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Prediction Market Law Keeps Veering, Inviting Supreme Court (1)
The Ninth Circuit ruled that sports prediction markets resemble betting rather than swaps, creating a circuit split with the Third Circuit and inviting Supreme Court intervention. The decision allows …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Amazon Sued by FTC Over Claims It Misled Advertisers on Pricing
The FTC and 22 US states sued Amazon, accusing it of systematically overcharging advertisers by failing to disclose pricing terms for sponsored listings like Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Burr & Forman Taps US Attorney Prosecutor Crosby in Birmingham
Burr & Forman announced Catherine Crosby as a partner in its white collar crime practice in Birmingham, where she will advise on defense, investigations, compliance, and litigation. Crosby joins from …
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
ArentFox Schiff Pulls In Holland & Knight Estates Partner in LA
ArentFox Schiff announced the hire of Cynthia Brittain as a partner in its private clients, trusts & estates practice in Los Angeles. Brittain, who previously worked at Holland & Knight, specializes i…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Holland & Knight Onboards McDermott Health Policy Lawyer in DC
Holland & Knight announced the hiring of Kristen O’Brien as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office, specializing in healthcare policy, reimbursement, and regulatory advocacy. She previously worked a…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Quinn Emanuel Lands Kirkland Antitrust Lawyer Ventura in DC
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan hired antitrust partner Catie Ventura in Washington, D.C., from Kirkland & Ellis. Ventura specializes in civil antitrust defense and government investigations, includ…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Avalara Investors Gain Class Status in $8.4 Billion PE Sale Suit - Bloomberg Law News
A federal judge certified a class-action lawsuit against Avalara, alleging shareholders were shortchanged in its $8.4B sale to Vista Equity Partners in 2022. The class includes investors who held stoc…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Meta Beats Claims It Stole Startup’s Plan for Tag-Based Shopping - Bloomberg Law News
A federal judge ruled Meta did not unlawfully copy a startup’s business plan for Instagram Shopping’s tag-based shopping feature, citing Meta’s own patent application for a similar system. The decisio…
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Gibson Dunn Sues for Records on NYC Involvement With AI Lab Move
Gibson Dunn filed a lawsuit alleging New York City’s Economic Development Corp. conducted an inadequate search for records related to the city’s ties with Radical AI Inc. The firm claims 28 emails wer…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Weil Gotshal Adds Dechert, Kirkland PE Partners in San Francisco
Weil, Gotshal & Manges added two private equity partners in San Francisco: Jonathan Stott from Dechert and Michael Hanna from Kirkland. Both bring expertise in PE transactions, including M&A, carve-ou…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Kirkland & Ellis Employs Gibson Dunn Investigations Partner Shah
Kirkland & Ellis announced the hiring of Prerak Shah as a litigation partner in Houston, specializing in investigations, enforcement actions, and complex civil disputes. Shah joins from Gibson Dunn, b…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Baker McKenzie Brings On UnitedHealth’s Bloom for Antitrust Work
Baker McKenzie hired Bryan Bloom as counsel in its New York antitrust practice, bringing him from UnitedHealth Group where he led global antitrust and competition matters. Bloom previously served as s…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Ex-FTC Official Sleigh Jumps to Paul Hastings in Washington
Lisa DeMarchi Sleigh, a former FTC deputy assistant director with nearly 20 years of experience in antitrust and competition, joined Paul Hastings as a partner in Washington. Her FTC role involved ana…
- hklaw.com
Healthcare Policy Duo Kristen O'Brien and Jeffrey Davis Join Holland & Knight in Washington
Holland & Knight added Kristen O'Brien as partner and Jeffrey Davis as senior policy advisor to its Washington, D.C. Federal Government Affairs Practice, both previously at McDermott+. They specialize…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Penny’s End Forces States to Confront Federal Cash Rounding Bill - Bloomberg Law News
A bipartisan bill in Congress, the Common Cents Act, would require states to adopt federal cash transaction rounding rules, potentially altering sales tax calculations. Over 30 states may need to revi…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
California Passes Bill to Ban AI Tracking of Worker Neural Data
California’s legislature passed AB 1883, a bill banning businesses from using AI to monitor workers’ nervous systems and emotional states, now awaiting the governor’s signature. The legislation target…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Amazon Taps All-Star Legal Lineup to Fight FTC Advertising Suit
Amazon is defending against an FTC lawsuit filed August 31, 2026, alleging it overcharged 1.2 million advertisers by $20B+ since 2019 through manipulated ad auction prices. The suit targets Sponsored …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Judge Rules Against New York Over State’s Climate Superfund Law - Bloomberg Law News
A federal judge ruled against New York’s climate superfund law, finding it preempted by federal law and the Foreign Affairs Doctrine. The decision invalidates a $75 billion cost-recovery scheme target…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Suno AI Draws Singers’ Class Action Over Name-Indexed Voices - Bloomberg Law News
A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Suno AI of violating musicians' publicity rights by using their names as retrieval keys to generate music mimicking their styles. The complaint argues Suno expl…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
California Lawmakers File Wildfire Plan, Without Big Newsom Asks
California legislators introduced a bill to update the state’s wildfire response without removing liability from publicly traded utilities, following negotiations with Governor Gavin Newsom’s administ…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
H-1B Holders’ Spouses Would Lose Work Permits in New Trump Plan
The Trump administration plans to eliminate employment authorization for spouses of H-1B visa holders via a proposed DHS rule (RIN: 1615-AD14). The move follows other recent restrictions on the H-1B p…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Google Hit With $425 Million Jury Verdict in Privacy Trial (5)
A San Francisco jury found Google liable for deceiving users by claiming a privacy switch would stop data tracking, but the company continued collecting data even after users opted out. Google must pa…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Ex-CFPB Examiner’s Fight for His Shredder Heads to Federal Court
A former CFPB senior examiner filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York to recover a personal shredder and fan after the agency shuttered its regional offices under Trump-appointed leadersh…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Google Privacy Button Case Yields Huge $147 Million Legal Fee
A California federal court awarded $146.7M in attorneys’ fees to three law firms after Google lost a six-year privacy class action. The firms secured a $440M judgment against Google for violating priv…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Sixth Circuit Revives Bias Suit Against Mastronardi Produce
A Sixth Circuit appeals panel reinstated a race and gender bias suit against Mastronardi Produce-USA, overturning a lower court’s summary judgment. The ruling hinges on whether the plaintiff’s initial…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Greenberg Traurig Nabs Private Funds Lawyer Laing from Kirkland
Greenberg Traurig announced Sheldon Hunt Laing joined as a shareholder in its private funds group in New York, specializing in advising private fund sponsors on complex investment structures. Laing pr…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
California Advances Bill to Expand Antitrust Enforcement Law (1)
California’s legislature advanced AB 1776, a bill to expand antitrust enforcement, moving it to the full Senate after clearing the Appropriations Committee. The bill aims to make the state’s economy m…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
DOL Revokes Coordination on Migrant Worker Legal Protections
The US Department of Labor is repealing a 1980 regulation requiring inter-agency coordination to enforce protections for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The DOL claims the rule is obsolete and that …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
CVS Must Litigate Investors’ AI Prior Authorization Allegations
A judge ruled CVS Health and former executives must face investor fraud allegations that they hid the financial impact of AI-driven prior authorization denials for Medicare Advantage recipients. The l…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Kyocera Hit With Class Suit Over 401(k) Plan Fund Performance
Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it failed to remove an underperforming T. Rowe Price fund from its 401(k) plan despite over a decade of poor perf…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
H-1B Workers to Lose Grace Period in White House-Approved Plan
A White House-approved plan will eliminate the 60-day window for H-1B workers to find new employment after job loss, ending a regulation in place since 2017. The proposal, part of broader H-1B program…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
California Coastal Review Tests State Autonomy for Conservation
The Trump administration initiated a federal review to withdraw certification of California’s coastal management program, potentially stripping the state’s ability to veto federal projects like offsho…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
IRS Is Revamping Criminal Voluntary Disclosure Program: BGOV Tax
The IRS is revamping its criminal voluntary disclosure program to reduce penalties for tax evaders, including those with digital asset transactions, with changes expected in the next couple of months.…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
US Postal Service Mail Ballot Curbs Halted by Judge for Now (2)
A federal judge temporarily blocked key US Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots, halting rules that would have returned noncompliant ballots to state officials and required voter data entry …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
California Sues Over $120 Million Trump Deal to End Wind Project - Bloomberg Law News
California sued the Trump administration and Golden State Wind to block a $120M deal canceling an offshore wind project lease, alleging violations of federal laws. The state seeks to invalidate the ag…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Abu Ghraib Verdict Thrown Out After CACI’s Latest Challenge (2)
The Fourth Circuit vacated a $42M verdict against CACI Premier Tech for Abu Ghraib abuses after the Supreme Court’s *Cisco v. Doe* decision restricted Alien Tort Statute claims. The court ruled the pl…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Kalshi Takes Hit as Appeals Court Says Sports Bets Not Swaps (3)
The Ninth Circuit ruled that sports prediction markets like Kalshi’s offerings are sports bets, not swaps, creating a circuit split with the Third Circuit. The decision allows Nevada gaming officials …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Next LA Social Media Trial Plans for Two Plaintiffs and One Jury
A California judge consolidated two lawsuits against Meta, Google, and Snap alleging social media addiction into a single trial before one jury starting October 28. The decision addresses concerns abo…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Trump’s Student Visa Speech Policy is Retaliatory, Judge Says - Bloomberg Law News
A federal judge struck down two provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act used to deport or revoke F-1 student visas for criticizing US foreign policy, ruling they violated First Amendment rig…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Kalshi Takes Hit as Appeals Court Says Sports Bets Not Swaps (2) - Bloomberg Law News
The Ninth Circuit ruled that sports prediction markets like Kalshi’s offerings are sports bets subject to state regulation, not federally regulated swaps. The decision creates a circuit split with the…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Trump Administration Must Set Aside Funds for NYC Magnet Schools
A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily set aside millions in grant funds for NYC magnet schools while litigation over Title IX compliance continues. The ruling addresses al…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Meta’s Pressure Campaign Puts TikTok, YouTube, Snap on Back Foot
Meta’s $18B settlement with US states includes a $5.3B incentive tied to competitors (TikTok, YouTube, Snap) adopting similar platform changes to curb teen usage. Rivals have remained silent on the pr…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Top Bank Watchdogs Adopt Plan to Narrow Oversight to Core Risks
US bank regulators (OCC and FDIC) finalized a proposal to limit confidential warnings to banks to only material financial risks, excluding nonfinancial concerns like policies or documentation.
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Walmart Sued by Fired Truck Driver Who Flagged Anti-Trans Posts
Walmart faces a lawsuit from Ken Neumeyer, a former truck driver, who claims he was fired for reporting a coworker’s anti-transgender social media posts. The posts allegedly violated Walmart’s anti-di…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Judge Questions Bid to Return Trump’s Name to Kennedy Center (1)
A Washington federal judge questioned the Kennedy Center board’s latest effort to add Donald Trump’s name to the venue’s exterior, despite a prior ruling barring renaming. The board, handpicked by Tru…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Florida Top Cop Pushes Meta to Trial, Rips ‘Rounding Error’ Deal
Florida’s Attorney General rejected Meta’s $18B settlement over alleged child addiction features, calling it a 'rounding error' for a $1.5T company. Florida is pursuing litigation separately, citing p…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Camp Mystic Victim Families Fight Owners’ Bankruptcy Protections
Families of 27 Texas flood victims objected to Camp Mystic’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, arguing that owners and operators cannot use bankruptcy protections to avoid personal liability for wrongful …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Judge Approves BofA’s $72.5 Million Deal With Epstein Victims
A federal judge approved Bank of America’s $72.5 million settlement resolving claims it aided Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking by concealing evidence. The deal, disclosed in March, covers about 90 vi…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Womble Adds Restructuring Partner Mark Eckard in Wilmington
Womble Bond Dickinson added Mark Eckard as a partner in its finance, bankruptcy, and restructuring group in Wilmington. Eckard specializes in representing debtors, creditors, and other stakeholders in…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
NY Court Disbars Immigration Lawyer Over Visa Fraud Conviction
A New York appellate court disbarred California-based immigration attorney Jean Danhong Chen immediately after her conviction for visa fraud and witness tampering. The ruling aims to protect the publi…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Holland & Knight Adds Kirkland’s Shu for Legal Services Deals
Holland & Knight announced the addition of partner Kristie Shu to its Los Angeles M&A and private equity practice, bringing expertise from Kirkland & Ellis. Shu will also join the firm’s legal service…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Paul Weiss Tech Deals Partner Jumps to Gibson Dunn in New York
Jonathan Ashtor, co-chair of Paul Weiss’s AI group, left to become a partner and co-chair of Gibson Dunn’s technology transactions practice in New York. He specializes in AI, M&A, and IP licensing for…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Discrimination/Pay Equity (N.D. Ill.)
An Illinois federal court reduced a $150,000 wage discrimination award to $28,108.17 for a female system analyst, ruling the original amount covered periods beyond the legally permissible damages wind…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Cooley Snags San Francisco Capital Markets Partner From Goodwin
Cooley LLP announced the hire of Julia White as a partner in its San Francisco capital markets practice, bringing expertise in IPOs and corporate securities for tech, life sciences, and VC firms. Whit…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Bain Partner’s Legal AI Strategy: Buy Everything But Big Law
Bain Capital Ventures has invested in multiple AI-driven legal services startups, including Crosby Law, Norm Ai, EvenUp, and Legora, totaling $260M+ in disclosed funding. Bain Partner Matt Harris argu…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
UAE Tycoon Al Ashram, MTN Agree to Build Africa AI Data Centers
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, and Dubai-based tycoon Tarek Al Ashram will jointly develop AI-focused data centers through a new venture, Africa Data Hub Holding Ltd. Al Ashram’s investm…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
KKR to Pay $250 Million to Resolve DOJ Merger Filing Lawsuit (2)
KKR agreed to pay $250 million to resolve a DOJ lawsuit alleging it withheld documents in merger reviews for over a dozen deals, marking the largest penalty for filing violations. The settlement cover…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
DOJ Sues Three More States Over Tuition Rates for Noncitizens
The Trump administration filed lawsuits against Washington, Oregon, and New Mexico for state laws allowing noncitizens to qualify for reduced in-state tuition, arguing the policies conflict with feder…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Meta, Under Duress, Finally Does the Right Thing: Dave Lee (Correct)
Meta Platforms Inc. agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion in a lawsuit brought by several states, marking a significant shift in its approach to protecting young users. The company also called o…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Divided NLRB Revives Bid to Eject Teamsters From Alcohol Firm
A divided NLRB ruled that a contract ratification vote did not invalidate a worker’s decertification petition against a Teamsters local at an alcohol distributor, as the existing agreement failed to m…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Athena Bitcoin Fails to Dodge Most of ATM Source Code Theft Case - Bloomberg Law News
A US District Court judge ruled that six of eight claims by AML Software Inc. against Athena Bitcoin Inc. survived a motion to dismiss, including copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation,…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Nelson Mullins Nabs Polsinelli Real Estate Finance Lawyer in NY
Nelson Mullins announced Kristen Andreoli joined as a partner in its New York office, specializing in commercial real estate financing. She previously worked at Polsinelli and focuses on mortgage loan…
- nortonrosefulbright.com
Norton Rose Fulbright adds prominent sports-focused private equity partner in New York
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright appointed Steve Olenick as US Head of Sports Capital and Transactions and New York Head of Private Equity, bolstering its sports-focused M&A and private equity pr…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
EEOC Approves Proposed Federal Worker Bias Claim Process Revamp
The EEOC voted 2-1 to approve a draft plan eliminating the informal counseling process and automatic hearing rights for federal workers filing discrimination complaints. All investigations would end i…
- Contentnews.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Disability Discrimination/Retaliation (W.D. Tex.)
A Texas federal court granted summary judgment to Baylor Scott & White Health in a retaliation case under the ADA and other laws. The analysis was produced by Bloomberg Law Automation and edited by Bl…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Amazon Wants to Know About Funders Behind Mass Arbitration Cases
Amazon now mandates that consumers pursuing mass arbitration claims disclose third-party litigation funding agreements and any financial interests transferred to third parties. The change, part of its…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Discrimination/Religious Accommodation (S.D. Fla.)
A Florida federal court ruled that religious discrimination and failure-to-accommodate claims brought by a job applicant denied a CBP Officer role due to sacramental ayahuasca use were not time-barred…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Hologic’s Business Tax Method Nixed by New Hampshire Justices - Bloomberg Law News
The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that Hologic cannot use one subsidiary’s capital losses to offset another’s capital gains for state business tax purposes under combined reporting rules. The unan…
- kirkland.com
Kirkland Adds Leading State Attorneys General Litigator Prerak Shah to Growing Litigation Practice
Kirkland & Ellis hired Prerak Shah as a partner to bolster its litigation practice, particularly in state attorneys general matters. Shah brings extensive experience from roles including Senior Counse…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
First Brands Plan Denial Gives Teeth to Bankruptcy Feasibility
A Texas bankruptcy judge denied First Brands’ Chapter 11 plan on August 24, citing feasibility issues and converting the case to Chapter 7 liquidation due to insufficient funds to pay administrative c…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
California Workplace Violence Rule Lists, Language Spur Critics
California's OSHA draft rule on workplace violence would require job site hazard assessments and appropriate staffing levels, drawing criticism from both employers and workers over compliance burdens …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Ohio Prosecutors Pushed to Justify AI Use for Search Approval
An Ohio appeals court questioned the validity of a search warrant that relied on facial recognition AI to identify a suspect, with judges probing whether the AI's use was properly disclosed. The case …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver Must Stand Trial on ICE Protest Charges
A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver cannot claim legislative immunity for actions taken during a protest at a migrant detention facility, requiring her to stand trial on…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
HUD’s Fair Housing Funding Overhaul Overturned by Federal Judge
A federal judge ruled HUD unlawfully restricted Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grants by limiting funding to five organizations and imposing $5M budget requirements, effectively cutting off m…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Democrats Renew Legal Challenge Over Trump’s Mail-in Voting Plan
Democrats and civil liberties groups filed a supplemental complaint challenging USPS mail-in voting restrictions, arguing they exceed USPS authority and create logistical burdens for the 2026 election…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
OpenAI Data Center Executive Chris Malone Departs the AI Startup
OpenAI’s head of data centers, Chris Malone, has left the company as part of a broader reorganization of its infrastructure organization. A spokesperson stated OpenAI has a strong data center team in …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Deloitte to Pay $21.5m for Alleged Discriminatory DEI Practices
Deloitte agreed to a $21.5 million settlement with the US Justice Department over allegations it used race or sex in personnel decisions to meet undisclosed workplace composition goals. The case cente…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Anthropic Names New General Counsel Ahead of Expected IPO (1)
Anthropic promoted Elena Leichty to general counsel, replacing Jeffrey Bleich who transitioned to an international special envoy role. Leichty, previously head of global commercial, joined Anthropic i…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Venable Adds Advertising Partners Marcus and Isselin in New York
Venable hired Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin as partners in its New York advertising group, expanding its expertise in influencer deals, celebrity endorsements, and SAG-AFTRA negotiations. Marcus le…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Christian Worker, Disability Group Resolve Pronoun Policy Case
A California federal judge approved a settlement of $80,000 in a lawsuit between a Christian worker and a disability rights group over a pronoun policy. The case involved claims related to religious b…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Trump Move to Weaken Air Rules Limits Tool to Fight Data Centers
The Trump administration proposed eliminating federal public participation requirements for minor air emission permits, reducing community legal recourse against data center pollution. The EPA also ex…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Vedder Brings Aboard Employee Benefits Shareholder in Chicago
Erin Weber joined Vedder as a shareholder in its Chicago-based executive compensation and employee benefits group, advising on retirement plans, health programs, governance, and M&A-related benefits.…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Greenberg Traurig Hires Employment Shareholder Martinez in Miami
Greenberg Traurig announced the hiring of Anne Martinez as a shareholder in its Miami labor and employment practice. Martinez, previously at Morgan Lewis, specializes in defending employers in employm…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Winston Taylor Adds Former SEC Enforcement Attorney in Chicago
Winston Taylor hired John Mitchell as a partner in its investigations and white collar defense practice in Chicago. Mitchell brings 23 years of legal experience, including 13 years at the SEC’s Divisi…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Excellus Health Settles Fired Worker’s Race, Sex Bias Claims
Excellus Health Plan is settling discrimination claims brought by Sheri Rodriguez, a Black female contract director, who alleged race and sex bias after being fired. A federal judge noted the parties …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
H-1B Rule Boosting Program Oversight Moves to White House Review
The Department of Homeland Security has submitted a proposal to the White House for review that would increase scrutiny of H-1B contracting firms and revise eligibility for annual cap exemptions. The …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Altria Retiree Ordered to Pay Lawyer Fees Seeks 4th Circuit Redo
A former Altria Client Services employee, Richard Kelly, petitioned the Fourth Circuit to rehear his case after being ordered to pay over $120,000 in attorneys’ fees for challenging the timing of his …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
New Coinbase General Counsel Charts AI-Engineered Legal Path
Coinbase appointed Molly Abraham as its new general counsel to re-engineer the legal group with AI, hiring embedded engineers to automate contract review and equity grants. Abraham, a former engineer …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Irish Companies Risk Tax Data Exposure in Public Appeals Shift
An Irish Supreme Court ruling empowers officials to make appeals hearings public, potentially forcing multinationals to disclose sensitive tax data. The Department of Finance has introduced legislatio…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Variety’s Tentative Privacy Win Masks Loss for Website Owners
A California appeals court tentatively ruled to dismiss a CIPA pen register claim against Variety Media, signaling that the 60-year-old law may not apply to modern web tracking tools. The decision cou…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Unions Sue Trump Over Federal Worker Evaluation, Appeals Changes
Government-sector unions sued the Trump administration, alleging the Office of Personnel Management overstepped authority by implementing policies that grade federal workers on a curve and tighten per…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Tokio Marine Weighs Suncorp, IAG as Acquisition Targets, FT Says
Tokio Marine Holdings is nearing a decision on an acquisition target, with Australia’s Suncorp Group emerging as the frontrunner. The Japanese insurer has also reviewed Insurance Australia Group and C…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Deloitte Settlement Bolsters Trump’s Drive Against Corporate DEI
Deloitte agreed to pay $22M to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by using DEI programs that the DOJ claimed discriminated against employees. The settlement reflects the Trump admini…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Ohio’s Motor-Voter Citizenship Proof Law Blocked by Judge (2)
A federal judge blocked Ohio from enforcing a 2025 law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote when obtaining a driver’s license, ruling it violates the National Voter Registration Act (NVR…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Postal Service Violated Mail-In Ballot Injunction, Judge Finds
A Massachusetts federal judge ruled that the US Postal Service violated a court order by attempting to finalize a rule adding barriers to mail-in voting, which was explicitly barred before the midterm…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Alston & Bird Picks Litigation Co-Lead To Be Managing Partner
Alston & Bird announced William Jordan will become its managing partner in January 2027, succeeding Richard Hays who has held the role since 2008. Partners elected Jordan, who currently co-leads the f…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
New York Times Sues EEOC to Get White Worker Bias Information
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the EEOC to obtain documents related to its enforcement actions on behalf of White workers, following disputes over FOIA requests. The EEOC had previously ac…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Pegasystems to Settle Institutional Investors’ Suit Over IP Risk - Bloomberg Law News
Pegasystems agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by 17 institutional investors who claimed the company hid legal risks related to trade secrets misappropriation. The settlement amount was not disclosed, a…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Gibson Dunn Poaches Baker Botts Energy Deals Leader in Houston
Gibson Dunn hired Clay Brett, former co-head of Baker Botts’ energy private equity practice, as a partner in its Houston office. Brett brings over nine years of energy-sector dealmaking experience fro…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
A&O Shearman Recruits Morrison Foerster M&A Partner in Austin
A&O Shearman recruited Steven Tyndall as a partner in its Austin-based M&A and private equity practice, where he will advise on financings, offerings, and corporate governance across technology, life …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Mayer Brown Hires Houston Private Credit Partner From DLA Piper
Mayer Brown announced the hire of Justin Hewett as a partner in its leveraged finance and private capital group in Houston. Hewett, who advises private credit funds and institutional lenders on comple…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Walter’s TWG Taps Goldman Go-To Crisis Lawyer Amid Federal Probe
TWG Global appointed David Markowitz, a litigator who helped Goldman Sachs resolve the 1MDB scandal, amid a US Department of Justice investigation. Markowitz brings extensive securities law expertise …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Michigan Hospital Failed to Fully Justify Property Tax Exemption - Bloomberg Law News
A Michigan appeals court ruled that Trinity Health Corp. and its subsidiary failed to prove full occupancy of a commercial building for a charitable property tax exemption. The decision reverses parts…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Arnold & Porter Adds Clegg as Financial Services Partner in DC
Arnold & Porter added Brendan Clegg as a partner in its Washington-based financial services practice, bringing expertise in regulatory, transactional, and enforcement matters for banks and non-banks. …
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
FTC Lawyer Elmore Joins Squire Patton Boggs in Washington Office
Ernest Eric Elmore, a former FTC senior antitrust counsel, joined Squire Patton Boggs as of counsel in its Washington office. The announcement highlights his focus on antitrust enforcement and competi…
- Expansionnews.bloomberglaw.com
Milbank Snags White & Case Partner, Plans to Open in Chicago
Milbank LLP announced Nadav Klugman as a partner in its Chicago office, joining from White & Case where he co-led the global project development and finance practice. Klugman specializes in energy tra…
- littler.com
Littler Strengthens Capabilities in the West with the Addition of Suzanne Martin
Littler hired Suzanne Martin as a shareholder in its Las Vegas office, bringing over 20 years of employment law experience from Ogletree Deakins. Her hire strengthens Littler’s capabilities in Nevada …
- Fundingnews.bloomberglaw.com
Norm Ai Builds Backing From Clients Big Law Can’t Afford to Lose
Major investors like Blackstone and Bain Capital are funding Norm Ai, a legal AI startup, and using its services, signaling a shift in how legal work is sourced and priced. Norm Ai’s law firm, Norm La…
- foley.com
Foley Expands Raleigh Office with Addition of Commercial Litigation Partner Dustin Greene
Foley & Lardner LLP hired Dustin Greene as a partner in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group, expanding its Raleigh office. Greene brings extensive trial experience in complex commercial disputes …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Skechers Ruling Throws Cold Water on Hedge Fund Legal Tactic
A Delaware Chancery Court judge blocked hedge funds from using appraisal proceedings to bolster separate fiduciary breach claims against Skechers USA Inc., aligning with Delaware’s S.B. 21 law to redu…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Trump Squeezes H-1B Visa Program as $100,000 Fee Stays on Ice
The Trump administration expanded screening fees, increased officer discretion, and proposed terminating a 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who lose jobs. A $100,000 fee for certain H-1B hires rem…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Lilly, Novo Amp Up GLP-1 Fight With New Weapon Against Copycats
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have filed 10 cases with the National Advertising Division (NAD) against compounders and telehealth firms marketing unapproved versions of their GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
SEC’s Potential Surveillance Tool Takeover Poses Budget Problems
The SEC may assume control of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), a $250M/year market surveillance database, to address industry complaints about cost and intrusiveness. Funding could strain the SEC’s…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Florida Lawyers Assistance Collapses, Leaving Addicts in Limbo
The Florida Lawyers Assistance program, which provided voluntary sobriety monitoring for attorneys with addiction issues, shut down after the state bar withdrew funding due to a $5.4 million budget sh…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
DOGE Communications Must Be Shared in DHS Info Sharing Lawsuit - Bloomberg Law News
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to release records showing the Department of Government Efficiency’s role in sharing IRS and Social Security data with DHS for immigration enforcement. The …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Shein Seeks Up to $1.8 Billion in Long-Awaited Hong Kong IPO
Shein Global Holdings Ltd. is pursuing a Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$13.9 billion ($1.8 billion) by offering 280 million shares at HK$47.6–HK$49.5 each, with a debut scheduled for September 1. Cor…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
State Department’s 75-Country Visa Freeze Is Deemed Unlawful
A federal judge vacated the State Department’s January directive freezing immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries, ruling it violated federal immigration law and exceeded the Secretary’s autho…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Jones Day Recruits Freshfields M&A Partner for Munich Office
Jones Day announced the recruitment of Elizabeth Oberholzer, a Freshfields M&A partner, to join its Munich corporate practice. Oberholzer specializes in cross-border M&A, carve-outs, and spin-offs, pa…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
SEC Accuses Ex-BofA Senior Banker Satsky of Insider Trading
The SEC sued former Bank of America senior banker Jason Satsky and his friend Gavin Wolfe, alleging Satsky tipped Wolfe about a South Jersey Industries acquisition during a 2021 basketball game. Wolfe…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Southwest Barred From Probing Attendant’s Religious Posts (1)
A Texas judge issued a permanent injunction preventing Southwest Airlines from proactively investigating or using a flight attendant’s religious statements—including online posts opposing abortion—to …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Envision Management Stock Plan Class Suit Greenlighted for Trial
A federal judge denied Envision Management Holding Inc.'s board request for summary judgment in a 1,000-person class action challenging the 2017 formation of an employee stock ownership plan. The case…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Union Ends Litigation Against Warner Music Over AI Recordings
The American Federation of Musicians voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against Warner Music Group, which had accused the company of violating collective bargaining agreements by licensing performers' …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Disability Discrimination/Disparate Treatment (S.D. Fla.)
A Florida federal court reversed part of its summary judgment, allowing disability discrimination claims under the Florida Fair Housing Act to proceed to trial against a homeowner association for inac…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
IRS Chief Counsel Addresses Validity of All-Zero Partnership Return Under the Beard Test
The IRS Office of Chief Counsel issued a memorandum stating that partnership returns reporting only ownership information with all-zero values likely fail the Beard test for validity. Courts and prior…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Fee Rule for Foreign Graduate Work Program Sent to White House - Bloomberg Law News
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security submitted a proposal to the White House to raise fees for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, including a potential $100,000 fee for international S…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Trump’s EPA Environmental Rollbacks Face Court Setbacks
The Trump administration’s efforts to reshape federal environmental protections have suffered multiple court setbacks in recent months. Federal judges have ruled against the EPA in over half of the ca…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Companies’ Sharing of AI Agents Risks More Tax Fights
Multinationals sharing proprietary AI agents among subsidiaries risk increased tax disputes due to unclear transfer pricing rules. The lack of international standards for valuing AI agent transactions…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Effort to Remove LA US Attorney is Renewed After Chattah Ruling
A defense lawyer renewed efforts to remove Bill Essayli as head of the Los Angeles US Attorney’s Office, citing a Ninth Circuit ruling that invalidated a similar appointment in Nevada. Essayli has led…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Kalshi Says Washington Limits Unfair Since Rival Can Operate
Kalshi filed a motion to vacate a Washington state court ruling requiring it to block certain prediction market contracts, arguing regulators are unfairly allowing a competitor (Crypto.com’s OG platfo…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
NRA-Backed Suit Fails to Overturn Massachusetts Gun Age Limit
A federal judge rejected the NRA's challenge to Massachusetts' law requiring individuals to be 21 to possess handguns or semiautomatic firearms, citing historical legal precedents. The ruling aligns w…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Runlayer, Rippling Quickly End Feud Over Trade Secrets, Patents - Bloomberg Law News
Runlayer and Rippling mutually dismissed their respective trade secrets and patent lawsuits after a three-week legal feud. No compensation was exchanged, and each party covered its own legal costs. Th…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Spirit Data Sale to Google Shows Gaps in Employee Protections - Bloomberg Law News
Google’s $10M purchase of Spirit Aviation’s deidentified business data—including 100M emails, 500M Teams chats, and 175K+ employee records—faces legal scrutiny over worker privacy. A union argues bank…
- foley.com
Foley Builds on California Momentum with Life Sciences Transactions Partner Jane Adams
Foley & Lardner LLP hired Jane Adams as a life sciences transactions partner in San Diego, marking the firm’s sixth California partner addition this year. Adams joins from Cooley LLP with three decade…
- kirkland.com
Kirkland’s Litigation Growth Continues with Addition of Trial Lawyer Aaron Katz
Kirkland & Ellis hired first-chair trial lawyer Aaron Katz as a litigation partner, citing his expertise in corporate disputes and high-stakes litigation across multiple industries. Katz joins from hi…
- pro.bloomberglaw.com
Bloomberg Law Unveils New AI-Powered Legal Intelligence Experience At ILTACON 2026 - Bloomberg Law
Bloomberg Law unveiled a new AI-powered legal intelligence experience featuring BLAW AI for structured, cited responses, Workspaces for organizing research, AI agents for repeatable tasks, and Watchli…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
App Addiction Plaintiff Drops Meta, Google, Snap Lawsuit (1)
A plaintiff in a mass tort lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap voluntarily dismissed her claims two months before trial, following a similar withdrawal by another plaintiff. The case was part of a …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Hawaii Defends Anti-Citizens United Law Against Court Challenge
Hawaii is defending a first-of-its-kind law set to take effect in July 2027 that removes corporate entities' power to spend on elections by altering state corporate statutes, aiming to bypass the 2010…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Bisignano Can’t Lead Without Senate Confirmation, Union Says (1)
The National Treasury Employees Union filed a lawsuit challenging Frank Bisignano’s unconfirmed appointment as IRS CEO, arguing it violates the Constitution’s appointments clause. The suit also target…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
DHS Lawyer Faces Ethics Complaint Over ‘Worst’ Judges Posts (1) - Bloomberg Law News
A group of 128 retired judges filed an ethics complaint against DHS general counsel James Percival for social media posts labeling federal judges as the 'worst of the worst' over immigration rulings. …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
CNN Sued for Defamation by Azerbaijan Over Iran War Reporting - Bloomberg Law News
Azerbaijan filed a federal defamation lawsuit against CNN in Delaware, alleging the network falsely reported that Azerbaijan allowed Israel to stage military operations from its territory. The suit cl…
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