The self-described “retired” jewel thief, who was once part of an international heist network known as the Pink Panthers, agreed to sit for a deposition out of revenge.
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American University Washington College of Law's Fairfax to Become Dean of Howard Law
Howard University has “shaped the trajectory of my family’s journey from slavery to where I proudly stand today as the dean of the American University Washington College of Law,” Roger Fairfax said in a statement. “My family’s strong legacy of Howard alumni, staff and faculty makes this a particularly compelling opportunity to lead one of […]
Generative AI Platform Harvey Announces $80 Million Investment
In a blog post announcing the funding, Harvey noted that it planned to use this latest investment to “expand our custom model building, scale our team and build out our suite of product features.”
China's Han Kun Breaks into U.S Market with New York Office Launch
Earlier this year, the firm made its international debut via a launch in Singapore.
CA Bar Exam Alternative Proposal Goes to State Supreme Court — Along With Questions
The state bar’s top executive said “100%” of the so-called portfolio bar exam’s startup costs would be covered by a philanthropic group. But questions remain about who might pay the bills and what the bar will have to do to get the money.
Federal Judge Tosses Plaintiffs' Causation Experts in Acetaminophen ADHD Lawsuits
Kenvue, formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer, manufacturer of Tylenol, said it planned to move for dismissal of the lawsuits after U.S. District Judge Denise Cote fond all five of plaintiffs’ general causation experts inadmissible.
'Another Slice of the Distasteful Pie'?: Alex Jones' Challenge to Contempt Fails
“Candidly, the court’s treatment of Mr. Jones has been the biggest disappointment in my 30-year career,” Norm Pattis said.
UVA Law Professor to Serve as the School's Next Dean
“The Law School has been my home since I arrived as a student 20 years ago,” Leslie Kendrick said in a statement. “I believe now, as I believed then, that the UVA combination of world-class research, consummate professional preparation and deep sense of community makes this the best law school in the country.”
Massachusetts Court to Consider: Are Public Social Media Posts 'Inherently Unknowable' in Terms of Defamation Discovery Rules?
“The correct application of the discovery rule will be dispositive of all of the state law claims in this case,” U.S. District Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton wrote. “If the discovery rule tolls the statute of limitations, the state claims survive; if not, those claims are time-barred. Furthermore, the discovery rule as interpreted by the SJC […]
FTC, DOJ Finalize Merger Guidelines, Emphasize Protecting Labor Markets
“Fair, open, competitive markets have been essential to America’s dynamic, thriving economy, and policing unlawful mergers is our front line of defense against harmful corporate consolidation,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said.