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Poland accuses Russia of causing Warsaw shopping center fire

JURIST

MAY 12, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on Sunday that Russia caused the fire at the Marywilska shopping center in Warsaw last year, warning that Poland will continue investigating the matter and hold the responsible individuals accountable. Some of the perpetrators have already been detained, all the others are identified and searched for.

“Fifth Circuit’s Jones Tears Into Vladeck Over Judge-Shopping”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

” The Federalist Society has posted the video of the event, titled “ The Continued Independence of the Judiciary ,” on YouTube.

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US Circuit court temporarily halts enforcement of anti-money laundering law

JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2024

In December 2024, Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., challenged the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting rule in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. Garland, where the plaintiff argued that the law was unconstitutional or otherwise unlawful.

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US federal appeals court rules California COVID-19 gun shop shutdowns unconstitutional

JURIST

JANUARY 21, 2022

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Thursday ruled that two California counties violated the Constitution’s Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms when the counties forced gun shops and firing ranges to close in 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. A three-judge panel rejected the district courts’ rulings.

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Where Republicans Prefer To Shop For Their Court Forums

Above The Law

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The post Where Republicans Prefer To Shop For Their Court Forums appeared first on Above the Law. When you absolutely, positively *have* to have the perfect judge.

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The Body Shop Ceases U.S. Operations And Files For Bankruptcy

Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

The post The Body Shop Ceases U.S. The UK-based cosmetics company is also closing half of its locations in Canada. Operations And Files For Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.

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Hospitals Are Facing New Price Transparency Requirements, But Will They Truly Help Patients Shop for Care?

Above The Law

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Experts doubt that these regulations will do much to help patients shop for care, but they are optimistic that increasing the amount of publicly available pricing data will help tech companies develop tools that simplify pricing for patients. appeared first on MedCity News.

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Right-Wing Judges Rage Over Anti-Forum-Shopping Rule Because Hit Dogs Holler

Above The Law

MARCH 14, 2024

The post Right-Wing Judges Rage Over Anti-Forum-Shopping Rule Because Hit Dogs Holler appeared first on Above the Law. We corrupted the judicial system fair and square!'

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Etsy to Acquire Second-Hand Shopping App Depop for $1.62 Billion in Bid for Gen-Z

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JUNE 2, 2021

those born between the late 1990s and the early 2010s), who are driving both social shopping and largescale pushes in sustainability, Etsy announced that it will acquire burgeoning British shopping app Depop for $1.62 ” The post Etsy to Acquire Second-Hand Shopping App Depop for $1.62

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Duane Morris Non-Equity Partner Lawsuit Escalates With Forum Shopping And Witnesses

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The post Duane Morris Non-Equity Partner Lawsuit Escalates With Forum Shopping And Witnesses appeared first on Above the Law. Things are heating up!

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Why Are Biglaw Firms Closing Up Shop In Popular U.S. Markets?

Above The Law

JULY 8, 2024

The post Why Are Biglaw Firms Closing Up Shop In Popular U.S. It may be shocking to some, but Biglaw firms are closing U.S. locations for a reason -- and it's all about the money. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Judicial Conference Shocked SHOCKED To Find Forum Shopping In This Establishment

Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

The post Judicial Conference Shocked SHOCKED To Find Forum Shopping In This Establishment appeared first on Above the Law. Sad day for MAGA judges hoping to unilaterally block federal law.

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Top International Biglaw Firm Considers Closing Up Shop In Beijing

Above The Law

JULY 9, 2024

The post Top International Biglaw Firm Considers Closing Up Shop In Beijing appeared first on Above the Law. It would be the first U.K.-based based top law firm to close a China office amid the current legal exodus.

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Italy’s Moltiply sues Google over anti-competitive practices

JURIST

MAY 10, 2025

billion damages claim against Alphabet’s Google Friday, alleging anti-competitive conduct and abuse of dominance that favored Google Shopping between 2010 and 2017. billion for having abused its dominant position in online search markets by systematically favoring its own comparison shopping service over those of its competitors.

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“No judge shopping for TikTok”

HowAppealing

MAY 9, 2024

“No judge shopping for TikTok”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “No judge shopping for TikTok” appeared first on How Appealing.

“US Appellate Judge Urges Caution on Judge-Shopping Rule; Judiciary panel considering potential action on judge-shopping; Judge Quattlebaum raised separation of powers concerns”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

“US Appellate Judge Urges Caution on Judge-Shopping Rule; Judiciary panel considering potential action on judge-shopping; Judge Quattlebaum raised separation of powers concerns”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“Texas Court’s Unexpected Jurisdiction Invites Shopping, Deluge; Lawmakers created court to handle business, state matters; Recent decision could lead to judge shopping, overworked court”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“Texas Court’s Unexpected Jurisdiction Invites Shopping, Deluge; Lawmakers created court to handle business, state matters; Recent decision could lead to judge shopping, overworked court”: Ryan Autullo of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“Alabama judge sanctions LGBTQ rights lawyers for ‘judge shopping’”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

“Alabama judge sanctions LGBTQ rights lawyers for ‘judge shopping”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.

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Lexis’ CounselLink+™: A One-Stop Shop To Streamline Your Law Department [Sponsored]

Above The Law

JANUARY 23, 2025

The post Lexis CounselLink+: A One-Stop Shop To Streamline Your Law Department appeared first on Above the Law. Recent CounselLink upgrades integrate the full in-house workflow with the broader suite of LexisNexis products.

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“Judiciary Drops Push to Curb Judge Shopping After GOP Backlash; Judiciary told Rep. Chip Roy it wouldn’t pursue judge-shopping rule; Roy threatened to block judgeship bill over issue”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“Judiciary Drops Push to Curb Judge Shopping After GOP Backlash; Judiciary told Rep. Chip Roy it wouldn’t pursue judge-shopping rule; Roy threatened to block judgeship bill over issue”: Suzanne Monyak and Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law have this report.

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“Supreme Court Unmoved By Fifth Circuit Forum Shopping Concern; US says e-cigarette makers trying to game the system; Justices looked to text of law, rather than forum shopping concerns”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2025

“Supreme Court Unmoved By Fifth Circuit Forum Shopping Concern; US says e-cigarette makers trying to game the system; Justices looked to text of law, rather than forum shopping concerns”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“Judge Reed O’Connor’s Remarks On Forum Selection and ‘Judge Shopping’”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

“Judge Reed O’Connor’s Remarks On Forum Selection and ‘Judge Shopping’”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.”

Yet Another Biglaw Firm Closes Up Shop At One Of Its China Offices

Above The Law

JANUARY 21, 2025

The post Yet Another Biglaw Firm Closes Up Shop At One Of Its China Offices appeared first on Above the Law. The office closure trend continues into the new year, marking the 16th U.S.-based based firm to reduce its presence in China.

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Lawyers representing transgender plaintiffs face possible sanctions for alleged ‘judge shopping’

ABA Journal

MARCH 25, 2024

A federal judge in Alabama has directed 11 lawyers to show cause why they shouldn’t be sanctioned for alleged "judge shopping" in lawsuits challenging a…

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NY Bagel Shop Finds Loophole To Get Around The State’s Sales Tax

Above The Law

APRIL 19, 2023

The post NY Bagel Shop Finds Loophole To Get Around The State’s Sales Tax appeared first on Above the Law. What a time to be alive!

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Tackling Judge-Shopping Concerns While Honoring Localism

Law 360

JUNE 5, 2023

As the debate continues over judge-shopping and case assignments in federal court, policymakers should look to a hybrid model that preserves the benefits of localism for those cases that warrant it, while preventing the appearance of judge-shopping for cases of a more national or widespread character, says Joshua Sohn at the U.S.

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“The New Judge Shopping Fix Has Two Huge Loopholes”

HowAppealing

MARCH 20, 2024

“The New Judge Shopping Fix Has Two Huge Loopholes”: Law professors Paul R. The post “The New Judge Shopping Fix Has Two Huge Loopholes” appeared first on How Appealing. Gugliuzza and J. Jonas Anderson have this Jurisprudence essay online a Slate.

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Small Firm Lawyers Can Miss Out On Connections Formed At Larger Shops

Above The Law

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The post Small Firm Lawyers Can Miss Out On Connections Formed At Larger Shops appeared first on Above the Law. The social interactions that are available at larger firms are much harder to come by at a small law firm.

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“US Judge Shopping Curb Thwarted as Texas Court Resists; Northern District of Texas has come under scrutiny over judge shopping; Judiciary urged courts to change case assignment rules”

HowAppealing

APRIL 1, 2024

“US Judge Shopping Curb Thwarted as Texas Court Resists; Northern District of Texas has come under scrutiny over judge shopping; Judiciary urged courts to change case assignment rules”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“Shopping for the Judge You Want Honed to Perfection in Texas”

HowAppealing

MAY 9, 2024

“Shopping for the Judge You Want Honed to Perfection in Texas”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Shopping for the Judge You Want Honed to Perfection in Texas” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Stephen Vladeck Replies to Judge Reed O’Connor on Forum Selection and Judge-Shopping”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

“Stephen Vladeck Replies to Judge Reed O’Connor on Forum Selection and Judge-Shopping”: This post appears today at “The Volokh Conspiracy.”

Despite Price Transparency Laws, Americans Are Nowhere Near Able to Shop for Care. How Can This Change?

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

That way, consumers can eventually use price transparency data to shop for care. Now that the data is available, healthcare software companies must step in and build tools that are personalized and easy to use.

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“U.S. Chamber, critic of forum shopping, questioned for doing just that”

HowAppealing

MARCH 22, 2024

Chamber, critic of forum shopping, questioned for doing just that”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. Chamber, critic of forum shopping, questioned for doing just that” appeared first on How Appealing. “U.S. The post “U.S.

We Should Probably Try To End That Whole Judge Shopping Thing That’s Making A Mockery Of Justice

Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2023

The post We Should Probably Try To End That Whole Judge Shopping Thing That’s Making A Mockery Of Justice appeared first on Above the Law. The Democratic effort to end the problematic practice.

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“Democratic bill would combat ‘judge shopping’ and keep national cases in D.C.”

HowAppealing

APRIL 26, 2023

“Democratic bill would combat ‘judge shopping’ and keep national cases in D.C.” The post “Democratic bill would combat ‘judge shopping’ and keep national cases in D.C.” ” Jacqueline Thomsen of Reuters has this report. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

No. 1 Biglaw Firm In The Country Poaches Partners From Top Rival Firm To Open Up Shop In Philadelphia

Above The Law

JANUARY 22, 2025

1 Biglaw Firm In The Country Poaches Partners From Top Rival Firm To Open Up Shop In Philadelphia appeared first on Above the Law. Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love, Kirkland! The post No.

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Amnesty International urges India to rehabilitate Manipur’s displaced population

JURIST

MAY 4, 2025

Meitei vigilante outfits, Arambai Tenggol and Meitei Leepun, seized on the unrest to torch KukiZo villages targeting homes, churches and shops. In retaliation, armed KukiZo militants attacked Meitei settlements in the hills, killing civilians and assaulting securityforce posts.

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Private Credit Shops Want Your Money, But Don’t Want You To Take Their Rivals’

Above The Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The post Private Credit Shops Want Your Money, But Don’t Want You To Take Their Rivals’ appeared first on Above the Law. Check that: Won’t let you take their rivals’.

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Paralegal Spotlight: Alexa Lyles Brinegar’s One-Stop Shop to the Legal Field

NCBA

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Alexa Lyles Brinegar recounts how she started her voyage into the vast field of […] The post Paralegal Spotlight: Alexa Lyles Brinegar’s One-Stop Shop to the Legal Field first appeared on NCBarBlog. And sometimes, the career and opportunities find them in the most inconspicuous of places.

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“Forum Shopping in California; Just leave your heart, and nationwide injunction, in San Francisco”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

“Forum Shopping in California; Just leave your heart, and nationwide injunction, in San Francisco”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” ” The post “Forum Shopping in California; Just leave your heart, and nationwide injunction, in San Francisco” appeared first on How Appealing.

“In its new ‘Hellholes’ report, tort reform group says forum shopping is real”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“In its new ‘Hellholes’ report, tort reform group says forum shopping is real”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post , which mentions a decision the Pa. Supreme Court issued on the day before Thanksgiving in a case in which I serve as appellate counsel for plaintiffs.

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“Marijuana Shops Lose Bid to Unwind Federal Cannabis Policy; Cannabis businesses fight burdens of Controlled Substances Act; David Boies-backed suit tests Supreme Court precedent”

HowAppealing

MAY 27, 2025

“Marijuana Shops Lose Bid to Unwind Federal Cannabis Policy; Cannabis businesses fight burdens of Controlled Substances Act; David Boies-backed suit tests Supreme Court precedent”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this report on a ruling that a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S.

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“US court rejects transfer of credit card fees rule case amid focus on ‘judge shopping’”

HowAppealing

APRIL 6, 2024

“US court rejects transfer of credit card fees rule case amid focus on ‘judge shopping’”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has a report that begins, “A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that a Texas judge wrongly transferred to another court in Washington, D.C., Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit at this link.

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Steve Bannon Goes Shopping For New Lawyers Even As His Old Lawyers Are Suing Him For Unpaid Bills

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The post Steve Bannon Goes Shopping For New Lawyers Even As His Old Lawyers Are Suing Him For Unpaid Bills appeared first on Above the Law. Must have blown it all on shirts.

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Poland accuses Russia of causing Warsaw shopping center fire

“Fifth Circuit’s Jones Tears Into Vladeck Over Judge-Shopping”

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US Circuit court temporarily halts enforcement of anti-money laundering law

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US federal appeals court rules California COVID-19 gun shop shutdowns unconstitutional

Where Republicans Prefer To Shop For Their Court Forums

The Body Shop Ceases U.S. Operations And Files For Bankruptcy

Hospitals Are Facing New Price Transparency Requirements, But Will They Truly Help Patients Shop for Care?

Right-Wing Judges Rage Over Anti-Forum-Shopping Rule Because Hit Dogs Holler

Etsy to Acquire Second-Hand Shopping App Depop for $1.62 Billion in Bid for Gen-Z

Duane Morris Non-Equity Partner Lawsuit Escalates With Forum Shopping And Witnesses

Why Are Biglaw Firms Closing Up Shop In Popular U.S. Markets?

Judicial Conference Shocked SHOCKED To Find Forum Shopping In This Establishment

Top International Biglaw Firm Considers Closing Up Shop In Beijing

Italy’s Moltiply sues Google over anti-competitive practices

“No judge shopping for TikTok”

“US Appellate Judge Urges Caution on Judge-Shopping Rule; Judiciary panel considering potential action on judge-shopping; Judge Quattlebaum raised separation of powers concerns”

“Texas Court’s Unexpected Jurisdiction Invites Shopping, Deluge; Lawmakers created court to handle business, state matters; Recent decision could lead to judge shopping, overworked court”

“Alabama judge sanctions LGBTQ rights lawyers for ‘judge shopping’”

Lexis’ CounselLink+™: A One-Stop Shop To Streamline Your Law Department [Sponsored]

“Judiciary Drops Push to Curb Judge Shopping After GOP Backlash; Judiciary told Rep. Chip Roy it wouldn’t pursue judge-shopping rule; Roy threatened to block judgeship bill over issue”

“Supreme Court Unmoved By Fifth Circuit Forum Shopping Concern; US says e-cigarette makers trying to game the system; Justices looked to text of law, rather than forum shopping concerns”

“Judge Reed O’Connor’s Remarks On Forum Selection and ‘Judge Shopping’”

Yet Another Biglaw Firm Closes Up Shop At One Of Its China Offices

Lawyers representing transgender plaintiffs face possible sanctions for alleged ‘judge shopping’

NY Bagel Shop Finds Loophole To Get Around The State’s Sales Tax

Tackling Judge-Shopping Concerns While Honoring Localism

“The New Judge Shopping Fix Has Two Huge Loopholes”

Small Firm Lawyers Can Miss Out On Connections Formed At Larger Shops

“US Judge Shopping Curb Thwarted as Texas Court Resists; Northern District of Texas has come under scrutiny over judge shopping; Judiciary urged courts to change case assignment rules”

“Shopping for the Judge You Want Honed to Perfection in Texas”

“Stephen Vladeck Replies to Judge Reed O’Connor on Forum Selection and Judge-Shopping”

Despite Price Transparency Laws, Americans Are Nowhere Near Able to Shop for Care. How Can This Change?

“U.S. Chamber, critic of forum shopping, questioned for doing just that”

We Should Probably Try To End That Whole Judge Shopping Thing That’s Making A Mockery Of Justice

“Democratic bill would combat ‘judge shopping’ and keep national cases in D.C.”

No. 1 Biglaw Firm In The Country Poaches Partners From Top Rival Firm To Open Up Shop In Philadelphia

Amnesty International urges India to rehabilitate Manipur’s displaced population

Private Credit Shops Want Your Money, But Don’t Want You To Take Their Rivals’

Paralegal Spotlight: Alexa Lyles Brinegar’s One-Stop Shop to the Legal Field

“Forum Shopping in California; Just leave your heart, and nationwide injunction, in San Francisco”

“In its new ‘Hellholes’ report, tort reform group says forum shopping is real”

“Marijuana Shops Lose Bid to Unwind Federal Cannabis Policy; Cannabis businesses fight burdens of Controlled Substances Act; David Boies-backed suit tests Supreme Court precedent”

“US court rejects transfer of credit card fees rule case amid focus on ‘judge shopping’”

Steve Bannon Goes Shopping For New Lawyers Even As His Old Lawyers Are Suing Him For Unpaid Bills

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