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The morning read for Monday, June 17 The morning read for Monday, June 17

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links..
'Fire All the Bullets Now': EEOC Enforcements Surge 'Fire All the Bullets Now': EEOC Enforcements Surge

Most of the cases focused on gender discrimination, but two of the suits alleged pregnancy..
As Middle East Conflict Continues, Bar Groups Urge Law Firms to Uphold Inclusive and Fair Hiring.. As Middle East Conflict Continues, Bar Groups Urge Law Firms to Uphold Inclusive and Fair Hiring..

Reports of doxxing, threats, and revoking of job offers led to public statements from Muslim and..
Burns & Levinson to Wind Down After 64 Years in Boston Burns & Levinson to Wind Down After 64 Years in Boston

The firm chose to end operations after not finding a suitable merger partner, managing partner Paul ..
'Your Client Lied Repetitively' to Disciplinary Counsel: State High Court Considers Attorney.. 'Your Client Lied Repetitively' to Disciplinary Counsel: State High Court Considers Attorney..

The court heard oral arguments Wednesday in an attorney disciplinary case, where it was asked to..
'Unfair Business Practices'?: Lawsuits Allege Big Pharma Multiple Sclerosis Drug Monopoly 'Unfair Business Practices'?: Lawsuits Allege Big Pharma Multiple Sclerosis Drug Monopoly

Biogen's anticompetitive conduct, and the PBMs' participation in it, delayed and substantially..
Cleary Sees AI as 'Co-Pilot,' Among Growing Client Eagerness for Legal Tech Cleary Sees AI as 'Co-Pilot,' Among Growing Client Eagerness for Legal Tech

Firm leader Michael Gerstenzang speaks with Law.com about how the firm communicates directly with..
DoorDash Seeks More Information About NLJ 500 Firm's Connections With Chicago DoorDash Seeks More Information About NLJ 500 Firm's Connections With Chicago

The question of whether retained counsel is financially interested in the outcome of the litigation ..
Norfolk Southern's $600M Class Settlement Gets Final Approval Norfolk Southern's $600M Class Settlement Gets Final Approval

At a final approval hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson said she would approve ..
Which Courts are Closed and Open? Hurricane Forms off Florida Coast Which Courts are Closed and Open? Hurricane Forms off Florida Coast

Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 61 of the state's 67 counties.
The Week in Data Sept. 25: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers The Week in Data Sept. 25: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the most..
Law Firm Mergers Are Flowing West with the 'Direction of Business' Law Firm Mergers Are Flowing West with the 'Direction of Business'

A mix of agreeable rate structures in secondary markets, population increases and certain client..
Binance Sued in New York by American Gold Star, Hostage and Service Member Families Binance Sued in New York by American Gold Star, Hostage and Service Member Families

The American heroes whom we represent are the first plaintiffs to ever bring Anti-Terrorism Act..
Senior Partners Approach $3,000 an Hour, As More Billing Rate Hikes Expected in 2025 Senior Partners Approach $3,000 an Hour, As More Billing Rate Hikes Expected in 2025

About 16 Am Law 50 firms have third-year associates with rates over $1,000, but Valeo Partners..
Ex-St. Thomas Univ. Law Professor Sues School Over Firing, Alleging Defamation Ex-St. Thomas Univ. Law Professor Sues School Over Firing, Alleging Defamation

The Miami school faces a lawsuit alleging defamation and breach of contract after it fired a..
Judge: 'Perfect Adherence' to Religious Beliefs Not Necessary to Clear Discrimination Suit Against.. Judge: 'Perfect Adherence' to Religious Beliefs Not Necessary to Clear Discrimination Suit Against..

Relying on recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit precedent, a federal judge in..
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Sheila Robinson-Kiss Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Sheila Robinson-Kiss

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.
Fraud Trial for Fintech Entrepreneur Is Pushed to 2025 Fraud Trial for Fintech Entrepreneur Is Pushed to 2025

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein granted Charlie Javice's request for an adjournment to allow..
Yeah, Boy! O'Melveny's Flavor Flav Deal With USA Water Polo Paves Path for More Celebrities in.. Yeah, Boy! O'Melveny's Flavor Flav Deal With USA Water Polo Paves Path for More Celebrities in..

Ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the hometown firm is trying to bring together..
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models

This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers..
'I'm Staying Everything': Texas Bankruptcy Judge Halts Talc Trials Against J&J 'I'm Staying Everything': Texas Bankruptcy Judge Halts Talc Trials Against J&J

At a Monday hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Texas ordered an automatic stay on..
'Climate-Smart Beef'?: DC Lawsuit Accuses Tyson Foods of False Advertising 'Climate-Smart Beef'?: DC Lawsuit Accuses Tyson Foods of False Advertising

A court order stopping Tyson's harmful conduct would represent a turning point in the fight to hold ..
Dean of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Stepping Down After Four Years Dean of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Stepping Down After Four Years

The school's board of directors and faculty will soon begin the search for the next dean, with..
3rd Circuit Revives Fosamax MDL Over Questions of Preemption 3rd Circuit Revives Fosamax MDL Over Questions of Preemption

The decision, which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit said was a close call, hinged..
Ex-Judge, DA Among Defendants Liable in $21.35M Retaliation Verdict Ex-Judge, DA Among Defendants Liable in $21.35M Retaliation Verdict

The jury found the City of Quitman, its major, the county sheriff, district attorney and district..
'$20 Billion in Damages': FTX Bankruptcy Estate and MDL Resolve Differences '$20 Billion in Damages': FTX Bankruptcy Estate and MDL Resolve Differences

We're optimistic that in each of these cases, in FTX, in Voyager, we're going to be able to get..
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Cultivate Strong Relationships With Your Colleagues,' Meredith.. How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Cultivate Strong Relationships With Your Colleagues,' Meredith..

Being an effective firm leader requires a willingness to learn about the business of the firm and..
UTMs: Taking Your Social Media Analysis to the Next Level UTMs: Taking Your Social Media Analysis to the Next Level

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, every click, share and engagement counts. However,..
Judge Rejects Exxon Mobil's Challenge to $725M Benzene Verdict, Adds $91M in Delay Damages Judge Rejects Exxon Mobil's Challenge to $725M Benzene Verdict, Adds $91M in Delay Damages

Judge Carmella Jacquinto of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' Sept. 13 rulings rejected a..
GCs Jettisoning Zero-Based Budgeting in Quest to Be Nimble, More Efficient GCs Jettisoning Zero-Based Budgeting in Quest to Be Nimble, More Efficient

Traditional corporate budgeting approaches can feel like dinosaurs in a world demanding legal..
GOP Senators Urge Judiciary to Scrap Proposal for Greater Amicus Funding Disclosure GOP Senators Urge Judiciary to Scrap Proposal for Greater Amicus Funding Disclosure

The Supreme Court has long protected those who associate for speech purposes from compelled..
Class-Action Suit Filed Against Jaguar for Claims of Defective Windshields in Land Rover Defender Class-Action Suit Filed Against Jaguar for Claims of Defective Windshields in Land Rover Defender

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in ..
Paladin Launches Pro Bono Election Protection Portal for Attorneys Paladin Launches Pro Bono Election Protection Portal for Attorneys

The portal will provide lawyers and legal professionals access to pro bono opportunities dedicated..
Allstate Sues String of Pharmacies Over Alleged Insurance Fraud Allstate Sues String of Pharmacies Over Alleged Insurance Fraud

As part of the scheme to defraud alleged herein, the pharmacy defendants entered into illegal..
Clayton County Jury Returns $17M Verdict After Lawyers Sanctioned Clayton County Jury Returns $17M Verdict After Lawyers Sanctioned

We look forward to appealing this result so that Honda can eventually have its day in court, said..
Hawaiian Airlines CLO Out of Job but Set for Soft Landing Hawaiian Airlines CLO Out of Job but Set for Soft Landing

Aaron Alter was Hawaiian Airlines' outside counsel for years before becoming its legal chief in..
Agency Leaders Accept They Must Use Existing Law to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Agency Leaders Accept They Must Use Existing Law to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

We have the tools that we have, said Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection..
Amazon Sellers: Walmart Marketplace Supports Organized Retail Crime Amazon Sellers: Walmart Marketplace Supports Organized Retail Crime

According to the complaint, fraudulent sellers create a listing for a product on Walmart's website..
DC Circuit Weighs Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Image DC Circuit Weighs Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Image

The person seeking protection argued that the Copyright Act doesn't require a piece of work to have ..
Another Mistrial in Zantac: Fourth Illinois Jury Fails to Award Damages Another Mistrial in Zantac: Fourth Illinois Jury Fails to Award Damages

On Wednesday, a jury in Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois ended in a mistrial in a case against ..
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