Combs Accuser's Atty Sanctioned For AI-Hallucinated Citation

By Carla Baranauckas

A New Jersey federal judge has sanctioned an attorney, ordering him to pay $6,000 and to self-report to disciplinary authorities, after finding that he relied on a hallucinated artificial intelligence case citation and ignored repeated warnings to verify his filings in a civil suit accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs and others of sex trafficking.

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3 Things To Know About NJ AG Nominee Jennifer Davenport

By Jake Maher

Jennifer Davenport, New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill's recently announced nominee for attorney general, drew bipartisan praise this week from ex-prosecutors, politicians and others in the state as a "lawyer's lawyer" with an understated approach to getting results.

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2 Cops Remain In Ex-NJ Judge's Suit Over 2013 Arrest

By George Woolston

A New Jersey federal court has refused to throw out a former Garden State judge's civil rights lawsuit against two police officials, ruling that disputes over whether the officers fabricated or withheld evidence surrounding her 2013 arrest must be decided by a jury.

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$1.7M Verdict Tainted By Confusion, NJ Housing Agency Says

By George Woolston

Camden, New Jersey's housing authority asked a Garden State federal court for a new trial after a jury awarded $1.7 million to former and current employees who claimed they were terminated for raising concerns about corruption, arguing that the jury improperly decided questions of law and that the jury charges and verdict sheet contradicted each other.

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Court Tosses Ex-Olympian's Claims That QVC Stole Show Idea

By Ganesh Setty

A New Jersey federal court tossed a former Olympian's lawsuit accusing the home-shopping channel QVC of stealing her idea for a show based on her lifestyle brand, ruling her claims lacked a meaningful connection to New Jersey to exercise jurisdiction.

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Insurer Needn't Cover Casino Assault Dispute, NJ Panel Says

By Hope Patti

A home insurer had no duty to defend or indemnify a man accused of injuring another man during an altercation at an Atlantic City casino, a New Jersey state appeals court affirmed Tuesday, finding that the incident did not constitute an occurrence.

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States Sue Trump Admin To Restart EV Infrastructure Funds

By Ben Adlin

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration in Washington federal court on Tuesday in an effort to stop the U.S. government from blocking billions of dollars in congressionally approved funds meant to expand the country's electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Va. Judge Advances Most Claims In Stelara Antitrust Case

By Elliot Weld

A Virginia federal judge has allowed health insurer CareFirst's anticompetition and patent fraud claims against Johnson & Johnson to move forward in a case alleging anticompetitive behavior in relation to the immunosuppressive drug Stelara, while letting the pharmaceutical giant escape some claims of misrepresentation.

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Hyundai, Kia Ink $9M Deal With AGs Over Theft-Prone Cars

By Hailey Konnath

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to shell out $9 million and add anti-theft devices to millions of vehicles at no cost to owners as part of a settlement with 36 state attorneys general who accused the carmakers of selling vehicles lacking industry-standard anti-theft technology, according to announcements made Tuesday.

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4 Privacy Trends This Year With Lessons For Companies

As organizations plan for ongoing privacy law changes, 2025 trends that include a shift of activity from the federal to the state level mean companies should take an adaptive and principle-based approach to privacy programs rather than trying to memorize constantly changing laws, say attorneys at Sheppard Mullin.

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What Trump Order Limiting State AI Regs Means For Insurers

Last week's executive order seeking to preclude states from regulating artificial intelligence will likely have minimal impact on insurers, but the order and related congressional activities may portend a federal expectation of consistent state oversight of insurers' AI use, says Kathleen Birrane at DLA Piper.

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Opinion

A Uniform Federal Rule Would Curb Gen AI Missteps In Court

To address the patchwork of courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence, curbing abuses and relieving the burden on judges, the federal judiciary should consider amending its civil procedure rules to require litigants to certify they’ve reviewed legal filings for accuracy, say attorneys at Shook Hardy.

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Surveys, Awards & More: Law360's 2026 Editorial Calendar

Law360 publishes several award series throughout the year, including ones that highlight top-performing attorneys and practice groups. Here, find all you need to know about our awards and surveys, including due dates, FAQs, and the questions we'll ask so you can prepare ahead of time.

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Feature

The Spiciest Quotes From Massachusetts Courts In 2025

By Chris Villani

Massachusetts courts were replete with high-stakes cases throughout the year, with memorable lines from lawyers and judges alike, including jabs, thoughtful reflections and one defendant "blinded by love."

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Bonus Spotlight

Bonus News: Glenn Agre, Bursor & Fisher Reveal 2025 Levels

By Andrea Keckley

Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP told its associates in a memo last week that it would be issuing year-end bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $115,000 and special bonuses ranging from $6,000 to $25,000 based on seniority, with the chance to receive premiums above the year-end bonuses based on "​​extraordinary dedication and/or performance."

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After Questioning Judge Nominee, Sen. Kennedy Wants More

By Courtney Bublé

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., on Wednesday pressed a judicial nominee for Indiana on statements he's made as an ordained elder on sexuality and marriage.

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Analysis

Circuit-By-Circuit Guide To 2025's Most Memorable Moments

By Jeff Overley

Federal circuit courts in 2025 strained under a crush of Trump administration lawsuits, as judges directed animated language at litigants and even their fellow judges. And while the president only added a handful of appellate jurists, they had outsize impacts on circuit benches as they joined the cadre of conservatives seated in his first term.

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NC Panel Revives Part Of Solar Co. Ex-Atty's Sex Bias Suit

By Abigail Harrison

A North Carolina attorney can proceed with a piece of her lawsuit alleging a solar company discriminated against her based on sex while she served in a senior legal role, after a state appeals court revived one of her claims Wednesday.

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Jackson Walker Wants Settlements Heard Before Romance Trial

By Adrian Cruz

Following a Texas federal judge's decision to hold off on reviewing malpractice settlements with former bankruptcy clients, Jackson Walker LLP asked the court to reconsider, as the pending motions could save parties time and money.

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Pentagon Must Justify JAG Firings Under New NDAA

By Courtney Bublé

Under the annual defense policy bill that was sent to the president's desk on Wednesday, the Pentagon will have to explain its firings of military lawyers — a provision that comes after the Trump administration controversially dismissed its top military lawyers at the beginning of the year.

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