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Which Federal Appeals Courts Grant Oral Argument the Most and Least Often?

Which Federal Appeals Courts Grant Oral Argument the Most and Least Often? | National Law Journal Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2024/05/20/which-federal-appeals-courts-grant-oral-argument-the-most-and-least-often/ Photo: Mnirat/Adobe Stock Oral argument rates among the circuits may be affected by the types of cases they hear. For example, the D.C. Circuit, with the highest rate, often weighs…

‘Are You Staring Me Down?’ Judge Merchan Rebukes Robert Costello for Improper Decorum

Judge Juan Merchan Rebukes Davidoff Hutcher Citron Partner Robert Costello | New York Law Journal Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/05/20/are-you-staring-me-down-judge-merchan-rebukes-robert-costello-for-improper-decorum/ Robert Costello ,left, of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, and Justice Juan Merchan, righ, of New York State Supreme Court. Photos: ALM The first flareup occurred less than 10 minutes after the…

Google at the Center of a ‘Perfect Storm’ of Privacy Litigation

After settling a massive class action lawsuit at the beginning of April, Google continues to field a torrent of consumer privacy claims. Dozens of plaintiffs filed a complaint against Google in April in Santa Clara County Superior Court of California. They alleged that Google violated the California Consumer Privacy Act…

Big Law Seeks To Maintain M&A Momentum With Lateral Market Maneuvers

With large M&A deals picking up steam in 2024, law firms are seeking to maintain momentum, hiring a slew of corporate partners in the month of May. Am Law 100 firms such as Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison; Sullivan & Cromwell; Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld; K&L Gates; and Seyfarth…