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National Law Journal

ArentFox Schiff Faces Discrimination Suit Tied to Postmerger Staff Consolidation

The suit highlights the potential risks of law firm staff consolidations after major mergers.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Claims Against Prosecutors May Be Used for 'Softening' Jury

A defendant's claims of a personal relationship between the DA and a lead prosecutor in the sprawling Georgia racketeering case against Trump "is a way to reach the jury pool before the start of trial," said law professor John Acevedo.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

IRobot's Top Lawyer Takes CEO Reins After Failed Amazon Merger

Glen Weinstein will help stabilize iRobot now that it is retaining its independence. Resistance from European antitrust regulators scuttled Amazon's plan to buy it for $1.7 billion.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Senator's Hold on FTC Nominee Robs Agency of Political Diversity, Regulatory Attorneys Say

"Having a full bipartisan commission adds to the legitimacy of the agency's actions and increases confidence that it's operating in a balanced manner," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Jury Finds Davis Polk Not Liable for Retaliation Against Ex-Associate

The ex-managing partner and former M&A practice head were also found not liable by the jury.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Sued for Working Too Slowly: Hundreds of Motions Pending

"It is unfortunate that my clients have been forced to take these issues to the Superior Court of Fulton County and incur unnecessary expenses," said petitioner counsel William R. Story.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Debevoise Lands New National Security Practice Co-Head as Firm Eyes M&A Uptick

Richard Sofield, a former senior DOJ attorney arriving from Vinson & Elkins, looks to help Debevoise in CFIUS matters, as national security issues bubble up in deal work.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Bill Would Make California Courts Screen for Deepfakes

Legislation by Sen. Angelique Ashby, D-Sacramento, would also direct the Judicial Council to help judges, lawyers and law enforcement spot AI-tampered evidence.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Fired for Being Jewish? Boies Schiller Files Suit on Behalf of Former CEO Fired in Wake of Hamas Attack

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Guidance Released by NJ Judiciary Calls Use of AI 'Unavoidable' for Attorneys

"In this complex and evolving landscape, lawyers must decide whether and to what extent AI can be used so as to maintain compliance with ethical standards without falling behind their colleagues," the notice said.
3 minute read

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