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The Risks and Rewards of Using Open Source Software

Software development has become a driving force behind innovation and progress across many industries. A key factor in this development is open source software, which has transformed the way technology is created and shared. In this article, we’ll discuss open source software, the risks associated with using such software and…

People in the News—June 28, 2024—Barley Snyder, Eastburn and Gray

People in the News—June 28, 2024—Barley Snyder, Eastburn and Gray | The Legal Intelligencer Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/06/28/people-in-the-news-june-28-2024-barley-snyder-eastburn-and-gray/ Gregory R. Young, with Barley Snyder. Courtesy photo Barley Snyder attorney Gregory R. Young has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) for 50 years of membership. June 28, 2024…

Amazon Hit With Second  Billion-Plus UK Competition Claim

Brussels-based Geradin Partners is suing Amazon at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in the UK on behalf of an English law professor claiming damages of up to £2.7 billion ($3.41 billion) on behalf of third-party online sellers. The damage estimate assumes more than 200,000 third-party sellers will join the claim although…

If Chevron Goes, Does FDA Policy Go With It?

When you think of herring fisherman, do you think of the “Chevron Doctrine”? Frankly, you probably don’t think much about either. But, two cases before the Supreme Court—one involving aforementioned herring fishermen—call for at least a significant reel-back, and at most a complete gaffing, of Chevron. The impact of either…

DWF Buys Australian Claims Management Business

Private equity-owned international law firm DWF has bought an Australian claims management business, boosting its insurance capabilities in Australia. The purchase of Melbourne-based Proclaim will nearly double DFW’s Australia workforce to about 130 people.

Simpson Thacher, Kirkland and Latham Maintain Lead in UK Revenue Per Lawyer Rankings

Elite U.S.-headquartered law firms continue to generate the highest revenue per lawyer figures in the U.K., according to the latest research by Law.com International. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Weil, Gotshal and Manges lead the rankings, as they did last…