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February 13, 2025
Spirit Airlines Ch. 11 Plan Releases Need More Consideration
A New York bankruptcy judge said Thursday the Chapter 11 plan of budget air carrier Spirit Airlines met the conditions for approval, but also told the parties he needed more time to consider the third-party releases proposed in the plan and whether they were consensual.
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February 13, 2025
Mass. Auto Telematics Data Law Not Preempted, Judge Says
A Boston federal judge's dismissal of an auto industry group's challenge to a Massachusetts vehicle telematics data law centered on a limited interpretation of the statute's reach and the lack of a clear conflict with federal laws, according to an order unsealed Thursday explaining the decision.
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February 13, 2025
Cruise Co.'s Bid To Force Spa Worker Into Arbitration Fails
A Florida federal judge denied Norwegian Cruise Line's bid to force a masseuse's negligence and unseaworthiness lawsuit into Bahamian arbitration, saying the company isn't a signatory to her underlying employment agreement and that it failed to establish an exception to send the case out of court.
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February 13, 2025
EPA Boss Says Biden Admin Wrongly Ceded Control Of $20B
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new leader said Thursday that $20 billion Congress appropriated for an EPA grant program had been inappropriately transferred outside the agency and is lacking adequate supervision — a claim disputed by a Biden-era official.
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February 13, 2025
Colo. Ends Deal With Medicaid Ride Co. Over Blown Deadline
Colorado on Wednesday terminated a contract with a company that provides transportation for state Medicaid members after the company sued to invalidate its suspension from the program, with the state citing a failure to complete driver background checks and other requirements on time.
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February 13, 2025
Miami Judge Won't Move Suit Over I-95 Crash That Killed 4
A Miami judge ruled Thursday that she would not move a lawsuit over a multivehicle pileup that killed four people to Indian River County court, after finding that the trucking company and driver had failed to show that Miami is a substantially inconvenient forum for them.
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February 13, 2025
Willkie-Led Defense Firm Karman Prices Upsized $506M IPO
Shares of Karman Holdings Inc. soared in debut trading Thursday after the defense and space systems firm priced an upsized $506 million above its marketed range, raising money for Karman and its private equity shareholders, represented by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and underwriters' counsel Latham & Watkins LLP.
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February 13, 2025
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks End After Honda Pivots On Terms
Nissan and Honda said Thursday they are terminating merger discussions that could have created a global car-making powerhouse, with Nissan disclosing that the talks were ceased after Honda proposed an alternative structure that would have made Honda the parent.
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February 13, 2025
Amtrak Worker Admits Role In $11M Healthcare Fraud
An Amtrak employee has pled guilty in Newark federal court in New Jersey to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud as part of a scheme that cost Amtrak $11 million, acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced.
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February 12, 2025
Republican Senators Float Ending EV Tax Credits
Republican lawmakers in the Senate on Wednesday unveiled a bill that would end electric vehicle and charging station tax credits that they dubbed "reckless."
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February 12, 2025
UPS Gets New Trial As Judge Voids Driver's Reduced Verdict
A Washington federal judge who previously slashed a former UPS worker's employment case win from $238 million to $40 million granted the employer's bid for a new trial Wednesday, concluding that the plaintiff's counsel repeatedly shared inadmissible evidence with jurors.
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February 12, 2025
Fla. Panel Reinstates Suit Over Fatal Cement Truck Collision
A Florida state appellate panel Wednesday reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit over a fatal vehicle collision involving a big rig truck hauling cement, ruling that testimony showed there are still factual disputes to be resolved concerning issues on alleged negligence from the truck driver and his transportation company's liability.
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February 12, 2025
Boeing Brass Face Chancery Suit Over Safety Breach Scandal
Public employee pension funds in Ohio and Oklahoma have launched a derivative suit in Delaware's Chancery Court against Boeing board members and executives, seeking damages on the aircraft company's behalf tied to production issues and multiple safety breaches involving several Boeing commercial passenger jets.
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February 12, 2025
One Sotheby President, Wife Hit With Wrongful Death Suit
The president of One Sotheby's International Realty and his wife have been accused in Florida state court of being responsible for causing the death of a woman's adult son in a vehicle collision.
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February 12, 2025
GOP Sens. Pitch $1K Tax On EVs To Boost Highway Fund
Republican senators on Wednesday proposed legislation that would establish a $1,000 tax on all new electric vehicles to help bolster a federal fund that pays for highway, road, bridge and transit upgrades nationwide.
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February 12, 2025
RI Judge Won't Pause Order To Unfreeze Funds Amid Appeal
A Rhode Island federal judge refused Wednesday to pause a court order blocking a freeze on funding for federal grants and programs while the Trump administration appeals the ruling to the First Circuit.
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February 12, 2025
United Airlines Asks Texas Judge To Toss COVID Vaccine Suit
United Airlines has asked a Texas federal judge to toss a "mass action" filed by roughly 700 current and former workers accusing the airline of discriminating against employees who resisted COVID-19 vaccination, saying most of the plaintiffs lack jurisdiction.
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February 12, 2025
5th Circ. OKs Drop Of Litigation Over Biden-Era GHG Rule
The Fifth Circuit has signed off on the Trump administration's decision to cease litigation over a Biden-era rule that required states to set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions tied to federally funded highway projects.
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February 12, 2025
Allstate Hit With Another Class Action Over Data Collection
Allstate has been hit with another proposed class action in Illinois federal court accusing the auto insurer of illegally obtaining the personal driving data of millions of policyholders via software embedded in third-party apps and using that data for the insurer's own underwriting purposes.
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February 12, 2025
Trump Nominates New EPA Air, Water, Legal Division Leaders
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated new leaders for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's legal, air, water and financial offices, all of whom are veterans of his first term.
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February 12, 2025
Fed. Circ. Upholds Duties On Italian Co.'s Chinese-Made Tires
The Chinese arm of an Italian tire manufacturer must pay significant duties, according to a precedential ruling from the Federal Circuit, which found that the U.S. Department of Commerce correctly determined the company could be influenced by the Chinese government.
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February 12, 2025
Spirit Opts For Ch. 11 Plan After Latest Frontier Bid
Bankrupt budget air carrier Spirit Airlines said it will pursue confirmation of its Chapter 11 debt swap plan at a hearing scheduled for Thursday, after it and competitor Frontier Group could not come to terms on a combination of the two companies.
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February 12, 2025
Mass. Justices Nix Tax Break For Cargo Biz On Massport Land
A site leased by the Massachusetts Port Authority to a for-profit cargo management business is not exempt from local property taxes, the state's Supreme Judicial Court ruled Wednesday, affirming a $22 million property valuation.
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February 12, 2025
Ex-Client Slams Buzbee's Sanctions Bid In Fraud Suit
A former client suing prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee for fraud has hit back against Buzbee's attempt to sanction him, claiming he's well within his rights to mention other instances in which Buzbee allegedly stole from clients.
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February 12, 2025
Reed Smith Adds Transpo Finance Atty From King & Spalding
Reed Smith LLP has hired a former King & Spalding LLP finance partner to represent clients in transportation-related financial matters as part of the firm's Washington, D.C., team.
Expert Analysis
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How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment
Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.
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UCC Article 12 Offers Banks A Chance To Dive Into 'DePINs'
The 2022 update to Article 12 of the Uniform Commercial Code, which provides a legal framework for decentralized physical infrastructure networks, could offer trade and commodity finance banks attractive opportunities, like the energy-related DePIN projects that have recently made headlines, says Chris McDermott at Cadwalader.
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Lawyers With Disabilities Are Seeking Equity, Not Pity
Attorneys living with disabilities face extra challenges — including the need for special accommodations, the fear of stigmatization and the risk of being tokenized — but if given equitable opportunities, they can still rise to the top of their field, says Kate Reder Sheikh, a former attorney and legal recruiter at Major Lindsey & Africa.
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High Stakes In Justices' Review Of Clean Air Act Venue Fights
Disputes over the Clean Air Act's venue provision may seem arcane, but a forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision encompassing three cases will affect core principles of the separation of powers and constitutional due process in ways that could have significant consequences for the regulated community, say J. Michael Showalter and David Loring at ArentFox Schiff.
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Testing The Waters As New Texas Biz Court Ends 2nd Month
Despite an uptick in filings in the Texas Business Court's initial months of operation, the docket remains fairly light amid an apparent wait-and-see approach from some potential litigants, say attorneys at Norton Rose.
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Opinion
Judicial Committee Best Venue For Litigation Funding Rules
The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules' recent decision to consider developing a rule for litigation funding disclosure is a welcome development, ensuring that the result will be the product of a thorough, inclusive and deliberative process that appropriately balances all interests, says Stewart Ackerly at Statera Capital.
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The Strategic Advantages Of Appointing A Law Firm CEO
The impact on law firms of the recent CrowdStrike outage underscores that the business of law is no longer merely about providing supplemental support for legal practice — and helps explain why some law firms are appointing dedicated, full-time CEOs to navigate the challenges of the modern legal landscape, says Jennifer Johnson at Calibrate Strategies.
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Series
Beekeeping Makes Me A Better Lawyer
The practice of patent law and beekeeping are not typically associated, but taking care of honeybees has enriched my legal practice by highlighting the importance of hands-on experience, continuous learning, mentorship and more, says David Longo at Oblon McClelland.
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Useful Product Doctrine May Not Shield Against PFAS Liability
Courts have recognized that companies transferring hazardous recycled materials can defeat liability under environmental laws by showing they were selling a useful product — but new laws in California and elsewhere restricting the sale of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances may change the legal landscape, says Kyle Girouard at Dickinson Wright.
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Insurance Considerations For Cos. That May Face Strikes
The recent surge in major work stoppages in the U.S. highlights the growing importance of strike preparedness for businesses, which includes understanding strike insurance coverage options, say Chris D’Amour and Brooke Duncan at Adams and Reese.
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6 Tips For Cos. Facing Service Provider Cyber Incidents
When a third-party service provider experiences a cybersecurity incident, businesses may wonder if their information is compromised and if their systems are safe, but there are certain steps that can help businesses prepare for and respond to targeted attacks on vendors, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.
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Election Unlikely To Overhaul Antitrust Enforcers' Labor Focus
Although the outcome of the presidential election may alter the course of antitrust enforcement in certain areas of the economy, scrutiny of labor markets by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice is likely to remain largely unaffected — with one notable exception, say Jared Nagley and Joy Siu at Sheppard Mullin.
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3 Takeaways From Navy Shipbuilder's Fraud Guilty Plea
Austal USA’s recent plea agreement over accounting fraud charges highlights for other companies the benefits of cooperating with government investigations, the challenges posed by senior executives’ involvement in misconduct, and the high stakes for defense contractors, say Michael DeBernardis and Shayda Vance at Hughes Hubbard.
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Opinion
Legal Institutions Must Warn Against Phony Election Suits
With two weeks until the election, bar associations and courts have an urgent responsibility to warn lawyers about the consequences of filing unsubstantiated lawsuits claiming election fraud, says Elise Bean at the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy.
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How Cos. Can Build A Strong In-House Pro Bono Program
During this year’s pro bono celebration week, companies should consider some key pointers to grow and maintain a vibrant in-house program for attorneys to provide free legal services for the public good, says Mary Benton at Alston & Bird.