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July 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

Title VII at 60: The Evolution of 'Based on...Sex'

The broad and flexible interpretations of the word "sex" have surely surpassed the expectations of the bill's authors, and even more so its detractors who added the word itself.
7 minute read
July 30, 2024 | Litigation Daily

Snell & Wilmer's Andrew Young and the Case of the FBI's Secret Encrypted Phone Company

The book "Dark Wire" features work that Young did as a federal prosecutor helping to run ANOM, an encrypted phone company that gave the FBI a window into international drug cartels.
9 minute read
July 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Firm Transparency Issues Have GCs 'Fed Up'—And It's Not Just Billing

"The first time that I'm aware that an attorney is working on my file shouldn't be when I get the bill," one GC said.
8 minute read
July 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'The New Reality': Summer Associate Training Zeros In on Generative AI

Seyfarth joins several other large firms with AI training for summer associates, including Orrick, Dechert and K&L Gates.
6 minute read
July 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-204

(1) A judicial candidate may use the ActBlue online payment system to purchase tickets to attend a variety of political fund-raising events within the applicable window period, subject to the usual limitations on price and number of tickets for each event. (2) The candidate must exercise caution to avoid adding an optional tip or agreeing to make a recurring payment, and should carefully review the online payment screen for any note or indication that a portion of their payment will be sent to additional recipients or used for a purpose other than the political event for which the candidate intends to purchase tickets.
7 minute read
July 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Everyday Hustle': A Criminal Defense Attorney's Tips for Running a Solo Practice

A Manhattan-based criminal defense attorney shares lessons on launching a solo practice during a turbulent time for New York courts.
6 minute read
July 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Despite Progress, Pay Equity Remains Elusive in In-House Legal Departments

"The wage transparency laws being enacted in more states and the increased discussion around pay equity are putting female GCs and CLOs in a better position to negotiate for equal pay," said Heather Fine, co-author of the report and a partner on Major Lindsey's in-house recruiting team. "However, the 28% global disparity is still significant, and it remains a critical area that we need to address."
3 minute read
July 29, 2024 | Law.com

Eighth Circuit Reverses $78.75M Attorney Fee Award in T-Mobile Data Breach Litigation, Finding Multiplier of 9.6 Unreasonable

"If we permitted the fee award here to stand, it would mean that counsel could make $7,000 to $9,500 an hour, which we think no reasonable class member would willingly pay to an attorney to help resolve this claim, especially when, as here, dozens of other attorneys were offering their assistance," said Judge Morris S. Arnold. "Reducing the fee award to, say, half of what was requested (resulting in fees of $3,500 to $4,750 per hour) could hardly be considered a penalty."
5 minute read
July 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Beyond Billing: GCs 'Fed Up' With Broader Law Firm Transparency Issues

"There seems to be an implication that when a GC says 'transparency,' what they want is more detailed hourly notations and time logs," one general counsel said. "That is partially true. I do want that. But what I really want is more transparency on everything."
8 minute read
July 29, 2024 | The Recorder

O'Melveny & Myers Files Trade Secrets Complaint Against Simply Good Foods, Quest

Legendary Foods contends an employee of rival Quest Nutrition misrepresented himself in order to gain access to trade secrets used to produce its Tasty Pastry products. Defendants say the claims are without merit.
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