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National Law Journal

7th Circuit Lets Shareholder Intervene in Mootness Fees Spat

"It seems to us that, as an investor in Akorn whose shares' value was affected by the merger and the mootness fees, Frank has a claim in common with the main action; how could it be otherwise?" Judge Frank Easterbrook wrote for the court.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Netflix Legal Ops Chief Exits, Says She'll Take Operations to New Heights

"If I sound defiant, it's because I am," Jenn McCarron wrote. "I cannot and will not accept the status quo. The stakes are too high, and our industry will get left behind if we do."
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Obstruction Charge for Jan. 6 Defendants

"There have been many violent protests that have interfered with proceedings," Justice Clarence Thomas said. "Has the government applied this provision to other protests in the past and has this been the government's position throughout the lifespan of the statute?"
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Sheppard Mullin Hires Partners in Houston, New York

Am Law 100 firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has hired a labor and employment litigator in Houston and an entertainment trial lawyer in New York as the firm hires lateral partners.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Reinstates Idaho Law Against Gender Care for Trans Youth

Without ruling on the merits of the law, the Supreme Court granted a request from Idaho's attorney general seeking relief from a statewide court order blocking the state's Vulnerable Child Protection Act.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Divided EEOC Announces Final Rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

In dissent, Commissioner Andrea Lucas said the rule "extends the new accommodation requirements to reach virtually every condition, circumstance, or procedure that relates to any aspect of the female reproductive system."
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Narrow Public Corruption Statute

The justices are considering whether a federal anti-bribery law bans payments to public officials not only to get their support but to show appreciation for support they have given.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Law Firm Leaders Say Gen AI Can Level Playing Field Between Large and Smaller Firms

"[Generative AI] does help the smaller firm punch above its weight on projects and matters that require a lot of people," said John Polson of Fisher & Phillips.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Manhattan Prosecutors Urge Judge to Fine Trump $3,000 Over Alleged Contempt

An ADA said the ex-president—now on trial over alleged hush money payments—violated a gag order in his social media statements.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Companies Need Users' Affirmative OK to Share Sensitive Data, FTC Chair Says

"Unless companies are affirmatively getting permission from users to sell the sensitive data or share this sensitive data, they can't as a default matter do that," said Lina Khan.
3 minute read

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