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Israeli Anti-Boycott Laws Vulnerable to First-Amendment Challenges

Thirty-two states have some form of an Israeli anti-boycott law. However, free-speech advocates and pro-Palestinian organizations have been successfully challenging these laws, which has resulted in a series of revisions by state lawmakers intent on insulating them from litigation.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Nick's Lobster v. Land & Sea Constr. Corp.," a breach of contract case, and a commercial landlord-tenant case "Reade Broadway Ass'n v. Yuen & Assoc."
13 minute read

Law.com

Finding Judge Misread Forum-Selection Clause, 1st Circuit Revives Former Miss Universe's Lawsuit Against Puerto Rican Retailer

"There are no magic words, and a forum-selection clause may designate an exclusive forum in a variety of ways," the appellate panel wrote. "The common denominator, though, is that the clause, fairly read, must state in clear language that the parties agree to channel a particular suit or class of suits exclusively to a designated court for resolution."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Billions' Actor Does Not Have to Continue Paying 15% Commission to Former Talent Manager, Manhattan Judge Rules

Talent management company Roth and Associates East's "proposed reading" of a contract it had had with actor Daniel K. Isaac "is at odds with the parties' reasonable expectations insofar as it would unfairly subject the defendant [Isaac] to duplicative payment obligations towards both his former and current manager," wrote Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Nancy Bannon.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

LinkSquares Secures $100M Investment, Looks to Broaden Offering Beyond CLM

The Series C round brings LinkSquares' total funding to north of $160 million and, per the company, gives it an $800 million valuation. The company is now one of multiple CLM providers to secure a nine-figure investment since 2021.
3 minute read

The Recorder

CA State Judge Orders Michael Avenatti to Appear for Trial in Lawsuit Over $5.4M

Avenatti has said he'll only appear via video and will invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, but the judge said his in-person testimony is preferred so the jury can assess his credibility.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Man Sues Wells Fargo Over Breach-of-Contract Claims

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Japan-Based Asset Manager to Face Contract Claims By Former Executives in Stock Rights Dispute

U.S. District Judge Loretta A. Preska rejected what plaintiff attorneys called a years-long effort by Japan's largest asset manager to avoid jurisdiction in U.S. courts, and cleared the way for a jury trial in the nearly five-year-old lawsuit.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

It Takes a Village: 5 Steps for Successful CLM System Training

From spotting potential hold-outs early to providing cross-departmental and "bite-size" training, legal tech consultants offered their tips for CLM training.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

COVID-19 and Public Contracts: The Unforeseen Emergencies and Evolving Case Law

An overview of the way in which courts have dealt with two of the issues public employers faced in light of COVID: mandatory vaccination and emergency pay provisions.
8 minute read

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