ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul gets us up to date on the happenings at the first Trump criminal trial, including reaction to testimony from Michael Cohen and the bizarre behavior of several Republican politicians. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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China Finalizes New Regulations to Relax Personal Data Exports
Nearly six months after the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) was first introduced for public consultation, the much-awaited final rules on Regulating and Facilitating Cross-border Data Flows were published and came into effect. The New Regulations largely repeat the Draft Regulations, but now have further relaxed personal data exports from China. Click Here To […]
How I Made Practice Chair: 'Start With the Fundamentals,' Says Danielle Patterson of Vinson & Elkins
“I would advise lawyers to start with the fundamentals—focus first on developing their own skills and establishing their practices. You need that foundation be in a position in which you have the time to devote to others and also the knowledge base that will allow you to provide useful, relevant guidance.” Click Here To […]
The Cutest Trademark Dispute—Squishmallows Takes on Skoosherz
Lawsuits pitting one plush toy against another have brought trade dress law to the forefront. At the heart of the battle is whether there are protectable nonfunctional elements in Kelly Toys’ Squishmallows such that Build-A-Bear’s use of similar elements in its Skoosherz constitutes trade dress infringement. Click Here To Read The Full Article
10th Circuit Questions Jurisdiction in Appeal of Tgransgender Woman's Admission Into Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
When a federal appeals court judge asked if the plaintiffs’ attorney thought district judge’s decision was final since it still left the opportunity to amend, the attorney said she did not believe the plaintiffs could refile because the judge struck down their merits claims. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Why the Plaintiffs' Bar is Roiled Over This Ballot Initiative, New Lawsuit Targets Plaintiffs' Talc Experts
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Tracking Monsanto's Roundup Verdicts Across the US
To learn more about how the Roundup litigation has taken shape since trials began in 2018, check out this interactive map of verdicts. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Deadline Extended: The 2024 New York Legal Awards
Tell us which lawyers, firms and litigation departments deserve recognition for influencing and inspiring the legal community by May 24. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Record $41M Jury Verdict Awarded to Lawyer for Medical Malpractice Claims
“The jury’s verdict is bittersweet for this wonderful family, which has been devastated by Craig Pierce’s injury and the loss of his ability to function independently and practice law,” Christopher Hurley, a founding partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, said in a statement. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Paul Weiss Funds New Litigation Center to Combat Hate-Driven Violence
The new center, designed to bring impact litigation to combat hate-driven violence, is looking to leverage the firm’s litigation power while partnering with civil rights groups. Click Here To Read The Full Article