Tesla taking novel approach to get $56B Musk pay back on track

The company is relying on a Delaware law that allows for corrections to board decisions marred by technical errors.

By Robert Freedman • April 19, 2024

Judge cuts Bayer’s $1.5B Roundup verdict by more than 60%

The crop sciences giant is ramping up its legal defense to fight mounting litigation, which has weighed on its business.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 9, 2024

In-house counsel accused of faking law firm bills to steal $200,000

Tadashi Dumas used deceptive wiring instructions to send money to himself and to entities he had outstanding bills with, the Manhattan District Attorney alleges. 

By Robert Freedman • April 4, 2024

Baltimore bridge ship owner seeks $43.7M liability limitation

Total cost of the collapsed bridge disaster is expected to be as high as $4 billion, leaving a huge gap if the petition is granted.

By Robert Freedman • April 2, 2024

Reinsurers are expected to cover most Baltimore bridge costs

The legal battle will be over who pays for what in the shipping accident that could cost as much as $4 billion.

By Robert Freedman • March 29, 2024

Private plaintiffs follow DOJ’s Apple antitrust case with proposed class actions

The lawsuits are substantively similar to the federal government’s, making them dependent on how well the agency fares in breaking up the company’s smartphone stranglehold.

By Robert Freedman • March 25, 2024

DOJ faces tough road in Apple antitrust lawsuit

The agency points to its challenge over Microsoft 20 years ago as a legal template, but the two cases differ in important ways, antitrust specialists say. 

By Robert Freedman • March 22, 2024

DOJ, state AGs sue Apple for monopolization of smart phone market

Apple has maintained monopoly power over smartphones by violating federal antitrust law, Attorney General Merrick Garland says. 

By Robert Freedman • March 21, 2024

Federal appeals court pauses SEC climate rule implementation

The climate disclosure regulation is now on pause pending a review from the U.S. Fifth Circuit of Appeals, as the first of multiple challenges yields action.

By Lamar Johnson • March 19, 2024

DOJ said to be opening can of worms with whistleblower awards

In a criminal context, the Department of Justice faces hurdles maintaining the anonymity of people coming forward, exposing them to credibility challenges.

By Robert Freedman • March 12, 2024

Federal judge says Christian employers don’t have to cover gender transition

Mandates requiring Christian employers to provide gender-affirming healthcare violate their sincerely held religious beliefs, the judge held.

By Laurel Kalser • March 11, 2024

Musk looked for cause after axing top Twitter execs, lawsuit claims

The billionaire fired them to deny them their severance benefits in an act of pique, say the former CEO, CFO, CLO and GC.

By Robert Freedman • March 5, 2024

Third-party funding gives GCs options should the economy slow

Accelerating judgments is one way finance deals are helping legal leaders bring value to their organizations.

By Robert Freedman • March 1, 2024

NLRA protects nonunionized workers, 3rd Circuit ruling reminds employers

A manager unlawfully interfered with workers’ rights when he allegedly threatened them over discussing race-based mistreatment, the appeals court held.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 27, 2024

Biometric privacy settlements spark insurance coverage battles

Insurers are having mixed success getting out of paying claims for high-dollar settlements under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 26, 2024

NRA general counsel not out of the woods yet

John Frazer can keep his job as top legal officer of the embattled gun-rights group but he could be banned from charitable fundraising in the state.

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 26, 2024

FTC files suit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

Nine attorneys general have joined the federal court complaint, which claims that the deal would boost grocery prices and hurt workers.

By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Updated Feb. 26, 2024

GCs urged to act before employees become whistleblowers

By shifting the burden to employers, the Supreme Court’s Murray v. UBS ruling makes it crucial that executives not let employees feel ignored when they report concerns.

By David Weisenfeld • Feb. 23, 2024

CFOs, GCs not always in sync over litigation

The two sides agree costs are getting higher and need to be lowered but they differ on who decides what cases to pursue, a survey shows.

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 22, 2024

Using AI to estimate claim exposure

By combining their legal insight with technology’s ability to speed through complex calculations, in-house attorneys can help ensure their claim reserves are accurate.

By Jonathan Judge • Feb. 15, 2024

California privacy agency can enforce updated regulations, court rules

Businesses are urged to review their privacy practices to make sure they are in compliance with all elements of the California Consumer Privacy Act.

By Lyle Moran • Feb. 14, 2024

SEC subpoena as ‘black box’ puts D&O insurers on the hook, at least for now

Providers must advance defense costs to a company until it becomes clear whether former officials’ potential misconduct occurred before, or after, the company changed hands.

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 14, 2024

61% of organizations faced regulatory proceedings in 2023, report finds

Survey respondents said state and federal regulatory changes are contributing to fears about increased exposure to regulatory disputes, according to Norton Rose Fulbright.

By Lyle Moran • Feb. 13, 2024

US cities unlikely to follow Toronto’s bruising effort to curb Uber

The company hit back forcibly when Canada’s largest city tried to cap the number of ride-hailing licenses it grants. 

By Ramona Dzinkowski • Feb. 8, 2024

Data breach class actions are on the rise, report finds

The data breach cases also presented difficulties for the courts around issues of standing and uninjured class members, the Duane Morris report found.

By Lyle Moran • Feb. 6, 2024