A federal judge in Illinois last week denied an attorney’s motion for summary judgment in his breach of contract and wage suit against his former Chicago-area law firm employer, leaving his […]
Copyright Rule Change on Streaming Royalties Finalized, Explained
The U.S. Copyright Office has finalized a new rule aimed at ensuring that songwriters who invoke termination rights to regain control of their music will actually start getting […]
Ariana Grande Challenges USPTO Over ‘One Love Manchester’ Trademark
Counsel from Hinshaw & Culbertson filed an appeal in Virginia district court earlier this month on behalf of pop singer Ariana Grande’s company GrandeAri, challenging the U.S. Patent and Trademark […]
Judge Sides With Insurer Over Historic Chicago Building’s $1.14M Estimate
A federal judge sided with Travelers Indemnity Co. in a dispute over repairs to the historic Pittsfield Building in downtown Chicago, finding that the plaintiffs’ reliance on an […]
FTC Warns Eight Companies of Potentially Hindering Consumers’ ‘Right to Repair’
The Federal Trade Commission this week cautioned eight companies about their warranty practices, saying their improper communications with consumers may hinder their right to repair purchased products and […]
Data Breach Class Actions Begin to Pile Up Against Prudential Insurance
Data Breach Class Actions Begin to Pile Up Against Prudential Insurance | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/07/08/data-breach-class-actions-begin-to-pile-up-against-prudential-insurance/ Credit: Chor muang/Adobe Stock NEWS ALPHV Blackcat, the “notorious” cybercrime group, […]
Armstrong Teasdale Ex-DEI Leader Sues Firm Over Discrimination, Systematized Racism
A former DEI leader at Armstrong Teasdale is suing the Am Law 200 firm in Missouri state court, describing numerous instances of race and gender-based discrimination allegedly perpetuated […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Revives Ballot Drop Boxes — Justia News — July 8, 2024
One of the key states in the 2024 presidential election is Wisconsin. Less than one percentage point has separated the candidates there in four of the last six […]
Kirkland’s $40 Million Haul from Rite Aid Bankruptcy Doubles Initial Compensation for Opioid Victims
After a contentious eight-month process that involved settlements with lenders, creditors and the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as more than 1,600 lawsuits suing the pharmacy for […]
Judge Sides With Advisors In Battle With Heirs
Prince’s former business advisors have won a key ruling in their ongoing legal battle with three of the pop legend’s heirs over the management of his estate. In […]