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May 12, 2025
Will Justices Finally Rein In Universal Injunctions?
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to address for the first time Thursday the propriety of universal injunctions, a tool federal judges have increasingly used to broadly halt presidential orders and policy initiatives, and whose validity has haunted the high court's merits and emergency dockets for more than a decade.
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May 12, 2025
Police Can't Axe Game Co. Subpoena In Eckert Seamans Fight
A Pennsylvania federal judge on Monday rejected the Pennsylvania State Police's bid to completely avoid a subpoena from a skill games company suing Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC for an alleged conflict of interest, but noted that the department raised legitimate concerns about the subpoena's scope.
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May 12, 2025
Mich. Gaming Board Dropped From Horse-Race Betting Suit
A Michigan federal judge, citing 11th Amendment immunity, dropped a local gaming authority from a lawsuit filed by the TwinSpires horse-racing betting platform claiming the state unlawfully tried to force the company to secure a license to operate there.
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May 12, 2025
MSG Blames Microsoft Glitch For Missing Emails In Court
Madison Square Garden has urged a New York federal judge to reject former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley's motion for spoliation sanctions amid his assault suit, arguing missing emails were lost due to a Microsoft glitch, and that Oakley did not suffer prejudice because key evidence had been preserved through other sources.
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May 09, 2025
4th Circ. Digests 'Unappetizing' Relief For Jordan's NASCAR Team
The Fourth Circuit on Friday seemed poised to unravel a federal court's injunction allowing two NASCAR teams, including one co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, to continue racing as chartered teams while they pursue antitrust claims against the organization, with one judge saying the teams "can't have your cake and eat it too."
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May 09, 2025
Houston Texans Ask Court To Toss TicketMatrix Patent Suit
The Houston Texans are asking a federal judge to toss a patent infringement suit brought by a ticketing service, arguing that the patent-at-issue is directed toward an "abstract idea" that isn't eligible for a patent.
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May 09, 2025
NJ Panel Backs $78M Sports Complex Contract Award
A New Jersey appellate panel rejected a bidder's challenge to the awarding of a $78 million construction contract for a sports complex in a Middlesex County park, saying the proposal with the lowest price met the requirements in the bid specifications.
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May 09, 2025
Souter's Clerks Remember Him As Humble, Kind And Caring
Former clerks of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter are heartbroken over the death of a man many of them remember more for his conscientiousness, humility, kindness and disdain for the spotlight than for his undeniable brilliance as a jurist.
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May 09, 2025
Off The Bench: Latest NIL Deal Fix, More WWE Court Troubles
In this week's Off The Bench, the NCAA tries again to get its multibillion-dollar compensation settlement approved, two sets of accusers draw Vince McMahon's history of misconduct at the WWE into their complaints, and the men's tennis tour was ordered to stop threatening players over joining an antitrust suit.
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May 09, 2025
Hiker And 'Raconteur': Atty Recalls 50-Year Bond With Souter
Behind a towering legal legacy was a man who loved to hike mountains, could recall details of things he read decades ago and was always there for those he cared about, a New Hampshire attorney said as he reflected on a lifelong friendship with U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter.
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May 09, 2025
A Look At David Souter's Most Significant Opinions
The retired Justice David Souter defied simple definition, viewed as a staunch conservative until he co-wrote an opinion upholding abortion rights in 1992. He did not hew to partisan lines, but reshaped the civil litigation landscape and took an unexpected stand in an extraordinarily close presidential election.
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May 09, 2025
Swimmer's Mom Drops Suit Over Alleged Sex Misconduct Probe
A mother has dropped her liability lawsuit in federal court against a Washington school district accused of vilifying and humiliating her teen son, a swimmer, over false sexual misconduct allegations that led to a botched investigation.
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May 09, 2025
Justice Souter Was An Unexpected Force Of Moderation
Justice David Souter, who saw the high court as a moderating force apart from the messiness of politics, subverted the expectations of liberals and conservatives alike during his 19 years on the bench.
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May 09, 2025
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies At 85
Retired Justice David H. Souter, who served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1990 to 2009, has died at 85, the court announced Friday.聽
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May 08, 2025
Casinos' Market Too Broad In Monopoly Suit, Ill. Judge Hears
Card shuffler giant Light & Wonder argued Thursday that an Illinois federal judge shouldn't let a group of casinos take the company to trial claiming it used fraud and sham litigation to secure a monopoly because they "cannot, did not and will not" define a relevant market for their case.
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May 08, 2025
Colo. Trader Cops To $1.2M Fraud Against Pro Athletes
A Colorado trader pled guilty Thursday to charges that he stole money from professional athletes and falsified screenshots to convince them he was generating returns on their investments, agreeing to pay restitution of at least $1.2 million as part of the deal.
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May 08, 2025
Judge Allows WWE Accuser To Add SEC Settlement To Suit
A former World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. staffer, who has accused ex-CEO Vince McMahon of assault and sex trafficking in Connecticut federal court, was allowed to include in an amended complaint the settlement McMahon reached with the federal government regarding payments he made to her and another woman over alleged misconduct.
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May 08, 2025
Nike, Patent Owner End Dispute Over Sports Bra Pockets
Nike Inc. has resolved its dispute with a patent owner that accused the sportswear giant of infringing a patent with a sports bra that has built-in pockets, according to a filing in Massachusetts federal court.
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May 08, 2025
Nevada Can't Escape Sports Contract Suit, Kalshi Says
Online trading platform KalshiEx LLC told a Nevada federal court Thursday that gambling officials cannot dodge a lawsuit challenging their authority to prohibit the company from offering betting on sports and elections, saying the company's success in securing a preliminary injunction satisfies the motion to dismiss standard.
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May 08, 2025
Ex-Soccer Coach's 麻豆传媒suit Over Abuse Investigation Tossed
An Illinois federal judge on Wednesday threw out a lawsuit by the former head coach of the Chicago Red Stars who claimed the U.S. Center for SafeSport violated his due process rights while investigating him for misconduct, saying he must first pursue his allegations through the center's arbitration process, but that even if he didn't, his challenge is "meritless."
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May 08, 2025
Fix For Roster Limits In NCAA's NIL Deal Awaits Judge's Nod
Current and prospective college athletes whose spots on their team rosters were jeopardized by the NCAA's settlement of a name, image and likeness antitrust class action will be allowed to play again, according to the latest version of the deal, which a California federal judge found last month needed a revision.
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May 07, 2025
Racing Teams Drop Suit Seeking Formula One's Financials
Michael Jordan's stock car racing team has dropped its lawsuit seeking financial records from the owners of Formula One, according to a filing in Colorado federal court.
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May 07, 2025
DOJ, FTC Seek Public Input On Live Event Ticketing Abuses
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday they are seeking input from the public about potential abuses in the live ticketing industry, which comes after President Donald Trump's March executive order that looks to enforce "transparency at all stages of the ticket-purchase process."
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May 07, 2025
Tennis Group Told Not To Try To Sway Players In Antitrust Suit
A New York federal judge on Wednesday rebuked the Association of Tennis Professionals for making coercive statements to players about joining a proposed antitrust class action against various professional groups within the sport, saying it is improper because of its interest in the outcome of the case.
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May 07, 2025
Judge Rejects New Trial Over Antitrust Loss To US Soccer
A Brooklyn federal judge denied a defunct soccer league's request for a new antitrust trial against MLS and the U.S. soccer governing body, rejecting a challenge to a jury instruction that asked about the existence of a relevant market.
Expert Analysis
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Group Running Makes Me A Better 麻豆传媒yer
The combination of physical fitness and community connection derived from running with a group of business leaders has, among other things, helped me to stay grounded, improve my communication skills, and develop a deeper empathy for clients and colleagues, says Jessica Shpall Rosen聽at聽Greenwald Doherty.
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Opinion
6 Changes I Would Make If I Ran A 麻豆传媒 School
Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner identifies several key issues plaguing law schools and discusses potential solutions, such as opting out of the rankings game and mandating courses in basic writing skills.
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From Football To Pickleball, Sports Investing Evolved In 2024
The NFL's decision to allow private-equity investments in football franchises capped off a transformative year in U.S. sports that also included landmark PE transactions in emerging sports ranging from women's soccer to pickleball, say attorneys at Weil.
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Firms Still Have The Edge In Lateral Hiring, But Buyer Beware
Partner mobility data suggests that the third quarter of this year continued to be a buyer鈥檚 market, with the average candidate demanding less compensation for a larger book of business 鈥 but moving into the fourth quarter, firms should slow down their hiring process to minimize risks, say officers at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.
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Think Like A 麻豆传媒yer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out
In contrast to some cases that appear complex due to voluminous evidence or esoteric subject matter, a different kind of complexity involves tangled legal and factual questions, each with a range of possible outcomes, which require a 鈥渟liding scale鈥 approach instead of syllogistic reasoning, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Think Like A 麻豆传媒yer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity
Cases can appear complex for several reasons 鈥 due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources 鈥 but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Tracking The Uncertainty Of The FTC's Negative Option Rule
The fate of the Federal Trade Commission's final rule requiring businesses that utilize negative options to provide consumers with a simple cancellation method remains in limbo as it faces multiple legal challenges and the threat of possible congressional action looms, say attorneys at Manatt.
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Gardening Makes Me A Better 麻豆传媒yer
Beyond its practical and therapeutic benefits, gardening has bolstered important attributes that also apply to my litigation practice, including persistence, patience, grit and authenticity, says Christopher Viceconte at Gibbons.
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Takeaways From DOJ's Intervention On Pricing Algorithm Use
A recent U.S. Justice Department amicus brief arguing that a Nevada federal judge wrongly focused on the nonbinding aspect of software company Cendyn Group's pricing algorithm underscores the growing challenge of determining when, if ever, pricing algorithms are legal, say attorneys at Rule Garza.
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Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review
For attorneys 鈥 new ones especially 鈥 there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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Flying Makes Me A Better 麻豆传媒yer
Achieving my childhood dream of flying airplanes made me a better lawyer 鈥 and a better person 鈥 because it taught me I can conquer difficult goals when I leave my comfort zone, focus on the demands of the moment and commit to honing my skills, says Ivy Cadle at Baker Donelson.
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Circus Arts Make Me A Better 麻豆传媒yer
Performing circus arts has strengthened my ability to be more thoughtful, confident and grounded, all of which has enhanced my legal practice and allowed me to serve clients in a more meaningful way, says Bailey McGowan at Stinson.
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3 Ways To Train Junior 麻豆传媒yers In 30 Minutes Or Less
Today鈥檚 junior lawyers are experiencing a skills gap due to pandemic-era disruptions, but firms can help bring them up to speed by offering high-impact skill building content in bite-sized, interactive training sessions, say Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields.
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The Bar Needs More Clarity On The Discovery Objection Rule
Almost 10 years after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 was amended, attorneys still seem confused about what they should include in objections to discovery requests, and until the rules committee provides additional clarity, practitioners must beware the steep costs of noncompliance, says Tristan Ellis at Shanies 麻豆传媒 Office.
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Being A Navy Reservist Makes Me A Better 麻豆传媒yer
Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.