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National Law Journal

Why This Judge Is Adding Pro Se Summaries to Her Rulings

"The idea that we could simplify this in a brief introductory paragraph and help that person understand the bottom line of the decision was really appealing to me," said Judge Charlotte Sweeney.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Down to One Person, 'We Build the Wall' Non-Profit May Still Appear at Trial, Judge Says

Justice Juan Merchan said he would allow defense counsel Justin Weddle to withdraw from the case once he'd communicated a legal warning to the organization's founder and remaining director.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints New Legal Chief

The world's largest charitable foundation tapped a longtime member of its legal department to succeed Connie Collingsworth, who has retired after 20 years as CLO.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lowenstein Lays Off 16 Business Professionals in Multiple Offices

The layoffs in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., came even after the firm saw a 12% hike in revenue last year.
2 minute read

Law.com

State Appellate Court Split: USAA Owes $30K Under Auto Policy for Injuries Sustained While Loading Luggage Into Vehicle

"Here, Estep contends that his accident occurred while he was loading his car with luggage, which was part of a greater mission of returning home to Chesapeake with that luggage," Judge Frank K. Friedman wrote on behalf of the majority. "Simply put, transporting luggage is a valid and expected use of a vehicle, and one cannot transport the baggage without first packing the vehicle."
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Ferrari, a Bugatti and $36,000 Mattresses: Prosecutors Say Chinese Businessman Stole $1 Billion in Fraud Scheme

Prosecutors argued that Guo Wengui's online activities included multiple fraud schemes. Guo has been linked to ex-White House strategist Steve Bannon.
3 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Tesla Asks Supreme Court to Allow Delaware Dealer License

Considering the rise of made-to-order cars and direct sales, especially among newer manufacturers of electric vehicles, the court's decision either way has the potential to impact how and if companies sell cars in Delaware.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Appeals Court Casts Doubt on 'Service Awards' in Class Action Settlements

The panel ordered the district court to lower the service award, but upheld the $5.6 billion settlement, which is believed to be the largest antitrust class action settlement in history.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Sandy Hook Plaintiffs File 4 New Bankruptcy Lawsuits Against Alex Jones

"The law cannot repair the harm that Jones has done to the Sandy Hook Families, but it can and must hold Jones fully accountable for the injury he has caused and the resulting judgment against him," the Connecticut plaintiffs' complaint said.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Read the Document: SEC Responds in Fight Over Subpoena Seeking Covington's Client List

The law firm was asked by the agency for documents following a hack of the firm in 2020. While they complied with parts of the request, the firm refused to hand over its client list.
3 minute read

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