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Ex-J. Crew GC Who Alleged Wrongful Firing Suffers Another Defeat
A federal judge on Tuesday confirmed an arbitrator’s ruling that sided with the retailer on every claim.
Lyft Must Face Negligence, Product Liability Claims Over Fatal Carjacking, State Court Rules
The ruling differs from recent federal precedent on the liability of rideshare services, such as U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark for the Eastern District…
'No-Never,' or 'Yes-Always:' Judge Weighs State, Federal Requirements for Punitive Damage Claim in Initial Complaint
“As this court has consistently held, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 510.261.5 and Rule 8 answer the same question, namely: may punitive damages claims be included…
Slip-and-Fall Suit Against Target, Store Manager Sent to State Court, Federal Judge Rules
“Maybe those allegations won’t pan out. But at this early stage, the question is simply whether the complaint alleges that Albrecht was an active tortfeasor….
Judge Removed From Bench for Unwelcome Touching of Court Employee
A municipal judge who touched a court employee without her consent after serving her several alcoholic drinks is removed from the bench as part of…
To Avoid Trump's Target, Law Firms Scrutinize Practices Amid Investigation Threats
Firms are reviewing all of their potential vulnerabilities. “We have a lot of law firms that we’re going to be going after,” Trump said on…
6 Antitrust Lawsuits Hit as Providers Opt-Out of Blue Cross $2.8B Settlement
Blue Cross Blue Shield was hit with six federal antitrust suits on the day of the deadline for health care provider class members to provide…
Judiciary Seeks 71 Judgeships to Meet Growing Caseloads
The Judicial Conference of the United States agreed to recommend to Congress the creation of new district and court of appeals judgeships as the Judiciary…
Latham's Revenue Surges to $7B, as PEP Eclipses $7M
The firm said it recorded double-digit growth in specific practices such as M&A, private equity, capital markets, complex commercial litigation, and banking, among others.
Holland & Hart Launches Phoenix Office With 2 Perkins Coie Partners
Partners Christopher Thomas and Andrea Driggs are only the beginning of the Mountain West firm’s bid to capitalize on the fast-growing Phoenix metro.