Even without a revealing trial, the contours of the dispute between UnitedLex and a bankruptcy trustee for LeClairRyan give law firms and new law providers guideposts for do's and don'ts when collaborating.       

Plaintiff's lawyers preferred a vaccinated jury, but defense lawyers were firmly opposed to the idea. U.S. District Judge William Orrick, who previously told lawyers "we'll just have everybody come in" if they didn't reach an agreement, issued an order on Wednesday, saying: "I meant what I said."       

The appellate court found that under the emergency orders, Jacks' appeal was filed in a timely manner and should not have been denied in the general district court, the opinion said.       

"The 'Warranty' entry is not at all distinct from other entries such as 'poultry'" in the owner's manual, the judge wrote, allowing claims to proceed against manufacturer NuWave.       

The state of Washington filed the first-of-its-kind wage-and-hour complaint against a cannabis retailer, state labor department officials said.       

Read the full complaint to the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel.       

Despite having only four federal judges, Delaware is a "consistent leader" among patent litigation jurisdictions, according to a Morris Nichols lawyer.       

A romance novel by Judge Wilkinson raises eyebrows, but he says creative writing helps him as a judge and makes his legal writing fresher and more accessible.       

Michael Sussmann sought to recruit James Baker to Perkins Coie after Baker left the FBI. On Thursday, Baker took the stand as a key witness in the case against Sussmann.       

"The only thing consistent about [Musk] is the sense that he's always going to surprise you. He's a rather unusual person, but that's part of what makes him so intriguing," said Charles Elson, a corporate governance expert.       

Stuart Weissman, 39, Ratzan Weissman & Boldt, Miami Practice area: Trial attorney, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, products        

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A team led by partner Scott Stevens and associates Karlee Wroblewski and Nicholas Marais persuaded jurors that Redfin didn't infringe a rival's patents on 3D tours—and that all of the asserted claims are invalid.       

Elias' testimony came during the third day of the trial of his former law firm colleague, Michael Sussmann.       

A newly released survey of Am Law 200 firms suggests that 80% of firms have completed, or are currently developing, formal assessments of roles and individual workers to see if they were eligible for full remote work in perpetuity—beyond the pandemic.       

We outline the regulatory and enforcement risks associated with the growth of the NFT market, and take a look at DOJ's rare civil FARA action.       

Law firms recognize the demand from baby boomers passing along their wealth to the next generation. But underwriters look at the practice and see big potential payouts.       

A federal judge has allowed a physician's claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress to go forward against a former girlfriend who allegedly made false accusations that the doctor stalked and assaulted her, resulting in criminal charges against him.       

This special report examines a range of issues, from risks to competition, asset management in untested spheres, international rumblings, the metaverse, cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens or NFTs, and the emerging digital world.       

The new tool from ALM looks to provide real-time shifts in litigation trends, surfacing potential areas of interest for litigators and business development professionals as quickly as possible.       

The Maryland Court of Appeals, answering a certified question of law from the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, has ruled that a creditor who violates the Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC) by charging unlawful fees is required to return three times the amount of those fees.       

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"Being from rural Georgia myself, being a litigator in rural Georgia but also having been a trial judge in rural Georgia, I can speak from experience that we truly have legal deserts in Georgia where our citizens have no access to lawyers at all," Presiding Justice Michael Boggs said.       

"I would also advise, particularly early on, to be a sponge: Gain as much experience in your chosen practice area as possible, make a commitment to always improve, and challenge yourself continuously to be the best version of yourself as a person and professional."       

If your firm is making substantive changes, a rebrand helps to communicate that internally and externally.       

When Syracuse University College of Law started its first-of-its-kind J.D. interactive (JDi) program in 2019, no one realized just how prescient it would prove to be. On May 6, 45 JDi students graduated alongside 154 of their peers from the school's residential J.D. program.       

"It is important to make the effort to get to know people outside of work and maintain connections with them. It may be good for business, but more importantly, having close friends in the same industry who "get it" is good for one's well-being."       

Questions are being asked about what liabilities the firm could face, what its insurance covers and what the judgment means for its reputation.       

The credit is part of a two-year sustainability plan which includes carbon emission targets and comes at a time when firms are ramping up ESG efforts.       

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria pointed favorably to an amicus curiae brief that suggested a test balancing the interests in favor of disclosure or continued anonymity.       

The Children's Health Defense sued Facebook in 2020, alleging the company censored the group's posts at the behest of the federal government.       

We take a look at eight pending cases that many court watchers are following.       

The decision means a criminal case against a physician will return to the trial court, and four other dismissed cases could face the same fate.       

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts for this decade, openings for paralegals and legal assistants will outpace the average across occupations.       

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and Office of the Attorney General filed a $300,000 wage-and-hour complaint against a cannabis business in Spokane County Court on May 11, which the offices said is the first litigation of this type against a cannabis retailer in the state.       

It's possible, but unlikely, that activist investors and groups could successfully leverage the recent California rulings to go after companies that have diversity policies.       

The Colorado Appeals Court considered the question of interest accrual in the event of a failed treasurers deed conveyance: does it begin to accrue on the date it was paid or from the date the court ascertains the reimbursement amount?       

The court found the employer's arguments were "speculative and not supported by evidence."       

The case marks the latest white-collar crackdown under the Biden administration that targeted corporate employees, and required an admission of guilt.       

"My position from day one was that if this outcome was different, it would basically put a thorn in the side of the bankruptcy practice—that bankruptcy practitioners would be nervous about handling cases such as this because of the automatic stay," said solo practitioner Constant S. Poholek Jr., who was sued after filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition for a client on the eve of a foreclosure sale.       

A Baltimore hospital's workers union earned the right to unionize after a federal appeals court backed its bargaining order and said the hospital had to enforce it despite its objections.       

"Finding ways to add value beyond the technical aspects of practicing law is key."       

"Develop your empathy and exercise it—authenticity is key."       

Jessica Valenzuela, formerly of Cooley, has represented Overstock and Stitch Fix in securities class action litigation.       

The firm has promoted four women as part of its latest round.       

Lyrissa Lidsky, the first woman dean of the University of Missouri School of Law, is returning home to the University of Florida Levin College of Law—where she taught for 22 years—as Raymond & Miriam Ehrlich Chair in U.S. Constitutional Law starting in August 2022.       

This week, we're further exploring my ongoing series "Disabling Ableism: Making the Legal Profession More Accessible."       

For the third time in three years, Jason Sheasby and Lisa Glasser have won a nine-figure jury verdict over mobile check-cashing patents for United Services Automobile Association. This time they won $218.5 million against PNC Bank, represented by WilmerHale and Munger Tolles.       

Edelson's latest filing in its fee lawsuit accuses former Girardi Keese partners David Lira and Keith Griffin of using client funds to pay for thousands of dollars in airfare and restaurants.