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October 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Will Decide If the 5th Circuit Allows 'Blatant Forum Shopping'

On the surface, "FDA v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor" centers around a routine question of statutory standing about what is the proper forum where litigants can challenge negative rulings by a federal agency.
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October 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Court Advisory Committee Inches Forward on Transparency in Litigation Financing

"It probably deserves a careful look, if for no other reason than we don't know what we don't know," said U.S. District Judge David Proctor, who sits in the Northern District of Alabama.
4 minute read
October 10, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Rejects Lyft's 'Competitive Harm' Claims in Attempt to Seal Safety Procedures, Storage Information

The court determined there was no good cause to seal documents relating to how long Lyft stored the audio recording of calls between its safety team and riders, or information relating to its internal operations when responding to user safety reports.
4 minute read
October 10, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Leaders Trying to Contain Political Divisiveness Face Maze of Challenges

"Human resources professionals and in-house counsel need to hone their conflict-resolution skills," said Jennifer Rubin, a member of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo.
5 minute read
October 10, 2024 | Law.com

Binance's Singapore-Based General Counsel Is Shattering Crypto's 'Bro Ceiling'

"The fact that it is a new, nascent industry provides women with the opportunity to be in those roles and to be able to progress very quickly," said Eleanor Hughes, general counsel for Binance.
4 minute read
October 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Sean Combs' Defense Counsel Seeks Hearing, Gag Over Alleged Leaks by Government

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York told a judge they were not the source of a widely publicized video that shows Combs assaulting a former romantic partner.
3 minute read
October 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

To Woo Law Firms, Legal Training Platforms Are Combining Hands-On and Online Learning

Firms such as Orrick and Husch Blackwell, among many others, have begun using platforms such as AltaClaro, which are taking a dual online and experiential approach to legal training.
5 minute read
October 10, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Spycraft' by Employers Raising Alarm as Technology Advances

"We really need to tread carefully," said Nikki Rivers, an associate at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo.
6 minute read
October 09, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Class Action Lawsuit Targets 40 Private Colleges and Universities Over Alleged Price-Fixing

"The financial burden of college cannot be overstated in today's world, and we believe our antitrust attorneys have uncovered a major influence on the rising cost of higher education," Steve Berman, managing partner and co-founder of Hagens Berman, said.
3 minute read
October 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

Judges Support Proposed Rule Requiring Court's Approval to File Amicus Briefs

Judge Sidney Thomas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said allowing an amicus brief to be filed based only on consent of the parties leads to recusal problems if the brief presents an ethical conflict for a judge.
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