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September 25, 2025
3rd Circ. Won't Revive Debt Collection Suit Against NJ Firm
The Third Circuit rejected a bid Thursday from a woman suing Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann & Knopf LLP to revive her proposed class action over allegedly unfair debt collection practices after a federal trial court ruled that she filed her suit too late.
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September 25, 2025
8th Circ. Backs UPS In Driver's Bias, Retaliation Suit
A Black UPS driver has lost his suit accusing the company of coming down harder on him for skipping Saturday shifts than it did on white drivers at a facility in Des Moines, Iowa, with the Eighth Circuit affirming the dismissal of the litigation Thursday.
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September 25, 2025
Jackson Walker Reaches 2 New Deals Over Judge Romance
Jackson Walker LLP has reached two new settlements to resolve claims related to a concealed romance between a former firm attorney and a onetime bankruptcy judge, marking at least five such settlements since the scandal broke.
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September 25, 2025
Ohio Airport Must Face Union's Picket Restriction Challenge
A union may continue pursuing its lawsuit accusing the Columbus airport of violating workers' First Amendment rights by placing restrictions on picketing, an Ohio federal judge ruled, rejecting the argument that the union lacks standing to sue.
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September 25, 2025
Driver Says Mazda's Sanctions Bid Is Itself Sanctionable
The leader of a proposed class of Mazda drivers suing over an alleged oil burning defect is firing back at the automaker's call for sanctions for what it called "frivolous" postjudgment filings, saying Mazda's filing is legally baseless and filled with ad hominem attacks on his attorney, so the company is the one that should face sanctions.
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September 24, 2025
Ex-Lyft Lobbyist Testifies For Uber In Sex Assault Trial
California has established model safety standards for the ride-hailing industry and Uber has exceeded those standards, a former lobbyist for Lyft told jurors Wednesday in a bellwether trial over claims Uber negligently failed to put sufficient measures in place to prevent sexual assaults by its drivers.
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September 24, 2025
Ga. Panel Reverses Early Win In Ambulance-Mower Crash
A Georgia appellate panel revived a negligence claim Wednesday from a man who said he was hit by a speeding ambulance while crossing a road in his lawn mower, rejecting a trial court's finding that there was "no evidence" the ambulance driver was at fault.
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September 24, 2025
Calif. Judge Blocks Feds' Transpo, Housing Grant Conditions
A California federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from requiring cities and local governments to follow "impermissibly vague" directives relating to immigration and diversity, equity and inclusion policies in order to receive federal transportation, infrastructure, housing and other grants that had already been appropriated by Congress.
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September 24, 2025
6th Circ. Upends Ford's Win In Muslim Ex-Worker's Bias Suit
The Sixth Circuit reinstated a bias and retaliation suit Wednesday from a Muslim and Middle Eastern engineer who claimed Ford fired him due to his race, religion and national origin, finding the former worker put forward enough detail showing he may have been sacked for complaining about mistreatment.
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September 24, 2025
Ex-Conductor Can't Sue BNSF A Third Time After $1.3M Win
An Illinois federal judge has ruled that a former conductor can't proceed with a third racial discrimination lawsuit against BNSF Railway claiming he was "blackballed" from future employment at BNSF and other railroads, because he has already litigated how BNSF handled his dismissal and was compensated more than $1.3 million in damages.
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September 24, 2025
Committee Says $100M DIP Loan Doesn't Benefit Modivcare
The official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 case of medical transport company Modivcare objected to final approval of the debtor's $100 million bankruptcy loan late Tuesday, telling a Texas court the package includes "numerous infirmities" that need to be addressed.
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September 24, 2025
Calif. Panel Won't Upend $1M Motorcycle Crash Verdict
A California appeals panel won't order a new trial or disturb a $1 million verdict awarded to a man who fractured his pelvis and arm in a motorcycle accident, with the justices rejecting the other driver's arguments that evidence was wrongly excluded from the trial.
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September 24, 2025
Helicopter Cos. Say Aetna 'Grasping At Straws' In $20M Fight
Three Aetna entities have "trumped up" their counterclaims against six air ambulance operators that are suing insurers for $20 million in Connecticut federal court, according to a dismissal motion that says the allegations of dirty dealing are preempted.
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September 24, 2025
Sen. Questions FAA's Proposed $3M Boeing Safety Fine
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking answers from the Federal Aviation Administration on the calculations behind a proposed fine of $3.1 million against Boeing for safety violations that led to last year's Alaska Airlines door plug incident, and has told the agency the penalty would amount to a "rounding error" for the aerospace giant.
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September 24, 2025
American Airlines, US Gov't Sued Over Potomac Crash
A new wrongful death complaint brought by the wife of an American Eagle Flight 5342 victim names both American Airlines and the United States government as liable in the "wholly avoidable tragedy" that killed 67 people on the Potomac River in January.
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September 24, 2025
Mass. Turnpike Bid Dispute Squashed As Applegreen Exits
Blackstone Inc.-backed convenience store chain Applegreen has withdrawn a bid to rebuild and operate service plazas along the Massachusetts Turnpike and other highways, mooting a lawsuit by current plaza operator Global Partners, lawyers told a state court judge on Wednesday.
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September 24, 2025
Amtrak Beats Retired Worker's Suit Over Benefits Reversal
A Rhode Island federal judge dismissed an ex-Amtrak employee's suit claiming the company illegally rolled back medical care reimbursement benefits that the rail service said it mistakenly granted him in retirement, finding he wasn't entitled to the extra credits under the plan's terms.
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September 23, 2025
Experian Beats Credit Investigation Suit, For Now
Experian beat a proposed class action alleging it failed to timely reinvestigate disputed information in a plaintiff's file that kept him from securing a property mortgage loan, a North Carolina federal judge said Tuesday, finding that the plaintiff lacked standing and couldn't fairly trace his injury to the delay in reinvestigation.
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September 23, 2025
Uber Asks Judge To Look Into Leak Of Sealed Records To NYT
Uber has asked a San Francisco judge to order the lawyers in coordinated sexual assault litigation in California state court involving hundreds of accusers to officially state they have no knowledge about how sealed, confidential information protected under the court's order was handed over to The New York Times.
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September 23, 2025
5th Circ. Won't Disturb EPA's Denial Of Texas Ozone Plan
The Fifth Circuit on Monday refused to upend a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision denying Texas' Clean Air Act implementation plans, finding that the EPA's procedure complied with the law and its reasoning for denying the plans "was sound."
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September 23, 2025
DC Circ. Says FMC's Late-Fee Rule Makes No Sense
The Federal Maritime Commission's "demurrage and detention" fees rule does not make sense, the D.C. Circuit has ruled, partially striking down the rule after finding that the agency had not given a good reason for allowing some entities to be fined for shipping delays while blocking others.
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September 23, 2025
Towing Cos. Can Bill For Special Rigs, Conn. Justices Say
Upending three lower decisions to the contrary, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Tuesday said tow truck operators can charge extra fees on top of hourly labor rates when using specialized equipment to clear highway wrecks, saying a limited interpretation of a state motor vehicle regulation could hinder accident cleanup efforts.
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September 23, 2025
Engineering Firm Calls Post-Bridge Collapse Docs Privileged
Documents and emails produced by an engineering firm after the collapse of Pittsburgh's Fern Hollow Bridge in 2022 but before the firm was named in lawsuits were still privileged, the engineers' attorney told a Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday.
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September 23, 2025
Enviro Orgs. Ask 5th Circ. To Review Delfin LNG Project License
Environmental groups on Monday asked the Fifth Circuit to find that the U.S. Department of Transportation violated federal law when it issued a license for the construction and operation of the Delfin LNG LLC deepwater liquefied natural gas project.
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September 23, 2025
5th Circ. Clears Tugboat Firm In Barge Sinking Dispute
The Fifth Circuit on Monday said a lower court did not err in finding that a marine transportation services company wasn't liable for all claims arising from a June 2022 capsizing and sinking of a barge, saying that the barge's structure made it unseaworthy.
Expert Analysis
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Navigating Potential Sources Of Tariff-Related Contract Risk
As the tariff landscape continues to shift, companies must anticipate potential friction points arising out of certain common contractual provisions, prepare to defend against breach claims, and respond to changing circumstances in contractual and treaty-based relationships, say attorneys at Debevoise.
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How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication
As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.
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When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility
As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.
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Despite Rule Delay, FTC Scrutiny Looms For Subscriptions
Even though the Federal Trade Commission has delayed its click-to-cancel rule that introduces strict protocols for auto-renewing subscriptions, businesses should expect active enforcement of the new requirements after July, and look to the FTC's recent lawsuits against Uber and Cleo AI as warnings, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.
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Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.
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GM Case Highlights New Trends In AI-Related Securities Suits
Bold company statements about artificial intelligence have resulted in a rise in AI-related securities litigation, and a recent Michigan federal court decision in In Re: General Motors Co. Securities Litigation illustrates how courts are analyzing these AI-based claims and applying traditional securities concepts to new technologies, say attorneys at Cooley.
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Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways
Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.
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Justices Hand Agencies Broad Discretion In NEPA Review
By limiting the required scope of reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County could weaken the review process under NEPA, while also raising questions regarding the degree of deference afforded to agencies, say attorneys at Foley Hoag.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure
If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.
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Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use
The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.
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Max Pressure On Iran May Raise Secondary Sanctions Risk
New sanctions designations announced June 6 are the latest in a slew of actions the administration has taken to put pressure on Iran’s military programs and petroleum exports that will likely increase non-U.S. businesses’ secondary sanctions risk, says John Sandage at Berliner Corcoran.
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Justices Widen Gap Between Federal, Calif. Enviro Reviews
While the U.S. Supreme Court's recent opinion in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, narrowed the scope of National Environmental Policy Act reviews, it may have broadened the gulf between reviews conducted under NEPA and those under the California Environmental Quality Act, say attorneys at Hanson Bridgett.
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In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.
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Foreign Sovereign Entities Should Heed 9th Circ. IP Ruling
After the Ninth Circuit recently held that four Chinese state-controlled companies were not immune from criminal indictment for alleged economic espionage, foreign sovereign-controlled entities should assess whether their operations and affiliation with their parent states qualify for sovereign immunity under the common law, say attorneys at Cleary.
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How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity
As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.