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Legal Tech Startup Darrow Launches PlaintiffLink, AI-Powered Plaintiff-Finding Service

Darrow's AI-powered PlaintiffLink aims to connect law firms with high-qualified plaintiffs for their cases. Though it was previously offered in beta to a select group of firms, the offering is now available to all customers.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

The End of Free Checking? CFPB Continues Attack on Bank Fees With Latest Rulemakings on Overdraft, NSF Fees

This latest action by the CFPB follows the back-and-forth seen in the prudential bank regulators relating to the imposition of overdraft fees and insufficient funds (NSF) fees. Many bankers will recall that in August 2022, the FDIC issued guidance noting that the imposition of multiple NSF fees for the same transaction "results in heightened risks of … unfair or deceptive acts or practices (UDAP)," even when fully disclosed to the customer.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Tackles 'Sexual Abuse' Exception to Sovereign Immunity—Twice

A federal judge opines on the factual allegations necessary for a student-plaintiff to survive a motion to dismiss state tort claims where he/she seeks damages from a school district and its administrators arising from sexual assault by a peer.
9 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Icahn Stockholders Not Entitled to Privileged Info Based on Stockholders' Nomination and Employment Relationship With Company Director

In the court's recent decision, Icahn Partners v. Francis deSouza, the plaintiff Icahn stockholders sought to use privileged and confidential information shared with them by their designated director in a complaint, asserting direct and derivative fiduciary claims against other directors.
5 minute read

International Edition

Former PwC Australia Partners Prepare Class Action Against the Firm

Partners who left after tax scandal are joining the class action.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Sees Revenue and Profits Jump, With PEP Rising 15% to $1.6M

The environment for counsel on government-facing issues was "quite strong" last year, driving demand across the firm's litigation, transaction and regulatory practices, said chairman Richard Alexander.
3 minute read

International Edition

Billion-Euro Distressed Companies in France Boost Firms' M&A and Litigation Work

Many factors, including heavy debt loads and tight financing markets, are making troubled companies prime M&A targets, either for 'a change of control or for major carve-outs,' one lawyer said.
7 minute read

Law.com

'Every Tool in the Box'? Advisory Committee Hears Final Thoughts on Proposed MDL Rule

The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules on Tuesday heard public comments on its proposed Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1, the first rule governing multidistrict litigation.
6 minute read

International Edition

Cuatrecasas Hires Barclays Bank's Mexico Legal Director

Mariana Campos has deep experience in private banking, capital markets and other financial matters, having also worked at the Mexican stock exchange BIVA and JPMorgan.
2 minute read

International Edition

8 Years Out, Olympic Games Projects Add to Demand for Lawyers in Australia

At this rate, lawyers and recruiters are wondering if enough lawyers will be found to meet growing demand in Brisbane, the city designated host to the 2032 Olympic Games.
4 minute read

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