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October 07, 2024
Tribe's 'No Regret' Gaming Ads Misleading, Fla. Residents Say
Ads from the gaming vendor of the Seminole Tribe of Florida promising to give bettors as much as $100 back if they lose their first wager is false, deceptive, misleading and unfair marketing that violates state law, despite the tribe's claims of sovereign immunity, according to an updated proposed class action in federal court.
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October 07, 2024
Miss. Can't Use Federal Law To Squelch Pot Ads, 5th Circ. Told
A Fifth Circuit panel on Monday pushed attorneys for a Mississippi medical marijuana business and state officials to articulate when it is acceptable for governments to restrain commercial speech as it pertains to conduct that is illegal under federal law, but regulated under state law.
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October 07, 2024
Trade Desk Vote Plan For Nevada Move Challenged In Del.
Digital advertising technology company The Trade Desk Inc. and its top brass have been hit with a Delaware Chancery Court stockholder suit challenging the company's claimed approval threshold for reincorporation in Nevada, where stockholders face a tougher slog in challenging director and officer actions.
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October 07, 2024
Mich. Supreme Court Snapshot: Insulin Prices, Disney Audit
The Michigan Supreme Court's first oral argument session of the 2024-25 term promises to be a busy one, involving an investigation into Eli Lilly's insulin prices with big implications for the scope of Michigan's consumer protection law and Disney's appeal of an order to turn over decades-old uncashed checks to the state treasurer.
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October 07, 2024
DC Circ. Says Frat Members Can't Sue Over 'Nazi-Like' Photo
The D.C. Circuit won't let four Gallaudet University alumni revive their defamation suit against the school and the Washington Post over their comments about a photo that depicts two of the men in a group of Kappa Gamma fraternity members doing a salute that resembles the infamous Nazi salute.
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October 07, 2024
Media Group Wants FCC Republicans To Release Political Info
A media advocacy group is seeking a trove of information from the Federal Communications Commission's two Republicans regarding the group's challenge to Fox TV's Philadelphia license renewal after the airing of election falsehoods in 2020.
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October 07, 2024
Sanctioned Election Denier Is Stalling, Dominion Exec Says
A former Dominion Voting Systems executive urged a Colorado federal judge Monday to find a key witness and 2020 election denier can't appeal a $1,000-per-day sanctions order for walking out of a deposition, arguing the appeal is a "frivolous" delay tactic.
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October 07, 2024
SpaceX, T-Mobile Can Offer Service In Helene-Ravaged Areas
SpaceX and T-Mobile gained special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission to launch their plan for cellular coverage from space in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene.
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October 07, 2024
FCC Looks To Update Satellite Spectrum Sharing Rules
The Federal Communications Commission is working on new spectrum sharing rules for non-geostationary orbit fixed-satellite systems, saying the proposal will clarify details from a 2023 order requiring systems to work with each other to prevent signal interference.
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October 07, 2024
Epic Judge Orders Google To Let Rivals Set Up App Stores
A California federal judge on Monday ordered Google to offer third-party options for downloading apps on Android phones, banned it from offering companies financial incentives to discourage competition with Google Play and blocked it from signing developer deals to have an app launch first or exclusively in its app store.
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October 07, 2024
Justices Won't Review 9th Circ. Case On Service Issue
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to review a Ninth Circuit decision enforcing an arbitral award favoring a Los Angeles-based film production company over a 2020 Jessica Chastain movie, in a case that raised a technical question relating to service of process on foreign parties.
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October 07, 2024
Don't Overdo School Wi-Fi Lending Restrictions, FCC Told
An educational nonprofit and school broadband provider are asking the Federal Communications Commission for flexibility in how anchor institutions such as public libraries, colleges and nonprofits can use federal funds to loan out Wi-Fi hot spots off premises.
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October 07, 2024
Lin Wood Denies Lying About Assets In Fight With Ex-Partners
Former attorney Lin Wood pushed back Friday on his former partners' allegations that he concealed a $4 million asset and lied about being unable to post a cash bond during his appeal of the $3.75 million defamation verdict against him, saying they "fundamentally misunderstand the facts."
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October 07, 2024
Apple, Amazon Urge Sanctions For Absent Antitrust Plaintiff
A no-show named plaintiff should be sanctioned for ignoring discovery obligations in a putative antitrust class action over Apple and Amazon's third-party vendor restrictions for iPhone and iPad sales, the two tech giants have told a Washington federal judge.
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October 07, 2024
Steam Gamer Wants Sheppard Mullin Atty Back As Arbitrator
A Los Angeles man who joined an antitrust action against Valve Corp., the company behind online video-game store Steam, has brought a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to reinstate a Sheppard Mullin lawyer as arbitrator for dozens of California litigants, arguing his disqualification came too late and was otherwise unfounded.
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October 07, 2024
Justices Snub Musician's 'Rockstar' IP Feud With Nickelback
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a copyright complaint from a musician who sued Canadian band Nickelback for allegedly ripping off his song to make their hit record "Rockstar."
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October 07, 2024
Justices Skip Review Of USPTO's TM Address Requirement
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will not review whether the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required to solicit public feedback before enacting a rule that requires trademark applicants to list their home addresses.
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October 07, 2024
High Court Rejects Pleas To Hear 7 Patent Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down seven petitions seeking review of decisions in patent cases, including appeals dealing with double patenting, patent eligibility and Patent Trial and Appeal Board procedures.
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October 07, 2024
High Court Turns Away Case On Shareholder Opt-Out Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a petition brought by an AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. shareholder who asked the court to weigh in on whether a Delaware Court of Chancery judge violated her due process rights by blocking her from opting out of a settlement over the movie chain's controversial reverse stock split.
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October 07, 2024
Justices Won't Review Feds' Warrant On Trump's Twitter DMs
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to review a court order that allowed special counsel Jack Smith to obtain messages from Donald Trump's account on the X social media platform while barring X Corp. from alerting the former president beforehand.
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October 07, 2024
R. Kelly's Child Porn Conviction Won't Get High Court Review
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to review R. Kelly's conviction and 20-year sentence on child pornography and inducement charges.
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October 04, 2024
Top 5 Supreme Court Cases To Watch This Fall
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear several cases in its October 2024 term that could further refine the new administrative law landscape, establish constitutional rights to gender-affirming care for transgender minors and affect how the federal government regulates water, air and weapons. Here, Law360 looks at five of the most important cases on the Supreme Court's docket so far.
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October 04, 2024
EU High Court Says Meta Must Limit Data Used To Target Ads
The European Court of Justice ruled Friday that the bloc's data protection rules prohibit Meta's Facebook and other social media platforms from using all the personal data they've ever collected to fuel their targeted advertising, handing Austrian activist Max Schrems a win in his latest fight against the tech giant.
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October 04, 2024
JPML Agrees To Combine Snowflake, AT&T Data Breach MDLs
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on Friday centralized a slew of cases stemming from high-profile data breaches affecting customers of the Snowflake Inc. cloud platform in the District of Montana, a transfer order that includes sprawling multidistrict litigation against AT&T, one of Snowflake's customers.
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October 04, 2024
Rebel Wilson Says 'The Deb' Producers Embezzled, Harassed
Rebel Wilson has responded to defamation claims from the producers of the musical film "The Deb" with a countersuit in California state court, alleging that the producers engaged in "a troubling pattern of egregious and illicit behaviors, including theft, bullying and sexual misconduct" while involved with the film.
Expert Analysis
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Don't Use The Same Template For Every Client Alert
As the old marketing adage goes, consistency is key, but law firm style guides need consistency that contemplates variety when it comes to client alert formats, allowing attorneys to tailor alerts to best fit the audience and subject matter, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.
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Don't Fall On That Hill: Keys To Testifying Before Congress
Because congressional testimony often comes with political, reputational and financial risks in addition to legal pitfalls, witnesses and their attorneys should take a multifaceted approach to preparation, walking a fine line between legal and business considerations, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.
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Walking With My Dog Makes Me A Better Lawyer
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.
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The Secret Sauce For Trademarking Viral Food Products
Three recent high-profile trademark disputes in the food industry illustrate the importance of protecting brands early — especially for any company aiming for viral fame — and underscore the value of intent-to-use applications, say Elliot Gee and Matthew Dowd at Dowd Scheffel.
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Navigating SPAC Market Challenges For Microcap Issuers
For microcap issuers, the special-purpose acquisition vehicle market tells a cautionary tale in which few targets attain the advantages they seek, and important considerations for companies with market capitalization of under $300 million include negotiating costs and expenses upfront to avoid becoming saddled with debt, say attorneys at Lucosky Brookman.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Follow The Iron Rule Of Trial Logic
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.
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The Art Of Asking: Leveraging Your Contacts For Referrals
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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Class Actions At The Circuit Courts: April Lessons
In this month's review of class action appeals, Mitchell Engel at Shook Hardy discusses three notable circuit court decisions on topics from the Class Action Fairness Act to consumer fraud — and provides key takeaways for counsel on issues including CAFA’s local controversy exception and Article III standing to seek injunctive relief.
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How Cos. Can Prep For New Calif. Privacy Regulations
The California Privacy Protection Agency has been very active in the first quarter of 2024 and continues to exercise its rulemaking authority with proposed draft regulations, so retailers should prepare for California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement and figure out how best to comply, say attorneys at Dentons.
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Being An Equestrian Makes Me A Better Lawyer
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.
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Teach Your Party Representative The Art Of Nonverbal Cues
As illustrated by recent reports about President Donald Trump’s nonverbal communication in court, jurors notice what’s happening at counsel table, which may color their perceptions of the case as a whole, so trial attorneys should teach party representatives to self-monitor their nonverbal behaviors, says Clint Townson at Townson Consulting.
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Considering CGL Defense For Social Media Addiction Claims
A recent lawsuit filed in California state court against Meta seeks damages from technology companies for the costs of treating children allegedly suffering from social media addiction, but the prospects of defense coverage under commercial general liability insurance policies for a potential new wave of claims look promising, say Craig Hirsch and Tae Andrews at Pasich.
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4 Ways To Refresh Your Law Firm's Marketing Strategy
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.
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What Have We Learned In The Year Since Warhol?
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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Highlights From The 2024 ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting
U.S. merger enforcement and cartels figured heavily in this year's American Bar Association spring antitrust meeting, where one key takeaway included news that the Federal Trade Commission's anticipated changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino form may be less dramatic than many originally feared, say attorneys at Freshfields.