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National Law Journal

Jenner & Block Hires DC and London Arbitration Partners

The London addition is a rarity for the firm.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Boost Fixed and Contingency Fees Amid Uncertain Economy

Several law firm leaders said they're getting more revenue from alternative fee arrangements or ramping up their ability to put them together.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

'This Area Is Anarchy.' Sex Trafficking Carveout for Section 230 Roils Appeals Courts

Appellate courts are now grappling with an amendment that carved out an exception to immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawsuits Are Flying as School Districts Sue Social Media—But Can They Win?

The Chatham district "requires funding to develop a long-term plan to deal with the mental health crisis and address the record rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and the other tragic byproducts caused by defendants," the suit said.
8 minute read

Law.com

Twice-Revised Settlement Agreement Leads to Reduced Attorney Fee Award in Shareholder Litigation Over Altria-Juul Deal

"The initial deal that plaintiffs' counsel struck with Altria amounted to a façade, and the court will not credit plaintiffs' counsel for their skill and experience where plaintiffs' counsel failed to bring those qualities to bear in the negotiation process," said U.S. District Judge David Novak of the Eastern District of Virginia.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Nationwide's Not on Your Side in This Case of False Imprisonment at a Home Business

"The trial court found that the plaintiffs satisfied their burden of establishing ... that the false imprisonment arose out of the defendant's business pursuits, and that the business pursuits exclusion bars coverage," the opinion said.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Supreme Court Questions Limits of Governor's Authority on Mask Mandates

"In a state with 254 counties we don't have the governor taking all the shots on the basketball court," attorney Douglas Alexander said. "It's not a limiting provision. If anything, it's granting authority."
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Second SCOTUS Section 230 Hearing Is Less About Tech, More About Liability 

"If this were a criminal case I think it's clear there wouldn't be aiding and abetting liability. [It] requires the intention of causing a crime to be committed and that's not alleged here," said Justice Samuel Alito. 
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

$29M Verdict: Houston Jury Returns Award for Personal Injury Claims in Refinery Explosion

The Abraham Watkins team presented evidence alleging ExxonMobil had known for decades the byproduct was extremely hazardous.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Biden Renominates 10th Circuit Pick for Lower Court

The White House on Wednesday also nominated Judge Kato Crews to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
2 minute read

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