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Marriott Faces $20 Million Verdict in Disability Accommodation Case

A San Francisco jury recently delivered a groundbreaking verdict, holding Marriott International, Inc. accountable for its failure to accommodate a…

U.S. Judge Rejects Norfolk Southern’s Bid for Legal Fees in CSX Lawsuit

Disputed Legal Fees: Judge Denies Norfolk Southern's Request In a significant legal development, Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Davis in…

FTC Set to Sue Amazon for Antitrust Violations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is poised to take legal action against Amazon.com Inc. in the coming week, targeting the…

California Governor Vetoes Autonomous Truck Legislation: Balancing Industry and Labor Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom's Recent Veto Stirs Controversy In a pivotal decision, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has vetoed legislation,…

U.S. Supreme Court Extends Block on Biden’s Social Media Misinformation Order

In a recent development, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has decided to extend a temporary block on an order…

Federal Judge Awards Reduced Fees in Landmark Gun Rights Case – Latest Update 2023

In a recent decision, a federal judge in New York granted attorneys' fees and costs to the plaintiffs involved in…

Stroock & Pillsbury Enter Talks: Potential Merger on the Horizon

Months after discontinuing merger discussions with Nixon Peabody, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan have resurfaced with new plans. This time,…

U.S. Department of Education Resolves Discrimination Concerns in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has successfully addressed concerns related to racial discrimination in the…

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Welcomes Top Energy Finance Leader

Boosting its Energy and Infrastructure Team John Eliason Joins Orrick's Legal Roster In a strategic move to capitalize on the…

Challenging Affirmative Action: Lawsuit Targets U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Virginia-based Advocacy Group Sues West Point Over Affirmative Action Practices Introduction In a significant legal development, Students for Fair Admissions,…

Biden Administration Takes Aim at Health Insurers Over Mental Health Care Compliance

New Proposed Rules and Threatened Fines Raise Controversy The Biden administration is intensifying its efforts to hold health insurers accountable…

A&O Shearman’s Mega Merger: Legal Titan in the Making

Pending Partnership Approval, A&O Shearman Gears Up for Transformation Overview A proposed merger between global law firms Allen & Overy…