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  • November 05, 2024

    On The Ground: How Attorneys Safeguarded The Election

    Attorneys worked tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in one of history's most contentious presidential contests.

  • November 04, 2024

    Fla. Judge Denies Bid To Halt Repeal Of Homeless Tax Idea

    A Florida state court judge has denied a bid to stop the repeal of a Miami Beach tax proposal placed on the ballot to pay for homeless services days before the general election Tuesday, citing the court's inability to "second-guess" a political decision made by a legislative body.

  • November 04, 2024

    Turkish Co. Asks To End Sanctions As Kyrgyzstan Settles Suit

    Kyrgyzstan has agreed to a settlement deal that resolves a Turkish company's suit to confirm an $11.6 million arbitral award it won after being forcibly ejected from its hotel project in the capital city of Bishkek, the company has told a New York federal judge.

  • November 04, 2024

    Hilton Gets $30M Punitive Damages Injury Award Cut To $10M

    A New York federal judge has slashed a jury's punitive damages award from $30 million to $10 million in a suit accusing Hilton of causing a hotel guest's severe spinal injuries when it knowingly failed to replace defective bathroom doors, saying the award was excessive.

  • November 04, 2024

    Justices Say Gov't Can Join Oral Arguments In $47M TM Case

    The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will allow Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to participate in oral arguments in a case where the justices will consider whether a real estate development company's corporate affiliates should be responsible for a $46.6 million trademark infringement judgment, even though they were not defendants.

  • November 04, 2024

    NFL Stakes Out Appeal Rights In Sunday Ticket Antitrust Fight

    While the NFL was able to overturn a $4.7 billion antitrust jury verdict against its Sunday Ticket broadcasting package, the league is nevertheless staking out an appeal at the Ninth Circuit in case the fight is turned on its head again.

  • November 04, 2024

    TGI Fridays Restaurant Chain Hits Ch. 11, Blaming Pandemic

    Casual dining chain TGI Fridays Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection in Texas with nearly $151 million in debt, blaming the COVID-19 pandemic and its capital structure and planning a sale within two months.

  • November 01, 2024

    Lack Of Alcohol License Frees Co. From 'Surfside' TM Suit

    A D.C. federal judge has freed an Illinois food and beverage holdings company from a Mexican restaurant operator's trademark infringement lawsuit accusing it of distributing canned vodka beverages donning the restaurant's "Surfside" mark, saying the holdings company didn't even have a license to sell alcohol.

  • November 01, 2024

    Wheeling & Appealing: The Latest Must-Know Appellate Action

    One circuit court will hold an oral argument for the history books, with dizzying logistics and stakes surpassing almost anything on the U.S. Supreme Court's calendar. Other circuit showdowns will delve into the high court's latest opinions and flesh out fascinating feuds involving big beer brands and emerging theories of "administrative state" overreach. All that and more is making November a month of exceptional appellate intrigue.

  • November 01, 2024

    Chicago Judge Erred After Illness Sidelined Atty, Court Says

    An Illinois appeals court has scrapped a $480,000 judgment against a now-shuttered Chicago restaurant for unpaid rent following the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that a county judge erred by refusing to delay the trial even though the restaurant's counsel had a medical emergency, which left the restaurant without legal representation.

  • November 01, 2024

    Gallery Owner Ends Virus Coverage Fight After Calif. Ruling

    A California gallery owner has ended its COVID-19 property insurance dispute with a Hartford unit in the wake of a California Supreme Court ruling in August finding that a virus exclusion in a restaurant's policy, issued by the same unit, did not render coverage illusory.

  • November 01, 2024

    Retail Center Says AIG Unit Must Cover Foundation Damage

    A real estate management company owned by Rick Caruso, a 2022 candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, accused an AIG unit of failing to cover property damage at one of its shopping complexes, telling a California federal court the insurer delayed notice for nearly 10 years.

  • November 01, 2024

    GRSM50 Won't Be Disqualified In Detroit Hotel Firing Suit

    A Michigan federal judge has refused to disqualify Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP from representing an upscale Detroit hotel in a retaliation suit filed by three fired employees, but flagged the firm for being "negligent" in its handling of discovery in the case.

  • November 01, 2024

    Off The Bench: Horse Racing Ruling Halted, Fla. Betting Deal

    In this week's Off The Bench, supporters of the organization overseeing federal horse-racing laws got a helping hand from the U.S. Supreme Court, the feud between a Florida tribe and state casino interests ends in a truce, and the NBA wants the details of its disputed media rights deal kept out of the public eye.

  • November 01, 2024

    Hotel Booking Service, Ex-Worker Settle Promotion Bias Suit

    A corporate hotel booking service agreed to settle a former national sales manager's lawsuit claiming she received poor performance reviews because she took maternity leave and was fired for complaining about being passed over for promotions, the company told a Colorado federal court.

  • November 01, 2024

    Hawaii Resort's H-2B Bid Doomed By Contractor Status

    A Hawaiian resort lost its effort to temporarily hire 40 housekeepers and dishwashers, failing to convince a U.S. Department of Labor judge that it, and not its owner, would serve as the guestworkers' employer.

  • November 01, 2024

    Michigan's Supreme Court Tosses Pandemic Powers Ruling

    The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday cast aside a ruling that invalidated a public health law used during the COVID-19 pandemic to curb gatherings and close restaurants, saying the issue is moot because orders issued under the law expired years ago.

  • October 31, 2024

    Airbnb Insurance Providers Sued Over Undisclosed Fees

    A proposed class of Airbnb users sued two insurers for the rental platform in Washington federal court, alleging the providers violate state law by charging consumers who buy their travel insurance with an unavoidable "assistance fee."

  • October 31, 2024

    3rd Circ Rejects Charter Co. Exec's Ineffective Counsel Claims

    The co-founder and former executive of a now-defunct public air charter operator has lost a bid to escape a fraud conviction on the grounds her lawyers provided ineffective counsel in her criminal trial, with a unanimous Third Circuit panel determining the jury would not have been swayed by a different trial strategy.

  • October 31, 2024

    The 2024 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard

    Check out the Law360 Pulse Leaderboard to see which firms made the list of leaders in all-around excellence this year.

  • October 31, 2024

    Firms' Hiring Strategies Are Evolving In Fight For Top Spot

    Competition for top talent among elite law firms shows no signs of slowing down, even amid economic uncertainty, with financially strong firms deploying aggressive strategies to attract and retain skilled professionals to solidify their market position.

  • October 30, 2024

    Del. Justices Probe Implications Of Tripadvisor Nevada Move

    Delaware's justices closely questioned on Wednesday an attorney defending shopping and travel giant Tripadvisor Inc.'s bid to reincorporate in Nevada, pressing for frameworks that protect the interests of current stockholders as well as fiduciaries and investors seeking more business-friendly pastures.

  • October 29, 2024

    Ex-Development Director Asks 4th Circ. For Wage Ruling Redo

    A former development director for a North Carolina city urged the Fourth Circuit to rethink its opinion affirming the city's win on her unpaid overtime claims, saying it's not clear from the record that she was classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

  • October 28, 2024

    Casinos End Dispute With Fla. Tribe, Agree To Partner

    Several Florida casino operators have promised to end litigation against Seminole Tribe of Florida over an agreement with the state government allowing the tribe to receive online sports bets, instead agreeing to partner with the tribe to offer and promote gambling through an app, the tribe announced Monday.

  • October 28, 2024

    Where's The Beef? Subway Customer Sues Over Meaty Ads

    Subway was hit with a putative class action Monday in New York federal court claiming ads for the popular chain's Steak & Cheese sandwich show the product with at least 200% more meat than the subs that are handed to customers.

Expert Analysis

  • The Strategic Advantages Of Appointing A Law Firm CEO

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    The impact on law firms of the recent CrowdStrike outage underscores that the business of law is no longer merely about providing supplemental support for legal practice — and helps explain why some law firms are appointing dedicated, full-time CEOs to navigate the challenges of the modern legal landscape, says Jennifer Johnson at Calibrate Strategies.

  • Series

    Beekeeping Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The practice of patent law and beekeeping are not typically associated, but taking care of honeybees has enriched my legal practice by highlighting the importance of hands-on experience, continuous learning, mentorship and more, says David Longo at Oblon McClelland.

  • Opinion

    Legal Institutions Must Warn Against Phony Election Suits

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    With two weeks until the election, bar associations and courts have an urgent responsibility to warn lawyers about the consequences of filing unsubstantiated lawsuits claiming election fraud, says Elise Bean at the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy.

  • How Cos. Can Build A Strong In-House Pro Bono Program

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    During this year’s pro bono celebration week, companies should consider some key pointers to grow and maintain a vibrant in-house program for attorneys to provide free legal services for the public good, says Mary Benton at Alston & Bird.

  • Series

    Home Canning Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Making my own pickles and jams requires seeing a process through from start to finish, as does representing clients from the start of a dispute at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board through any appeals to the Federal Circuit, says attorney Kevin McNish.

  • Navigating FEMA Grant Program For Slope Fixes After Storms

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    In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, it is critical for governments, businesses and individuals to understand the legal requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's grant programs to obtain funding for crucial repairs — including restoration of damaged infrastructure caused by landslides and slope failures, says Charles Schexnaildre at Baker Donelson.

  • Use The Right Kind Of Feedback To Help Gen Z Attorneys

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    Generation Z associates bring unique perspectives and expectations to the workplace, so it’s imperative that supervising attorneys adapt their feedback approach in order to help young lawyers learn and grow — which is good for law firms, too, says Rachael Bosch at Fringe Professional Development.

  • Opinion

    Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code

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    As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.

  • Perspectives

    Pop Culture Docket: Justice Lebovits On Gilbert And Sullivan

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    Characters in the 19th century comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan break the rules of good lawyering by shamelessly throwing responsible critical thought to the wind, providing hilarious lessons for lawyers and judges on how to avoid a surfeit of traps and tribulations, say acting New York Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits and law student Tara Scown.

  • State Of The States' AI Legal Ethics Landscape

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    Over the past year, several state bar associations, as well as the American Bar Association, have released guidance on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, all of which share overarching themes and some nuanced differences, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law Group.

  • 8 Childhood Lessons That Can Help You Be A Better Attorney

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    A new school year is underway, marking a fitting time for attorneys to reflect on some fundamental life lessons from early childhood that offer a framework for problems that no legal textbook can solve, say Chris Gismondi and Chris Campbell at DLA Piper.

  • Opinion

    This Election, We Need To Talk About Court Process

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    In recent decades, the U.S. Supreme Court has markedly transformed judicial processes — from summary judgment standards to notice pleadings — which has, in turn, affected individuals’ substantive rights, and we need to consider how the upcoming presidential election may continue this pattern, says Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner.

  • Series

    Playing Diplomacy Makes Us Better Lawyers

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    Similar to the practice of law, the rules of Diplomacy — a strategic board game set in pre-World War I Europe — are neither concise nor without ambiguity, and weekly gameplay with our colleagues has revealed the game's practical applications to our work as attorneys, say Jason Osborn and Ben Bevilacqua at Winston & Strawn.

  • 5th Circ. Shows Admin Rules Can Survive Court Post-Chevron

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    The Fifth Circuit's textual analysis of the Fair Labor Standards Act, contributing to its recent affirming of the U.S. Department of Labor’s authority to set an overtime exemption salary threshold, suggests administrative laws can survive post-Chevron challenges, say Jessi Thaller-Moran and Erin Barker at Brooks Pierce.

  • Mental Health First Aid: A Brief Primer For Attorneys

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    Amid a growing body of research finding that attorneys face higher rates of mental illness than the general population, firms should consider setting up mental health first aid training programs to help lawyers assess mental health challenges in their colleagues and intervene with compassion, say psychologists Shawn Healy and Tracey Meyers.

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