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March 25, 2025
Jenner & Block Latest BigLaw Firm Targeted In Trump Order
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at Jenner & Block LLP, suspending security clearances for its employees and taking other actions in response to the firm's pro bono work and a former partner's role as a top deputy to former special counsel Robert Mueller.
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March 25, 2025
2nd Circ. Backs Broad Reading Of ADA In Teacher's PTSD Suit
The Second Circuit revived a teacher's suit Tuesday claiming her school district failed to accommodate her PTSD with afternoon work breaks, upending a lower court's finding that the district wasn't required to provide the breaks because she could perform her key duties without them.
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March 25, 2025
Judge Mulls Limits On Columbia Sharing Info With Congress
A Manhattan federal judge on Tuesday considered whether to limit Columbia University's sharing of student records with Congress after students there, including detained activist Mahmoud Khalil, claimed the Trump administration and congressional Republicans want to "punish and suppress" pro-Palestinian views.
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March 25, 2025
Unions Say Trump Administration Illegally Targeted Columbia
The federal government should restore the nearly $400 million it revoked from Columbia University earlier this month, two unions told a New York federal court Tuesday, also seeking a declaration that threats to pull additional funding if the university doesn't meet certain demands violate the U.S. Constitution.
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March 25, 2025
2nd Circ. Trims Ex-K&L Gates Atty's Cyberstalking Conviction
The Second Circuit has reversed one of three counts of conviction for a former K&L Gates attorney who was accused of cyberstalking and harassing his colleagues, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support claims that he made "true threats" to one of the accusers.
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March 25, 2025
Coffee Drink Co. Asks Justices To Review TM Fight With Pepsi
A company that makes nitro-brewed coffee drinks called "Rise" has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to answer whether the strength of a trademark is a question of law to be decided by judges after the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit against PepsiCo.
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March 25, 2025
Nelson Mullins Welcomes Alt Energy Transactions Atty In NY
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is bringing a Clean Energy Counsel attorney to its New York office, touting his more than three decades of experience with distributed and utility-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the United States and Latin America, especially in renewable and alternative energy finance and development.
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March 25, 2025
NYU Sued Over Hack That Exposed SAT Scores, Aid Info
New York University failed to take steps to prevent a recent data breach in which a hacker gained access to its website for at least two hours and compromised personal information for at least 3 million applicants, including test scores and financial aid, according to a proposed class action.
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March 25, 2025
Meitar-Led Navina Wraps $55M Series C Funding Round
Artificial intelligence-powered clinical intelligence company Navina, advised by Meitar, announced on Tuesday that it clinched a $55 million Series C funding round, bringing its total amount raised to $100 million.
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March 24, 2025
Columbia Student Asks Court To Block Deportation Efforts
A Columbia University student who is a legal permanent resident claimed Monday that the Trump administration was trying to arrest and deport her simply because she attended protests against the Israel-Hamas war, a clear violation of the First Amendment, according to a suit filed in New York federal court.
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March 24, 2025
DOJ Opposes Bid To Block Cornell Student's Deportation
The Trump administration asked a New York federal judge to reject a bid to block deportation proceedings against a noncitizen Cornell University student over his pro-Palestinian advocacy as well as two executive orders accused of chilling the free speech rights of foreign students.
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March 24, 2025
Feds, Javice Rest In Trial Over JPMorgan's $175M Frank Buy
Manhattan federal prosecutors and Charlie Javice on Monday both wrapped up their cases in the trial of the former Frank CEO and another executive, who are accused of tricking JPMorgan into buying the education startup for $175 million based on false information.
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March 24, 2025
Justices Told To Eye TM Time Limits In Samsung Unit Feud
After seeing its trademark lawsuit against a Samsung subsidiary transferred to a court where the case was outside the statute of limitations, a small New Jersey company that sells electronics accessories now wants the nation's highest court to address trademark law's "patchwork of inconsistent limitations periods."
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March 24, 2025
Kimmel's Use Of Santos Videos Not Fair, 2nd Circ. Told
Cameo videos recorded by former U.S. Rep. George Santos were designed to be satirical jokes, and their rebroadcast by ABC comedian Jimmy Kimmel was not a transformative work protected by the copyright law's fair use doctrine, Santos' attorney told the Second Circuit on Monday.
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March 24, 2025
Teladoc Beats Investor Suit For Good On 2nd Circ. Remand
A New York federal judge has tossed, for good, a shareholder class action against Teladoc Health Inc. and its top brass that alleged they made misleading statements about the success of Teladoc's merger with another health company, finding the investors failed to plead that any of the remaining misleading statements were made intentionally or recklessly.
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March 24, 2025
Skadden, Latham Lead Crypto Platform EToro's IPO Filing
Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro Group Ltd. on Monday publicly filed its long-awaited plans for an initial public offering, represented by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP and underwriters' counsel Latham & Watkins LLP.
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March 24, 2025
Judge OKs NIL Recruiting Rules Deal Between States, NCAA
A Tennessee federal judge has signed off on a settlement that resolves antitrust litigation over the NCAA's practice of banning the use of possible name, image and likeness compensation when recruiting athletes.
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March 24, 2025
No $1M Placeholder In 'Black Widow' TM Feud, Judge Rules
A Connecticut federal judge will not require a pest control company to post more than $1 million to cover potential damages in a trademark lawsuit over the name "Black Widow," which is also the subject of a paused cancellation proceeding before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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March 24, 2025
Jags Fraudster Says FanDuel Skewing Law To Escape Suit
A man accusing FanDuel of enabling his gambling addiction that he says led to his conviction for embezzling $20 million from the Jacksonville Jaguars said the company is misconstruing a key legal concept in an attempt to escape his lawsuit.
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March 24, 2025
ATP Rips Players' Coercion Claims As Tennis Feud Escalates
The men's professional tennis tour — one of the organizations facing an antitrust class action in New York federal court by players accusing the groups of operating like a "cartel" — has vehemently denied an accusation that it was threatening players with punishment if they did not disavow the lawsuit.
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March 24, 2025
Feds Accuse Columbia Activist Of Fraud On Green Card App
The Trump administration said Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is facing removal for negatively impacting U.S. foreign policy, is also removable because he concealed prior employment history on his green card application.
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March 24, 2025
Gorsuch, Alito Say Confrontation Clause Issue Merits A Look
Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito called Monday for the U.S. Supreme Court to reexamine what accusations can be introduced at trial without cross-examination, saying a conviction resting on a pre-arraignment form shows that current legal frameworks have strayed from the traditional intent surrounding the confrontation clause.
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March 24, 2025
Proskauer Continues Finance Growth With Weil Atty
Proskauer Rose LLP announced the addition of a New York global finance partner from Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP on Monday after a series of recent additions to the team abroad, calling her a "recognized leader in syndicated bank lending."
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March 24, 2025
Reed Smith Accused Of Interference In $102M Award Fight
The purported new owners of Eletson Holdings Inc., a reorganized international shipping group, have urged the Second Circuit to nix Reed Smith's appeal challenging the law firm's removal as counsel for the company's prebankruptcy shareholders in an enforcement action, saying the former owners declined the opportunity to intervene and that their counsel cannot intervene on their behalf.
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March 24, 2025
NYC Shops' Suit Over Pot Crackdown Tossed
A New York federal judge has thrown out a suit by 27 businesses alleging that New York City violated due process by shutting some of them down as illegal cannabis operations, saying not only did the shops have the opportunity to be heard in an impartial hearing, but several of them were allowed to reopen following those hearings.
Expert Analysis
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Group Running Makes Me A Better Lawyer
The combination of physical fitness and community connection derived from running with a group of business leaders has, among other things, helped me to stay grounded, improve my communication skills, and develop a deeper empathy for clients and colleagues, says Jessica Shpall Rosen at Greenwald Doherty.
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Marketing Messages Matter In State AG Consumer Protection
Attorneys general interpret marketing claims far more broadly than many companies may realize, so to mitigate potential risk, businesses should be vigilant about all consumer messaging, including communications that may not traditionally be considered advertising in the colloquial sense, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.
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7th Circ. Ruling Muddies Split On Trade Secret Damages
The Seventh Circuit's recent endorsement in Motorola v. Hytera of a Second Circuit limit on avoided-cost damages under the Defend Trade Secrets Act contradicts even its own precedents, and will further confuse the scope of a developing circuit conflict that the U.S. Supreme Court has already twice declined to resolve, says Jordan Rice at MoloLamken.
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Opinion
6 Changes I Would Make If I Ran A Law School
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.
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Implications Of NY Climate Case For Generating Facilities
Regardless of how Greenidge Generation LLC v. New York Department of Environmental Conservation develops on remand, this decision has immediate repercussions for generating facilities seeking permit applications and renewals in New York, likely involving Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act considerations, say attorneys at Hodgson Russ.
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Firms Still Have The Edge In Lateral Hiring, But Buyer Beware
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.
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AV Compliance Is Still A State-By-State Slog — For Now
While the incoming Trump administration has hinted at new federal regulations governing autonomous vehicles, for now, AV manufacturers must take a state-by-state approach to compliance with safety requirements — paying particular attention to states that require express authorization for AV operation, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Think Like A Lawyer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out
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.
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Why State Captive Audience Laws Matter After NLRB Decision
As employers focus on complying with the National Labor Relations Board's new position that captive audience meetings violate federal labor law, they should also be careful not to overlook state captive audience laws that prohibit additional types of company meetings and communications, says Karla Grossenbacher at Seyfarth.
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A Closer Look At SDNY Bankruptcy Rule Amendments
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York’s recent amendments to its local rules aim to streamline key Chapter 11 processes, resolve misunderstandings about previous iterations of the rules and urge caution about the use of artificial intelligence, say attorneys at Skadden.
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How Litigation, Supply Chains Buffeted Offshore Wind In 2024
U.S. offshore wind developers continue to face a range of challenges — including litigation brought by local communities and interest groups, ongoing supply chain issues, and a lack of interconnection and transmission infrastructure — in addition to uncertainty surrounding federal energy policy under the second Trump administration, say attorneys at Liskow & Lewis.
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FTX Exec's Sentencing Shows Pros And Cons Of Cooperation
The sentencing of former FTX tech deputy Gary Wang, whose cooperation netted him a rare outcome of no prison time, offers critical takeaways for attorneys and clients navigating the burgeoning world of crypto-related prosecutions, says Andrew Meck at Whiteford.
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The Malpractice Perils Of Elder Abuse Liability
Recent cases show that the circumstances under which an attorney may be sued for financial elder abuse remain unsettled, but practitioners can avoid these malpractice claims altogether by taking proactive steps, like documenting the process of evaluating a client's directives under appropriate standards, says Edward Donohue at Hinshaw & Culbertson.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity
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.
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Permitting, Offtake Among Offshore Wind Challenges In 2024
Although federal offshore wind development started to pick up this year, many challenges to the industry became apparent as well — including slow federal permitting, the pitfalls of restarting permits after changes in project status, and the difficulties of negotiating economically viable offtake agreements, say attorneys at Liskow & Lewis.