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Milbank has again taken the lead in year-end bonuses for law firm associates, making a decisive move as a top-tier firm by announcing bonuses up to $115,000. According to an internal memo, Milbank will continue its seniority-based bonus scale, with amounts ranging from $15,000 for first-year associates (prorated) to the six-figure mark for the firm’s …

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A New York judge has delayed a decision on whether Donald Trump’s hush-money conviction should be dismissed, putting off any ruling on his presidential immunity until prosecutors weigh their next move. The case, scheduled to wrap on Nov. 26, will likely see delays, extending a high-stakes legal battle into Trump’s incoming presidential term following his …

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With time ticking down on President Biden’s term and Donald Trump’s return to the White House imminent, Senate Democrats are launching a relentless push to confirm a slate of Biden’s judicial nominees. The goal: secure as many judicial appointments as possible before the Senate flips to Republican control on January 3, avoiding a scenario where …

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A federal judge in Illinois has nullified the state’s ban on semi-automatic firearms, declaring it incompatible with the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment. Judge Stephen McGlynn’s ruling came after a non-jury trial, with the judge stating that Illinois’ restrictions conflict with “the nation’s history and tradition of firearm regulations,” a standard shaped by the Supreme Court’s …

Judge’s Verdict Halts Illinois’ Semi-Automatic Weapon Ban, Igniting National Debate” Read More »

A federal judicial panel has embarked on a mission to define how U.S. courts should handle artificial intelligence-generated evidence, setting in motion the first step toward addressing emerging concerns around deepfakes. Meeting in New York, the U.S. Judicial Conference’s Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules agreed to begin drafting guidelines for incorporating AI-driven material like audio, …

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In a fiery battle over the ownership of “Original Recipe,” KFC has filed a lawsuit against Church’s Texas Chicken, claiming Church’s recent ad campaign is blurring the lines of branding in the fried chicken world. KFC, a Yum! Brands company, took the issue to federal court, accusing Church’s of appropriating the “Original Recipe” tagline—an iconic …

Recipe Rumble: KFC Fights for Its ‘Original’ Legacy in Court Clash with Church’s Read More »

Law firms are riding high as profits surged an impressive 11.2% in the third quarter of 2024, signaling a prosperous year for the industry. A recent report by the Thomson Reuters Institute’s Law Firm Financial Index revealed a solid combination of higher productivity, favorable billing rates, and controlled expenses, creating a landscape of sustainable growth …

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