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National Law Journal

Biden Elevates Judges for Vacancies on 9th, 7th Circuits

The nominees continue the president's promise to diversify the courts, with several being "firsts" of their race or gender to be represented on the federal bench.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Bar Fighting Back Against Rule Change They Fear Limits Expert Testimony

The Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence has reviewed testimony on a suggested amendment to Federal Evidence Rule 702: an overdue clarification amid rising mass torts, according to the defense bar; detrimental to the civil clients, according to the plaintiffs bar.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

U.N. Highest Court Orders Russia to Cease Military Operation in Ukraine

Ukraine was represented by the U.S. law firm Covington & Burling.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'The Tide Is Turning' on Big Tech as Plaintiffs Firms File More Data Privacy Lawsuits

"Big Tech relies on confusing, incomplete and misleading disclosures about third party use of data," according to Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro partner Thomas E. Loeser. As a result, plaintiffs firms are making concerted efforts to hold Big Tech accountable.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

An Argument for Remote Appellate Court Hearings

"There is no reason why an attorney who wants a remote argument, especially if the other side agrees, should not be allowed to present remotely—pandemic or not."
5 minute read

National Law Journal

COVID Drives Change in Plaintiffs Firms' Trial Strategy in 2022

Plaintiffs lawyers outline for The National Law Journal their targeted industries, jurisdictions and legal theories that will be their focus in 2022.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

District Judge Alison Nathan Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit

Nathan is currently presiding over the trial for Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite who is accused of grooming underage victims for Jeffrey Epstein.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Firms and Politicians Unite in the Fight Against Big Agriculture

Class actions alleging price-fixing are heading to the courts at the same time as the Biden administration focuses its attention on antitrust in the agricultural industry.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

The 2021 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—Appellate Hot List

We salute these law firms and their lawyers for their success before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appeals courts.
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National Law Journal

Judges Look at Tobacco Control Act's Language in Arguments Over Flavored Products Ban

Noel Francisco, the former Trump-appointed solicitor general and current Jones Day attorney, represented the tobacco companies Tuesday.
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