Kirkland & Ellis, Jackson Walker and former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones are facing another lawsuit, in the fallout of news that Jones and a former bankruptcy partner were engaged in an undisclosed romantic relationship. Morton Bouchard III filed a civil racketeering suit this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern…

The winners of the 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards were announced on Jan. 29, honoring the most cutting-edge innovation in the legal industry from law firms, in-house legal departments, legal technology providers and ALSPs. This year’s award finalists were our most impressive yet, with the winners truly moving the needle on how…

Phila. Judge Rejects ‘Indignant, Self-Promotional’ Challenge to $175M Roundup Verdict | The Legal Intelligencer Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/02/27/phila-judge-rejects-indignant-self-promotional-challenge-to-175m-roundup-verdict/ Roundup weedkiller on shelves at Walmart in Baltimore, MD. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM NEWS “Aggressively blaming the court and plaintiff’s counsel for the outcome as opposed to the ineffectiveness of defendant’s trial…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Tuesday released new guidance for determining “obviousness” based on recent Supreme Court precedent. While IP attorneys say there remain open questions about how that precedent will apply to design patents, it should make life easier for utility patent prosecutors and their clients. The new guidelines will…

Legal Speak was live on location at Legalweek 2024 in New York City, where we interviewed professionals from across the legal industry about everything from the practical applications of generative AI to the benefits of sharing ideas and advice with both colleagues and competitors. Experts also shared the initiatives they…

Canada has introduced legislation to combat online hate and abuse that would force major tech companies to quickly remove harmful content and increase criminal penalties for hate-related offenses. The new law, introduced Monday, focuses on hate speech, content that incites violence or terrorism, content that sexualizes children or revictimizes a survivor…