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September 16, 2025
Roundup User Fights Uphill To Revive Cancer Suit At 9th Circ.
A Ninth Circuit judge expressed doubts Tuesday that a lower court erred in tossing a personal-injury plaintiff's claims that Monsanto's Roundup likely caused his non-Hodgkin lymphoma, saying during a hearing the trial judge had a "great deal of discretion" to decide whether a general-causation expert's opinion was based on "junk science."
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September 16, 2025
AT&T Wants Lead-Lined Cables Investor Suit Gone For Good
AT&T says it's time for a Texas federal court to dismiss an investor suit accusing the mobile behemoth of misleading investors about the removal of lead-covered copper cables from its network, for good.
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September 16, 2025
Chase Accused Of Credit Card Perks Bait-And-Switch
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA has been hit with a consumer's proposed class action accusing it of soliciting customers to pay for $750 credit card memberships and refusing to provide the card's promised benefits of select restaurant and streaming service payment reimbursement.
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September 16, 2025
Goldman, Morgan Stanley Beat Archegos Suit At 2nd Circ.
The Second Circuit on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley of profiting off insider knowledge that the investment firm Archegos Capital Management was about to collapse, ruling that the companies had no duty to withhold from trading on the information.
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September 16, 2025
Wells Fargo Brass Reach Settlement In 'Sham' Hiring Suit
Wells Fargo investors and executives have told a California federal judge they've reached a settlement in a derivative suit claiming the bank's leadership failed to address the company's discriminatory lending and hiring practices.
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September 16, 2025
PacifiCorp Owes $63M In Latest Wildfire Trial
An Oregon jury on Tuesday ordered utility PacifiCorp to pay $63 million in noneconomic damages to 10 people who fled from a group of 2020 wildfires, after hearing in closing arguments that some plaintiffs "didn't know they were going to make it out."
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September 16, 2025
Starbucks Resolves Swipe Fee Claims With BofA, Mastercard
Starbucks is the latest retailer to settle claims in an antitrust action Tuesday in New York federal court alleging Mastercard, Bank of America and several other financial institutions were part of an illegal scheme forcing merchants to pay excessive fees when shoppers pay with their credit or debit cards.
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September 16, 2025
Biz Groups Ask 9th Circ. To Block Calif. Climate Rules
A coalition of business groups asked the Ninth Circuit to halt two new California climate regulations requiring large companies to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks, while they appeal a lower court's refusal to preliminarily block the rules that they say violate their First Amendment rights.
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September 16, 2025
Judge Seeks Ga. Justices' Input On Bio-Lab Chemical Fire Suit
A Georgia federal judge asked the state's Supreme Court for guidance on whether metro Atlanta residents can force a chemical plant to cover medical monitoring in the aftermath of a 2024 fire, writing that there's "considerable uncertainty" around whether such a remedy is permitted by Peach State law.
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September 16, 2025
Avalara Investors' Claims Pass Muster After 9th Circ. Revival
A Washington federal judge has allowed a proposed class action to proceed accusing tax software company Avalara Inc. of misleading investors ahead of an $8.4 billion deal to take the company private, but said the suit failed to adequately allege negligence by individual board members, giving investors one week to amend those claims.
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September 16, 2025
BrainStorm Can't Shed Investors' ALS Treatment Trial Claims
Biopharmaceutical company BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. must face a proposed investor class alleging it misrepresented feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding clinical trials for an ALS product candidate that failed to get approval, though a Manhattan federal judge has tossed the suit's insider trading allegations and certain fraud claims.
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September 16, 2025
Deaf Renters Secure Class Cert. In Building Safety Suit
A New York federal judge on Tuesday certified two classes of hearing-impaired or deaf residents at adjacent Manhattan buildings, amid a tenant's claims that the owners failed to install critical safety measures at the properties designed to house hearing-impaired residents.
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September 16, 2025
Fred Meyer Faces $81M Suit Over Anti-Moonlighting Policy
Fred Meyer broke Washington state law in barring nearly 13,000 of its low-wage workers from holding other jobs to make ends meet, according to a proposed class action removed to Seattle federal court.
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September 16, 2025
Semiconductor Co. Must Face Pandemic Demand Suit
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics cannot escape a putative investor class action accusing it of failing to acknowledge pandemic-related demand declines, with a New York federal judge ruling the suit plausibly alleges that the company omitted material facts in its public statements.
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September 16, 2025
Ill. Hospital Nonprofit Must Face Tobacco Fee Suit
An Illinois federal judge refused to toss the bulk of a proposed class action from an Illinois hospital worker who claimed a fee on the employee health plans of tobacco users was discriminatory and breached fiduciary duties under benefits law, finding most allegations sufficiently backed up to survive dismissal.
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September 16, 2025
Influencers Walk Back Claim Of Capital One Settlement
Attorneys for a proposed class of social media influencers on Tuesday withdrew a notice of settlement in their suit accusing Capital One of stealing commissions from creators, saying no settlement exists and that they signed the notice on Capital One's behalf without permission.
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September 16, 2025
DC Circ. Asked To Look At ADA Injunction In Segregation Case
Washington, D.C., wants the D.C. Circuit to narrow an injunction commanding the district to help people in Medicaid-funded nursing homes move out of those facilities and into less restrictive forms of care, as the litigation approaches its 15th birthday.
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September 16, 2025
Husch Blackwell Used 401(k) Cash To Pay Bills, Ex-Atty Says
A former Husch Blackwell LLP attorney sued the firm in Missouri federal court Tuesday, claiming it violated federal benefits law by delaying sending employees' 401(k) contributions to their retirement plan so that the cash could be used to pay for the firm's operating expenses.
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September 16, 2025
Detainees Urge Justices To Ax Early Appeal In GEO Wage Row
Immigrant detainees urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject GEO Group's bid for a ruling allowing government contractors to promptly challenge adverse rulings on derivative sovereign immunity, saying it would "dramatically expand" the number of nonfinal judgments that can be immediately appealed.
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September 16, 2025
Former Judge Aims To Escape Suit Over Secret Atty Romance
Former Bankruptcy Judge David R. Jones wants out of a lawsuit claiming his secret romance scandal infected the restructuring of life insurance bond seller GWG Holdings Inc., arguing that he's clearly protected by judicial immunity.
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September 16, 2025
Maritime Recruiter Settles Naval Engineers' No-Poach Claims
A maritime jobs recruitment company has settled claims it participated in an illegal no-poach conspiracy to suppress wages among some of the country's biggest warship makers and naval engineering consultants, court records show.
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September 16, 2025
Lowe's Skirts NC Class Actions Over Alleged False Discounts
A North Carolina federal judge threw out two proposed consumer class actions alleging Lowe's tricks customers into thinking they're getting a good deal with falsely advertised discount prices on products, finding the alleged harm for potential class members is too speculative.
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September 16, 2025
Media Co. Told Employees To Falsify Breaks, Worker Says
A California media company pressured employees to falsely record breaks and fired those who complained about wage and hour violations or sought a raise, a former production coordinator claimed in a suit filed in state court.
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September 16, 2025
TikTok Accused Of Withholding Docs On Anorexic Influencer
Personal injury plaintiffs have told a California magistrate judge presiding over discovery in multidistrict litigation that TikTok is refusing to hand over more information about the app's relationship with Eugenia Cooney, a TikTok influencer with anorexia and 2.8 million followers, according to a document unsealed on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
Duke Strikes $2.35M Deal To Resolve Mortality Data Suit
Duke University has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a proposed class action alleging the school's use of decades-old mortality tables to calculate retirement benefits shorted former employees by millions of dollars, according to a filing in North Carolina federal court.
Expert Analysis
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GM Case Highlights New Trends In AI-Related Securities Suits
Bold company statements about artificial intelligence have resulted in a rise in AI-related securities litigation, and a recent Michigan federal court decision in In Re: General Motors Co. Securities Litigation illustrates how courts are analyzing these AI-based claims and applying traditional securities concepts to new technologies, say attorneys at Cooley.
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Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways
Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.
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Compliance Refresher For 'Made In USA' Labeling Claims
As tariffs reshape the trade landscape, companies hoping to invoke the powerful consumer appeal of “Made in USA” labels must understand the strict rules for making acceptable claims so they avoid the costly legal ramifications and brand damage possible from misrepresenting products as 100% American, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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Series
Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure
If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.
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Appellate Guidance Needed On California Chatbot Litigation
There is wide variation in how courts are applying the California Invasion of Privacy Act against website owners that allegedly help third parties spy on visitors via chatbots — and the lack of appellate rulings creates uncertainty, especially as these cases move toward the summary judgment stage, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.
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Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use
The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.
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In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.
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Parsing A Lack Of Antitrust Info-Sharing Enforcement Clarity
Information sharing among competing firms has recently faced dramatic changes in antitrust agency guidance, while courts grapple with the permissible scope of pricing algorithms, leaving companies in limbo, but potential Trump administration changes could offer some reprieve, say attorneys at Axinn.
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How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity
As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.
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Opinion
9th Circ. Shopify Decision Gets Personal Jurisdiction Wrong
The Ninth Circuit's recent opinion in Briskin v. Shopify, rejecting the differential targeting requirement for personal jurisdiction, not only deviates from long-standing jurisprudence, but it also significantly expands the reach of internet-based claims under California law, says Matthew Pearson at Womble Bond.
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Series
Running Marathons Makes Me A Better Lawyer
After almost five years of running marathons, I’ve learned that both the race itself and the training process sharpen skills that directly translate to the practice of law, including discipline, dedication, endurance, problem-solving and mental toughness, says Lauren Meadows at Swift Currie.
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Tips To Avoid Consumer Tracking Tech Class Actions
Recent class actions alleging Trade Desk illegally tracked millions of consumers through its advertising platform highlight growing data privacy compliance concerns over digital tracking practices, but there are disclosure best practices businesses can take to reduce litigation risk, says David Wheeler at Neal Gerber.
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Series
Law School's Missed Lessons: Supporting A Trial Team
While students often practice as lead trial attorneys in law school, such an opportunity likely won’t arise until a few years into practice, so junior associates should focus on honing skills that are essential to supporting a trial team, including organization, adaptability and humility, says Lucy Zelina at Tucker Ellis.
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CFPB Industry Impact Uncertain Amid Priority Shift, Staff Cuts
A recent enforcement memo outlines how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's regulatory agenda diverges from that of the previous administration, but, given the bureau's planned reduction in force, it is uncertain whether the agency will be able to enforce these new priorities, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw
When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — I learned there are more similarities between the two jobs than many realize, with both disciplines requiring resourcefulness, zealous advocacy and foresight, says Zach Terwilliger at V&E.