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April 21, 2026
Merck Beats Minn. Hockey Player's Talc Mesothelioma Claims
A Chicago jury has found Merck & Co. not liable for a hockey player's mesothelioma allegedly caused by the Dr. Scholl's talc foot powder he used regularly for years.
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April 21, 2026
Bills Sinking 'Texas Two-Step' Ch. 11 Cases Reintroduced
Members of Congress have reintroduced bipartisan legislation meant to deter so-called Texas two-step Chapter 11s, a controversial maneuver companies have used to address mass tort liabilities in bankruptcy.
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April 21, 2026
Feds Drop 1st Circ. Homelessness Funding Appeal
Three weeks after the First Circuit declined to pause two orders blocking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from cutting homelessness funding, HUD has dropped its appeal.
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April 21, 2026
Students Want MoloLamken As New Lead For Aid-Fixing Case
Students in an antitrust case against Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania and other elite schools have asked an Illinois federal judge to appoint trial lawyer Steven F. Molo and his firm MoloLamken LLP as lead counsel, touting his courtroom experience and the firm's track record in high-stakes complex litigation.
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April 21, 2026
Kemper Sued Over Hack Of More Than 13M Records
Kemper Corp. was hit with at least three proposed class actions Monday in Illinois federal court by former employees who alleged that the insurance giant failed to stop a preventable cyberattack led by the hacking group known as ShinyHunters last week that released more than 13 million records and their sensitive information on the dark web.
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April 21, 2026
Chicago Transit Authority Seeks To Block Refreeze Of $3B
Chicago's transit agency has asked a federal judge to convert his recent temporary restraining order to a preliminary injunction that would block the Trump administration from refreezing $3 billion in funding for city train line upgrades while its lawsuit plays out, saying while work on the projects has been allowed to continue with the TRO, "that peace is fragile."
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April 21, 2026
Drivers Drop Stellantis Door Panel Defect Suit
A Michigan federal judge has dismissed a putative class action accusing Stellantis of selling certain Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300 vehicles with interior door panels prone to warping, after the car company and its customers stipulated to end the case following earlier rulings that had narrowed the claims to a single cause of action.
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April 21, 2026
Live Nation Fails In Bid For Quick Nix Of Antitrust Damages
A New York federal court has refused to rule immediately on Live Nation's bid to strike expert testimony and set aside the damages awarded to state enforcers in the antitrust case accusing the company of monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
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April 20, 2026
Northwestern Escapes Event-Photos Biometric Suit, For Now
An Illinois federal judge tossed a proposed class action alleging Northwestern University's photographers capture and collect without permission the biometrics of people attending its events and then share the sensitive data with the SpotMyPhotos platform, but will allow the plaintiff to rework his complaint to provide more detailed allegations.
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April 20, 2026
Two Harbors Shareholder Sues To Stop CrossCountry Deal
A shareholder for Two Harbors Investment Corp. filed a lawsuit in Illinois federal court Friday asking a judge to block the real estate investment trust's merger with mortgage lender CrossCountry.
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April 20, 2026
Delivery Drivers Seek Collective Notice Over Wage Deductions
Delivery drivers who say a freight company's deductions left them with no pay and sometimes owing money, asked an Illinois federal judge Monday to authorize notice to a nationwide collective of their right to join a federal wage suit.
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April 20, 2026
Live Nation Wants Expert, Damages Cut After Antitrust Verdict
Live Nation is asking a New York federal court to strike the testimony of a key expert witness for the states and to wipe the damages awarded by the jury based on her work, in the antitrust case accusing the company of monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
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April 20, 2026
Ill. Judge Orders Five Freed Over ICE Warrantless Arrests
An Illinois federal judge on Monday found that five individuals were arrested in violation of a consent decree prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from making warrantless arrests without probable cause, but said recent guidance from the Seventh Circuit curbed his authority to provide relief to others.
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April 20, 2026
Ill. Judge Sides With ICE Trackers In Meta Censorship Case
An Illinois federal judge has ruled in favor of a Facebook group and a phone app that track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement immigration operations in their lawsuit accusing U.S. government officials of coercing Meta and Apple into disabling their content, finding their First Amendment rights were likely violated.
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April 20, 2026
Akin Taps Kirkland Atty To Lead Music Team
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP announced on Monday that it has hired a former Kirkland & Ellis LLP partner to lead its music practice, touting his work at the intersection of intellectual property, media and entertainment, technology and commercial transactions.
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April 20, 2026
Judge Says Ill. Justices Can't Fire Him Over MAGA Op-Ed
Illinois Supreme Court justices have no authority to remove a state judge from the bench for alleged misconduct, so their effort to dismiss a retired state trial judge's claims that his removal for penning a political opinion column violated his constitutional rights should be rejected, the retired jurist has said.
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April 20, 2026
'Unserious Leaders Are Unsafe': RFK Jr.'s Trans Edict Voided
An Oregon federal judge struck down Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to enforce the agency's restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, finding the restrictions unlawful and criticizing Kennedy's leadership and the policy declaration that introduced the changes.
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April 20, 2026
Illinois' Suit Over Trump's National Guard Deployment Tossed
An Illinois federal judge on Monday threw out a lawsuit filed by the state and the city of Chicago challenging the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois, agreeing with the Trump administration that the case is now moot because the troops have been demobilized or withdrawn and the orders authorizing their presence "are no longer alive."
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April 20, 2026
Chicago Boutique Trial Lawyer Jumps To Paul Weiss In NY
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP announced Monday that it has added a longtime partner at litigation boutique Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP in Chicago who has led high-stakes commercial and personal disputes in federal and state courts nationwide.
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April 17, 2026
Nexstar-Tegna Deal Blocked Amid DirecTV, AGs' Challenge
A California federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction barring, for now, the $6.2 billion merger of broadcast giants Nexstar and Tegna, ruling that state attorneys general and DirecTV are likely to prevail in proving that the deal is anticompetitive and will harm consumers as well as distributors.
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April 17, 2026
Real Estate Recap: Learning From Loan-Guarantor Litigation
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including a deep dive into how an uptick in lender-guarantor claims is shaping new loans.
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April 17, 2026
American Airlines Shuts Down United Merger Rumors
American Airlines on Friday shut down speculation of a potential combination with United Airlines, saying it's not currently engaged in any merger talks with the Chicago-based carrier.
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April 17, 2026
States Seek Win To Restore DOE's Diversity Grant Cuts
Eight states have asked a Massachusetts federal judge to restore $160 million to federal programs providing professional development to new teachers cut by the U.S. Department of Education last year, which the states said were unlawfully targeted by the Trump administration as diversity initiatives.
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April 17, 2026
Ky. Men Take Plea In $3.3M Bogus Credit Line Fraud
A pair of Kentucky men have agreed to plead guilty in Illinois federal court to wire fraud for running a yearslong scheme that prosecutors say tricked about 60 borrowers, lenders and investors into handing over at least $11.8 million through fake loan programs and supposed investments.
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April 17, 2026
Verdict For Doctors Affirmed In Fatal E. Coli Infection Appeal
An Illinois appellate panel on Friday affirmed a jury verdict clearing three physicians of liability in a wrongful death suit over a woman's death from septic shock stemming from an undiagnosed E. coli infection, rejecting arguments that evidentiary errors, expert testimony admissions and jury instruction issues warranted a new trial.
Expert Analysis
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Series
Ultramarathons Make Me A Better Lawyer
Completing a 100-mile ultramarathon was tougher, more humbling and more rewarding than I ever imagined, and the experience highlighted how long-distance running has sharpened my ability to adapt to the evolving nature of antitrust law and strengthened my resolve to handle demanding, unforeseen challenges, says Dan Oakes at Axinn.
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Series
Pa. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q1
The first quarter of 2026 brought several consequential developments for Pennsylvania financial institutions, including the state banking department's first assessment overhaul in 10 years, a bill prohibiting interchange fees on card transaction sales taxes and a federal appeals court's upholding of a $52 million enforcement action, say attorneys at Gross McGinley.
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Madison Capital Action Displays SEC's Emphasis On Process
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent enforcement action against Madison Capital reflects the SEC's view that when market conditions materially change, valuation methodologies must be reassessed in real time, highlighting the importance of internal processes, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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Getting The Most Out Of Learning And Development Programs
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Junior associates can better develop the legal, business and interpersonal skills they need for long-term success by approaching their firms’ learning and development programs armed with five tips for getting the most out of these resources, says Lauren Hakala at Reed Smith.
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Opinion
AI Presents A Make-Or-Break Moment For Outside Counsel
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by corporate legal departments is forcing a long-overdue reset of the relationship between inside and outside counsel, and introducing a significant opportunity to shed frustrating inefficiencies and strengthen collaboration for firms willing to embrace the shift, says Intel Chief Legal Officer April Miller Boise.
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Watching Hallmark Movies Makes Me A Better Lawyer
I realize you may be judging me for watching, and actually enjoying, Hallmark Channel movies, but the escapism and storylines actually demonstrate qualities and actions that lead to an efficient, productive and positive legal practice, says Karen Ross at Tucker Ellis.
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When Trade Secret Litigation And Criminal Law Collide
An increasing convergence of trade secret litigation and white collar defense, especially with several recent criminal prosecutions from the Justice Department, should prompt businesses and counsel to adapt within the overlapping landscapes, says Kenneth Notter at MoloLamken.
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Emissions Permits May Not Override Pollution Exclusions
Two recent coverage rulings from the Illinois Supreme Court and the Third Circuit suggest a trend among appellate courts to deny coverage under pollution exclusions, even when the emissions happened pursuant to a government permit, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.
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5 Tips For Navigating Your Firm's All-Attorney Summit
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Law firm retreats should be approached strategically, as they present valuable opportunities to advance both the firm's objectives and attorneys' professional development through meaningful participation, building and strengthening internal relationships, and proactive follow-up, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.
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Coaching Soccer Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Coaching youth soccer for my 7-year-old son's team has sharpened how I communicate with clients, prepare witnesses, work within teams and think about leadership, making me a more thoughtful and effective lawyer in many ways, says Joshua Holt at Smith Currie.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: The Human Element
Law school teaches you to quickly apply intellect and logic when handling a legal issue, but every fact pattern also involves a person, making the ability to balance expertise with empathy critical to the growth of relationships with clients, colleagues and adversaries, says Rachel Adcox at Adcox Strategies.
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How Cos. Should Prepare For NY RAISE Act Compliance
With the New York Responsible AI Safety and Education Act taking effect March 19, state regulators will expect subject artificial intelligence governance policies to understand whether appropriate safeguards and protocols are in place to prevent or mitigate discriminatory or adverse outcomes by frontier models, says Michael Paulino at Gordon Rees.
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The Benefits Of Choosing A Niche Practice In The AI Age
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may stand out as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate, but it is important to choose a niche that is durable, engaging and a good personal fit, says Daniel Borneman at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Series
Podcasting Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Podcasting has changed how I ask questions and connect with people, sharpening my ability to listen without interrupting or prejudging, and bringing me closer to what law is meant to be: a human profession grounded in understanding, judgment and trust, says Donna DiMaggio Berger at Becker.
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Structuring Water Agreements For Data Center Development
For developers of artificial intelligence data centers, water use is now a threshold feasibility and financing variable amid a regulatory landscape with a state-driven push for transparency and federal push to streamline pathways for AI-related infrastructure, say attorneys at Pillsbury.