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California quietly repeals Covid 'misinfo' law that targeted doctors' speech rights
The state of California has repealed AB2098, which would have forced doctors to provide patients only with state-approved information about Covid-19, or risk losing their medical license. The law had already lost in court, and the state faced "humiliation" before a federal appeals panel
Investor Choice Advocates Network files amicus brief supporting Binance's motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit
Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN), a nonprofit public interest litigation organization, filed an amicus brief on Sept. 28 in support of Binance's motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ICAN said it filed the brief due to concerns that the SEC's "ambiguous and expansive" application of existing securities laws could negatively impact investors and individuals wishing to participate in the digital asset industry.
Benesch Adds Associate to Litigation Team in Cleveland
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Alayna Bridgett to the Litigation Practice Group in Cleveland.
Peacock sued over subscription renewals
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Peacock is facing a class action alleging it illegally automatically renews users' subscriptions.
McGuireWoods’ Atlanta Office Moves to a New Midtown Location
McGuireWoods has relocated its Atlanta office to 1075 Peachtree St. NE, a new 38-story mixed-use tower consisting of 700,000 square feet of class A office space, along with retail space and the 414 room Loews Atlanta Hotel topped with 52 residences.
Practical Solutions for Navigating Diversity Equity and Inclusion Challenges on October 3, 2023
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a critical issue for recruiters, clients and employees, but is filled with ever-evolving challenges and risks.
2023 Ohio Regional Employer Conference on October 5, 2023
After experiencing yet another year of dramatic legal and cultural change, employers continue the work required to both maintain and reinvent the workplace – it's a puzzle, and it has not gotten any easier.
Troutman Pepper Named Among 11 Virginia Law Firms on the Move
Troutman Pepper is among 11 law firms to be recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural Law Firms on the Move program.
Collaboration for Passenger Rail Success on October 3, 2023
Transportation & Infrastructure attorney Michael Friedberg will participate in the Railway Supply Institute's (RSI) Technical Conference held in conjunction with the organization's Railway Interchange conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
M&A Conference – Des Moines on October 3, 2023
Join us as nationally recognized leaders discuss everything M&A — from today’s market trends to distressed deals to changes in law and regulations that will impact how to best shepherd deals to close.
Court rejects hedge funds' petition to intervene in MMA disciplinary case
A judge has denied a bid by Florida hedge funds to intervene in federal disciplinary proceedings in Louisiana against a Houston law firm accused of unethical and illegal actions for mass-filing hurricane-damage claims in the Bayou State.
Ethical concerns surround Weiser who is at the tip of the spear on tech company lawsuit
A 2022 investigation exposed how state attorneys general, including Colorado's Attorney General Phil Weiser, have a history of participating in extravagant events funded in part by companies they are actively suing or investigating. Most recently, Weiser is overseeing a coalition of 38 state and other attorneys general that joined the Justice Department in its lawsuit against a tech giant that in part allowed him to take a luxurious trip in 2021.
Morgan Lewis Among the Lawyer’s Top Global Litigation Firms for 2023
Morgan Lewis has been recognized by The Lawyer among the top 10 international firms in its Global Litigation 50 report for 2023.
Super Lawyers recognizes 20 New York-based attorneys at Reed Smith
Super Lawyers has named five attorneys from Reed Smith’s New York office to its 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, highlighting them as leaders in their fields.
Four Montgomery Mccracken Attorneys Selected to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers List
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that four of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2023 New York Super Lawyers list.
Roundup plaintiff plans appeal of local judge's directed verdict in favor of Monsanto
Judge Brian May granted Monstanto's motion for a directed verdict against plaintiff Mark McCostlin
Super Lawyers Recognizes 27 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in New York
Super Lawyers has named 27 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Mom sues energy drink maker, claims PRIME has too much caffeine
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Legal Newsline) — A mother alleges PRIME Energy drinks are misleadingly marketed to youth as healthy when they actually contain high levels of caffeine.
17 Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon’s 2024 “Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers”
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that 17 of the firm’s attorneys have been named in the 2024 Lawdragon “500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers” guide.
Shannon M. Porterfield Joins Rawle & Henderson LLP
Rawle & Henderson is pleased to welcome Shannon M. Porterfield as an Associate in the firm’s Harrisburg PA office.