Daily Report

11/01/2025

Judge Disqualifies Attorney From Malpractice Trial He's Implicated In

“To not show up at that hearing, and to essentially have other lawyers say that he was resting on his brief, I mean, that’s just mind-boggling ... It’s like leaving a play right before they reveal who the murderer is,” said Professor Bob Jarvis of Nova Southeastern University's Law School.

11/01/2025

DeSantis Appoints Broward Judge to State Appellate Court

“It is my pleasure to appoint you to the Fourth District Court of Appeal,” Gov. Ron DeSantis wrote in a Thursday letter to Judge Jonathan D. Lott. “Your appointment is evidence of my utmost confidence in your ability to serve with excellence and distinction. Congratulations and thank you for y...

11/01/2025

Experts Say Florida AG's Roku Lawsuit Could Reshape Children's Privacy Litigation Against Big Tech

Privacy attorneys say that the enforcement action, which is the first in the state to allege violations of the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, may have sweeping implications for Big Tech and children's privacy industry practices throughout the United States.

10/31/2025

Judge's Order Against Use of LinkedIn for Research on Potential Jurors Led to Alston & Bird's $10,000 Fine, Sanction for Violating Ban

“The prospective juror is still notified as a result of the investigator’s search, even if the juror can’t tell who was viewing her information," wrote U.S. District Judge William Orrick of the Northern District of California.

10/31/2025

The latest edition of On The Move includes personnel updates about Maynard Nexsen, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Ogletree Deakins and FisherBroyles.

🔗 https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/10/30/on-the-move-duke-u-health-care-counsel-joins-maynard-nexsen-cross-border-specialist-leaves-white--case-for-nelson-mullins/

10/31/2025

ICYMI. "Candidly, these case-running firms are not great lawyers," told reporter Alex Anteau. "There's a reason they're resorting to illegal means to get clients."
https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/10/28/increased-competition-no-enforcement-darl-champion-discusses-issues-with-case-running-practices/

10/31/2025

In Separate Texas Drilling Patent Cases, Judge Rules for Halliburton, Ulterra

A federal judge in Houston has ruled in favor of two oilfield services companies in separate patent disputes over drilling technology. A legal team from Kirkland & Ellis secured the victories.

10/31/2025

Navigating the Algorithmic Frontier: AI Regulation and Legal Practice in Texas, Part 2

Overall, these emerging frameworks provide at least a foundational level of clarity in what would otherwise be a highly uncertain regulatory environment.

10/31/2025

'Bring It Back to Earth': Tesla Tells Supreme Court Counsel Fee in Settled Comp Case Was Miscalculated

Morgan L. Ratner of Sullivan & Cromwell said the company's appeal is based on wanting to make the fee reasonable and avoid harm to the company or its shareholders, arguing there are three miscalculations the Court of Chancery made.

10/31/2025

ICYMI. 'Lien Doctor' Defamation Dispute Back to Trial Court, Additional Appeals Likely, Attorney Says

On Tuesday, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that the case will return to the State Court of Fulton County to determine if Oskouei's claims can make it past an anti-strategic lawsuits against public participation motion to dismiss under the state Supreme Court's newly codified standard of review.

10/31/2025

ICYMI. Congress's watchdog now faces an impossible choice, writes Matthew Lawrence, a professor at Emory University School of Law in Atlanta who worked for the Office of Management and Budget during the first Trump administration.
https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/10/28/commentary-supreme-court-says-defending-congresss-power-of-the-purse-is-the-comptroller-generals-job-he-should-do-it/

10/31/2025

In a statement last week, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft said the firm has been “approached” by other firms.

Full story: 🔗 https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2025/10/24/cadwalader-merger-talks-pick-up-pace/