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fromTruthout
9 hours ago
Non-profit organizations

Trump HHS Restores Title X Funds to 2 Anti-Abortion States Despite Court Rulings

Federal funding for family planning faces ongoing litigation regarding abortion counseling guidelines.
#trump-administration
fromBKReader
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump's Early Tenure

Immigrant communities in New York face heightened fear and uncertainty due to aggressive federal immigration policies and expanded enforcement measures.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Court Face-Off on Deportations Tests Trump's Power to Find and Declare' Facts

Litigation during Trump's second term is challenging the government's typical court advantages due to factual distortions.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

Trump's directive to hold lawyers accountable for litigation against his administration has faced strong backlash from legal advocacy groups.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

How a (Thus Far Unsuccessful) Lawsuit Caused Elon Musk's OPM Email to Faceplant - emptywheel

Being litigious can force the administration to defend its actions publicly, which is critical for accountability.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 days ago

Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump's Early Tenure

Immigrant communities in New York face heightened fear and uncertainty due to aggressive federal immigration policies and expanded enforcement measures.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Court Face-Off on Deportations Tests Trump's Power to Find and Declare' Facts

Litigation during Trump's second term is challenging the government's typical court advantages due to factual distortions.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

Trump's directive to hold lawyers accountable for litigation against his administration has faced strong backlash from legal advocacy groups.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

How a (Thus Far Unsuccessful) Lawsuit Caused Elon Musk's OPM Email to Faceplant - emptywheel

Being litigious can force the administration to defend its actions publicly, which is critical for accountability.
more#trump-administration
#wrongful-death
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago
SF parents

Parents of teenager killed in Piedmont Cybertruck crash sue the driver's family

A joyride turned fatal leads to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Krysta Tsukahara's family against Soren Dixon's estate.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison for wrongful death

The family of Evelyn McClendon is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death due to alleged negligence leading to the deadly Eaton fire.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago
SF parents

Parents of teenager killed in Piedmont Cybertruck crash sue the driver's family

A joyride turned fatal leads to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Krysta Tsukahara's family against Soren Dixon's estate.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison for wrongful death

The family of Evelyn McClendon is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death due to alleged negligence leading to the deadly Eaton fire.
more#wrongful-death
#technology
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US news

Morning Docket: 03.17.25 - Above the Law

Starbucks agrees to a $50 million settlement for coffee burn case, highlighting legal accountability and consumer safety.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

3 Questions For A Tech Entrepreneur Turned Chinese Patent Enforcer (Part II) - Above the Law

Newman Infinite views China's legal system as effective for enforcing IP rights, planning to apply lessons learned to enforce IP globally.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US news

Morning Docket: 03.17.25 - Above the Law

Starbucks agrees to a $50 million settlement for coffee burn case, highlighting legal accountability and consumer safety.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

3 Questions For A Tech Entrepreneur Turned Chinese Patent Enforcer (Part II) - Above the Law

Newman Infinite views China's legal system as effective for enforcing IP rights, planning to apply lessons learned to enforce IP globally.
more#technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Law

Lawyers at major firm sound off on reverse mortgage issues

Understanding the regulation of reverse mortgages is crucial for plaintiffs' attorneys to effectively address litigation concerns.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Business intelligence

How LexisNexis CourtLink And Lexis Snapshot Deliver Business Wins - Above the Law

CourtLink with Snapshot provides instant litigation updates for business advantages.
AI integration in legal research enhances efficiency and client service.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US authors' copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft combined in New York with newspaper actions

Twelve copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft are consolidated in New York to streamline legal processes and address complex fair use claims.
Social justice
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Federal judge who sought female attorneys among class counsel has acknowledged sex-bias concerns, order says

Judge Rodgers recognized concerns regarding her push for female representation in legal leadership.
Following a complaint, Judge Rodgers adjusted her approach to leadership selection.
Canada news
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Canadian gallery sues Norval Morrisseau's estate for breach of contract and defamation, seeking $1m

EA Studios is suing Morrisseau's estate for defamation, claiming it misrepresented the authenticity of their artworks.
The gallery asserts that it had a contractual relationship with the estate regarding authentication.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis

Christian groups are urged to pursue legal actions against polluters to combat climate change.
A new handbook outlines strategies for faith organizations to promote environmental stewardship through litigation.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

As the DOJ takes shape, housing must be front and center

The incoming AG can pause and reverse litigation initiated by the previous administration, impacting key policies like housing law and student loan repayment.
#biglaw
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Deliverability

Texas-Based Boutique Raining Money On Happy Associates

Yetter Coleman is matching Biglaw bonus scales, proving elite boutiques can offer competitive compensation. Associates are highly pleased with the announcement.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Startup companies

Leading Law Firm Announces Market-Beating $180K Signing Bonuses For Federal Clerks - Above the Law

Hueston Hennigan has increased its signing bonus for federal clerkships to $180,000, outperforming competition.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Deliverability

Texas-Based Boutique Raining Money On Happy Associates

Yetter Coleman is matching Biglaw bonus scales, proving elite boutiques can offer competitive compensation. Associates are highly pleased with the announcement.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Startup companies

Leading Law Firm Announces Market-Beating $180K Signing Bonuses For Federal Clerks - Above the Law

Hueston Hennigan has increased its signing bonus for federal clerkships to $180,000, outperforming competition.
more#biglaw
DC food
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

FTC asks to delay Amazon trial over 'dire' resources, then quickly backtracks

The FTC faces significant resource constraints impacting its ability to pursue the Amazon lawsuit.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Should More Often Talk About Their Failures - Above the Law

Discussing legal defeats can provide valuable learning opportunities for lawyers.
Even skilled attorneys can lose cases if the law and facts are not in their favor.
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

ISP sued by record labels agrees to identify 100 users accused of piracy

Altice will disclose names of subscribers accused of music piracy after court approval.
Subscribers have 30 days to object before their information is released.
#patent-law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Obvious Disagreement

The Federal Circuit's first decision in 2025 addresses important issues of patent obviousness, providing clarity and direction for future cases.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Obvious Disagreement

The Federal Circuit's first decision in 2025 addresses important issues of patent obviousness, providing clarity and direction for future cases.
more#patent-law
#intellectual-property
more#intellectual-property
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Best Practices When Working With Expert Witnesses - Above the Law

Expert witnesses can heavily influence the outcome of a case, making their management crucial for litigators.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

An Update on That GOP North Carolina Judge Who's Trying to Steal a Seat He Just Lost

The North Carolina Supreme Court race highlights continuing challenges to election integrity, with litigation tactics echoing those used in the 2020 elections.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

NAR looks to dismiss suit on three-way membership agreements

The defendants claim Eytalis's complaint lacks substance and doesn't demonstrate an antitrust violation or harm to competition.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Gibson plaintiffs assert eXp, Weichert conducted reverse auctions

The Gibson plaintiffs claim that eXp and Weichert engaged in unethical practices to secure settlements in a reverse auction format.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Benchslapped! Federal Judge Does Not Take Kindly To Litigation Via Press Release - Above the Law

The dueling lawsuits between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have escalated into a media spectacle with serious implications for the actors involved.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Kennedy Says He Will Give HPV Vaccine Lawsuit Proceeds to His Son

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will divest his financial interest in HPV vaccine litigation to avoid conflicts of interest.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

$4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims in legal limbo as unusual trial starts

The Lahaina wildfire settlement trial focuses on allocating $4 billion among diverse victims, revealing the emotional and financial complexity of disaster recovery.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

Tesla joins group of automakers suing EU for EV tariffs from China-built cars

Tesla is suing the EU over duties imposed on Chinese-built electric vehicles amid rising political stakes for domestic manufacturing.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 12.27.24

Fraudulent DMCA takedown notices from a Nintendo impersonator signal ongoing challenges in digital copyright enforcement.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Attorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions... Judge Is Less Than Pleased

The FDIC faces criticism for excessive redaction in FOIA document disclosures, challenging the spirit of transparency in government relations.
#consumer-rights
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How century-old arbitration laws are failing consumers in the digital age

Large companies are increasingly using arbitration clauses to avoid litigation, often without customer awareness, which limits their rights and accountability.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
France news

Here's What People Think Those Messages On The Bullet Casings Mean In The Killing Of The UnitedHealthcare CEO

Insurance companies often engage in systemic delays and denials of justified claims, forcing claimants into litigation.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How century-old arbitration laws are failing consumers in the digital age

Large companies are increasingly using arbitration clauses to avoid litigation, often without customer awareness, which limits their rights and accountability.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
France news

Here's What People Think Those Messages On The Bullet Casings Mean In The Killing Of The UnitedHealthcare CEO

Insurance companies often engage in systemic delays and denials of justified claims, forcing claimants into litigation.
more#consumer-rights
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Law

The Inability To Pick A Political Fight In Public

In political discourse, unreasonable positions persist due to the lack of public scrutiny, preventing them from being abandoned even when obviously flawed.
fromIntellectual Property Law Blog
5 months ago
Intellectual property law

Inline for a New Trial

Inline lost claims of patent validity leading to their appeal based on juror instruction errors.
The court's ruling on attorney fees and withdrawn claims raises further questions in patent litigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NSO not government clients operates its spyware, legal documents reveal

NSO Group, not its customers, operates spyware to hack mobile phones, per revelations in ongoing litigation with WhatsApp.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

National Public Data, the hacked data broker that lost millions of Social Security numbers and more, files for bankruptcy | TechCrunch

Jericho Pictures filed for bankruptcy after a massive data breach affected hundreds of millions, underscoring severe liabilities.
The company faces regulatory scrutiny and is unlikely to repay debtors or address litigation effectively.
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