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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
A ‘Necessity’ Now in Big Law: Why Law Firms Are Adding Business Leaders The legal industry is evolving rapidly, and Big Law firms are no longer just about top-tier attorneys—they’re also hiring seasoned business leaders. From chief strategy officers to pricing experts and legal operations specialists, law firms are embracing corporate-style leadership to stay competitive. … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an appeal on July 25, 2025, challenging a federal judge’s ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale). The order, issued on March 27, 2025, as Executive Order 14250, accused WilmerHale of “abusing its pro bono practice” and … Read more
Federal Judge Adjusts $25M Trade-Secrets Verdict, Suggests Jury Likely Meant $15M A federal judge has cast doubt on a $25 million trade-secrets verdict, ruling that the jury more likely intended to award $15 million—a $10 million discrepancy that could significantly alter the outcome of a high-stakes intellectual property dispute. The decision, handed down by U.S. … Read more