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January 07, 2025
US Foods Slapped With Class Wage Suit By Ex-Seattle Worker
US Foods has been hit with a proposed class action by a former employee in Seattle who claims the food service retailer systematically shorts workers on breaks, overtime pay, sick leave and expense reimbursements, according to a new lawsuit in Washington federal court.
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January 07, 2025
Harrison Acquires DC-Based Estate Planning Boutique
Wealth planning law firm Harrison LLP has expanded to the nation's capital, announcing Tuesday that it has combined with the Washington, D.C.-based estate planning boutique Birchstone Moore LLC.
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January 07, 2025
DOJ Ropes Landlords Into RealPage Antitrust Case
The U.S. Department of Justice dramatically expanded its antitrust case against RealPage on Tuesday, accusing half a dozen residential landlords of using the software company's tools to coordinate rental rates while reaching a settlement with one of the property owners.
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January 07, 2025
Lawmakers Push To Limit China's Access To US AI Tech
Two congressmen, in anticipation of a new framework being published by the Bureau of Industry and Security, have urged the secretary of commerce to place strict guidelines on high-end artificial intelligence technology the United States exports over fears of China's access to it.
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January 06, 2025
'Pizza Puff' Maker Fights Little Caesars' Injunction Stay Bid
An Illinois federal judge shouldn't wait to enforce his order blocking Little Caesars from marketing its latest pizza muffin appetizer as "pizza puffs" because the chain won't convince the Seventh Circuit the term is generic, the company behind the trademarked fried pizza product argued Monday.
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January 06, 2025
Nicki Minaj Accused Of Slapping, Threatening Tour Manager
Nicki Minaj's former tour manager has filed an assault lawsuit in Los Angeles court alleging the rapper slapped him repeatedly and threatened his life backstage after a concert at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit last year.
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January 06, 2025
Northern Trust Inks $6.9M Deal To Shutter 401(k) Suit
Northern Trust Co. has agreed to pay $6.9 million to end a proposed class action claiming it tapped underperforming proprietary investment funds for its $2.8 billion retirement plan, according to a Monday filing in Illinois federal court.
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January 06, 2025
Cosmetic Laser School's Certificates 'Worthless,' Suit Says
A proposed class of cosmetic laser students has hit National Laser Institute LLC and CEO Louis "the Laser Guy" Silberman with a federal fraud complaint claiming the certifications they received based on promises of immediate career entry and earning potential are actually "worthless" because Illinois doesn't recognize the practice of medical esthetics.
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January 06, 2025
Ill. Bill Aims To Extend Affordable Housing Tax Break Deadline
Illinois would allow some owners of affordable rental housing until the end of 2037 to apply for a reduction in their property's assessed value for tax purposes as part of a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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January 06, 2025
Toolmaker's Batteries Are Fire-Prone, Class Claims
The company behind SKIL power tools has been hit with a proposed consumer fraud class action targeting a recently recalled lithium-ion battery an Illinois customer says can catch fire, hurting people and damaging their property.
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January 06, 2025
7th Circ. Denies Polish Migrant's Removal Appeal Over DUI
A Seventh Circuit panel unanimously rejected a Polish national's attempt to change her immigration status to that of a permanent resident following a 2005 aggravated DUI conviction, saying the Immigration and Nationality Act strips it from reviewing such discretionary determinations.
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January 06, 2025
7th Circ. Affirms 'Do Not Call' Liability, But Balks At $28M Fine
The Seventh Circuit vacated a $28.6 million penalty against two sales companies over unwanted telemarketing calls Friday, but upheld a district court ruling that they shared liability, ordering the lower court to reconsider the penalty and whether the companies could pay it.
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January 03, 2025
Real Estate Recap: All Eyes On '25
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including what the experts think is in store for 2025.
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January 03, 2025
Ex-Locke Lord IP Pros To Build Buchanan Chicago Office
More than a dozen intellectual property pros from Locke Lord LLP, which officially merged with Troutman Pepper on Wednesday, are moving over to Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, and most of them are going to be part of launching the firm's new office in Chicago.
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January 03, 2025
DOJ Wants Oct. Amedisys Trial, UnitedHealth Wants Aug.
The U.S. Department of Justice sparred with UnitedHealth Group in a Maryland federal court filing Friday over when to hold a trial on the government challenge to the $3.3 billion purchase of home health and hospice services company Amedisys Inc.
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January 03, 2025
Justices Urged To Review Late-Found Fraud, Int'l IP Damages
The winner of a $6.6 million patent infringement verdict is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Federal Circuit's refusal to increase those damages, saying the court set an improper standard for introducing fraud evidence discovered post-trial and overstepped when making unbriefed decisions on foreign damages.
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January 03, 2025
Outcome Execs Say Ill. Judge Should End Restitution Process
Outcome Health's former executives say the Illinois federal judge working to calculate how much they should repay investors following their fraud conviction should end the "largely academic" exercise because prosecutors haven't shown financial loss, and other repayment avenues remain open.
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January 03, 2025
Motorola's DOJ, Media Comms Off Limits In Hytera Theft Trial
Motorola Solutions doesn't have to give Hytera years of communications with the U.S. Department of Justice and members of the media as the Chinese radio maker gears up to defend criminal trade secret theft charges at trial, an Illinois federal judge has ruled.
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January 03, 2025
$15M Flea Collar MDL Deal Scores Swift Approval By Ill. Judge
An Illinois federal judge gave his final blessing on Friday to a $15 million settlement in multidistrict litigation targeting adverse side effects that Bayer and other companies behind certain flea and tick collars allegedly failed to warn about.
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January 03, 2025
FCC Hits Broadband Co. With $56K Fine For Default
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered an Illinois broadband provider to shell out more than $56,000 for allegedly defaulting on obligations under a federal program to expand high-speed internet service in unserved regions.
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January 03, 2025
Delivery Drivers Win Class Status In Misclassification Suit
An Illinois federal judge greenlighted a 130-member class of truck delivery drivers who accuse a logistics company of misclassifying them as independent contractors, saying the workers are sufficiently similar even if some of them hired helpers.
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January 02, 2025
Ex-Bank Chair Asks 7th Circ. To Halt FDIC Enforcement Order
An Illinois community bank's onetime chairman has asked the Seventh Circuit for an emergency stay of professional sanctions ordered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. after an in-house proceeding that he argues was unconstitutional and wrongly decided.
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January 02, 2025
ERISA Can't Shield Packaging Co. From Genetic Privacy Suit
A food packaging company must face a former employee's lawsuit claiming it unlawfully asked about her family medical history, an Illinois federal judge ruled, saying the claims weren't preempted by federal benefits law because it wasn't clear a corporate wellness plan was involved.
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January 02, 2025
Ill. Atty Can't Avoid Prison Pending Bribery Appeal
An Illinois attorney set to serve time for bribing former Chicago alderman Edward Burke must still report to prison while he asks the Seventh Circuit to review his conviction and 32-month sentence, a federal judge said.
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January 02, 2025
7th Circ. Won't Review $3.4M Faulty Work Coverage Ruling
The Seventh Circuit declined to review a ruling requiring an insurer to defend an architectural design firm and its owner against faulty work claims seeking more than $3.4 million in damages.
Expert Analysis
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Opinion
Atty Well-Being Efforts Ignore Root Causes Of The Problem
The legal industry is engaged in a critical conversation about lawyers' mental health, but current attorney well-being programs primarily focus on helping lawyers cope with the stress of excessive workloads, instead of examining whether this work culture is even fundamentally compatible with lawyer well-being, says Jonathan Baum at Avenir Guild.
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Series
Skiing And Surfing Make Me A Better Lawyer
The skills I’ve learned while riding waves in the ocean and slopes in the mountains have translated to my legal career — developing strong mentor relationships, remaining calm in difficult situations, and being prepared and able to move to a backup plan when needed, says Brian Claassen at Knobbe Martens.
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Unpacking The Circuit Split Over A Federal Atty Fee Rule
Federal circuit courts that have addressed Rule 41(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are split as to whether attorney fees are included as part of the costs of a previously dismissed action, so practitioners aiming to recover or avoid fees should tailor arguments to the appropriate court, says Joseph Myles and Lionel Lavenue at Finnegan.
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After A Brief Hiccup, The 'Rocket Docket' Soars Back To No. 1
The Eastern District of Virginia’s precipitous 2022 fall from its storied rocket docket status appears to have been a temporary aberration, as recent statistics reveal that the court is once again back on top as the fastest federal civil trial court in the nation, says Robert Tata at Hunton.
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Recruitment Trends In Emerging Law Firm Frontiers
BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.
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Series
Glassblowing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.
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How Associates Can Build A Professional Image
As hybrid work arrangements become the norm in the legal industry, early-career attorneys must be proactive in building and maintaining a professional presence in both physical and digital settings, ensuring that their image aligns with their long-term career goals, say Lana Manganiello at Equinox Strategy Partners and Estelle Winsett at Estelle Winsett Professional Image Consulting.
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5 Steps To Navigating State Laws On Healthcare Transactions
As more states pass legislation requiring healthcare-transaction notice, private equity investors and other deal parties should evaluate the new laws and consider ways to mitigate their effects, say Carol Loepere and Nicole Aiken-Shaban at Reed Smith.
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Firms Must Rethink How They Train New Lawyers In AI Age
As law firms begin to use generative artificial intelligence to complete lower-level legal tasks, they’ll need to consider new ways to train summer associates and early-career attorneys, keeping in mind the five stages of skill acquisition, says Liisa Thomas at Sheppard Mullin.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Always Be Closing
When a lawyer presents their case with the right propulsive structure throughout trial, there is little need for further argument after the close of evidence — and in fact, rehashing it all may test jurors’ patience — so attorneys should consider other strategies for closing arguments, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Series
Playing Chess Makes Me A Better Lawyer
There are many ways that chess skills translate directly into lawyer skills, but for me, the bigger career lessons go beyond the direct parallels — playing chess has shown me the value of seeing gradual improvement in and focusing deep concentration on a nonwork endeavor, says attorney Steven Fink.
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Litigation Inspiration: Attys Can Be Heroic Like Olympians
Although litigation won’t earn anyone an Olympic medal in Paris this summer, it can be worthy of the same lasting honor if attorneys exercise focused restraint — seeking both their clients’ interests and those of the court — instead of merely pursuing every advantage short of sanctionable conduct, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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Updated Federal Rules Can Improve Product Liability MDLs
The recent amendment of a federal evidence rule regarding expert testimony and the proposal of a civil rule on managing early discovery in multidistrict legislation hold great promise for promoting the uniform and efficient processes that high-stakes product liability cases particularly need, say Alan Klein and William Heaston at Duane Morris.
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Lean Into The 'Great Restoration' To Retain Legal Talent
As the “great resignation,” in which employees voluntarily left their jobs in droves, has largely dissipated, legal employers should now work toward the idea of a “great restoration,” adopting strategies to effectively hire, onboard and retain top legal talent, says Molly McGrath at Hiring & Empowering Solutions.
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Live Nation May Shake It Off In A Long Game With The DOJ
Don't expect a swift resolution in the U.S. Department of Justice's case against Live Nation, but a long litigation, with the company likely to represent itself as the creator of a competitive ecosystem, and the government faced with explaining how the ticketing giant formed under its watch, say Thomas Kliebhan and Taylor Hixon at GRSM50.