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Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract Agreement Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract Agreement

Saskatchewan court upholds earlier ruling that an emoji text sent by a farmer created a binding..
Snap Paid $63M in Fees to 2 Am Law 200 Firms in '24 Snap Paid $63M in Fees to 2 Am Law 200 Firms in '24

Familial ties between CEO Evan Spiegel and partners at the firms forced Snap to reveal the..
Breaking: NLRB Drops Opposition to SpaceX’s Constitutionality Arguments Breaking: NLRB Drops Opposition to SpaceX’s Constitutionality Arguments

On February 3, 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) filed a letter with ..
EPA Releases Third Triennial Report to Congress on Biofuels and the Environment EPA Releases Third Triennial Report to Congress on Biofuels and the Environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 21, 2025, the availability of a ..
The BR Privacy & Security Download: February 2025 The BR Privacy & Security Download: February 2025

STATE & LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONSNew York Legislature Passes Comprehensive Health Privacy Law: The..
The Pre-Suit Notice Requirement and the Actual Knowledge Exception The Pre-Suit Notice Requirement and the Actual Knowledge Exception

     Section 2-607(3)(a) of the Uniform Commercial Code, as incorporated into Illinois law as 810..
Varsity Brands Lures Aboard Keurig Dr. Pepper Legal Chief Varsity Brands Lures Aboard Keurig Dr. Pepper Legal Chief

Dallas native Jim Baldwin spent a quarter century at Keurig Dr. Pepper, most recently as chief..
Law School Applications are Up Across the Country. Law Deans Aren't Sure Why Law School Applications are Up Across the Country. Law Deans Aren't Sure Why

Several observers pointed to social factors, such as the 2024 election and a deepening appreciation ..
Judge Accuses Trump of Constitutional End Run, Blocks Citizenship Order Judge Accuses Trump of Constitutional End Run, Blocks Citizenship Order

It has become ever more apparent that, to our president, the rule of law is but an impediment to..
California Climate Disclosure Laws Survive Significant Challenge California Climate Disclosure Laws Survive Significant Challenge

Judge Wright (C.D. Cal.) has significantly narrowed the Chamber of Commerce's lawsuit challenging..
Ninth Circuit Blocks Enforcement of California Social Media Addiction Law Pending Appeal Ninth Circuit Blocks Enforcement of California Social Media Addiction Law Pending Appeal

On January 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Ninth Circuit temporarily..
Strategic Dialogue With The European Automotive Industry Strategic Dialogue With The European Automotive Industry

As announced by President Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament on 27 November 2024, and..
Legislators Introduce Feed Lot Testing Bill Legislators Introduce Feed Lot Testing Bill

On February 3, 2025, Senator Cory Booker and Representative Rosa DeLauro introduced a bill to..
This Winter and Spring, Prepare To See a Lot of ICE This Winter and Spring, Prepare To See a Lot of ICE

Given the current administration’s focus on cracking down on illegal immigrants, employers can..
New Antitrust Guidance Provides Ground Rules for Labor Markets—Or Does It? New Antitrust Guidance Provides Ground Rules for Labor Markets—Or Does It?

On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice,..
Hogan Lovells, Jenner & Block Challenge Trump EOs Impacting Gender-Affirming Care Hogan Lovells, Jenner & Block Challenge Trump EOs Impacting Gender-Affirming Care

These Executive Orders are unlawful and unconstitutional, counsel representing transgender persons..
Annual Self-Check: Testing For Bias On The Bench Annual Self-Check: Testing For Bias On The Bench

A Southern judge opens up about a test he takes to help ensure he remains unbiased on the bench and ..
Retired NY Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman Playing Key Role in Advancing 'Weinstein Bill' Retired NY Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman Playing Key Role in Advancing 'Weinstein Bill'

Lippman, who is an of counsel at Latham & Watkins, provided advice and is advocating for the reform ..
PayPal Faces New Round of Claims; This Time Alleging Its 'Honey' Browser Extension Cheated Consumers PayPal Faces New Round of Claims; This Time Alleging Its 'Honey' Browser Extension Cheated Consumers

As PayPal continues to field a barrage of class actions from content creators who contend their..
Mexican Government Announces Incentives in Support of Nearshoring Mexican Government Announces Incentives in Support of Nearshoring

On January 21, 2025, the Decree granting tax incentives in support of the national strategy known..
Employment Law This Week - How Will Trump’s Federal Changes Impact Employers? [Podcast, Video] Employment Law This Week - How Will Trump’s Federal Changes Impact Employers? [Podcast, Video]

This week, we examine how the loss of a quorum at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the ..
Librarian's Termination Violated First Amendment Protections, Lawsuit Claims Librarian's Termination Violated First Amendment Protections, Lawsuit Claims

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on..
GOP Now Holds FTC Gavel, but Dems Signal They'll Be a Rowdy Minority GOP Now Holds FTC Gavel, but Dems Signal They'll Be a Rowdy Minority

He's just mad, and he shows it, University of Washington law professor Douglas Ross said of..
Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: 700+ Residents Near Ohio Derailment File New Suit, Is .. Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: 700+ Residents Near Ohio Derailment File New Suit, Is ..
Divided State Supreme Court Clears the Way for Child Sexual Abuse Cases Against Church, Schools Divided State Supreme Court Clears the Way for Child Sexual Abuse Cases Against Church, Schools

The legislature can, and did, reopen the doors to the courthouse in order to rectify this problem...
DOJ Effectively Pauses Its Civil Rights Division’s Litigation, Which May Impact IER’s Pursuit of.. DOJ Effectively Pauses Its Civil Rights Division’s Litigation, Which May Impact IER’s Pursuit of..

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a directive to its Civil Rights Division, freezing all..
Leaning Into ‘Core' Strengths, Jenner's Revenue Climbs 17%, Profits Soar 23% Leaning Into ‘Core' Strengths, Jenner's Revenue Climbs 17%, Profits Soar 23%

Nine of the firm's 17 “primary teams individually exceeded a goal of increasing revenue by 15%,..
'Lookback Window' Law for Child Abuse Cases Constitutional, State High Court Finds 'Lookback Window' Law for Child Abuse Cases Constitutional, State High Court Finds

A plaintiff's underlying claim exists regardless of any procedural time bars the General Assembly..
NY Commercial Division to Require Monetary Thresholds in Cases Seeking Equitable or Declaratory.. NY Commercial Division to Require Monetary Thresholds in Cases Seeking Equitable or Declaratory..

The change was signed on Jan. 28 by New York Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, and is set to ..
28 Firms Supporting Retired Barnes & Thornburg Litigator in Georgia Supreme Court Malpractice Case 28 Firms Supporting Retired Barnes & Thornburg Litigator in Georgia Supreme Court Malpractice Case

The amicus filers, who include King & Spalding, Alston & Bird and a number of their Big Law peers,..
'Erroneous Rulings'?: Wilmer Asks 4th Circuit to Overturn Mosby's Criminal Convictions 'Erroneous Rulings'?: Wilmer Asks 4th Circuit to Overturn Mosby's Criminal Convictions

I ask the court to set aside the convictions and the forfeiture order, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale ..
Crypto Hacker's $65 Million Scam Ends in Indictment Crypto Hacker's $65 Million Scam Ends in Indictment

“The change in administration certainly means that a different approach to enforcement in the..
Breaking: Treasury Secretary Bessent Heads Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Immediately Orders .. Breaking: Treasury Secretary Bessent Heads Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Immediately Orders ..

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, it was announced that President Donald Trump had removed Rohit..
Analyzing President Trump’s “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring.. Analyzing President Trump’s “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring..

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled, “Defending Women From Gender ..
New York Attorney General Secures $450,000 Settlement Over eufy Home Security Camera Security.. New York Attorney General Secures $450,000 Settlement Over eufy Home Security Camera Security..

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $450,000 settlement with three companies..
How Employers and Healthcare Providers Can Navigate Immigration Enforcement How Employers and Healthcare Providers Can Navigate Immigration Enforcement

Despite the anticipation of increased enforcement of US immigration laws, the rules and practical..
D.C. Circuit Vacates PHMSA's LNG-by-Rail Rule D.C. Circuit Vacates PHMSA's LNG-by-Rail Rule

On 17 January 2025, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a 2020 Pipeline and Hazardous..
We Need to Keep a Real Estate Purchase in Australia Confidential. Can This Be Done? We Need to Keep a Real Estate Purchase in Australia Confidential. Can This Be Done?

Ours is an age of identity fraud, data breaches, public registers, and political and media interest ..
Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on China Imports; Proposes and Then Pauses Tariffs on Mexico.. Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on China Imports; Proposes and Then Pauses Tariffs on Mexico..

Go-To GuidePresident Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on imports from China, effective Feb. 4,..
4 Lease Auction Tips for Landlords 4 Lease Auction Tips for Landlords

During a retail bankruptcy, commercial landlords often face challenges when their tenants try to..
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