Above the Law

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Morning Docket: 07.02.25

* Latham passes Kirkland in M&A leader role. [Bloomberg Law News]

* Diddy jury reaches partial verdict… still hammering out the conspiracy charge. [Hollywood Reporter]

* Trump effort to strip Haitian immigrants of legal status blocked by federal court in order that will eventually get struck down when Supreme Court decides English common law clearly requires the courts to say “Simon Says” three times first. [Reuters]

* Jury slaps Google with $314 million verdict over data use. [Law360]

* Law firm mergers up 21 percent. [American Lawyer]

* Proskauer lawyers warn corporate legal departments that the “infinite workday” culture carries legal risks. Corporate legal responds by asking ChatGPT “can AI replace my employees yet?” [Corporate Counsel]

* Supreme Court takes up case that suggested internet providers can be liable for users. [ABA Journal]

* Jay-Z suit against Tony Buzbee dismissed. [NY Times]

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