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September 18, 2025
Texas Co. Sues Over Unpaid Work On NJ Mall Gaming Site
An Austin, Texas, company is claiming in New Jersey state court that a client is hiding behind a web of companies to avoid paying $500,000 for a job to furnish and install lighting features at an interactive gaming attraction in New Jersey's American Dream mall.
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September 18, 2025
Amazon Must Face Buyers' Antitrust Suit Over Pricing Policy
A Manhattan federal judge on Thursday allowed consumers' lawsuit targeting a policy Amazon had in place until March 2019 that restricted sellers from offering cheaper prices elsewhere to proceed under antitrust and consumer protection laws in 25 states, but tossed claims brought under Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee laws.
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September 18, 2025
Philip Morris Gets Swedish Match Deal Case Stubbed Out
A Virginia federal court tossed a proposed class action on Thursday from consumers accusing Philip Morris of violating antitrust law by purchasing Swedish Match rather than competing in the U.S. market for nicotine pouches with its own product, after finding the claims were based on conjecture instead of facts.
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September 18, 2025
FTC Sues Live Nation, Claiming Illegal Ticketing Tactics
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states accused Live Nation and Ticketmaster in California federal court on Thursday of deceiving customers and artists by not disclosing fees and by helping brokers buy and resell millions of dollars' worth of tickets at a substantial markup.
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September 18, 2025
FTC Greenlights Amazon Prime Trial For Next Week
A Seattle federal judge has cleared the Federal Trade Commission's consumer protection case against Amazon to go to trial on Monday, finding the company violated at least one requirement of an e-commerce law, yet jurors must still decide if it clearly disclosed Prime subscription terms to users and offered simple cancellation methods.
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September 18, 2025
NC Coastal Pool Co. Can't Exit Trademark Dispute Early
An Outer Banks-area pool and spa service provider has been denied an early exit from a trademark dispute after a North Carolina federal judge found claims against it to be good enough to survive judgment on the pleadings.
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September 18, 2025
Cannabis Co. Says Insurer Shirked $900K Theft Coverage
The insurer for an online retailer of legal THC wrongfully denied coverage for losses stemming from a break-in at the business's Oklahoma warehouse, where nearly $900,000 in inventory was stolen, the retailer alleged in a North Carolina state court filing.
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September 18, 2025
3rd Circ. Redefines Restitution In Gun Store Robbery Case
The Third Circuit on Thursday issued new rules on how restitution should be calculated in criminal cases, finding that property from a gun store cannot be counted as both lost income and stolen property.
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September 18, 2025
Circuit Split On Felon Gun Ban Could Set Up High Court Review
A growing divide among federal appellate courts on how a gun ban for felons fits within the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 expansion of individuals' right to carry firearms in public could force the high court to revisit the Second Amendment.
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September 18, 2025
DOJ's Slater Says Google Search Fixes Set AI 'Foundation'
The head of the Justice Department Antitrust Division left the door open Thursday to appealing a D.C. federal judge's rejection of the government's most sweeping remedies proposals targeting Google's search monopoly, even as she used New York City remarks to tout the fixes the government did manage to win.
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September 18, 2025
Citing Lashify, ITC Finds Domestic Industry In Vape Case
The U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed with a judge's finding that Pax Labs Inc. has satisfied a requirement for it to bring its case alleging imports of vape devices infringed various patents, relying on a pair of Federal Circuit rulings over what counts toward that requirement.
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September 18, 2025
Pet Food Tray Sellers Sue Rival Over Patent Complaints
Pet product companies based in China have sued a New Jersey woman for allegedly making "frivolous" complaints of patent infringement against them, causing retailers to pull their products from shelves.
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September 18, 2025
Nvidia Investing $5B In Intel, Launches AI Chip Alliance
Nvidia Corp. said Thursday it will join forces with Intel Corp. to develop custom chips for data centers and personal computers, kicking off the collaboration with a planned $5 billion investment in Intel stock.
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September 18, 2025
Auto Co. Accuses Conn. Revenue Dept. Of Fumbling Depos
An auto wholesaler accusing Connecticut's tax commissioner of levying a double tax on warranties attached to vehicles sold out of state wants the Department of Revenue Services sanctioned for failing to properly prepare two witnesses for Sept. 12 depositions.
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September 18, 2025
Harley-Davidson Says 7th Circ. Right To Toss Warranty Suit
Harley-Davidson is urging the Seventh Circuit not to hold an en banc rehearing on antitrust claims alleging its warranties prohibited off-brand parts, saying the panel was correct last month when it found the plaintiffs failed to allege the relevant market or that the warranty actually had any such prohibition.
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September 18, 2025
Japanese Glycine Exporter Hit With 86% Antidumping Duty
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a notice Thursday indicating a Japanese supplier of glycine faces a more than 86% antidumping duty rate, saying the company failed to cooperate with the federal government's investigation.
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September 18, 2025
PNC Accused Of Sharing Site Users' Private Info With LinkedIn
A proposed class action claims PNC Financial Services violated the privacy of visitors to its website by tracking their browsing and sharing that information with social network LinkedIn, according to a complaint filed in Pennsylvania state court.
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September 18, 2025
Valitic Soap Is Unapproved Drug, Class Of Buyers Claims
A proposed class of soap buyers is suing the maker of Valitic soap in New York federal court, alleging that it is an illegal drug as it claims to be able to treat dark spots, acne and other skin conditions without U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
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September 17, 2025
Ex-Applicant Sues Walmart, Alleging Consumer Report Misstep
Big box retailer Walmart faces a proposed class action alleging it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by running a background check, then rescinding a job offer to an applicant who'd disclosed her criminal record before starting the application process.
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September 17, 2025
BIPA Logic May Sustain Walgreens Data Suit, Ill. Justices Hint
Illinois' highest court Wednesday pressed an attorney for Walgreens to address why the company shouldn't apply its own reasoning that a plaintiff can file suit based solely on a statutory violation of the state's biometric privacy statute to allegations that the retail pharmacy chain printed too much financial information on receipts.
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September 17, 2025
Tribal Members Tell 9th Circ. Tariff Suit Belongs In Fed. Court
Counsel for members of the Blackfeet Nation tribe told the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday their suit challenging President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs should stay in federal district courts, where constitutional and congressional claims over tribal commerce must be heard.
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September 17, 2025
Broker Can't Trim Chipwich Maker's $4.5M Recall Loss Suit
A Connecticut state court refused to nix a breach of contract claim in an ice cream sandwich maker's $4.5 million suit accusing its insurance broker of failing to recommend and procure insurance that would cover a food recall.
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September 17, 2025
Hermes Gets Birkin Bag Antitrust Claims Tossed For Good
A California federal court on Wednesday tossed a proposed class action accusing Hermes of unlawfully tying the sale of its iconic Birkin handbag to other expensive items, finding the latest version of the complaint still fell short of making a plausible antitrust claim.
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September 17, 2025
DOJ & Google Going To Trial, Again, On Ad Tech Remedies
The Justice Department goes to trial next week to try breaking up Google's advertising placement technology business after a Virginia federal court declared the company an illegal monopolist in ad tech.
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September 17, 2025
Herbal Co.'s Supplements Lack FDA Disclaimer, Buyers Claim
A proposed class of herbal supplement buyers is suing Traditional Medicinals Inc. in California federal court, alleging that its line of supplements makes claims that they support sleep, digestion and other functions, but they lack federally required disclaimers.
Expert Analysis
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Maneuvering The Weeds Of Cannabis Vertical Integration
The conversation around vertical integration has taken on new urgency as the cannabis market expands, despite federal reform remaining a distant dream, so the best strategy for cannabis operators is to approach vertical integration on a state-by-state basis, say attorneys at Sweetspot Brands.
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The Future Of Privacy Enforcement Under Ferguson's FTC
Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson's early actions indicate a marked shift toward a more traditional approach to privacy enforcement, so companies should expect the commission to maintain a strong focus on enforcing Section 5 of the FTC Act in the privacy area, says Kandi Parsons at ZwillGen.
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Series
Playing Guitar Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Being a lawyer not only requires logic and hard work, but also belief, emotion, situational awareness and lots of natural energy — playing guitar enhances all of these qualities, increasing my capacity to do my best work, says Kosta Stojilkovic at Wilkinson Stekloff.
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Takeaways From DOJ's Latest FCA Customs Fraud Intervention
The U.S. Department of Justice's recent intervention in a case alleging customs-related reverse False Claims Act fraud underlines the government’s increased scrutiny of, and importers’ corresponding exposure from, information related to product classification, country of origin and pricing, say attorneys at Bass Berry.
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Crisis Management Lessons From The Parenting Playbook
The parenting skills we use to help our kids through challenges — like rehearsing for stressful situations, modeling confidence and taking time to reset our emotions — can also teach us the fundamentals of leading clients through a corporate crisis, say Deborah Solmor at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and Cara Peterman at Alston & Bird.
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Tips For Companies Crafting Tariff Surcharge Disclosures
As the Trump administration imposes tariffs on imports, retail businesses considering itemizing tariff-related costs separately for consumers must ensure that any disclosures are both accurate and defensible to avoid regulatory enforcement or private suits, says Christopher Cole at Katten.
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From NY Fed To BigLaw
While the move to private practice brings a learning curve, it also brings chances to learn new skills and grow your network, requiring a clear understanding of how your skills can complement and contribute to a firm's existing practice, and where you can add new value, says Meghann Donahue at Covington.
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Top 3 Litigation Finance Deal-Killers, And How To Avoid Them
Like all transactions, litigation finance deals can sometimes collapse, but understanding the most common reasons for failure, including a lack of trust or a misunderstanding of deal terms, can help both parties avoid problems, say Rebecca Berrebi at Avenue 33 and Boris Ziser at Schulte Roth.
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Compliance Lessons From Warby Parker's HIPAA Fine
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' civil money penalty against Warby Parker highlights the emerging challenges that consumer-facing brands encounter when expanding into healthcare-adjacent sectors, with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance being a potential focus of regulatory attention, say attorneys at Saul Ewing.
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How Attys Can Use A Therapy Model To Help Triggered Clients
Attorneys can lean on key principles from a psychotherapeutic paradigm known as the "Internal Family Systems" model to help manage triggered clients and get settlement negotiations back on track, says Jennifer Gibbs at Zelle.
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Tracking The Evolution Of Liability Management Exercises
As liability management exercises face increasing legal scrutiny, understanding the history of these debt restructuring tools can help explain how the playbook keeps adapting — and why the next move is always just one ruling or transaction away, say attorneys at Weil.
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What Banks Must Do To Attract Gen Z Customers
The young adults of Generation Z bank differently, so financial institutions must engage appropriately if they wish to attract this key population, including by leveraging savvy marketing, well-designed online interfaces and top-notch customer service, says Madeline Thieschafer at Fredrikson & Byron.
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Rebuttal
Mass Arbitration Reform Must Focus On Justice
A recent Law360 guest article argued that mass arbitration reform is needed to alleviate companies’ financial and administrative burdens, but any such reform must deliver real justice, not just cost savings for the powerful, says Eduard Korsinsky at Levi & Korsinsky.
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3 Steps For In-House Counsel To Assess Litigation Claims
Before a potential economic downturn, in-house attorneys should investigate whether their company is sitting on hidden litigation claims that could unlock large recoveries to help the business withstand tough times, says Will Burgess at Hilgers Graben.
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Breaking Down Ill. Bellwether Case For Bank Preemption
The banking industry's pending lawsuit against the state of Illinois stands to permanently enjoin state regulation of bank card processing, as well as clarify the outstanding and consequential issue of whether conflict preemption continues to cover third parties in certain circumstances, says Tom Witherspoon at Stinson.