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Texas Lawyer

Ex-Norton Rose IT Worker Alleges Discrimination After Being Fired for Not Complying With COVID Vaccine Mandate

Joshua Boudreaux, who was an IT support analyst in the Norton Rose Fulbright US office in Dallas, alleges discrimination after the firm rejected his request for an exemption from a 2021 vaccine mandate on religious grounds.
4 minute read

International Edition

Montreal Moves: KPMG Acquires 10-Lawyer Firm in Montreal, DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Litigation Partner

Sweibel Novek Rabbat brings tax, estates and trust services expertise to the Big Four's legal presence in Canada's French-speaking province.
2 minute read

Law.com

Eighth Circuit: Intent Requirements in Iowa's New 'Ag-Gag' Law Are Not Unconstitutional Restrictions on Speech

In Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Reynolds, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld Iowa Code Section 717A.3B(1)(a)-(b) (2019), prohibiting using deception to access an agricultural production facility with intent to cause harm to the facility, and using deception in an employment application, on a matter that would reasonably result in denial of employment at an agricultural facility, with the intent to cause harm to the facility.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Widow Sues Nelson Mullins, Seeking More Than $2M for Cancer-Stricken Partner

Bret A. Cohen, chair of the firm's L&E practice, died in June 2023 from brain cancer without receiving a bonus and "overage allocations" that totaled about $1.9 million, his widow says in a new suit.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Proskauer Settles Trade Secrets Suit With Fired COO

Details of the agreement between Jonathan O'Brien and his former firm were not available. O'Brien has not found work in the legal industry since he was fired from the firm and saw an offer from Paul Hastings rescinded.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Proposed Rule 16.1 Aims to Address Common MDL Challenges Upfront; Commentators Disagree on Best Methods

Numerous practitioners, academics and parties have already submitted written comments that raise significant concerns about the potential implications of the proposed rule.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Impact of Recent Decisions on Gig Transportation Company Litigation in Pa.

Companies operating in the gig economy, and their defense counsel, should closely monitor new developments and adapt practices to mitigate exposure and limit expenses.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Former Bumble Legal Chief Takes CLO Posts at 2 NYC Public Companies

Laura Franco is becoming a key executive for the Dolan family as it seeks to grow MSG Entertainment and a spinoff that recently opened a $2.3 billion Las Vegas venue.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Understanding What a Sudden Emergency Is and Is Not

The Pennsylvania Superior Court concluded that the evidence presented in the automobile accident case failed to establish a foundation for a sudden emergency instruction. The plaintiffs were entitled to their requested instructions on a driver's duty of care. Finding prejudicial error in the court below, the Superior Court reversed and remanded for a new trial.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Current (and Future) State of AI in Legal Finance

In this article, David Perla of Burford Capital examines how AI is being used and can potentially be used in legal finance—the practice of providing financial resources and funding for litigation and arbitration claims. Specifically, he examines the role of AI in sourcing investments, making investment decisions and predicting outcomes once investments are established.
7 minute read

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