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California AG Bonta Fails to Shield Himself From Exxon Lawsuit

Exxon Mobil Corp. advanced defamation claims against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who failed to convince a federal judge in Texas that he should be shielded from liability for statements made in his official capacity as the state’s top attorney.

By Patrick Ambrosio

Chemical Company No Longer Faces New York Odor Nuisance Claim

A nuisance case against a chemical company was dropped after a magistrate judge recommended ruling in favor of New York property owners.

FullBeauty Must Face Class Case Over Misleading Emails Claims

A proposed consumer class can move forward with its claims that FullBeauty Brands Operations LLC sent false and misleading information in its emails’ subject lines.

Endangerment Finding’s Repeal Divides Blue, Red States Again

The Trump administration’s repeal of the endangerment finding is again pitting blue and red states against one another, with those led by Democrats poised to sue and some conservative states applauding the finding’s demise.

Fowlkes Exits Nelson Mullins for Carlton Fields in Minneapolis

Chris Fowlkes joined Carlton Fields as a shareholder in its mass tort and product liability practice in Minneapolis, the firm announced Feb. 9.

Talcum Law Firm Accuses Litigation Funders of ‘Pirating’ Cases

A Mississippi-based plaintiffs’ firm accused three large investment firms of fraudulently inducing it to enter into two loan agreements on false grounds for talcum powder litigation.

Goldman’s Top Lawyer Ruemmler to Leave Over Epstein Ties

Kathy Ruemmler is leaving her position as Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s top lawyer, drawing to a close a monthslong saga that saw the investment bank staunchly defend Ruemmler over her previous association with Jeffrey Epstein.

NASA Sends Crew to Space Station for Meditation Research

A SpaceX capsule carrying crew members from the US, Europe and Russia launched to the International Space Station on Friday, the start of a planned eight-month stay in orbit that will include research on meditation in space.

Hogan Lovells Inherits Trump Deals Quandary in Cadwalader Merger

Hogan Lovells is set to inherit the murky status of Cadwalader’s commitment to President Donald Trump for $100 million in legal services for causes he and the firm support.

Lowenstein Overhauls Leadership Structure, Adds Managing Partner

Lowenstein Sandler is dividing firm leadership among two longtime partners and adding a management committee as the firm looks to make good on an ambitious hiring plan.

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AI Data Center Expansion Poses High Risk of Child Labor Issues

Jonathan Drimmer

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Outside Counsel Can Make a Deal Easier for Clients at Every Step

Adam Welland

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Understanding Demands on Clients Helps Firms Give Turnkey Advice

Joe Michaels

Sidley Austin

PFAS: The 'Forever Chemicals'

The EPA says more than 600 PFAS chemicals are in the marketplace in the U.S. While states are racing to regulate PFAS, while the federal government lags.

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