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Yet another caffeine stickler sues Starbucks
This time, it's cold beverage ratios which have ruffled the feathers of Starbucks' litigation-happy customers.
Tweeting jurors may face fines in California
California legislators are considering taking the battle against social media use during trial proceedings to the next level.
Kirkland picks up corporate duo from Weil Gotshal
A pair of private equity partners are reportedly stepping out from Weil Gotshal & Manges' New York office to join the corporate practice at rival firm Kirkland & Ellis.
Elevate Services acquires OnRamp Systems
Los Angeles-based legal services provider Elevate Services has boosted its software business with the acquisition of innovative legal technology company OnRamp Systems Inc.
Controversies continue for planned Scalia namesake law school
George Mason University's plan to rename its law school after the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is facing stiff opposition from university faculty - even with the matter of the unfortunate 'ASSLaw' acronym now resolved.
Pharma patent battles up 68 per cent in 2015, study finds
The IP landscape is heating up across the United States pharmaceutical market.
In-house innovation not all it's cracked up to be, say company directors
A recent survey asked directors and officers at publicly traded US companies to report on which attributes will be most desirable in GCs by 2020 - and the results may surprise you.
Law school applications may be making a comeback
It's still early days for the fall semester, but studying law might just be coming back into vogue with the youth of America.
Prince's death could lead to 'messy litigation' says lawyer
A US attorney says that the death of Prince, believed to be worth around $300m, could lead to 'messy litigation' and potential probes by tax officials.
Woman sues sperm bank over donor mix-up
An Illinois sperm bank is facing a federal lawsuit after providing sperm from a black donor to a woman who had asked that her child be white.
Reed Smith and Pepper Hamilton call off merger talks
Less than a fortnight after discussions commenced, Reed Smith and Pepper Hamilton have called a halt to merger talks.
Court says no to 'drop-in' lawyering in New York
A Friday ruling from the US Second District Court of Appeals will require all lawyers wishing to practice in New York to hold either a residential or office address in the state.
Syracuse to launch online Juris Doctor program
The New York university hopes to break new ground in the credibility and quality of online law degrees.
Tech start-up brings free contract review to consumers
LawGeex uses a mix of crowdsourcing, AI and lawyer expertise to offer free contract reviews and has attracted $2.5m in funding, with plans to grow its offering and tech capabilities.
Harvard Law students campaign for free tuition
A group of student activists from Harvard Law School are calling for the abolition of tuition fees.
Pepper Hamilton cuts Freeh loose ahead of merger
Pepper Hamilton has returned subsidiary Freeh Group International Solutions to the full ownership of former FBI director Louis Freeh, who stepped out of the firm in January.
Farmers Insurance to pay out $4m to female lawyers
Following a class action lawsuit brought by 300 of its female lawyers, the company has agreed to re-address its recruitment, promotion and remuneration policies in order to strive for a more equitable legal team.
Journalist gets two years for aiding Anonymous hack
Former KTXL web producer Matthew Keys has been sentenced to two years in prison for helping protest group Anonymous access and alter an online story in the LA Times.
'Happy Birthday' lawyers in lawsuit for 'We Shall Overcome'
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman, the law firm which successfully proved that 'Happy Birthday' was in the public domain and so not subject to copyright, is hoping to do the same for civil rights anthem 'We Shall Overcome.'
Clyde & Co eyes Miami merger
The law firm is reportedly looking to expand its US presence via a merger with or acquisition of a firm in Miami, Florida.