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Data No Longer An Afterthought In Real Estate - Law360 Real Estate Authority Data is an increasingly important component of the real estate business, informing operations and helping to shape expansion strategy and acquisitions. Its custodianship, legal structure, licensing agreements and the contracts governing data performance and use are all important points that attorneys who specialize in technology transactions negotiate.

Data is an important component of the real estate business. Its custodianship, legal structure, licensing agreements and the contracts governing data performance and use are all important points that attorneys who specialize in technology transactions negotiate.

Musk Tells Jury 'Biased' Judge Forced His Twitter Buy - Law360 Elon Musk testified Wednesday in a California federal trial over Twitter investors' claims that the billionaire tanked the company's stock to get a better deal and said he paid the full $44 billion offer price because a Delaware district judge overseeing litigation over the sale was "extremely biased" against him.

Elon Musk testified in a trial over Twitter investors' claims that the billionaire tanked the company's stock to get a better deal and said he paid the full $44 billion offer price because a Delaware district judge overseeing litigation was "extremely biased" against him.

CIT Judge Orders That All IEEPA Tariffs Must Be Refunded - Law360 The U.S. government must refund any tariff charged under President Donald Trump's now-struck-down International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariff regime, regardless of whether the affected company filed suit at the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a refund, a CIT judge ordered Wednesday.

The U.S. government must refund all tariffs charged under President Donald Trump's now struck-down IEEPA tariff regime, regardless of whether they filed a suit at the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a refund, a CIT judge ordered Wednesday.

Post University Wins $75M IP Verdict Against File Sharer - Law360 A Connecticut federal jury hit the parent of academic file sharing site Course Hero with a $75.3 million verdict on Wednesday, finding that it violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act more than 3,000 times when it manipulated documents that belonged to Post University.

A Connecticut federal jury hit the parent of academic file sharing site Course Hero with a $75.3 million verdict on Wednesday, finding that it violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act more than 3,000 times when it manipulated documents that belonged to Post University.

DOJ Seeks Power To Block State Bar Probes Of Agency Attys - Law360 Pulse The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to pause and review state-level ethics complaints against its attorneys to combat what the agency called "weaponization" of ethics processes, a proposal that drew concerns from ethics scholars for overstepping states' authorities.

The DOJ is seeking to pause and review state-level ethics complaints against its attorneys to combat what the agency called "weaponization" of ethics processes, a proposal that drew concerns from ethics scholars for overstepping states' authorities. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse

Supreme Court Rejects NJ Immunity Defense In NY, Pa. Suits - Law360 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey cannot shield its public transit system from personal injury lawsuits by out-of-state plaintiffs under the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey cannot shield its public transit system from personal injury lawsuits by out-of-state plaintiffs under the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

US To Hike Global Tariffs To 15% This Week, Bessent Says - Law360 The U.S. will "likely" raise the rate of its global tariff regime to 15% this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, all but ensuring that the country's total tariff rates will exceed agreed-upon limits in many key trade deals.

The U.S. will "likely" raise the rate of its global tariff regime to 15% this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, all but ensuring that the country's total tariff rates will exceed agreed-upon limits in many key trade deals.

Hogan Lovells' Revenue Climbs 11% As Merger Looms - Law360 Pulse Hogan Lovells' global revenue rose by almost 11% in 2025 to about $3.3 billion, the firm said Wednesday as it presses ahead with a planned partner vote on its proposed merger with New York‑based Cadwalader.

Hogan Lovells' global revenue rose by almost 11% in 2025 to about $3.3 billion, the firm said Wednesday as it presses ahead with a planned partner vote on its proposed merger with New York‑based Cadwalader. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360UK #Law360Pulse

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DC Judge Strikes Down 340B Drug Discount Registration Rule - Law360 UK The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration cannot reinstate a pre-pandemic policy requiring covered hospitals' offsite facilities to register with the agency in order to access discounted drugs under the 340B program, a D.C. federal judge ruled.

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration cannot reinstate a pre-pandemic policy requiring covered hospitals' offsite facilities to register with the agency in order to access discounted drugs under the 340B program.

CoStar Group Inc. and CoStar Realty Information Inc. made another attempt to persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to review the revived antitrust counterclaims lodged by CoStar's business rival, Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. www.law360.com/artic...

NJ Judge Faces Ethics Charge Over Pro-Palestinian Hat - Law360 The New Jersey Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct has filed a misconduct complaint against Judge Steven A. Brister, who wore pro-Palestinian garb at an industry conference.

The New Jersey Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct has filed a misconduct complaint against Judge Steven A. Brister, who wore pro-Palestinian garb at an industry conference.

Select Medical's $3.9B Deal Is Latest Insider-Led Buyout - Law360 Select Medical Holdings Corp. will be taken private in a $3.9 billion deal led by its executive chair, another senior executive, and the private equity firm Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe, marking the latest in a series of recent insider-led buyouts.

Select Medical Holdings will be taken private in a $3.9 billion deal led by its executive chair, another senior executive, and the private equity firm Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe, marking the latest in a series of recent insider-led buyouts.

The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday approved former New Mexico Republican Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management by an 11-9 vote, advancing that nominee to the full Senate for consideration. www.law360.com/artic...

Former Netflix Litigation Head Joins JAMS In Los Angeles - Law360 Pulse A former top legal executive for Netflix has joined alternative dispute resolution firm JAMS to provide mediation services at its Los Angeles center.

A former top legal executive for Netflix has joined alternative dispute resolution firm JAMS to provide mediation services at its Los Angeles center.

Judge Invites Group Relief For ICE's 'Abhorrent' Actions - Law360 A Trump-appointed New York federal judge described the administration's arrest and detention of a Honduran with legal status as "a reprehensible act of unimaginable cruelty," saying the issue is widespread and suggesting the case could be broadened to a larger group.

A Trump-appointed federal judge described the administration's arrest and detention of a Honduran with legal status as "a reprehensible act of unimaginable cruelty," saying the issue is widespread and suggesting the case could be broadened to a larger group.

US To Hike Global Tariffs To 15% This Week, Bessent Says - Law360 The U.S. will "likely" raise the rate of its global tariff regime to 15% this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, all but ensuring that the country's total tariff rates will exceed agreed-upon limits in many key trade deals.

The U.S. will "likely" raise the rate of its global tariff regime to 15% this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, all but ensuring that the country's total tariff rates will exceed agreed-upon limits in many key trade deals.

Outside counsel’s lateral career moves can create uncertainty and disruption, but if managed strategically, in-house legal teams can leverage partner mobility for more complete service, better pricing and stronger relationships, says Theodore Edelman at GCE Advisors. www.law360.com/pulse...?

BREAKING: Post University Wins $75M IP Verdict Against File Sharer - Law360 A Connecticut federal jury hit the parent of academic file sharing site Course Hero with a $75.3 million verdict on Wednesday, finding that it violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act more than 3,000 times when it manipulated documents that belonged to Post University.

A Connecticut federal jury hit the parent of academic file sharing site Course Hero with a $75.3 million verdict Wednesday, finding that it violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act more than 3,000 times when it manipulated documents that belonged to Post University.

BREAKING: The U.S. government must refund all tariffs charged under President Donald Trump's now struck-down IEEPA tariff regime, regardless of whether they filed a suit at the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a refund, a CIT judge ordered Wednesday. www.law360.com/artic...

DOJ Seeks Power To Block State Bar Probes Of Agency Attys - Law360 The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to pause and review state-level ethics complaints against its attorneys to combat what the agency called "weaponization" of ethics processes, a proposal that drew concerns from ethics scholars for overstepping states' authorities.

The DOJ is seeking to pause and review state-level ethics complaints against its attorneys to combat what the agency called "weaponization" of ethics processes, a proposal that drew concerns from ethics scholars for overstepping states' authorities.

Fisher Phillips Unveils New Branding To Mark Growth - Law360 Pulse Employer-side labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips debuted new branding this week, featuring a new logo and updated website, to mark its growth in the last several years into what it called a global power in the employment law space.

Employer-side labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips debuted new branding this week, featuring a new logo and updated website, to mark its growth in the last several years into what it called a global power in the employment law space.

Cullen And Dykman Arrives In Fla. With Palm Beach Office - Law360 Pulse Cullen and Dykman LLP has entered the Florida market with a new office in Palm Beach.

Cullen and Dykman LLP has entered the Florida market with a new office in Palm Beach.

This GC Excels In Employee Engagement, And Here's Why - Law360 Pulse The general counsel at AI-driven software delivery platform Harness looks for job applicants who ask how they can add value to the company — rather than those who focus solely on how the business can benefit them. And perhaps that's part of the reason Hanna Steinbach's legal teams consistently rank among the highest in employee engagement surveys.

The general counsel at AI-driven software delivery platform Harness looks for job applicants who ask how they can add value to the company — rather than those who focus solely on how the business can benefit them.

Gordon Rees Opens New Offices In Charlotte And Wisconsin - Law360 Pulse Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has expanded its reach in the Southeast and Midwest by opening new offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Madison, Wisconsin.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has expanded its reach in the Southeast and Midwest by opening new offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Madison, Wisconsin.

Miles & Stockbridge Leaders Discuss Succession, Strategy - Law360 Pulse In late February, Miles & Stockbridge PC announced the appointment of a new chairman, president and chief executive officer, longtime principal Scott R. Wilson.

In late February, Miles & Stockbridge PC announced the appointment of a new chairman, president and chief executive officer, longtime principal Scott R. Wilson.

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Comey, James Urge 4th Circ. To Reject Indictment Revival Bid - Law360 Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have urged the Fourth Circuit not to revive criminal indictments filed against them last year in the Eastern District of Virginia, arguing they were fatally flawed because they were brought by a federal prosecutor who was not lawfully in that position.

Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James urged the Fourth Circuit not to revive criminal indictments filed against them, saying they were fatally flawed because they were brought by a federal prosecutor who was not lawfully in that position.

A bill in the New York State Senate that would impose liability on the owners and operators of AI-powered chatbots that give advice reserved for licensed professionals like lawyers and doctors could reshape how some legal tech entities engage with consumers in the state. www.law360.com/artic...

The public political battle between Minnesota and the federal government over alleged Medicaid fraud in the state continued Wednesday on Capitol Hill. www.law360.com/artic...