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October 08, 2025
Heritage Coal's Ch. 11 Plan Ignores Enviro Laws, States Say
Maryland, Pennsylvania and the creditors committee of Heritage Coal have objected to its Chapter 11 liquidation plan, telling a Delaware bankruptcy judge that legal releases should be pared down and the states saying it doesn't address their environmental laws.
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October 08, 2025
3rd Circ. Clarifies Good Conduct Credits For Prison Terms
In a precedential ruling Wednesday, the Third Circuit clarified how good conduct credits for inmates serving time can be applied, finding that the credit of 54 days per year can be prorated to 28 days for the last six months of a man's 17-and-a-half-year sentence.
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October 08, 2025
NJ US Atty Appointment Was 'Shell Game,' 3rd Circ. Told
Two New Jersey criminal defendants this week blasted the Trump administration's attempt to name Alina Habba as U.S. attorney for the state after her interim term ended, telling the Third Circuit that the government's plan was a "shell game."
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October 08, 2025
2 More States Join Growing US Privacy Regulator Consortium
A bipartisan collective of U.S. regulators that was recently formed to collaborate on the implementation and enforcement of their states' data privacy regimes has swelled to double digits, with the attorneys general of Minnesota and New Hampshire on Wednesday being announced as the group's newest members.
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October 07, 2025
Fed. Circ. Focuses On Breadth Of UPenn IP In Eligibility Fight
The University of Pennsylvania and Regenxbio Inc. on Tuesday tried to persuade a Federal Circuit panel that their gene therapy patent should be revived, but at least one judge repeatedly said it's too broad.
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October 07, 2025
11th Circ. Rules Atty Privacy Invasion Suit Can't Be Arbitrated
The Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday denied two Florida attorneys' request for the out-of-court resolution of a lawsuit brought by former clients alleging their private legal information was disclosed in public court dockets, ruling that the claims against the lawyers aren't covered by a retainer agreement's arbitration clause.
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October 07, 2025
3rd Circ. Says State Lawmakers Mostly Immune From TCPA
State legislators in certain instances can make robocalls if they want, the Third Circuit has declared after finding that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act's ban on automated and prerecorded texts and calls without consent doesn't apply to them.
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October 07, 2025
Emisphere Shareholder Wants Out Of $32M Class Settlement
A major shareholder of Emisphere Technologies has objected to a proposed $32 million settlement in a suit challenging the $1.8 billion sale of the biotechnology company to Novo Nordisk A/S, arguing that the terms of the deal are too low and unfairly benefit Emisphere's controlling shareholder.
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October 07, 2025
DC, 18 States Back Campaign Spending Caps At High Court
The District of Columbia and 18 states urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday not to lift caps on the amount political parties may spend in coordination with candidates for federal office, saying state-level campaign finance regulations could be destabilized.
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October 07, 2025
Dolphin Co. Creditor Balks At Credit Bid For Ch. 11 Sale
A financial intermediary for dolphin park owner Leisure Investment Holdings LLC is asking the Delaware bankruptcy court to prohibit credit bidding in the park owner's Chapter 11 auction in order to preserve its $4 million claim from a judgment in 2017.
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October 07, 2025
Biote Sues In Del. To Block Founder Indemnification Suit
Hormone replacement therapy venture biote Corp. and two affiliates on Tuesday asked the Delaware Court of Chancery for an injunction barring founder Dr. Gary S. Donovitz from pursuing a Texas suit cross-claim seeking indemnification for any liability predating an April 2024 settlement agreement, alleging that earlier deal terms prohibited such claims.
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October 07, 2025
AGs Rip DOJ Bid To Pause Planned Parenthood Funding Suit
The U.S. Department of Justice wants to use the ongoing government shutdown as a "shield" to stop a group of states from seeking an injunction against a halt to Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, the states told a Massachusetts federal judge in opposing a possible pause on their lawsuit.
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October 07, 2025
3rd Circ. Won't Rehear J&J Investor Cert. Appeal
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit declined Tuesday to reconsider backing a New Jersey federal judge's class certification order in a Johnson & Johnson investor action alleging the company artificially inflated its stock price by failing to disclose cancer risks.
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October 07, 2025
DOJ Backs Patent Rights In Disney's Streaming Antitrust Case
The U.S. Department of Justice urged a Delaware federal court to ensure wireless technology company InterDigital's patent rights are protected when it assesses Disney's antitrust case accusing the company of monopolizing video streaming technology.
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October 07, 2025
Siemens Worker Asks 3rd Circ. To Save 401(k) Forfeiture Suit
A Siemens Corp. employee urged the Third Circuit to reopen his lawsuit alleging the company violated federal benefits law by using forfeited retirement funds to cover its own contributions rather than plan expenses, arguing a lower court lost sight of his specific allegations when it tossed the case.
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October 07, 2025
Monster.com Scores OK For Ch. 11 Plan After Creditor Deal
A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved job search site CareerBuilder + Monster's Chapter 11 plan after the debtor struck a deal that could help holders of unsecured claims land a recovery.
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October 06, 2025
Justices Hint At Barring Del. Med Mal Law In Federal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared to side with a retired attorney's position that a Delaware medical malpractice statute clashes with federal rules of procedure and is therefore unenforceable in federal court, with several justices saying the law appears to be an improper procedural requirement.
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October 06, 2025
SAP Expands Celonis Fight With Delaware Patent Suit
German software firm SAP SE has filed a suit in Delaware federal court against Celonis SE that alleges infringement of patents related to business management software, expanding a legal battle between the two already going on in other litigation in the U.S. and Europe.
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October 06, 2025
Jurisdiction Miss Sinks Novel Crypto Suit Claim In Chancery
In a first-of-its-kind decision, Delaware's Court of Chancery on Monday upheld state court "In rem" physical jurisdiction over $3.7 million worth of cryptocurrency held by a Delaware limited liability company after it was allegedly pilfered from an online casino in the Dutch Caribbean island nation of Curacao.
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October 06, 2025
Gilead Gets HIV Generic Drugs Barred From Market Until 2036
Gilead Sciences Inc. said Monday it is keeping generic forms of its HIV treatment Biktarvy off of the market until 2036 following a series of settlements with competitors.
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October 06, 2025
Law Profs Say CareDx False Ad Verdict Should Stand
Two law professors have urged the Third Circuit to grant medical testing company CareDx's request for another chance to argue why its $45 million false advertising verdict against a rival should be reinstated, saying a ruling nixing the verdict will disallow juries from using circumstantial evidence and encourage false advertisers to "try their luck."
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October 06, 2025
Bernstein, Robbins Geller Vie For Top Co-Counsel In Deal Row
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP are vying to be co-lead counsel in a Delaware Chancery Court class action over the $14.30-per-share, $8.9 billion buyout of a healthcare management company, arguing its clients have a stronger case than others.
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October 06, 2025
3rd Circ. Rejects Novo Nordisk's Medicare Pricing Challenge
The Third Circuit on Monday shot down another challenge to the Medicare drug price negotiation program, denying claims by pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk that Congress illegally delegated too much authority to the executive branch.
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October 06, 2025
Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
Last week, the owner of the Kentucky Derby was hit with a suit accusing it of withholding escrow funds for environmental compliance violations owed under a 2022 deal with hospitality company Enchantment Holdings LLC.
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October 06, 2025
Health Data Co. Accused Of Post-Deal Doc Deletions
A post-acquisition representative for Caravan Health Inc. shareholders has asked Delaware's Court of Chancery to approve a forensic examination of records held by acquirer Signify Inc. after Signify was said to have acknowledged post-closing erasures of some Caravan employee records.
Expert Analysis
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Series
Hiking Makes Me A Better Lawyer
On the trail, I have thought often about the parallels between hiking and high-stakes patent litigation, and why strategizing, preparation, perseverance and joy are important skills for success in both endeavors, says Barbara Fiacco at Foley Hoag.
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6 Tips On Drafting Machine Learning Patents Post-Recentive
While the Federal Circuit's decision in Recentive v. Fox narrows the scope of patent-eligible machine learning applications, there are several drafting and prosecution strategies that may help practitioners navigate Section 101 challenges, say attorneys at BCLP.
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Opinion
3rd Circ. H-2A Decision Mistakenly Relies On Jarkesy
The Third Circuit's decision last month in Sun Valley v. U.S. Department of Labor found that the claims required Article III adjudication under the U.S. Supreme Court's Jarkesy decision — but there is an alternative legal course that can resolve similar H-2A and H-2B cases on firmer constitutional ground, says Alex Platt at the University of Kansas School of Law.
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Series
Law School's Missed Lessons: Negotiation Skills
I took one negotiation course in law school, but most of the techniques I rely on today I learned in practice, where I've discovered that the process is less about tricks or tactics, and more about clarity, preparation and communication, says Grant Schrantz at Haug Barron.
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Opinion
Andreessen Horowitz's Take On Delaware Is Misguided
Hostility toward incorporation in Delaware, as expressed in Andreessen Horowitz's recent announcement that it has moved its primary business from the First State to Nevada, is based on a basket of arguments that fail to stand up to harsher scrutiny, say attorneys at Alto Litigation.
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Conflicting Developments In Homelessness Legal Landscape
Looking at an executive order and Third Circuit opinion from last month highlights the ongoing tension in homelessness-related legal issues facing state and local governments, property owners, and individuals experiencing homelessness, says Josh Collins, an attorney for the City of South Salt Lake.
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Opinion
Bar Exam Reform Must Expand Beyond A Single Updated Test
Recently released information about the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ new NextGen Uniform Bar Exam highlights why a single test is not ideal for measuring newly licensed lawyers’ competency, demonstrating the need for collaborative development, implementation and reform processes, says Gregory Bordelon at Suffolk University.
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A Simple Way Courts Can Help Attys Avoid AI Hallucinations
As attorneys increasingly rely on generative artificial intelligence for legal research, courts should consider expanding online quality control programs to flag potential hallucinations — permitting counsel to correct mistakes and sparing judges the burden of imposing sanctions, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl and Connors.
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M&A Ruling Reinforces High Bar For Aiding, Abetting Claims
The Delaware Supreme Court's recent decision in In re: Columbia Pipeline may slow the filing of aiding and abetting claims against third-party buyers in situations where buyers negotiate aggressively, putting buy-side dealmakers' minds at ease that they likely won't be liable for seeking the best possible deal, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.
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Series
Creating Botanical Art Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Pressing and framing plants that I grow has shown me that pursuing an endeavor that brings you joy can lead to surprising benefits for a legal career, including mental clarity, perspective and even a bit of humility, says Douglas Selph at Morris Manning.
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2 Circuit Court Rulings Offer A Class Certification Primer
Two recent decisions from the Third and Sixth Circuits provide guidance on the rigorous analysis of predominance that courts might require for class certification, and insights into how defendants might oppose or narrow potential class actions, say attorneys at DLA Piper.
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Del. Dispatch: Conflicted Transactions And New Safe Harbors
Two recent Delaware Court of Chancery decisions involving conflicted transactions underscore that the new safe harbors established by the Delaware General Corporation Law amendments passed in March, going forward, provide a far easier route to business judgment review of conflicted transactions than were previously available, say attorneys at Fried Frank.
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Opinion
The Legal Education Status Quo Is No Longer Tenable
As underscored by the fallout from California’s February bar exam, legal education and licensure are tethered to outdated systems, and the industry must implement several key reforms to remain relevant and responsive to 21st century legal needs, says Matthew Nehmer at The Colleges of Law.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Relevance Redactions
In recent cases addressing redactions that parties sought to apply based on the relevance of information — as opposed to considerations of privilege — courts have generally limited a party’s ability to withhold nonresponsive or irrelevant material, providing a few lessons for discovery strategy, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Opinion
Section 1983 Has Promise After End Of Nationwide Injunctions
After the U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down the practice of nationwide injunctions in Trump v. Casa, Section 1983 civil rights suits can provide a better pathway to hold the government accountable — but this will require reforms to qualified immunity, says Marc Levin at the Council on Criminal Justice.