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December 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Is Edward Blum Done Suing Law Firms?

A profession struggling for more equitable representation confronts a legal activist who wants law firms to be colorblind.
10 minute read
December 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Talc Plaintiffs Lawyer Andy Birchfield Fights Back at Johnson & Johnson's 'Locker-Room Brawl'

Plaintiffs lawyer Andy Birchfield fired back against Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday, calling its motion to disqualify him and his firm, Beasley Allen, from the talc multidistrict litigation the 'latest example in a long line of smear tactics.'
5 minute read
December 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Rite Aid Agrees to 5-Year Ban on AI Facial Recognition Technology in FTC Settlement

"[T]he Commission will be vigilant in protecting the public from unfair biometric surveillance and unfair data security practices," said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's consumer protection bureau. Rite Aid denied the allegations of wrongdoing.
3 minute read
December 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

No Reason to 'Rush,' Trump Tells Supreme Court in Presidential Immunity Case

Ex-president's lawyers say special counsel appears to have "a partisan motivation" of ensuring Trump "will face a months-long criminal trial at the height of his presidential campaign."
5 minute read
December 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Circuit Consensus: Climate Claim Suits Against Big Oil Belong in State Courts

U.S. appeals court have uniformly rejected the companies' reference to a federal common law of interstate air pollution.
3 minute read
December 20, 2023 | Legaltech News

LexisNexis to Offer Free Lexis+ AI Access to Law Students in 2024

Lexis+ AI will be available to law students at ABA-accredited law schools starting as early as this week.
2 minute read
December 19, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Flood Law Firm Achieves $2.6 Million Verdict in Connecticut Motor Vehicle Case

"Their refusal to [resolve the case] exposed their insured to an excess judgment and gives their insured the right to pursue a direct action against the insurance company for violation of their fiduciary duties," Jonathan Bak said.
2 minute read
December 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Why Jews Belong Under The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Umbrella

"Including Jews under the DEI umbrella would accomplish three things. First is education. Providing more knowledge could bring more understanding. Second is bridging differences. Fostering communication will help build relationships and facilitate productive dialogue. Third is community. Jews need a safe space to connect and explore the range of experiences we are facing."
5 minute read
December 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

As AI Hype Train Rolls On, Regulators on High Alert for 'AI Washing'

"One thing we know about hot marketing terms is that some advertisers won't be able to stop themselves from overusing and abusing them," FTC attorney Michael Atleson wrote in a blog post.
4 minute read
December 18, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Another Slice of the Distasteful Pie'?: Alex Jones' Challenge to Contempt Fails

"Candidly, the court's treatment of Mr. Jones has been the biggest disappointment in my 30-year career," Norm Pattis said.
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