The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Jun 28, 2024

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

A Philadelphia judge has reduced the recent $2.25B Roundup verdict by more than 80%, finding that both the compensatory and punitive damages were disproportionate to the injuries. Aleeza Furman's story today has more details. Also, we have a look at how the lack of transparency around law firm billing is causing tensions with general counsel.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor

Civil Appeals | News

Damages Awarded in $2.25B Roundup Verdict 'Shocks the Court's Sense of Justice,' Phila. Judge Rules

By Aleeza Furman

Schulman's 75-page opinion lays out the reasoning behind a June 4 order in which she slashed the McKivison verdict to... Read More

Law Firm Client Relationships | Analysis

'Laziness' or 'Profit Maximization'? GCs' Frustration Over Law Firm Billing Transparency Boils Over

By Trudy Knockless

"Too often it feels like my outside counsel, especially large law firms, are insensitive or oblivious to the pressures... Read More

Civil Procedure | Analysis

Lawyers Face Shifting Landscape on Reverse Discrimination Claims as Geography May Play Key Role

By Max Mitchell, Katie Hall and Michael Marciano

"In federal court—look at the whole Middle District or Eastern District—the makeup of jurors might not look... Read More

Cybersecurity | Commentary

Countdown Is Over for New Data Privacy Laws: Texas, Oregon and Florida

By Carolyn Ho and Sarah Rugnetta

Businesses should assess whether these laws apply to them and, if so, take steps to comply before the effective dates... Read More

Employment Law

Insurance Carrier Faces Gender Discrimination Claim

By ALM Staff

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here. Read More

Commercial Litigation

Alcoa's Proposed Acquisition of Alumina Limited Leads to Shareholder Lawsuit

By ALM Staff

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here. Read More

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