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In a high-stakes legal maneuver, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary has filed for bankruptcy for the third time, aiming to push forward a proposed $10 billion settlement that could resolve more than 62,000 lawsuits. These lawsuits allege that the company’s talc-based baby powder, contaminated with asbestos, caused ovarian cancer and other health issues. J&J continues …

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Mark Esper, once U.S. Secretary of Defense under Donald Trump and now an outspoken critic of the former president, has joined the law firm Squire Patton Boggs as a senior adviser. Known for his candid departure from Trump’s administration, Esper’s latest move aligns him with a firm keenly focused on addressing escalating national security concerns …

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In a chilling case that highlights the rising danger facing federal judges, a 76-year-old Alaska man stands accused of sending more than 465 violent and racist messages targeting U.S. Supreme Court justices and their families. The man, Panos Anastasiou, allegedly began his barrage of threats in March 2023, escalating in tone by January 2024. His …

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Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is preparing to name a legal representative in Brazil “very soon,” according to the company’s lawyers. This step is critical as X faces mounting pressure from Brazil’s Supreme Court after being suspended in August due to concerns over the spread of hate speech. The platform’s compliance efforts come after …

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Harvard Law School’s incoming class saw a notable shift this year, with the percentage of students of color dropping from 51% to 43%. This decrease, detailed in new data, follows last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admissions policies, a decision resulting from cases against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. The …

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California’s ambitious plan to revamp its bar exam hit a roadblock, as the state’s Supreme Court refused to greenlight the change scheduled for February. The court’s terse decision on Wednesday pointed to procedural missteps, sending the State Bar back to the drawing board. Until the Bar’s committee of examiners fully reviews and endorses the new …

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After four years of courtroom wrangling, a major legal battle between Google and privacy lawyers boils down to one critical issue—legal fees. The plaintiffs’ attorneys from major firms, including Boies Schiller Flexner, Morgan & Morgan, and Susman Godfrey, are pushing for a staggering $217 million in fees. This comes after securing a settlement that forces …

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Golden Gate University’s historic law school, founded in 1901, will stay closed following a court decision that dashed the hopes of former students and alumni fighting to bring it back. In a ruling on Monday, California Superior Court Judge Richard Ulmer denied a request for an injunction that could have reopened the 123-year-old San Francisco …

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Apple’s closed ecosystem faces its most significant test as EU antitrust regulators have officially initiated proceedings to enforce compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a game-changing law aimed at boosting competition. In a bold move, the European Commission is outlining clear steps for Apple to open up key aspects of its iOS platform to …

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In a surprising twist, Brazilians regained access to the social media platform X after an update temporarily bypassed a block order from the country’s Supreme Court. Users in Brazil, who had been cut off for weeks following a legal standoff between Elon Musk and Justice Alexandre de Moraes, flocked back to the platform on Wednesday, …

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