Tag: Litigation
Las Vegas Firm Files Lawsuit Against Bump Stock Manufacturer
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Eglet Prince law firm filed the 30-page suit in state district court, citing claims of negligence, infliction of emotional distress, products liability and public nuisance, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Fox News’ General Counsel, Under Legal Siege, Takes Leave From Network
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Dianne Brandi could prove to be a key figure in a federal investigation because of her long and close association with Roger Ailes, who was ousted from Fox last year amid harassment allegations, reports The Washington Post.
‘It Will Be Momentous’: Supreme Court Embarking on New Term
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When the Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday, it will face of docket that includes controversial cases involving voting rights, religious liberty, protection from discrimination, and privacy in an increasingly monitored society, reports The Washington Post.
The Art of Negotiation: Determining What’s Reasonable
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Know your rights and responsibilities for responding to demands for electronic evidence. This session focused on the scope of custodians, keywords and retention policies.
Are Noncompetes With Independent Contractors Enforceable?
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An article on the website of Fisher & Phillips discusses the question: Will a noncompetition agreement be enforceable against the independent contractor?
WilmerHale Acciddentally Sent Whistleblower Docs to Wall Street Journal
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Above the Law recounts the story of how the memo, discussing a subpoena whistelblower/GC Maura Smith received, was sent to a group of lawyers — and the Journal.
Just Released: New E-Discovery Meet & Confer Checklist
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Exterro has released a new guide titled “Rule 26(f) Meet & Confer Checklist: How to Be Prepared.”
Energy Contract Lawsuits Expected to Jump in Harvey’s Wake
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Lawyers expect a spate of force majeure contract lawsuits after Hurricane Harvey tore through Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana last month, paralyzing a fifth of U.S. fuel output and pushing some oil production offline, Reuters reports.
Trump’s Impact Felt in Supreme Court Labor Rights Cases
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When the Supreme Court opens its 2017 term on the first Monday in October, its very first cases will serve as a stark reminder of why elections matter, predicts USA Today.
3 E-Discovery Attitudes and How They Influence Behaviors, Processes And Priorities
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The Zapproved report summarizes the common attitudes held by e-discovery executives — and how those beliefs are influencing behaviors, processes and priorities.
Dallas Trial Lawyer David Elrod Joins Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton
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Also joining Shackelford are partner Worthy Walker, of counsel Barbara Wohlrabe and associate Hayley Ellison. The attorneys all have substantial experience in complex commercial and energy disputes in Texas and around the country.
ADA Website Wars Coming to a Retailer Near You
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A federal judge in Florida found that a grocery chain’s website was inaccessible to visually impaired individuals and thus violated the ADA because features such as the website’s online coupons and pharmacy could not be accessed using a screen reader.
2017 Litigation Finance Survey Shows Continued Growth
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Global finance firm Burford Capital announced the results of its 2017 Litigation Finance Survey of lawyers and financial professionals at law firms and companies in the US, UK and Australia. The independent research builds on prior surveys commissioned by Burford to study third-party funding of commercial litigation and arbitration.
Survey Ranks Dallas Law Firm Bailey Brauer Among Most Feared by Opponents
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The Dallas-based trial and appellate law firm Bailey Brauer PLLC has again earned a spot among an elite group of firms that corporate lawyers most fear facing in court.
Federal Judge Sues Judiciary for Ordering Him to Get Mental Health Evaluation
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A BuzzFeed News report covers the story of a federal judge in Ohio who is suing the federal judiciary, claiming that other judges violated his constitutional rights in ordering him to undergo a mental health screening.
Google Sued by Women Workers Claiming Gender Discrimination
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Three women who worked at Google in recent years sued in San Francisco Superior Court alleging that the company pays women less than men for equal or similar work, reports Bloomberg Law.
Equifax Faces Multibillion-Dollar Lawsuit Over Hack
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Bloomberg reports that a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed against Equifax Inc. late Thursday evening, shortly after the company reported that an unprecedented hack had compromised the private information of about 143 million people.
Trump Lawyers Urge Supreme Court to Rule for Colorado Cake Maker Who Turned Away Gay Couple
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The brief filed Thursday is likely to bolster the cake maker’s case, and is in line President Trump’s repeated promises to protect “religious liberty,” according to The Los Angeles Times.
Former Assistant to the US Solicitor General Ilana Eisenstein joins DLA Piper Litigation Practice in Philadelphia
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Ilana Eisenstein has joined DLA Piper’s Litigation practice as a partner in Philadelphia. She served three years as Assistant to the Solicitor General in the US Department of Justice.
Law Firm Sex-Bias Cases Will Turn on Key Question: Can Partners Be Employees?
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Reuters reports that a sex bias suit filed by an anonymous partner hinges on whether a law meant to protect employees applies to her – an equity partner.
