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In a significant legal twist, Google is once again under fire as a U.S. appeals court has revived a class-action lawsuit brought by Google Chrome users. The plaintiffs accuse the tech giant of collecting their personal information without proper consent, despite their decision not to sync their browsers with their Google accounts. The 9th U.S. …

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A new U.S. Senate-passed bill aiming to expand the federal judiciary by adding 66 judges across various understaffed district courts could significantly impact government spending, according to fresh estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The proposed legislation, which represents the most substantial expansion of the judiciary since 1990, is projected to cost $349 million …

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In an unfolding legal drama, former U.S. bankruptcy judge David Jones has been mandated to undergo ethics training as a consequence of an off-the-record discussion with his romantic partner’s former law firm, Jackson Walker LLP. This decision was handed down by Houston Chief Bankruptcy Judge Eduardo Rodriguez, who criticized Jones for his actions during the …

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A corporate lawyer who alerted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to potential fraud within his own company was ruled ineligible for a whistleblower award, as determined by a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The court’s decision, unsealed on Friday, confirmed that the attorney failed to meet …

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Law schools across the country are on the brink of a significant change, with the American Bar Association (ABA) rolling out new rules to standardize the learning outcomes of every class. The ABA’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has officially adopted a set of changes aimed at bringing …

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In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a crucial part of a new rule aimed at protecting LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges across 10 Republican-led states. This decision comes as these states, including Tennessee and Louisiana, challenge the administration’s attempt …

Supreme Court Halts Key LGBT Protections in Republican States Amid Legal Battles Read More »

Two prominent U.S. law firms stand to make a substantial financial gain from a landmark $2.7 billion settlement with the NCAA, which marks a historic shift allowing student athletes to receive compensation. The pivotal moment now hinges on convincing a judge to approve both the groundbreaking settlement and the complex fee structure proposed by the …

Lawyers Eye Massive Payoff in $2.7 Billion NCAA Settlement as They Navigate Fee Dispute Read More »