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August 08, 2024
DOJ Investigating Formula 1 Over Andretti Denial
Formula One's owner Liberty Media Corp. disclosed Thursday that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating antitrust concerns surrounding the denial of Andretti Formula Racing LLC's bid to join the F1's championship series, following a letter from lawmakers.
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August 08, 2024
Olympic Museum Scores Partial Win In $2M COVID Relief Suit
A D.C. federal judge handed the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum a victory over the Small Business Administration on Wednesday, ruling the agency unfairly denied its application for a $2 million pandemic relief grant.
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August 08, 2024
Crypto Co. Owes NBA's Pelicans $400K Over Sponsorship Deal
Cryptocurrency mining company PrimeBlock owes the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans $400,000 with interest after failing to hold up its end of a sponsorship agreement, a New Orleans federal judge has ruled.
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August 08, 2024
Sporting Good Cos. Fight Over Helmet Tech In Patent Suit
A company suing football helmet manufacturer Certor for patent infringement took aim Wednesday at its rival's interpretations of the disputed patent, accusing it of trying to sidestep the court's earlier construction of a term with "no change in the law, no new facts to consider, nothing."
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August 08, 2024
Block & Leviton, Bernstein Litowitz To Lead WWE-UFC Suit
Block & Leviton LLP and Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP pinned down counsel leadership duties Thursday for a pending, high-profile Delaware Court of Chancery stockholder challenge to World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.'s $21.4 billion merger with Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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August 08, 2024
Deals Rumor Mill: Roche, Thoma Bravo, Klarna
Roche is considering divesting cancer data specialist Flatiron Health, Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of compliance software maker Cority, and fintech startup Klarna is preparing a secondary-share sale ahead of a planned IPO. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.
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August 08, 2024
Hunters, Breeder Say CDC Overstepped With Dog Import Ban
Hunting groups and a breeder challenged a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rule barring them from bringing young puppies into the U.S., telling a Michigan federal court that the agency overstepped to prevent the spread of rabies.
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August 07, 2024
Tennis Player Says NCAA Prize-Money Ban Causes Real Harm
In a blistering response to the NCAA's defense of its ban on college athletes receiving prize money in non-collegiate competition, college tennis player Reese Brantmeier pointed to the contrast between the ban and new policies allowing name, image and likeness compensation, saying the disparity in rules "strains credibility."
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August 07, 2024
NC Biz Court Bulletin: The Battles Making Summer Sizzle
A 1983 championship basketball team's intellectual property rights and a public feud between Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP and its insurer are among the legal battles that have kept North Carolina Business Court judges and Tar Heel state private practice attorneys busy this summer. In case you missed those and others, here are the highlights.
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August 07, 2024
Dykema Faces Sony Sanctions Bid In Baseball Game TM Suit
Attorneys from Dykema representing a baseball training program in its trademark battle against Sony hit back at the media juggernaut's bid for punitive sanctions Tuesday, blasting the request as baseless.
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August 07, 2024
WWE Accuser May Be Liable For Defamation, Doctor Says
The woman who accused World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. and former executives including ex-CEO Vince McMahon of sexually trafficking and abusing her may be liable for defaming a celebrity doctor that she targeted with a bid for discovery in Connecticut Superior Court, according to a complaint from Dr. Carlon Colker and his company.
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August 07, 2024
Dems Push For Scrutiny On Fox, ESPN, Warner Bros. JV
Three Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Department of Justice to investigate a proposed joint venture between Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Disney subsidiary ESPN that would create a new streaming service called Venu Sports, arguing the partnership would lead to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers.
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August 07, 2024
NCAA's Scholarship Cap Still Hurts Us, Athletes Say In Suit
Elimination of the NCAA's cap on scholarships for most of its sports by way of the $2.8 billion settlement of the class action over name, image and likeness compensation does not undo the damage to athletes forced to compete under the cap, a new proposed class action in Colorado federal court claims.
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August 07, 2024
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Associate GC Returns As CLO
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League have welcomed a new top lawyer, a seasoned attorney who was most recently general counsel for the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks and who previously spent close to two years with the Buccaneers near the start of her career.
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August 06, 2024
7th Circ. Axes Broker's Win In Buccaneers Deal Coverage Suit
The Seventh Circuit on Tuesday reversed an Indiana federal court's finding that an insurance broker didn't need to indemnify Axis Insurance Co. for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' voluntary settlement with a player, ruling that the insurers' contract clearly calls for Axis to be indemnified.
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August 06, 2024
Ohio Judge Upholds Law Limiting Gender Care, Sports Access
An Ohio judge on Tuesday allowed the state to begin enforcing a law that restricts gender-affirming care for minors and bans transgender girls' participation in female sports, siding with the state and determining that the law is a legitimate attempt to protect children.
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August 06, 2024
Horse Trainer Says Conn. Club Stiffed Him, Sues For $275K
A historic Connecticut country club stopped reimbursing the head of its horse-riding program for expenses he paid out of his own pocket, ceased paying his salary and fees, and canceled his membership, according to a breach-of-contract suit filed in state court.
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August 06, 2024
Feds Seek $3.5M Premerger Penalty From Sporting Events Biz
Federal prosecutors have struck a deal requiring sports and entertainment event company Legends Hospitality to pay a $3.5 million penalty to settle allegations that it illegally conducted business with acquisition target ASM Global Inc. before finalizing the deal.
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August 06, 2024
Miss. Casino Says License Dispute Belongs In State Court
A lawsuit challenging the gambling license awarded to the Cherokee Nation's entertainment business should be sent back to state court where it was originally filed, a Mississippi casino operator told an Arkansas federal judge Monday.
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August 06, 2024
Ohio Board Affirms Nix Of Tax Break For Church's Rec Site
A recreation field owned by an Ohio-based church doesn't qualify for a property tax exemption because it wasn't used as a place of worship, the state Board of Tax Appeals affirmed.
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August 06, 2024
Woman Drops Sex Abuse Suit Against Ex-NFL Player In Colo.
The former controller for a former NFL player's reptile shipping business has, for now, dropped her lawsuit claiming the ex-linebacker sexually abused her at work and fired her after his wife discovered the conduct, apparently accepting the court's condition that she pay the player's costs and certain attorney fees.
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August 06, 2024
Austria Records 'Problematic' Rise In Fake Companies
Fake companies are on the rise in Austria, the country's Finance Ministry said Tuesday, adding that it hoped that a newly agreed-to law against tax evasion and fraud could reverse the trend.
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August 05, 2024
Fanatics Wants Disputed Deal With Cardinals Rookie Sealed
Seeking to protect "sensitive, nonpublic commercial information" about its breach of contract suit against NFL rookie Marvin Harrison Jr., Fanatics asked a New York state court Monday to seal all unredacted parts of the complaint and of several related filings, including Harrison's motion to dismiss the suit.
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August 05, 2024
Music, Movie Orgs. Address Deepfake Proposals
Representatives from the music, movie and video game industries were among the speakers Monday at a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office roundtable regarding what legislation may be needed to address the explosion of deepfakes created with the growing power of artificial intelligence.
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August 05, 2024
Former Bowling Exec Asks For Denial Of Attorney Fee Award
A former bowling company executive who last month ridiculed the size of the requested attorney fee award in a suit by his ex-employer told a Virginia federal judge this weekend that he should not have to pay the fees at all.
Expert Analysis
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5th Circ. Ruling Reminds Attys That CBP Can Search Devices
The Fifth Circuit’s recent Malik v. Department of Homeland Security decision adds to the chorus of federal courts holding that border agents don’t need a warrant to search travelers’ electronic devices, so attorneys should consider certain special precautions to secure privileged information when reentering the U.S., says Jennifer Freel at Jackson Walker.
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ESG Around The World: European Union
As the EU makes ESG regulation a priority, companies — both those based in the EU and others just doing business there — need to keep abreast of myriad new legislation that has either already taken effect or will in the near future, as noncompliance could result in fines, damages and director liability, say attorneys at Steptoe & Johnson.
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Avoiding The Ethical Pitfalls Of Crowdfunded Legal Fees
The crowdfunding of legal fees has become increasingly common, providing a new way for people to afford legal services, but attorneys who accept crowdsourced funds must remember several key ethical obligations to mitigate their risks, say Hilary Gerzhoy and Julienne Pasichow at HWG.
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A Breakdown Of The New Florida Digital Privacy Law
The recently signed Florida Digital Bill of Rights has higher jurisdictional thresholds than other state data privacy laws, and incorporates unique provisions that expand opt-out rights, protect children online and prohibit government officials from moderating content, say attorneys at White & Case.
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What Large Language Models Mean For Document Review
Courts often subject parties using technology assisted review to greater scrutiny than parties conducting linear, manual document review, so parties using large language models for document review should expect even more attention, along with a corresponding need for quality control and validation, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Tossed FIFA Bribery Convictions May Spur New DOJ Offense
After a New York federal court vacated the bribery convictions of two defendants in the U.S. Department of Justice’s sprawling FIFA probe, prosecutors may continue to pursue foreign commercial corruption through other means, albeit with some limitations, say attorneys at Cleary.
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Participating In Living History Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My role as a baron in a living history group, and my work as volunteer corporate counsel for a book series fan association, has provided me several opportunities to practice in unexpected areas of law — opening doors to experiences that have nurtured invaluable personal and professional skills, says Matthew Parker at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
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Opinion
Private Equity Owners Can Remedy Law Firms' Agency Issues
Nonlawyer, private-equity ownership of law firms can benefit shareholders and others vulnerable to governance issues such as disparate interests, and can in turn help resolve agency problems, says Michael Di Gennaro at The Law Practice Exchange.
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How To Protect Atty-Client Privilege While Using Generative AI
When using generative artificial intelligence tools, attorneys should consider several safeguards to avoid breaches or complications in attorney-client privilege, say Antonious Sadek and Christopher Campbell at DLA Piper.
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How New Lawyers Can Leverage Feedback For Growth
Embracing constructive criticism as a tool for success can help new lawyers accelerate their professional growth and law firms build a culture of continuous improvement, says Katie Aldrich at Fringe Professional Development.
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In A 'Barbie' World: Boosting IP Value With Publicity Machines
Mattel's history of intellectual property monitoring, including its recent challenge against Burberry over the "BRBY" trademark ahead of the "Barbie" film, shows how IP enforcement strategies can be used as publicity to increase brand value and inform potential collaborations, says Carly Duckett at Shepherd and Wedderburn.
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ESG Around The World: Australia
Clive Cachia and Cathy Ma at K&L Gates detail ESG-reporting policies in Australia and explain how the country is starting to introduce mandatory requirements as ESG performance is increasingly seen as a key investment and corporate differentiator in the fight for global capital.
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The NIL Legislation Race: CAEFA And Ted Cruz's Draft Bill
Christina Stylianou and Gregg Clifton at Lewis Brisbois compare legislation pertaining to the name, image and likeness rights of college student-athletes, including the College Athlete Economic Freedom Act and Sen. Ted Cruz's draft bill that would restrict an athlete's eligibility to compete if an NIL agreement violates their university's student code of conduct.
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Twitter Legal Fees Suit Offers Crash Course In Billing Ethics
X Corp.'s suit alleging that Wachtell grossly inflated its fees in the final days of Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition provides a case study in how firms should protect their reputations by hewing to ethical billing practices and the high standards for professional conduct that govern attorney-client relationships, says Lourdes Fuentes at Karta Legal.
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Anticipating The Impact Of 2 Impending New Title IX Rules
Two major amendments to Title IX — which the U.S. Department of Education is expected to finalize next month — would substantially alter the process schools must use for sexual discrimination complaints and limiting student participation in athletics based on gender identity, says Rebecca Sha at Phelps Dunbar.