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  • August 13, 2024

    Kroger Blasts FTC's 'Head-To-Head' Competition Claims

    Kroger and Albertsons have assailed the Federal Trade Commission's challenge to their merger, telling an Oregon federal judge that there's no need to preliminarily block the deal because the agency is pushing a "never before applied" theory that reducing head-to-head competition is illegal, which the grocery stores said is undone by the law and the companies' planned divestiture of 579 stores.

  • August 13, 2024

    Yellow Takes Teamsters' Win Over Restructuring To 10th Circ.

    Yellow Corp. has asked the Tenth Circuit to revive its $137 million lawsuit accusing the Teamsters of driving the logistics firm into bankruptcy by fighting a necessary corporate restructuring, according to an appeals notice.

  • August 13, 2024

    Ex-Pro Says $2B NCAA Deal Undercuts Collective Bargaining

    Former NBA player David West and his attorney have joined a growing chorus of opposition to the NCAA's more than $2 billion proposed name, image and likeness settlement with college athletes, arguing it circumvents collective bargaining.

  • August 13, 2024

    Eateries Can't Stop $75M Settlements In Chicken Antitrust Suit

    An Illinois federal judge granted final approval Tuesday to $75 million in settlements between direct chicken purchasers and House of Raeford Farms and Koch Foods in a massive consolidated price-fixing case, denying an objection by restaurants, which he said could not second-guess class counsel's decisions after failing to opt out.

  • August 13, 2024

    22 AGs Urge 2nd Circ. To Keep Limits On Interstate Gun Sales

    The attorneys general for 21 states and the District of Columbia urged the Second Circuit to uphold a federal law limiting interstate gun sales to licensed dealers, arguing in a brief Monday that the law lets individual states regulate dealers and prevent black-market imports.

  • August 13, 2024

    Colo. Atty Says Prior Firm Took Clients, Retained Funds

    A lawyer has sued a small law office in Colorado state court, alleging it asked his clients to switch counsel right before the attorney was set to leave the firm and that the law office is trying to get around a provision of his employment agreement that said he could take the clients, as well as their retainer, upon his departure.

  • August 13, 2024

    Ski Resort, Insurer End COVID Closure Suit Days Before Trial

    Colorado ski resort company Alterra and its insurer agreed to settle a lawsuit over coverage for coronavirus pandemic shutdowns, shortly after a state judge limited Alterra's potential recovery to $1 million.

  • August 12, 2024

    Ogborn Mihm Says Ex-Clients Won't Pay Fees On $2M Win

    Ogborn Mihm LLP accused two former clients Friday of refusing to pay the full $800,000 contingency fee for their $2 million personal injury suit settlement.

  • August 12, 2024

    Gun Rights Group Drops Suit Challenging Colo. Magazine Ban

    A Colorado federal judge dismissed a gun rights group's lawsuit challenging a state ban on "large capacity" magazines after the parties agreed to walk away from the suit on Monday.

  • August 12, 2024

    Female Athletes Say $2.8B NCAA Deal 'Vastly Favors' Men

    A group of female athletes objected to a more than $2 billion proposed class settlement with the NCAA over use of their name, image and likeness, arguing the deal "vastly favors" male athletes and perpetuates an existing gender pay gap.

  • August 12, 2024

    Colo. Brewery And Ex-Manager Settle Embezzlement Suit

    A Colorado brewery and its ex-manager accused of embezzling more than $600,000 for his own business agreed to permanently dismiss a lawsuit, one day after a state judge let the brewery seek punitive damages in the case. 

  • August 09, 2024

    Real Estate Recap: Big 4 Market Views, Gas-Ban Backfire, AI

    Catch up on this week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including what the largest commercial real estate brokers expect from capital markets in the second half of the year, how municipalities are reacting to the Ninth Circuit striking down Berkeley, California's natural gas-hookup ban, and why Brookfield Corp. is betting big on AI.

  • August 09, 2024

    Colo. Judge Rejects Hedge Fund's Bid To Toss Developer Suit

    A Colorado state judge has denied a hedge fund owner's attempt to toss claims in a lawsuit accusing it and related entities of violating a term sheet for a commercial housing project, finding a real estate development company's breach of contract and fraud claims were specific enough to survive dismissal.

  • August 09, 2024

    Wash. AG Says Kroger Refusing To Delay Merger For Ruling

    The Washington Attorney General's Office told a state court that Kroger will not agree to put off closing its planned merger with Albertsons until after a final ruling in the state's merger challenge, but the companies say they've already agreed not to finalize the deal until litigation plays out in another state.

  • August 09, 2024

    Colo. Panel Says Vail Resorts' Land Spat With Town Is Moot

    The Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled against Vail Resorts in its suit challenging a local ordinance that allegedly blocked the company's development of 23.3 acres of land that was subsequently taken by the town via eminent domain.

  • August 09, 2024

    Dish Unit, Printing Co. Walk Away From $1.3M Ad Dispute

    A Colorado federal judge has dismissed a Dish Network unit's lawsuit against a defunct printing company after the parties agreed to settle a $1.3 million dispute over an advertisement printing deal. 

  • August 09, 2024

    Apple Affiliate Denied Redo Trial After Multistate Wage Verdict

    An Apple-affiliated repair company can't undo a jury verdict finding it liable for wage and hour violations in a multistate wage class action, a North Carolina federal judge has ruled, finding there was sufficient evidence to support the verdict.

  • August 09, 2024

    Off The Bench: NCAA Antitrust Woes, Ohio Trans Sports Ban

    In this week's Off The Bench, the NCAA still faces pushback from athletes after an NIL settlement, transgender youth athletes in Ohio lost their legislative battle, and the Seventh Circuit set an insurance broker straight on its actions in an NFL team's settlement with a former player.

  • August 08, 2024

    'Unclean Hands' Doom Colo. Dispute Over Cannabis Biz Sale

    A Colorado state appeals court on Thursday affirmed the dismissal of a dispute over the sale of a cannabis business, saying the would-be buyer can't pursue its claims because the sale agreement was an illegal attempt to get around the state's licensing laws.

  • August 08, 2024

    No Private Right To Sue After 'Total Loss,' Colo. Panel Says

    Colorado policyholders cannot sue their auto insurers to enforce a statute requiring them to cover vehicles' title and registration fees when vehicles are declared a total loss, a Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday, finding the statute contains no implied private right of action.

  • August 08, 2024

    Nat'l Business Groups Sound Off Against Colo. Climate Case

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers are urging the Colorado Supreme Court to block the county and city of Boulder from pursuing state law claims aiming to hold Exxon Mobil Corp. and Suncor subsidiaries liable for climate change harms.

  • August 08, 2024

    No Proof Mining Co. Helped Heiress Hide Cash, Judge Says

    A Colorado state judge said Wednesday a creditor seeking to recover a $20 million judgment against a Brazilian airline heiress did not back up claims a company participated in the heiress' scheme to shield money in family accounts and gold mining and gem smuggling operations.

  • August 08, 2024

    Colo. Trailer Dealership Says Would-Be Buyer Infringed TM

    A Colorado trailer dealership is accusing a competitor that purportedly tried to buy its business of changing its public name to one confusingly similar to the dealership's registered trademark after the acquisition offer was rejected for being "much less than plaintiff's business was worth."

  • August 07, 2024

    10th Circ. Won't Undo Atty Fees In $1.5B Syngenta Corn Deal

    The Tenth Circuit on Wednesday backed a Kansas federal judge's allocations of attorney fees to three law firms representing individual claimants in multidistrict litigation over Syngenta's genetically modified corn that was resolved by a $1.5 billion class settlement, finding that the firms' arguments strayed from the issue at hand.

  • August 07, 2024

    Biotech Firm Can't Pause SEC Action During Appeal

    A Colorado federal magistrate judge won't pause a lawsuit by securities regulators against a biotech company accused of misappropriating roughly $9 million while the company appeals an asset freeze, agreeing in a Wednesday order with the SEC's argument that investors would be better served if the case moved ahead.

Expert Analysis

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    Walking With My Dog Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Thanks to my dog Birdie, I've learned that carving out an activity different from the practice of law — like daily outdoor walks that allow you to interact with new people — can contribute to professional success by boosting creativity and mental acuity, as well as expanding your social network, says Sarah Petrie at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

  • Key Issues Raised By Colorado's Brain Data Privacy Bill

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    Colorado recently became the first state to provide consumer privacy protections for data generated from a person's brain waves, and despite the bill’s ambiguity and open questions introduced, the new law has helped turn the spotlight on neurodata, says Sara Pullen Guercio at Alston & Bird.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Follow The Iron Rule Of Trial Logic

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    Many diligent and eager attorneys include every good fact, point and rule in their trial narratives — spurred by the gnawing fear they’ll be second-guessed for leaving something out — but this approach ignores a fundamental principle of successful trial lawyering, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • Court Clerk Error Is No Excuse For A Missed Deadline

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    Two recent Virginia Court of Appeals decisions in which clerical errors led to untimely filings illustrate that court clerks can be wrong about filing deadlines or the date an order was entered, underscoring the importance of doing one's own research on filing requirements, says Juli Porto at Blankingship & Keith.

  • The Art Of Asking: Leveraging Your Contacts For Referrals

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    Though attorneys may hesitate to ask for referral recommendations to generate new business, research shows that people want to help others they know, like and trust, so consider who in your network you should approach and how to make the ask, says Rebecca Hnatowski at Edwards Advisory.

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    Being An Equestrian Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Beyond getting experience thinking on my feet and tackling stressful situations, the skills I've gained from horseback riding have considerable overlap with the skills used to practice law, particularly in terms of team building, continuing education, and making an effort to reset and recharge, says Kerry Irwin at Moore & Van Allen.

  • 4 Ways To Refresh Your Law Firm's Marketing Strategy

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    With many BigLaw firms relying on an increasingly obsolete marketing approach that prioritizes stiff professionalism over authentic connection, adopting a few key communications strategies to better connect with today's clients and prospects can make all the difference, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law.

  • What Have We Learned In The Year Since Warhol?

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    In the almost year since the U.S. Supreme Court decided Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith, which was widely seen as potentially chilling to creative endeavors, seven subsequent decisions — while illuminating to some extent — do not indicate any trend toward a radical departure from prior precedents in fair use cases, says ​​​​​​​Jose Sariego at Bilzin Sumberg.

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    Whitewater Kayaking Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Whether it's seeing clients and their issues from a new perspective, or staying nimble in a moment of intense challenge, the lessons learned from whitewater kayaking transcend the rapids of a river and prepare attorneys for the courtroom and beyond, says Matthew Kent at Alston & Bird.

  • Navigating Kentucky's New Consumer Privacy Law

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    On April 4, Kentucky passed a new law that imposes obligations on affected businesses relating to the collection, use and sale of personal data — and those operating within the state must prepare for a new regulatory landscape governing the handling of consumer data, say Risa Boerner and Martha Vázquez at Fisher Phillips.

  • This Earth Day, Consider How Your Firm Can Go Greener

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    As Earth Day approaches, law firms and attorneys should consider adopting more sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint — from minimizing single-use plastics to purchasing carbon offsets for air travel — which ultimately can also reduce costs for clients, say M’Lynn Phillips and Lisa Walters at IMS Legal Strategies.

  • Practicing Law With Parkinson's Disease

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    This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Adam Siegler at Greenberg Traurig discusses his experience working as a lawyer with Parkinson’s disease, sharing both lessons on how to cope with a diagnosis and advice for supporting colleagues who live with the disease.

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    Playing Hockey Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Nearly a lifetime of playing hockey taught me the importance of avoiding burnout in all aspects of life, and the game ultimately ended up providing me with the balance I needed to maintain success in my legal career, says John Riccione at Taft.

  • A Snapshot Of The Evolving Restrictive Covenant Landscape

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    Rachael Martinez and Brooke Bahlinger at Foley highlight recent trends in the hotly contested regulation and enforcement of noncompetition and related nonsolicitation covenants, and provide guidance on drafting such provisions within the context of stand-alone employment agreements and merger or acquisition transactions.

  • For Lawyers, Pessimism Should Be A Job Skill, Not A Life Skill

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    A pessimistic mindset allows attorneys to be effective advocates for their clients, but it can come with serious costs for their personal well-being, so it’s crucial to exercise strategies that produce flexible optimism and connect lawyers with their core values, says Krista Larson at Stinson.

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