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National Law Journal

In Gay Rights 'Gamechanger,' Appeals Court Bars Employment Bias Based on Sexual Orientation

Overruling years of precedent, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday concluded that discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation violates the Civil Rights Act.
12 minute read

National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Firm Sued for Defamation, 'Self-Aggrandizement'

Jay Edelson, founding partner of Edelson PC, called the complaint filed by a litigation foe "an attempt to do some late-in-the-game damage control" and promised an aggressive response.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells Confirms Hire of Climan's Crew, But No Moves Yet

A team of technology transactions partners at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in Silicon Valley led by M&A rainmaker Richard “Rick” Climan are poised to join Hogan Lovells. But the group is still listed on Weil's website and it remains unclear when their notice period will expire.
29 minute read

The Recorder

Uber's Driverless Car Program Hits Speed Bumps in Google Spat

A federal judge indicated he may rule against Uber if the head of its driverless car program pleads the Fifth over allegations he stole Google's trade secrets.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Will Federal Shield Law Save Facebook From Bias Suit?

Facebook's lawyers at Munger, Tolles & Olson have invoked Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act—a go-to defense strategy when internet companies are hauled into court.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Greenspoon Marder Expands in San Diego With IP Practice

The firm is taking on three attorneys, including the name partner, from Handal & Associates.
7 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Lawyer Wins Skirmish in War Over Pinterest Concept

A lawyer who claims the concept for the popular web application Pinterest was stolen from him has won a preliminary ruling—extinguishing a cause of action advanced by his adversary—in his legal battle with an early investor in the idea-sharing platform. But the federal judge in the case called the skirmish a "lightweight exhibition" match and noted the main event in the litigation—a trade secrets lawsuit against the investor—lies ahead.
14 minute read

National Law Journal

10 States Sue Trump Administration for Delaying Energy Rules

The predominantly blue states include New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and California.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Freeman Mathis Expands in California With Gilbert Kelly Merger

Atlanta's Freeman Mathis & Gary has sharply boosted its California presence through a combination with Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett, a Los Angeles-based litigation defense firm with roots in four big legal markets: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and San Diego.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Sidley, Bay Area Boutique Among Top Baseball Billers

San Francisco-based Altshuler Berzon and Sidley Austin were among a dozen outside law firms to have received payments in 2016 from the Major League Baseball Players Association. The labor union, one of the most powerful in professional sports, disclosed the fees in an annual Labor Department filing.
31 minute read

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