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April 23, 2025
Plastic Co. Asks 1st Circ. To Undo Class Cert In PFOA Suit
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Co. told the First Circuit that a New Hampshire federal judge's overly broad class certification for plaintiffs claiming it contaminated thousands of properties with a toxic forever chemical must be reversed, arguing that it opened courthouse doors to uninjured class members.
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April 23, 2025
Audi Dealership Says Former Manager Lured Away Workers
A Massachusetts Audi dealership said a former general manager violated a nonsolicitation agreement by going to work for another Audi dealership 15 miles away and convincing six others to join him.
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April 23, 2025
Standing May Doom Academic Groups' Suit Over Removals
A Massachusetts federal judge on Wednesday declined to consider a request by a group of academic organizations to immediately bar the government from deporting students and faculty over pro-Palestinian activity, and hinted that he may dismiss the complaint for lack of standing.
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April 23, 2025
Feds Ask 1st Circ. To Pause Block On '3rd Country' Removals
The Trump administration has asked the First Circuit to lift an order restricting deportations to countries where migrants have no prior ties and may face safety risks, describing the Massachusetts federal judge's ruling as an "unlawful" overreach.
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April 23, 2025
Judge Exits Allied Wallet Exec's Trial Over Plea Interference
A Massachusetts federal judge agreed to step aside Wednesday from the criminal bank fraud case of a former Allied Wallet executive after acknowledging that he had improperly inserted himself into plea negotiations.
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April 23, 2025
Mass. Governor Nominates 2 To Superior Court
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has moved to fill two of four Superior Court judicial vacancies in the western part of the state, weeks after a group of lawmakers complained of case delays and cancellations due to a lack of available judges.
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April 22, 2025
Ship Co. Loses Seizure Bid In $12M Arbitration Dispute
A Mississippi federal judge on Tuesday nixed litigation by a U.S. shipping charter firm that asked to seize a deep-sea motor vessel as it looks to enforce more than $12 million of arbitral awards against a Mexican maritime company, ruling that the court lacks jurisdiction.
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April 22, 2025
Real Estate Investor Cops To $19M Loan Fraud
A Massachusetts real estate investor pled guilty Tuesday to defrauding multiple lenders of more than $19 million by submitting forged leases and rent rolls in support of $60 million worth of loan applications, federal prosecutors said.
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April 22, 2025
Venture Guides Clinches Second Fund With $262.5M In Tow
Cooley LLP-led Venture Guides, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage infrastructure software companies, on Tuesday revealed that it clinched its second fund after securing $262.5 million of investor commitments.
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April 22, 2025
TruAmerica Overbilled For Water In Mass., Tenants Say
Residents at an upscale Massachusetts apartment complex owned by an affiliate of real estate investment firm TruAmerica have alleged in a proposed class action in state court that they're being billed for water service fees covering common-area expenses, such as sprinklers and fire hydrants, in violation of state law.
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April 22, 2025
In Trump Standoff, Harvard Has Law And Money On Its Side
With strong free-speech arguments and plenty of cash at its disposal, Harvard University appears better positioned than most Trump administration foes to win a high-stakes and closely watched showdown over threats to cut off funding, experts told Law360.
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April 22, 2025
NCAA Says It Can't Be Sued Over Trans Athlete's Participation
The National Collegiate Athletic Association said U.S. Supreme Court precedent should excuse it from a suit by three former collegiate swimmers over a transgender athlete's participation in a 2022 competition at Harvard University.
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April 22, 2025
Swissport Settles Mass. Airport Wage Claims For $3.1M
Aviation services provider Swissport will pay more than $3.1 million in penalties and restitution to workers at Boston's Logan International Airport to settle allegations that it violated Massachusetts wage laws, the state attorney general's office announced Tuesday.
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April 22, 2025
Dunkin' Manager Says He Was Asked His Age, Then Fired
A former district manager for the nation's largest Dunkin' independent franchise operator said he was fired two weeks after getting out of the hospital for a chronic medical condition, and just hours after his supervisor asked him his age.
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April 21, 2025
DraftKings Targeted Gambling Addicts, Suit Claims
Online gambling giant DraftKings Inc. and a subsidiary have been hit with a proposed class action accusing them of engaging in a range of deceptive practices including knowingly targeting people suffering from gambling addiction and allowing those on Pennsylvania's self-exclusion gambling list to open new accounts.
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April 21, 2025
Education Dept. Cuts Have 'Gutted' Bias Probes, Suit Says
A Massachusetts nonprofit sued the U.S. Department of Education in federal court Monday, saying significant cuts to its staff and operations have "gutted" its Office for Civil Rights and left it unable to address thousands of bias complaints.
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April 21, 2025
Imprisoned Ex-Pharma Exec Must Pay SEC $1.8M
The former leader of a pharmaceutical company currently serving a 20-month sentence for using a fake name to get around a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ban has been ordered to cough up $1.8 million within 90 days of his release or be ready to explain why he cannot.
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April 21, 2025
Harvard Sues Trump Admin Over $2B Funding Freeze
Harvard University on Monday hit the Trump administration with a suit in Massachusetts federal court, escalating a high-profile battle after the government slashed more than $2 billion in funding amid allegations the elite school has failed to properly address antisemitism on its campus.
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April 21, 2025
Judge Says New Transgender Passport Policy Rooted In Bias
A Massachusetts federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of State to issue or renew passports to six transgender or nonbinary people that reflect their gender identity, saying a new policy requiring the document to bear a person's sex at birth is "based on irrational prejudice toward transgender Americans."
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April 21, 2025
Solar Co. Oya Gets OK On Ch. 11 Liquidation After Asset Sales
A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday confirmed solar energy producer Oya Renewables' bid to liquidate through Chapter 11 under a plan supported by creditors, months after the company sold most of its assets for $39 million.
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April 19, 2025
Real Estate Recap: Q1 Dealmakers, Tariff Tension
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including the law firms that guided the 10 largest real estate deals of the first quarter, and how dealmakers and companies have been navigating uncertainty in the market.
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April 18, 2025
Tufts Student's ICE Detention Fight To Proceed In Vermont
A Vermont federal judge ruled Friday that Tufts University graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk can fight her U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in the state and not the Trump administration's choice of Louisiana, ordering the federal government to bring her back to Vermont no later than May 1.
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April 18, 2025
1st Circ. Upholds Massachusetts' Assault Weapons Ban
The First Circuit on Thursday upheld a lower court's decision that a challenge to Massachusetts' 20-year-old ban on assault weapons is unlikely to succeed on the grounds that the ban comports with historical tradition.
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April 18, 2025
Democratic AGs Say Trump Illegally Fired FTC Commissioners
Attorneys general from 20 states and the District of Columbia filed an amicus brief Friday in D.C. federal court backing two fired Democratic Federal Trade Commission members, writing that President Donald Trump's actions violate federal law prohibiting their removal except for cause.
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April 18, 2025
ACLU Sues To Restore Foreign Students' Immigration Status
The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday sued the federal government in New Hampshire, seeking to restore the F-1 status of more than 100 international students studying at universities in New England who had their visas revoked suddenly.
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Gardening Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Beyond its practical and therapeutic benefits, gardening has bolstered important attributes that also apply to my litigation practice, including persistence, patience, grit and authenticity, says Christopher Viceconte at Gibbons.
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Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review
For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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Expect More State Scrutiny Of PE In Healthcare M&A
While a California bill that called for increased antitrust scrutiny of many healthcare private equity transactions was recently vetoed by the governor, state legislatures are likely to continue introducing similar laws, particularly if the Trump administration eases federal enforcement, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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What Lawyers Can Learn From High School AI Suit
A pending Massachusetts lawsuit regarding artificial intelligence use in an academic setting underscores the need for attorneys to educate themselves on AI technology and tools that affect their clients so they can advise on establishing clear expectations and limits around the permissible use of AI, say attorneys at Hinckley Allen.
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Flying Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Achieving my childhood dream of flying airplanes made me a better lawyer — and a better person — because it taught me I can conquer difficult goals when I leave my comfort zone, focus on the demands of the moment and commit to honing my skills, says Ivy Cadle at Baker Donelson.
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Post-Election Implications For The EPA's Methane Rules
Amid the U.S. Supreme Court's recent denial of requests to halt implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's methane rule in two suits, and given the outcome of the election, a complete reversal of the methane rule is expected, but state-level policymaking and enforcement will continue, says John Watson at Spencer Fane.
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Racing Patents To The Fed. Circ.: Collateral Estoppel Lessons
As more and more parties find themselves in two different forums addressing the same issues and then competing in a race to the Federal Circuit, certain strategies can help despite unanswered questions on when Patent Trial and Appeal Board determinations trigger collateral estoppel, say attorneys at Akin.
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Circus Arts Make Me A Better Lawyer
Performing circus arts has strengthened my ability to be more thoughtful, confident and grounded, all of which has enhanced my legal practice and allowed me to serve clients in a more meaningful way, says Bailey McGowan at Stinson.
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3 Ways To Train Junior Lawyers In 30 Minutes Or Less
Today’s junior lawyers are experiencing a skills gap due to pandemic-era disruptions, but firms can help bring them up to speed by offering high-impact skill building content in bite-sized, interactive training sessions, say Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields.
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Expect Surging Oil And Gas Industry Under New Trump Admin
Throughout his recent campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised increased oil and natural gas production and reduced reliance on renewables — and his administration will likely bring more oil and gas dealmaking, faster federal permitting and attempts to roll back incentives for green energy, say attorneys at Sidley.
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The Bar Needs More Clarity On The Discovery Objection Rule
Almost 10 years after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 was amended, attorneys still seem confused about what they should include in objections to discovery requests, and until the rules committee provides additional clarity, practitioners must beware the steep costs of noncompliance, says Tristan Ellis at Shanies Law Office.
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Expect More State-Level Scrutiny Of Noncompetes Ahead
Despite the nationwide injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete ban, and the incoming Republican administration, employers should anticipate that state legislatures will continue to focus on laws that limit or ban noncompetes, including those that target certain salary thresholds or industries, says Benjamin Fryer at FordHarrison.
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In Terror Case, DC Circ. Must Weigh Justices' Twitter Ruling
When the D.C. Circuit hears oral argument in AstraZeneca UK v. Atchley, how the court interprets the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 ruling in Twitter v. Taamneh will have a significant impact on future claims brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act and Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, say attorneys at Lewis Baach.
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Being A Navy Reservist Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.
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Video Privacy Law Claims After 2nd Circ. NBA Ruling
The Second Circuit's recent ruling in Salazar v. National Basketball Association expanded the definition of what constitutes a consumer under the Video Privacy Protection Act, breathing new life into the law by making any newsletter subscriber to a platform that hosts video content a potential plaintiff, say attorneys at Clark Hill.