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The Recorder

Class Action Trials Are Increasing, at Least in California

Several lawyers and federal judges noted a rise in class action trials this week at the annual Class Action Law Forum, hosted by the University of San Diego School of Law and sponsored by Western Alliance Bank.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Morrison & Foerster Invested Beyond the 'Broad Headline of Tech' in 2022

Revenue at Morrison & Foerster crossed the $1.2 billion mark again in 2022, while future-facing investments in laterals and other expenses contributed to a 12.6% fall in net income.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Experts Warn of Enforcement, Criminal Action Against SVB as Civil Cases Mount

While investigations are yet to be confirmed, SEC Chair Gary Gensler released a statement earlier this week that warned he was watching for anything unscrupulous in the wake of SVB's closure and federal takeover.
4 minute read

The Recorder

9th Circuit Revives Challenge to California's Worker-Classification Law, AB 5

The unanimous three-judge panel said Uber and Postmates made a viable argument that legislatively provided exemptions to California's worker classification law "were the result of 'lobbying' and 'backroom dealing' as opposed to adherence to the stated purpose of the legislation."
4 minute read

National Law Journal

5th Circuit Should Be 'Dragged Screaming Into the 21st Century,' Judge Says in State-Created Danger Case

The doctrine—an exception to the principle that the government doesn't have an obligation to keep people safe from private harms—has been recognized by nine other federal appeals courts.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Human Rights Lawsuit Against Chiquita Brands Gets Trial Date

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra of the Southern District of Florida ordered the banana company to stand trial in January 2024 for allegedly financing paramilitary death squads in Colombia.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

US Firm Leasing Activity Slowed in Late 2022 Amid Looming Economic Uncertainty

In its Q4 2022 report on law firm leasing activity, Savills finds leasing declined compared with the fourth quarter of 2021 and with the third quarter of 2022.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Trial for JPMorgan Chase Over Epstein Ties Is Scheduled for October

The bank faces a proposed class action suit from the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, filed by Boies Schiller Flexner and Edwards Pottinger attorneys, and a suit filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Punch Them in the Face and See What Happens': Strategy Behind Carnival's $21M Verdict

"Our job was showing that they had misused information and disclosed confidential information at the same time," said Steve Routh, a partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Federal Judges Got the Power to Remove Their Private Info From the Internet—And They're Using It 

The new program has arrived—and thrived—as members of Congress and the public have expressed concern about the federal government's efforts to remove information online and sought more accountability of the judiciary.
6 minute read

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