A U.S. Army staff sergeant filed a class action complaint in Cook County Circuit Court last week, alleging the fintech company Klover engaged in predatory lending practices in […]
Key Rulings for Claims Against Big Tobacco’s Deceptive Marketing Practices May Be on the Horizon
Lawsuits targeting the marketing and sale of nicotine products continue to be litigated across the country, as Philip Morris International and Swedish Match North America were hit with […]
Cases Surge Over Law Firms’ Collection Practices, Trump’s Grant Freeze and Delta Plane Crash
Welcome to the Trend Detection Weekly Scan from Law.com Radar. This weekly article highlights shifts and patterns in case filings that are surfaced by Law.com Radar’s award-winning Trend […]
To Avoid Trump’s Target, Law Firms Scrutinize Practices Amid Investigation Threats
There is no playbook for dodging the types of presidential actions that hit Covington & Burling and Perkins Coie recently. Instead, law firms are writing their strategies from […]
Florida-Based Maritime Practices are Bracing for the Impact of Tariffs
With tariffs looming under President Donald Trump’s administration, maritime lawyers are already seeing some clients adapting to the potential changes to come, even as many don’t know what’s […]
White-Collar Defense Practices Poised to See Slow Downs
White-collar defense and litigation partners throughout Big Law are bracing for potential disruptions to business, as the Trump administration signals changes in enforcement priorities, including through executive orders […]
NY Lateral Partner Moves Spike, Especially in PE and Funds Practices
New York lateral partner hires in Am Law 50 and Magic Circle firms have grown substantially in 2024, with an uptick in moves in investment funds, private equity and other […]
Rupert Murdoch Trust Trial Underscores Lucrative Nature of High-End Private Client Practices
While many squabbles within wealthy families stay out of the press, the Rupert Murdoch trust trial playing out in Reno, Nevada, has gained global attention as the latest […]
People of Bikini Claim ‘No Questions Asked’ Practices Resulted in Trusts’ Depletion
The people of Bikini Atoll—the Pacific island that became a nuclear proving ground in the 1940s—have filed a Court of Chancery suit against a trust fund administrator, alleging […]
Valve Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Alleged Anticompetitive Practices — Justia News — August 14, 2024
Four gamers filed a class action lawsuit against Valve Corporation on Friday, August 9, 2024, alleging that Valve’s Steam video game distribution platform utilizes anticompetitive pricing restraints to […]