After Chevron: Slowing Down AI In Medical Research The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine, which had long provided deference to federal agencies in interpreting their own regulations, is poised to have significant repercussions across various sectors. Legal professionals, particularly those involved in medical research, should be aware of the potential…
The two Republican commissioners on the five-member Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Melissa Holyoak and Andrew Ferguson, have expressed concerns about the direction and pace of FTC Chair Lina Khan’s initiatives. While they agreed with the majority on launching an inquiry into “surveillance pricing,” which examines the use of consumers’ browser history and other data for…
The Justice Department did not succumb to political pressure in advocating for a less stringent sentence for Roger Stone, a longtime adviser of former President Donald Trump. However, according to a [watchdog report released Wednesday](https://www.law360.com/articles/1861702/watchdog-clears-doj-in-unusual-roger-stone-sentencing), the handling of Stone’s sentencing was marked as “highly unusual” and characterized by inadequate leadership from a U.S. attorney. The…
The U.S. Senate recently passed a bill with the intent of lowering drug prices by capping the number of patents that can be asserted in cases involving biosimilars. However, legal practitioners indicate that the bill’s numerous exceptions render it unlikely to significantly impact litigation or consumer costs. These exceptions, they argue, provide ample leeway for…
As Holland & Knight assesses the future of its Philadelphia office, the ripple effects of a recent talent exodus to Polsinelli are becoming apparent. Holland & Knight originally made its foray into Philadelphia’s competitive legal market in 2018 by bringing aboard 11 partners from Reed Smith. This strategic move significantly bolstered its presence in the…
Federal appeals judge Stephanos Bibas recounted during a judicial conference the heightened security concerns he and his family faced following his 2020 ruling rejecting a Trump campaign election challenge. Bibas mentioned that while some responses to his decision were supportive, others were strikingly hostile. The backlash prompted him to take several precautionary measures, including requesting…
The Chicago attorney accused of improperly trading on the 7-Eleven convenience store chain’s goodwill and reputation has reached a confidential settlement to resolve trademark infringement allegations against her law firm, Seven Eleven Law Group LLC. According to a July 23 minute entry on the case’s electronic docket in the US District Court for the Northern…
A Federal Circuit panel has recommended a one-year extension of Judge Pauline Newman’s suspension, underscoring her refusal to cooperate with cognitive testing requirements. The recommendation follows an earlier decision to suspend the nation’s oldest active federal judge, who has rebuffed requests to provide medical documentation and submit to examinations. This resistance is perceived as obstructing…
A former IT support technician with Foley Hoag LLP has initiated a collective action against the law firm, alleging serious wage and hour law violations. Gregory Modny, who was employed by Foley Hoag in New York City from July 2022 through June 2024, claims the firm failed to provide him and his colleagues with fair…
In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero of the Southern District of New York affirmed that attorney discipline proceedings should be presumptively open to accusers. “The question is whether public access provides a substantial benefit to the proceeding’s ability to carry out its purpose,” Judge Marrero wrote. “The court finds that it does….
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered Ikea to pay over $560,000 in sanctions following a finding of evidence spoliation. The ruling comes after a 66-page opinion entered by Judge Anita Brody in May, which criticized Ikea and its counsel, Ogletree Deakins, for demonstrating “incredible and gross negligence.” The negligence was related to their failure…
Big Law’s New York Offices More Than Doubled Am Law 100 Head Count Gains In a significant movement within the legal industry, the 100 largest law firms in New York experienced substantial growth in attorney headcount last year. This growth was buoyed by a slowdown in associate attrition and increased reliance on litigation and restructuring…
The two-tiered partnership structure prominent among numerous global law firms has been a longstanding practice at Australian firms. According to Law.com International, several leading firms in Australia have long implemented a system that includes both salaried and equity partners. This approach allows firms to initially promote lawyers to a nonequity partner status, providing them additional…
Nixon Peabody LLP has recently bolstered its intellectual property team on the West Coast with the addition of a veteran general counsel. The latest member to join the firm is a longtime general counsel from the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency’s Los Angeles office, known for his expertise in both IP and Korean business practices. This…
McCarter & English LLP has successfully defended against a legal malpractice suit brought by a New Jersey biotechnology firm. The case concluded this week following a state judge’s determination that the malpractice claims should have been asserted during an earlier litigation involving unpaid legal fees. For more information, visit the full article on Law360.
A panel of Federal Circuit judges has recommended that U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman be suspended for an additional year. This decision follows her ongoing refusal to cooperate with an investigation regarding her health, as well as her failure to acknowledge the court’s concerns. Judge Newman’s initial suspension stemmed from similar issues related to the…
In a recent Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit involving Tommy Bahama, a Pennsylvania federal judge has admonished attorneys for failing to adhere to scheduling orders. The judge emphasized that he would not “chase” lawyers who disregard deadlines, cautioning that non-compliance could result in significant repercussions. This strong stance underscores the judiciary’s expectation for legal…
A former McElroy Deutsch executive recently informed a New Jersey state court that her legal claims against the firm for discrimination and retaliation should not be put on hold despite her husband, former McElroy Deutsch chief financial officer John Dunlea, having filed for bankruptcy. She argues that Dunlea’s Chapter 11 filing should not interfere with…
In a recent discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in innovation, Thomas Hamlin from Robins Kaplan argues that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office should adopt the conception standard when reviewing AI-assisted inventions. Adopting this standard, along with requiring the disclosure of AI prompts and responses, would significantly simplify the patent examiner’s decision-making process….
A Kansas federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a proposed $1.3 million settlement between a data and professional services company focused on law firms and a class of thousands of its customers and employees. This decision follows claims that personal information was stolen during a significant data breach in March 2023, which exposed 200…
A recent study has revealed significant deficiencies in the reporting of federal judicial sexual misconduct. According to retired U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin, the private nature of judicial chambers, where each judge typically works with a small, unsupervised team, makes it challenging to hold judges accountable. Scheindlin noted, “Each judge has five or six…
Dentons has made a significant leadership change by appointing Kate Barton, the former Ernst & Young global vice chair, as its new global CEO. Barton will succeed Elliot Portnoy, the firm’s only global CEO since its formation in 2013 following the merger of SNR Denton, Fraser Milner Casgrain, and Salans. Barton’s appointment, effective in November,…
Data Privacy Watch: Keeping Up with the Evolving Patchwork of Laws The landscape of data privacy laws is rapidly changing as jurisdictions strive to keep pace with technological advancements and increasing concerns over personal data misuse. Globally, regions like Canada and the European Union have introduced stringent regulations aimed at enhancing data protection for individuals….
Yale Law School, long heralded as an incubator for future leaders in law and politics, is facing scrutiny following the political ascent of one of its alumni, J.D. Vance. Vance’s rise to prominence has prompted his former classmates to voice their opinions and unearth various anecdotes from his time at Yale, none of which paint…
As the first female, African American, and South Asian vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris’ legal career in California continues to draw significant attention. Her tenure as attorney general is particularly highlighted by many for its transformative impact on law enforcement policies. Jeff Tsai, a former California special assistant attorney general, reflects on…