A Big Law and an elite litigation firm went head-to-head before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Thursday in a case over whether the Virginia Department […]
‘Two Separate Lives’: Lawyers Share Personal Stories of Addiction, Recovery
The legal profession contains many factors—high stress levels, perfectionist standards, pressure from clients and partners—that lead to higher rates of substance abuse compared to other professions, as well […]
Attorneys General Secure $10.25M Settlement with Major Phone Carriers
Attorneys general secured three multistate settlements totaling $10.25 million with major wireless carriers in 50 jurisdictions, including California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New […]
Greer, Burns & Crain File Trademark Suit Over Barbie Doll Counterfeits
Greer, Burns & Crain File Trademark Suit Over Barbie Doll Counterfeits | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/05/09/greer-burns-crain-files-trademark-suit-over-barbie-doll-counterfeits/ New Barbies, from left to right: Curvy, Petite, and Tall. Credit: […]
Federal Judge Dismisses Volkswagen Suit Challenging Illinois Law
A federal judge this week granted the Illinois secretary of state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Volkswagen that challenged an amendment to the Illinois Motor Vehicle Franchise Act […]
4th Circuit Weighs Whether Hearings Are Needed Before Dismissing FCA Whistleblower Suits
4th Circuit Weighs Whether Hearings Are Needed Before Dismissing FCA Whistleblower Suits | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/05/08/4th-circuit-weighs-whether-hearings-are-needed-before-dismissing-fca-whistleblower-suits/ L-R: Judges Roger Gregory, Henry Floyd and A. Marvin Quattlebaum […]
Copyright Infringement Damages Are Not Limited to Three Years, Supreme Court Says
Copyright holders can seek past damages for infringement beyond the three years prior to the timely filing of their infringement suits, a divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday. […]
Second Hundred Law Firms Closer to the ‘Center of Gravity’ in Q1
Second Hundred law firms may have lost the lead over the Am Law 100 in revenue and profit growth last year. But so far in 2024, they have […]
Supreme Court Rules Against Warner Music In Case Over Flo Rida Song
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a Florida music producer in a legal battle against Warner Music over a song by the rapper Flo Rida, ruling […]
‘Incredible and Gross Negligence’: Pa. Federal Judge Sanctions Ikea for Destroying Evidence
‘Incredible and Gross Negligence’: Pa. Federal Judge Sanctions Ikea for Destroying Evidence | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/05/07/incredible-and-gross-negligence-pa-federal-judge-sanctions-ikea-for-destroying-evidence/ Ikea store in White Marsh, MD. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM […]