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Arnold & Porter Lawyers Leverage Massachusetts Law to Double $15M Damages Award in Unfair Business Practices Suit In a significant legal victory, lawyers from Arnold & Porter successfully leveraged Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, the state’s Consumer Protection Act, to secure a doubled damages award, increasing a $15 million verdict to $30 million in an … Read more
Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, has petitioned the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to review a $177.3 million judgment from the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in the case of Ernest Caranci v. Monsanto. This marks the first Roundup case tried in that court, with Monsanto arguing that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) preempts … Read more
Litigation Finance Giant Burford Capital Eyes Law Firm Investments as Regulatory Landscape Shifts New York, NY – August 21, 2025 – The legal industry is witnessing a seismic shift as Burford Capital, the world’s leading litigation finance firm, sets its sights on a novel investment strategy: acquiring minority stakes in U.S. law firms through Management … Read more
False advertisement is not a new cause of action. However, the Internet has increased the number of mediums through which false advertising can be promoted. In particular, fake blog-style websites, also known as phlogs, are becoming more common on the Internet. These whips, which often contain manufactured testimonials or enticing yet unsubstantiated claims, are one … Read more
Agent Washed: Unpacking the Hype and Reality of Legal AI Agents The legal world is buzzing with talk of AI agents. These tools promise to change how lawyers work. They could handle tasks on their own. Like drafting contracts or doing research. But is it all real? Or just hype? A new term has popped … Read more
By Sam Michael Johnson & Johnson stock tumbled 10% in a single day back in 2018, erasing billions amid a Reuters bombshell on asbestos in its baby powder. Now, the pharma giant fights back in court, urging the 3rd Circuit to rethink a ruling that greenlit massive shareholder claims—arguing the decision could upend securities law … Read more
EPA Proposes Less Stringent Risk Evaluations for Chemicals: Reversal Targets Biden-Era Overhauls In a move that’s reigniting debates over chemical safety versus industry growth, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a proposal to dial back rigorous standards for reviewing toxic substances, potentially easing the burden on manufacturers while sparking fears of heightened health risks. This … Read more
Supreme Court Allows ICE Sweeps in Los Angeles to Continue: A Controversial Ruling with Far-Reaching Implications On September 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, lifted a lower court’s restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles, allowing controversial “roving” immigration sweeps to resume. This ruling, a victory for … Read more
Call for Nominations: Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026 The Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards, organized by ALM’s Legaltech News, are now accepting nominations for the 2026 edition. This prestigious program, in its sixth year, celebrates innovation and excellence in legal technology, recognizing individuals and organizations driving transformative change in the U.S. legal … Read more
AI Legal Malpractice? Law Firms and Insurers Are Playing Catch-Up Generative AI promises to revolutionize legal work, but it’s already sparking a wave of malpractice claims and ethical headaches. As attorneys lean on tools like ChatGPT for research and drafting, courts are cracking down on “hallucinated” errors, leaving firms scrambling to adapt—and insurers racing to … Read more