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Judge in Pa. Addresses ‘Transportation Worker’ Definition in FedEx Litigation
A federal judge in Pennsylvania granted FedEx’s motion to compel arbitration in a dispute with an independent service provider in Florida, concluding the plaintiff didn’t qualify as a “transportation worker” under […]
Biden Moves Swiftly to Formally Nominate US Judge in Phila. After Pratter’s Death
Biden Moves Swiftly to Formally Nominate US Judge in Phila. After Pratter’s Death | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/07/09/biden-moves-swiftly-to-formally-nominate-us-judge-in-phila-after-pratters-death-292-186771/ James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, which houses the U.S. […]
Alaska Federal Judge Resigns as Investigation Sustains Sexual Misconduct Complaint
Three days after Alaska federal Judge Joshua Kindred abruptly announced his resignation, the Judicial Council revealed Monday that he was asked to do so after an investigation concluded […]
Philadelphia Wedding Band Drops Case
The leader of a Philadelphia wedding band called Jellyroll has agreed to drop a trademark lawsuit he filed earlier this year against rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll. The case […]
NYU Settles Antisemitism Suit, as Kasowitz Pushes Other Universities to ‘Follow Their Lead’
New York University, represented by O’Melveny & Myers, confirmed Tuesday it has settled a Title VI antisemitism protection case brought by three students against the university. The settlement in Ingber v. New […]
Jury to Decide Whether ‘Oral Agreement’ Between Firm, Attorney For Salary
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 […]