleged that he secretly made millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency transactions in recent days and was a serious risk to flee.

  • February 07, 2025

    Apple Drops Suit Over Leaks To Press As Engineer Apologizes

    A California judge on Thursday granted Apple's request to drop a lawsuit against a former employee who allegedly leaked sensitive company information to journalists and others, the same day the software engineer issued a public apology for his "profound and expensive mistake."

  • February 07, 2025

    Wis. Football Player Gets Additional Year Of Eligibility

    A federal judge has granted a University of Wisconsin football player another year of eligibility, overriding the NCAA's five-year-rule and noting that the landscape of college athletics has shifted.

  • February 07, 2025

    Ex-Mass. State Sen. Gets 18 Months For Pandemic, Tax Fraud

    A former Massachusetts state senator was sentenced to 18 months in prison Friday after being convicted of fraudulently collecting pandemic unemployment benefits and failing to report consulting income he was also earning at the time on his tax returns.

  • February 07, 2025

    9th Circ. Backs Ex-Bank Auditor's $1.5M Retaliation Suit Win

    The Ninth Circuit upheld a $1.5 million jury verdict in favor of a former bank auditor who claimed he was fired for flagging evidence of wrongdoing, finding evidence suggesting he was treated differently from other workers was enough to back up the jurors' decision.

  • February 07, 2025

    Ariz. Cardinals, Owner Accused Of Harassing Ex-Assistant

    A former assistant to Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill has sued both him and the team in state court, claiming that her former boss "unmercifully harassed" her through an assortment of erratic and intimidating behavior.

  • February 07, 2025

    Conn. Trial Firm Partner Seeks Sanctions In Heated Split-Up

    Connecticut Trial Firm LLC former co-owner Andrew Garza has asked a Connecticut Superior Court judge to issue sanctions against his former 50-50 partner, Ryan McKeen, accusing McKeen of "misconduct presenting a threat to the administration of justice" in heated litigation over the firm's split.

  • February 07, 2025

    Agribusiness Co., Ex-Worker Settle Stolen Clients Claims

    An agricultural firm and a former employee it accused of pilfering confidential information on his way out the door in a bid to steal clients have reached a deal to resolve the firm's claims, according to a court order.

  • February 07, 2025

    Pullman & Comley Escapes Ex-Tech CEO's Legal Ethics Claim

    A Connecticut state judge ruled that the former CEO of WorldQuant Predictive Technologies LLC cannot sue Connecticut law firm Pullman & Comley LLC over the loss of $6 million in WorldQuant stock, determining that he should have raised those concerns earlier in the termination process.

  • February 07, 2025

    NJ AG Seeks To Escape Retaliation Suit Over Alleged Fraud

    The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is urging a state judge to reconsider a ruling that denied its bid to escape a lawsuit accusing the Warren County Prosecutor's Office of retaliating against two officers for their part in uncovering an alleged fraud scheme, saying the office cannot be held liable for the purported misconduct.

  • February 07, 2025

    Feds Agree Not To Publish FBI Agent List, For Now

    The federal government agreed Friday not to publicize a list of FBI personnel who investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol without giving FBI agents suing the U.S. Department of Justice a heads-up beforehand.

  • February 07, 2025

    Goldstein's Pro Se Filing Irks Feds Amid Murky Atty Situation

    Prosecutors have asked a Maryland federal judge to strike a pro se motion from Tom Goldstein in his tax evasion case, saying the U.S. Supreme Court attorney and SCOTUSblog publisher shouldn't be allowed to personally make arguments to the court when he is represented by several experienced lawyers.

  • February 06, 2025

    TikTok Moderators Alleging Harm Face Uphill Cert. Battle

    A California federal judge suggested on Thursday there might be too many individualized issues to certify a class of thousands of current and former TikTok content moderators in a suit alleging the social media platform is responsible for mental health issues the workers developed after being exposed to graphic content.

  • February 06, 2025

    Ariz. Judge Favors Arbitration In Suit From Ex-Cardinals VP

    An Arizona federal judge on Thursday signaled plans to send a defamation suit against the Arizona Cardinals and others to arbitration, as requested by the National Football League team and its owner in their ongoing dispute with its former vice president.

  • February 06, 2025

    ERISA Preempts Banker's $5.5M Deferred Comp, Judge Rules

    The Employee Retirement Income Security Act preempts a former Leerink Partners employee's claims that she was cheated out of about $5.5 million in deferred compensation after the bank hired her under allegedly false pretenses from Goldman Sachs, a Massachusetts federal judge ruled Thursday.

  • February 06, 2025

    No Imminent Plans To Publish Jan. 6 FBI Agents List, DOJ Says

    FBI agents were unable to strike a deal Thursday that would block the federal government from releasing a list of FBI employees who investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, but the U.S. Department of Justice told a judge it does not immediately intend to make that information public.

Expert Analysis

  • 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.

  • How Trump's 2nd Term May Alter The Immigration Landscape

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    Rhetoric from Donald Trump's campaign and his choice of hardline appointees indicate that a more restrictive and punitive approach to immigration is in our immediate future, especially in areas like humanitarian relief, nonimmigrant visa processing, and travel and green card eligibility, says John Quill at Mintz.

  • 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.

  • What Lawyers Can Learn From High School AI Suit

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    A pending Massachusetts lawsuit regarding artificial intelligence use in an academic setting underscores the need for attorneys to educate themselves on AI technology and tools that affect their clients so they can advise on establishing clear expectations and limits around the permissible use of AI, say attorneys at Hinckley Allen.

  • Best Practices For Effective Employee Assistance Programs

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    Employee assistance programs can be a powerful tool for establishing health and wellness initiatives in workplaces, and certain implementation steps can help both employers and workers gain maximum benefit from EAPs, say attorneys at Foley & Lardner.

  • Flying Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Achieving my childhood dream of flying airplanes made me a better lawyer — and a better person — because it taught me I can conquer difficult goals when I leave my comfort zone, focus on the demands of the moment and commit to honing my skills, says Ivy Cadle at Baker Donelson.

  • What Trump's Next Term May Mean For Biz Immigration

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    Leonard D'Arrigo at Harris Beach discusses the employment-based immigration policies businesses can potentially expect during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, based on policies enacted during his first administration, statements made during his campaign and proposals in Project 2025.

  • AI Monitoring And FCRA: Employer Compliance Essentials

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    As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission signal determination to treat AI-based workplace surveillance as a potential Fair Credit Reporting Act issue, employers must commit to educating HR and compliance staff on these quickly evolving regulatory expectations, say attorneys at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Circus Arts Make Me A Better Lawyer

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    Performing circus arts has strengthened my ability to be more thoughtful, confident and grounded, all of which has enhanced my legal practice and allowed me to serve clients in a more meaningful way, says Bailey McGowan at Stinson.

  • Weak Reasoning Underlies Fla. Judge's Bold Qui Tam Ruling

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    U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle's groundbreaking decision in U.S. ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates LLC, holding that qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act are unconstitutional, relies on weak logic to reach a conclusion that differs from every other court that has ruled on the issue, says Ethan Greenberg at Anderson Kill.

  • FTC Focus: Zeroing In On Post-Election Labor Markets

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    The presidential election and the push-and-pull of the administrative state's reach are likely to affect the Federal Trade Commission's focus on labor markets, including the tenor of noncompete rule enforcement, say attorneys at Proskauer.

  • 3 Ways To Train Junior Lawyers In 30 Minutes Or Less

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    Today’s junior lawyers are experiencing a skills gap due to pandemic-era disruptions, but firms can help bring them up to speed by offering high-impact skill building content in bite-sized, interactive training sessions, say Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields.

  • 8 Tech Tips For Stress-Free Remote Depositions

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    Court reporter Kelly D’Amico shares practical strategies for attorneys to conduct remote depositions with ease and troubleshoot any issues that arise, as it seems deposition-by-Zoom is here to stay after the pandemic.

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