A Michigan inmate, Derrick Lee Smith, has secured a stunning $100 million judgment against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The judgment was granted by default in Lenawee County Circuit Court after Combs, 54, failed to appear at a virtual hearing on Monday. Smith, 51, accused Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party …
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As President Biden’s term inches toward its final stretch, the U.S. Senate confirmed two new federal judges in Maryland and New York. The approvals came amidst a scramble by Senate Democrats to appoint more judges before the November elections, hoping to outpace the record set by former President Donald Trump. U.S. Magistrate Judge Adam Abelson, …
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In a critical move for reproductive rights in Missouri, the state Supreme Court ruled that a proposed amendment to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution will be put before voters this November. This decision arrives at a pivotal time, marking the first opportunity in over two years for Missouri residents to vote on the …
Missouri Abortion Rights Fight: Voters Set to Decide Read More »
A new survey by the American Bar Association paints a stark picture of the financial strain young lawyers face. Student loan debt is not only reshaping their career paths but also disrupting their long-term financial stability. According to the survey, two-thirds of young attorneys are battling significant stress and anxiety due to their financial burdens, …
Crushing Debt Alters Lives of Young Lawyers, ABA Survey Reveals Read More »
In a significant development, meat-processing titans Cargill, National Beef Packing, and Hormel Foods have agreed to a combined $57.4 million settlement to resolve allegations of wage suppression at their plants. This settlement is part of a larger class-action lawsuit that accuses these companies of conspiring to keep wages low for thousands of red meat processing …
Meat Industry Giants Cargill, Hormel Reach $57.4 Million Settlement in Wage-Fixing Case Read More »
In a strategic career move, Richard Sauber, the former White House special counsel who navigated the scrutiny over President Biden’s classified documents, has joined Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. Announced on Monday, Sauber will operate from the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner. His role will involve guiding clients through Congressional and other federal …
Ex-Biden Counsel Joins Kramer Levin, Reunites with Old Colleagues Read More »
In a dramatic turn in the pharmaceutical world, AbbVie has filed a lawsuit against BeiGene, alleging the theft of trade secrets related to a cutting-edge cancer treatment. The lawsuit, lodged in a Chicago federal court, accuses BeiGene of leveraging confidential information stolen from AbbVie to fast-track the development of its own cancer-fighting drug. AbbVie claims …
AbbVie Takes Legal Action Against BeiGene Over Alleged Theft of Cancer Drug Secrets Read More »
Early reports from several leading U.S. law schools suggest that the proportion of nonwhite students enrolling this year remains largely unchanged following last year’s Supreme Court decision prohibiting race considerations in admissions. As of early September, six top-ranked law schools—according to U.S. News & World Report—have released some racial diversity figures. Among these, five institutions …
Minority Enrollment Steady at Top U.S. Law Schools Despite Affirmative Action Ruling Read More »
In a candid discussion, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has expressed concerns about the court’s reliance on its emergency docket, often referred to as the “shadow docket.” Speaking at a New York University law school event, Kagan highlighted the pitfalls of this expedited process, which she believes detracts from the court’s ability to deliver …
Justice Kagan Critiques Shadow Docket, Advocates for Court Reform Read More »
In a dramatic courtroom showdown in Alexandria, Virginia, the U.S. Justice Department has launched its latest antitrust assault on Google, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the online advertising arena. The trial, which commenced on September 9, 2024, is poised to explore allegations that Google has systematically stifled competition and manipulated the ad tech market …
Google’s Ad Tech Dominance Under Scrutiny as High-Stakes Trial Kicks Off Read More »
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