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Minn. SC to decide if protections apply to journalists accused of trespassing in Dakota Access Pipeline case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering whether the state's Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) protects newsgatherers like Unicorn Riot from disclosing unpublished materials—even if they are accused of trespassing while gathering news.
DOJ naming Rocket Mortgage in appraisal lawsuit ‘a flagrant example of government overreach,’ says company spokesman
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has named Rocket Mortgage in a new lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in home appraisals, a claim that the company has called "a flagrant example of government overreach."
Damien Patton: 'Escaping hate is always possible
Damien Patton, founder and former CEO of Banjo, said a lesson he learned from his own experiences is that "escaping hate is always possible," but it is made much easier when opportunities for rehabilitation are available.
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz: Steve Jobs said to 'fire everyone on your leadership team'
Howard Schultz, former CEO of Stabucks, recalled in a recent podcast appearance how Steve Jobs once screamed at him to fire his entire executive team, advice which Schultz mostly followed within nine months.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on border actions against Biden Administration: ‘We’re reaching a point of constitutional crisis’
Amid the ongoing struggle in Texas against the influx of illegal immigrants, Missouri has emerged as a key player in the legal arena, spearheading lawsuits aimed at compelling the Biden administration to secure the border.
X Corp lawsuit accuses progressive watchdog Media Matters of intentionally harming its advertising business
In a legal battle that pits a social media giant against a progressive “media watchdog,” X Corp (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit against Media Matters for America, alleging intentional deception and a malicious campaign aimed at damaging the company's reputation and revenue stream.
Lawsuit questions 'raw' claims of non-alcoholic kombucha
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A proposed class action says "raw" kombucha is not exactly that, because alcohol has been extracted.
Class action complains apple is main fruit in Beliv nectar drinks
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida class action lawsuit says a line of nectar drinks made by Beliv violates consumer protection laws.
DWI lawyer sues Ark. city over lack of video of client's arrest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas lawyer is suing a city, accusing it of withholding evidence pertaining to his client.
Walmart shopper says there was broken glass in his trail mix
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man says he was trying to enjoy trail mix bought at a Leon County Walmart but instead bit down on broken glass.
Prison guard says he was punished for reporting beating
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The Florida Department of Corrections is accused of retaliating against a captain who says other guards hid their body cams while beating an inmate.
CVS blamed for death in Orlando parking lot
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — CVS and the owner of an Orlando store are blamed for the murder of a man in its parking lot.
Chair breaks when man sits in it, so he sues The Salvation Army
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The Salvation Army faces a lawsuit in Florida after a man says a chair he was interested in buying broke when he tested it.
Medical Malpractice Litigator Tracey S. McGurk Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Cleveland Office as a Shareholder
Experienced medical malpractice litigator Tracey S. McGurk has joined Marshall Dennehey as a shareholder in the firm’s Cleveland, Ohio office.
Legalweek Recognizes Morgan Lewis for Innovations in Knowledge Management
American Lawyer Media (ALM) named Morgan Lewis the winner of the Innovations in Knowledge Management category in the 2023 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards.
Morgan Lewis Continues Expansion of Nonprofits Team With Addition of Partner Ann Batlle
Ann Batlle, a seasoned advisor to complex charitable organizations on legal and tax issues, rejoins Morgan Lewis today as partner resident in Washington, DC. Ann arrives from Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase, MD, the nation’s largest medical research philanthropy, where she served as deputy general counsel.
Greenberg Traurig New Jersey Expands White Collar Defense and Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Kevin G. Walsh
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its White Collar Defense & Special Investigations and Litigation practices with the addition of Kevin G. Walsh as a shareholder in the New Jersey office.
Ballard Spahr Advises TD Bank on Financing Transaction for Affordable Housing in Smyrna, DE
Ballard Spahr served as counsel to TD Bank, N.A., in a transaction to help finance a developer’s acquisition and renovation of an affordable housing complex in Smyrna, Delaware.
Diana Palecek Selected to Diversity IMPACT 50 List
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Diana R. Palecek, who was selected to the Diversity Impact 50 list by Career Mastered Magazine.
Troutman Pepper eMerge’s Chris Haley Recognized Among Relativity’s 2023 AI Visionaries
Chris Haley, co-founder and managing director of technology at Troutman Pepper eMerge, has been recognized as a 2023 AI Visionary by Relativity, a leading legal and compliance software provider.