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National Law Journal

Divided 4th Circuit Says Hearings Not Needed Before FCA Whistleblower Suit Dismissals

The majority said a requirement that there be an "opportunity for a hearing" in qui tam dismissal motions was satisfied. Judge A. Marvin Quattlebaum disagreed.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Offit Kurman Hit With $4M Legal Mal Judgment Over Client's Multimillion-Dollar Loss

"A lawyer's job is to do the best you can with whatever the facts are," Mitts said, "but you can't skew the game by failing to respond to requests."
3 minute read

Law.com

Judge Sides With Study Abroad Organization, Dismissing Student's Refund Request After Program Changes During Pandemic

A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a college student's request for a partial refund after a European study abroad program was cut short because…
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Law.com

Starbucks Hit With Securities Suit Claiming 'Reinvention' Plan Was Oversold

A Starbucks shareholder has filed a securities class action in Washington federal court, claiming the coffee company misled investors on the expected success of its "Triple Shot Reinvention" strategy.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Gov. Lamont Nominates Raheem L. Mullins to Be Chief Justice

"[Justice Mullins] understands the impact that the court system has on the lives of the people who live in our state and the need for it to function efficiently, evenhandedly, and equitably," Gov. Ned Lamont said.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Neiman Marcus Faces Class Actions After Vendor's Data Breach

"For all of the pomp and circumstance surrounding the premium brands and high-end fashion on its racks and shelves, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus takes a comparatively cut-rate approach to the data security protocols for its customers' data," a Delaware suit states.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Reaches $1.7M Settlement With Dentists

"Paying kickbacks for patient recruitment is illegal. Dentists and dental practices participating in Connecticut's public health care programs are responsible for knowing the law," Attorney General William Tong said. "This is the second settlement arising from ongoing joint investigations, and we will continue to work closely with our state and federal partners to aggressively protect the integrity of our public health care programs."
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Holland & Knight Gets $7.8B Trade Secrets Suit Dismissed

In dismissing the case on grounds Texas wasn't the proper forum, the court noted all of the witnesses live and work in Israel, and the source code alleged to have been stolen is also held there.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Major Publishers and Authors Sue Florida Over Book Ban, Citing First Amendment Violations

"This is a stunt," said Sydney Booker, communications director for the Florida Department of Education.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

9th Circuit: State Bar Anti-Trump, White Nationalism Statements Violated Lawyer's Rights

One of the statements in the bar's monthly bulletin said former President Donald Trump had catered to the white nationalist movement.
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