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The Apple drops for Samsung
Apple is claiming that Samsung should pay over $1 billion for ripping off its patents, which Samsung says is a gross exaggeration.
CBS sues majority shareholder intent on forcing Viacom deal
The planned tie-up between media giants CBS Corp and Viacom is heating up as CBS sues Shari Redstone
Cyber Unit chief tells ICO issuers to shape up or expect stiffer penalties
The head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission's cyber unit Robert Cohen warns of severe sanctions if regulation ignored.
Love-all in brand dispute as US court considers claims from Adidas and Skechers
In a “love-all” decision a US court protects Adidas iconic Stan Smith shoe, but allows Skechers to keep triple-striped design
Biglaw firms sued for 'dereliction of duty' after licensing deal goes sour
A client has launched a malpractice suit claiming lawyers failed to advise the company of changes made to contract terms by Morgan Stanley.
More class actions but less new staff to manage workload, reveals survey
The growing burden of class action suits is not being matched by recuitment strategies.
US gender pay disparity even higher for female GCs
A new study from Barker Gilmore confirms that female lawyers are still paid less compared to their male counterparts - and the disparity is greater for GCs.
NY's crusading attorney general resigns after sexual assault exposé
Eric Schneiderman, who has thrived on being a committed social justice crusader, has resigned after sexual assaults exposed.
US Federal Trade Commission fully-staffed after three year hiatus
With major antitrust cases ahead the US Federal Trade Commission is fully staffed after a three years hiatus in top posts.
Workers win $5.1 million payout for employers 'cult-like' behaviour
Unusual "Onionhead" religion leads to workers getting $5.1 million in a complaint against employers 'cult-like' behaviour.
Legal procurement profoundly impacting business, survey says
Legal procurement practices are profoundly impacting the world's largest companies, as habits change.
Lawyer's excuse for court lateness outed by Instagram holiday snaps
A lawyer is fined $10,000 for lying about whereabouts to court, but Instragram screenshots confirm the camera never lies.
MoFo faces claim that an “old boys' club” culture clashes with "the mommy track"
Morrison & Foerster's big telecoms merger role is overshadowed by a $100 million proposed class action over maternity leave at the firm.
"Dishonest and duplicitous" behaviour of counsel costs Merck its $200 million payday
The "dishonest and duplicitous" behaviour of counsel barred a patent claim and ends the biggest-ever US pharma case.
Prince relatives sue Walgreens pharmacy chain over singer's death
Relatives claim pharmacy chain Walgreens and an Illinois hospital failed to properly diagnosed and treat overdose days earlier.
Yahoo pays out $35 million for misleading investors after data breach
Yahoo!, now called Altaba, did not disclose for two years a 2014 data breach affecting over 500 million user accounts
Human rights claims against companies a matter for Congress, not courts
Human rights abuses are a matter for Congress, according to a US Supreme Court case on financing militant attacks.
Top 100 US law firms post biggest gains since 2010
Law firms are enjoying their highest growth since 2010, the latest AmLaw 100 report reveals.
ABA figures reveals US entry-level legal jobs down in 2017
US graduates seeking entry-level legal jobs found less opportunity last year.
Exxon challenges suit dismissal claiming allegations are political
Exxon is appealing against dismissal of case in which the oil giant claims federal investigation is retaliation on oil giant's climate change views.