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Harvard Law professor: Government 'cannot lawfully' force private companies to engage in censorship
Noah Feldman, a professor at Harvard Law, has stated that while private companies are free to censor other private parties of their own accord, if the government forces a private company to engage in censorship, it becomes a violation of the First Amendment.
No injury, no barriers? IL Sup Ct to decide if 'no-injury' standard for big money biometrics lawsuits applies to other laws, too
Walgreens has won the chance to ask the state high court to decide if plaintiffs' lawyers can press big money class actions in Illinois state courts under a federal identity protection law, despite no harm caused by a technical violation of the law, and despite rulings across the country that they can't do so
Tech entrepreneur on Big Tech antitrust trial: 'This case is not about consumers, but is all about our government intervening in a market that works very well for consumers today'
Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, testified in the Google antitrust trial, claiming that the big tech company's unfair tactics helped it become the dominant search engine, subsequently hindering the success of his company's rival, Bing. Following the hearing, Steve DelBianco, president & CEO of NetChoice, took to Twitter to express his thoughts about the testimony.
Troutman Pepper Counsels Peoples Financial Services Corp. in Strategic Merger With FNCB Bancorp, Inc.
Troutman Pepper client Peoples Financial Services Corp. (Peoples) and FNCB Bancorp, Inc. (FNCB) recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Peoples and FNCB will combine in an all-stock strategic merger.
TC’s Trish Lilley Continues on LMA’s International Board of Directors for 2024
Thompson Coburn is proud to announce that the firm’s Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer, Trish Lilley, will continue to serve on the Legal Marketing Association’s International Board of Directors as a Member-at-Large for 2024.
Ford not having much luck in Georgia; Supreme Court says lawsuit over old car design could proceed
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Ford Motor Co. may have to defend itself against a lawsuit over a car design more than 10 years old after the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that the state’s statute of repose contains an exception for “reckless” conduct - the latest setback in what's becoming a series in the state's courts.
Lawsuit alleges ADA class action lawyers froze partner out of FedEx fees
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who hit FedEx with a lawsuit over whether the company's drop boxes could be accessed by wheelchair-bound individuals are now fighting over nearly $1 million in fees.
Man's suicide in Massachusetts snow blamed on hospital staff
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A wrongful death lawsuit blames Beverly Hospital for the suicide of a man who seemingly wandered into the woods to die in the Massachusetts cold.
Opioid plaintiffs fight bias charge against case's special master who hit 'reply all' on email
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers representing thousands of government plaintiffs in opioid litigation opposed a request by pharmacy benefit managers to disqualify the special master overseeing their cases, saying an email the PBMs cite as evidence of bias was protected by judicial privilege and merely reflects the judge’s personal thoughts anyway.
When they sue us: Netflix, Ava DuVernay lose motion for judgment in defamation case
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Netflix and director Ava DuVernay seem headed to trial on claims their depiction of a Manhattan prosecutor in the series When They See Us was defamatory.
John Fraser Recognized as a Notable Leader in Cannabis by Green Market Report
Dykema is proud to announce that John Fraser, Michigan Team Leader of Dykema’s Cannabis group, was named a Notable Leader in Cannabis by Green Market Report. Fraser was featured in the September edition of Green Market Report.
Deana Labriola Appointed to USA Climbing Board of Directors
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Raleigh, N.C. Partner Deana A. Labriola, who was appointed to the USA Climbing Board of Directors.
Securing Climate Justice Through Green Amendments: Discussion of the Held v. Montana Case & What It Means for the Nationwide Movement on October 4, 2023
Environmental attorney Jose Almanzar will participate in a Green Amendments for the Generations webinar on the implications of the Held v. Montana case.
Bar not to blame over killing of man it bounced an hour earlier
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Parents of a man who was killed after encountering his assailants from an earlier fight can’t recover money from the bar where the initial fracas occurred, a California appeals court ruled.
Lawsuit claiming formula bad for toddlers hits $5 million road block
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The woman unhappy with what's in Gerber Good Start Grow formula might not get a chance to pursue a class action lawsuit because she isn't asking for enough money.
P&G beats PFAS lawsuit over Oral-B dental floss
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Procter & Gamble has earned a win in a proposed class action lawsuit that alleged dangerous chemicals are in its Oral-B Glide Dental Floss.
Defendant: Lawyers tested two pieces of clothing for PFAS, ignored the results and sued anyway
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The lawyers suing a maker of children's school uniforms ignored their lack of evidence when they filed their case and must be punished.
Bradley Adds Healthcare Regulatory Attorney Megan K. Dhillon to D.C. Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Megan K. Dhillon has joined the firm’s nationally ranked Healthcare Practice Group in the D.C. office.
Reed Smith boosts private equity team with addition of Brian Murchie
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Brian Murchie has joined the firm as senior client development advisor in its Private Equity Group. Murchie will work closely with the firm’s lawyers to execute on the growth strategy for the firm’s private equity practice.
Jones Day's Richard H. Deane Jr. receives the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard "Rick" H. Deane Jr., of counsel in the Firm's Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice and resident in the Atlanta Office, has been honored by the Atlanta Business Chronicle with its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023.