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Jenner & Block has made a bold move, luring two top-tier bankruptcy partners from rival firm Mayer Brown. Doug Spelfogel, the co-leader of Mayer Brown’s New York restructuring arm, will now co-chair Jenner’s bankruptcy and restructuring practice. Spelfogel’s long-time colleague Derek Wright also jumps ship, joining Jenner’s Chicago office. Spelfogel’s shift signals a significant realignment …

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A controversial rule requiring hand-counting of ballots in Georgia’s upcoming Nov. 5 election has been temporarily blocked, disrupting efforts by Republican allies of Donald Trump to change the state’s election procedures. The new rule, passed on Sept. 20 by a conservative majority on the state’s election board, aimed to boost “security” but has sparked backlash …

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A federal judge has ordered Boeing and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to clarify how diversity and inclusion policies are shaping the selection of an independent monitor—a crucial step in finalizing Boeing’s plea deal to avoid trial. During a hearing, Judge Reed O’Connor pressed the DOJ and Boeing to submit detailed responses by October …

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As the U.S. inches closer to the November 5 presidential election, courts in key battleground states are scrambling to accelerate legal proceedings that could determine the race’s outcome. With memories of contentious lawsuits from previous cycles still fresh, judges are putting fast-track measures in place to avoid protracted legal disputes that might delay results. Arizona …

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In a bold move, U.S. consumers are revamping their legal strategy against the iconic French luxury brand Hermes, aiming to convince a skeptical judge that the company unfairly requires buyers to spend significant amounts on other products before they can get their hands on the elusive Birkin bag. Three plaintiffs from California have filed a …

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Sean “Diddy” Combs finds himself at the center of controversy once again, with six new sexual abuse lawsuits emerging, including a shocking claim involving a minor. These civil suits, filed in New York federal court, come on the heels of recent criminal charges against the hip-hop mogul, who is accused of orchestrating a long-standing scheme …

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In a pivotal move, the American Hospital Association (AHA) is calling on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene against Idaho’s strict abortion ban, which could have life-threatening implications for pregnant women in emergencies. The AHA, alongside the Association of American Medical Colleges and America’s Essential Hospitals, submitted an amicus brief asserting that …

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In a groundbreaking development for the healthcare sector, Blue Cross Blue Shield has committed to a staggering $2.8 billion settlement to address class action allegations from hospital systems, physicians, and various health providers. These claims, filed in federal court in Alabama, assert that the insurer systematically underpaid for medical reimbursements, marking this as the largest …

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In a significant move, Google has petitioned a federal judge in California to halt an extensive court order aimed at increasing competition in its Play Store. This request comes in the wake of a ruling from U.S. District Judge James Donato, set to take effect on November 1, which Google claims could jeopardize the safety …

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