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Brussels and London Slam U.S. FTC Chair Over Digital Regulation Claims: “Get Your Facts Straight” August 24, 2025 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – A transatlantic rift has deepened as regulators in Brussels and London issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew N. Ferguson for claiming that compliance with EU and U.K. digital … Read more
August 24, 2025 PENSACOLA, FL – U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the Northern District of Florida has issued a stern directive to attorneys involved in litigation over the contraceptive drug Depo-Provera, pressing them to address a backlog of approximately 9,500 unfiled lawsuits. During a status conference on August 22, 2025, Judge Rodgers emphasized … Read more
ABA Pauses Vote on Controversial Experiential Learning Proposal Amid Fierce Opposition August 24, 2025 CHICAGO – The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has delayed a vote on a contentious proposal to double the required experiential learning credits for law school accreditation from six to … Read more
Litigation Trends to Watch in 2025: Surge in Claims Over Cargo Losses, E. Coli Outbreaks, and Ransomware Attacks Introduction As of August 2025, the U.S. legal landscape is witnessing a surge in litigation driven by cargo losses, E. coli outbreaks, and ransomware attacks. These issues, fueled by global supply chain disruptions, food safety crises, and … Read more
Musk’s xAI in Trademark Dispute: The Fight for “Xai” Introduction In a bold move, Ex Populus, a U.S.-based blockchain gaming company behind the Ethereum-based Xai network, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion. Lodged on August 21, 2025, in the Northern District of California, the case centers on … Read more
Gorsuch Criticizes Lower Courts for Ignoring Supreme Court’s Emergency Docket Precedent Background on the Dispute On August 22, 2025, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, expressed frustration in a partial concurrence, stating that lower court judges are failing to adhere to the Supreme Court’s emergency docket rulings. Gorsuch emphasized, “Lower … Read more
Mayer Brown Lateral Cut Loose Over david kreisler social media posts Highlights ‘Uneven’ Vetting Process in Big Law Chicago, IL – David kreisler Mayer Brown Lateral, a prominent international law firm, has terminated David Kreisler, a recently hired partner in its Global Private Funds and Investment Management practice, after discovering inappropriate social media posts on … Read more
Paul Hastings Secures Landmark Victory for Esports Company in Federal Securities Lawsuit Los Angeles, August 24, 2025 – The hashtag #EsportsLegalWin is gaining traction on X as Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, celebrates a significant victory for Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. in a high-stakes federal securities lawsuit. In a rare and … Read more
Stephenson Harwood Takes on Amazon in Major UK Class Action Over Pricing Practices By Sarah Mitchell August 23, 2025 London, UK – International law firm Stephenson Harwood has launched a landmark opt-out class action against e-commerce giant Amazon, representing the Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) in a case that could impact over 45 million … Read more
Littler Mendelson Opens Montreal Office, Signals Robust Canadian Expansion Montréal, QC — August 23, 2025 — Littler Mendelson P.C., the world’s largest employment and labor law firm representing management, has bolstered its Canadian presence with the opening of a new office in Montréal, Québec, on August 18, 2025. The firm also announced the strategic hiring … Read more