The Illinois Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether an insurance company has to defend and indemnify two companies in an underlying industrial pollutant suit and how […]
Colleges, Universities Formally Withdraw From State Minority-Exclusive Scholarship Program
Despite threats of legal action from the Department of Justice, some universities in Illinois say they haven’t utilized a minority-exclusive scholarship program for years but have now formally […]
State Appellate Court Looks to Clarify ‘Using’ a Vehicle
An insurance company and an Illinois man’s dispute over how an insured “uses” a vehicle will return to the lower court and could be a case of first […]
Third Time’s a Charm? $43M Verdict Overturned Again for Law Firm’s Posts, State Appellate Court Says
A $43 million personal injury suit is heading for a third trial after the prevailing attorney jeopardized the verdict for a second time, an Illinois appellate court ruled […]
Perkins Coie to Represent Amazon in Washington State Geolocation Privacy Class Actions
Perkins Coie has stepped up to defend Amazon.com and its subsidiary, Amazon Advertising, in two landmark privacy class actions filed in Washington federal court that target the e-commerce […]
The State of AI In the Legal Industry
This year’s Legalweek conference hosted by ALM Media and Law.com kicks off in New York City on Monday, March 24. When more than 6,000 of the biggest names […]
While Federal Legislation Flounders, State Privacy Laws for Children and Teens Gain Momentum
For decades, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a federal law that regulates data collected from children under 13, has been the only law to expressly address […]
Arkansas Cryptomining Association Sues State Over Foreign Ownership Restrictions
The Arkansas Cryptomining Association is rallying behind its members against Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission over new rules placed on foreign […]
Trump Administration Drops Lawsuits Over State Immigration Laws — Justia News — March 17, 2025
During the administration of former President Joseph Biden, politicians in some states grew concerned over the federal government’s position on immigration. Certain states felt that they needed to […]
Delegation Clause Sends Personal Injury Claims to Arbitrator, State High Court Rules
The Missouri Supreme Court vacated a circuit court’s judgment in a personal injury suit against a trampoline park, concluding last week that an arbitrator was required to weigh […]