Understanding Legal Malpractice Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to perform competently and ethically, resulting in harm to a client. To establish a claim of legal malpractice, […]
Labor Department Ends Cautionary Stance on Crypto in Retirement Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration rescinded a 2022 compliance release on Wednesday that previously discouraged fiduciaries from including cryptocurrency options in 401(k) retirement plans. […]
Bitcoin Torture Case Underscores Growing Risks of Digital Asset Theft
A second suspect surrendered Tuesday over his involvement in a kidnapping case where an Italian man refused to reveal his bitcoin password, leading him to suffer over three […]
More than 800 Lawyers in UK Call On Government to Impose Sanctions On Israel
An open letter signed by over eight hundred lawyers, barristers, academics and both former and current senior judges, has said the U.K. must take further steps, including the […]
Long Island Neurosurgery Practice Loses Lawsuit Over Medical Billing Arbitration
A neurosurgery practice couldn’t persuade a Brooklyn federal court to accept allegations that the federal government was letting insurers game the dispute resolution process for surprise medical bills, […]
Beastie Boys Lawsuit, Diddy Trial, Lil Wayne Case & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: The Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group both reached settlements to end copyright lawsuits in which they accused Chili’s of using their songs in videos […]
Lecturer’s ‘Delayed Payment’ Suit Proceeds Against Boston University, Federal Judge Rules
A federal judge has declined to consider the terms of a collective bargaining agreement in a $5 million class action, leaving Boston University to defend itself against claims […]
Texas May Ban Children From Social Media — Justia News — May 27, 2025
Evidence suggests that social media use may pose a risk to children’s mental health and their social and emotional development. Some states have passed laws to address these […]
Kevin Liles Claims Lady Luck Attempted to Extort Him for $30 Million
300 Entertainment co-founder Kevin Liles has denied sexual assault allegations made by rapper Lady Luck (born Shanell Jones). Liles released a statement on Tuesday (May 27) claiming the […]
Simpson Picks Up Partners From Cravath, Kirkland and White & Case in Lateral Spree
Jana Hymowitz, an executive compensation partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, has moved over to Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, the firm said Tuesday. She is the latest of […]