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Texas Lawyer

Texas Supreme Court Blocks Salesforce.com Effort to Avoid Sex Trafficking Trial

"These trafficking survivors have fought for three years for their day in court against Salesforce," plaintiff attorney David E. Harris said.
3 minute read

Law.com

'Congress Spins Its Wheels': Cannabis Industry Attorneys See Familiar Trends Looming in 2023

The cannabis industry saw historic legislation, big deals and lots of celebrity endorsements in 2022. But it continues to struggle with the same major hurdles, including lack of action at the federal level, attorneys said.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

'Slap in the Face'? Court Dismisses Challenge of Trans-Inclusive Athletics Policy

"The court's ruling essentially told female athletes that their lost opportunities, their lost championships, and their records just don't matter," plaintiff counsel Christiana Kiefer said.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Veteran Supreme Court Reporter Marcia Coyle Retires

Coyle has covered the nation's highest court for The National Law Journal for nearly three decades.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

The Biden Nominees Who Remain in Confirmation Limbo

President Joe Biden's longest-waiting judicial nomination has been pending for more than 440 days.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Avery Wins, But Still Faces Stiff Sanctions Over Discovery Violations

Avery Dennison will get to challenge the validity of an RFID patent before a jury. But even if it wins, it's still facing possibly millions in sanctions for 'continuous disregard' of its discovery obligations.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Some Law Firms Offer 'Superstar' Bonuses as Many Others Tread Carefully Amid Uncertainty

DLA Piper and Katten Muchin are the latest Big Law firm to sweeten the bonus pot for high-billers, though many firms are proceeding with caution given the uncertainty of 2023.
4 minute read

Law.com

Former State Senator Loses Law License After Pleading Guilty to 2 Felony Charges

The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended the law license of former Republican State Sen. Brian Kelsey after he pleaded guilty to two charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and aiding and abetting the acceptance of excessive contributions stemming from a failed 2016 congressional bid, the court's Board of Professional Responsibility announced last week.
3 minute read

The Recorder

With Juul Settled, Philip Morris Parent Altria Goes Solo in E-Cigarette Trial

On Friday, U.S. District Judge William Orrick III said the April 17 trial in a case brought by the San Francisco Unified School District over Juul's e-cigarettes will go forward against Altria, parent company of Philip Morris.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Mr. Sullivan Goes to SCOTUS: Houston Lawyer Takes Wage Case All the Way

Prior to taking on Helix Energy Solutions v. Hewitt, Sullivan had only performed oral argument in a court once in his 25-year career.
5 minute read

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