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Offit Kurman Must Pay Over $4M In Legal Malpractice Suit
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Offit Kurman Must Pay Over $4M In Legal Malpractice Suit <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874491?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By P.J. D'Annunzio A Pennsylvania judge has awarded over $4 million to Mitts Law LLC in its suit claiming that Offit Kurman Attorneys At Law's discovery violations while representing a client resulted in a $3 million judgment, ruling that the firm's representation "fell below the ordinary skill, knowledge and care exercised by attorneys under the circumstances." 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874491?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874491?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Ex-Littler Atty Drops Suit Alleging Firm Violated $1M Deal
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Ex-Littler Atty Drops Suit Alleging Firm Violated $1M Deal <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874683?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Lynn LaRowe A former Littler Mendelson PC lawyer has dropped her California state court lawsuit against the firm that alleged it had violated a settlement inked in a suit the firm filed in Texas state court accusing the attorney of stealing confidential information, wrapping up the dispute between the former associate and the firm. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874683?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874683?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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You Don't Need To Be Obnoxious': Ch. 11 Hearing Gets Rowdy
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

You Don't Need To Be Obnoxious': Ch. 11 Hearing Gets Rowdy <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874699?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Daniel Connolly A California bankruptcy judge on Thursday slammed an attorney for what he called her "obnoxious" courtroom behavior, while the lawyer argued that a proposed liquidation plan for a defunct law firm could enrich the professionals managing the case and leave little for claimants. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874699?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874699?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Foley & Lardner Must Face Ex-Clients' Breach-Of-Duty Action
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Foley & Lardner Must Face Ex-Clients' Breach-Of-Duty Action <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874363?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Rose Krebs A Texas appellate court has reversed a decision that let Foley & Lardner LLP escape a suit filed by two partners in an oil and gas venture who allege that the firm failed to disclose conflicts of interest and misused their confidential information after representing them in several matters. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874363?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874363?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Tesla, Elon Musk Beat Dogecoin Buyers' Fraud Suit, For Good
by Gunnar Larson 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

Tesla, Elon Musk Beat Dogecoin Buyers' Fraud Suit, For Good <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1874889?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Lauren Berg A New York federal judge on Thursday for the final time threw out a contentious lawsuit brought by Dogecoin investors accusing Elon Musk of manipulating the market so that he and Tesla could turn a profit on the meme-themed cryptocurrency. Order attache

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JPMorgan Says Ex-Adviser Poached Clients Worth $13M
by Gunnar Larson 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

JPMorgan Says Ex-Adviser Poached Clients Worth $13M <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874723?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Catherine Marfin JPMorgan Chase has accused a former adviser of attempting to solicit clients for Wells Fargo, an effort JPMorgan alleged has so far been successful in converting 16 clients worth $13 million to its competitor. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874723?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874723?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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DOJ Calls Former Googler's Ad Tech Testimony 'Essential'
by Gunnar Larson 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

DOJ Calls Former Googler's Ad Tech Testimony 'Essential' <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874592?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig The U.S. Department of Justice urged a Virginia federal judge Wednesday not to let former Google vice presidents and other company managers avoid testifying at next month's advertising technology monopolization trial, arguing their testimony is important and was properly subpoenaed. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874592?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874592?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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2nd Circ. Allows Google Advertisers To Wait To Appeal Loss
by Gunnar Larson 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

2nd Circ. Allows Google Advertisers To Wait To Appeal Loss <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874799?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Dorothy Atkins The Second Circuit on Wednesday allowed a group of Massachusetts-based gym and spa businesses to drop their challenge of an order tossing their antitrust claims from multidistrict litigation accusing Google of monopolizing digital advertising, but permitted them to refile it once the trial judge decides the MDL's remaining claims. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874799?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874799?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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4th Circ. Says CSX's Norfolk Southern Case Came Too Late
by Gunnar Larson 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

4th Circ. Says CSX's Norfolk Southern Case Came Too Late <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874600?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Matthew Perlman The Fourth Circuit ruled Thursday that CSX's antitrust case against Norfolk Southern over "exclusionary" fees charged by a Virginia switching line they jointly own was filed outside the statute of limitations. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874600?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874600?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Nektar Can't Get Docs It Says Show Lilly As 'Thieves, Liars'
by Gunnar Larson 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

Nektar Can't Get Docs It Says Show Lilly As 'Thieves, Liars' <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874741?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bonnie Eslinger A California federal judge Thursday rejected Nektar Therapeutics' request for internal Eli Lilly documents related to separate litigation as Nektar pursues allegations Eli Lilly ruined prospects for a drug the companies were developing together despite Nektar's counsel saying it would "expose Lilly for being thieves, liars." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874741?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874741?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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