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Law Firms Excel in Tech Investment but Lag in People Development, Survey Finds A recent survey by Forrest Solutions, a staffing and outsourcing firm, reveals a striking contrast in how Am Law 200 law firms prioritize their investments. While these firms are making significant strides in adopting cutting-edge technologies, they are falling short when it … Read more
The headline “As Restaurants Roll Out AI, Cyber Risks Are On the Menu” points to a critical issue for middle-market restaurants adopting AI technologies: the heightened cybersecurity risks that come with innovation. This ties directly into the broader problem of bargain coverage backfiring, as underinsured restaurants face amplified financial and operational vulnerabilities when leveraging AI. … Read more
U.S. Judge Awards $480M in Attorney Fees in Landmark NCAA NIL Settlement On July 24, 2025, U.S. District Senior Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California approved nearly $480 million in attorney fee awards in the House v. NCAA antitrust class-action litigation, a case that has reshaped college sports by securing $2.576 billion … Read more
Federal Judge Withdraws Opinion After Lawyers Uncover Errors In a surprising development in a biopharma securities class action case, U.S. District Court Judge Julien X. Neals of New Jersey withdrew his opinion on July 23, 2025, after defense lawyers identified numerous errors, including fabricated quotes and misstated case outcomes. The judge acknowledged the mistakes, stating … Read more
Stagnant Economy Leaves Companies More Vulnerable to Trade War Disruptions In a sluggish global economy, businesses are increasingly susceptible to the ripple effects of ongoing trade wars, which threaten to disrupt supply chains, inflate costs, and erode profit margins. As tariffs and trade barriers escalate between major economies, companies already grappling with stagnant growth face … Read more
On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under the Trump administration, filed a lawsuit against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and other city officials, challenging the city’s sanctuary city policies. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, argues that these policies violate the … Read more
State High Court Rules General Counsel’s Disclosures of Former Client Info Not Protected by Whistleblower Laws In a significant ruling on July 25, 2025, the State Supreme Court held that disclosures of former client information by a general counsel (GC) are not protected under state whistleblower laws, marking a pivotal decision for corporate attorneys and … Read more
Law Firm Disrupted: Why Managing Partners Are Talking About Leadership Once Again In the ever-evolving legal landscape, law firm managing partners are once again turning their attention to a timeless topic: leadership. The pressures of technological disruption, shifting client expectations, and a new generation of lawyers are forcing firms to rethink what it means to … Read more
The Missouri Supreme Court’s ruling on July 22, 2025, in the case Robust Missouri Dispensary 3 LLC v. St. Louis County, et al. (Case No. SC100898) clarified that local governments cannot stack sales taxes on recreational marijuana sales in incorporated areas, overturning a lower court’s decision. The case, argued by Armstrong Teasdale attorneys Eric M. … Read more
What FDA and USDA’s New Pursuit of ‘Ultra-Processed Foods’ Definition Means for Emerging Litigation In a significant development for the food industry, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have announced a joint Request for Information (RFI) to establish a uniform federal definition for ultra-processed foods (UPFs). This … Read more