The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Oct 30, 2023

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

The jury in Philly's first Roundup case has returned a resounding win for the plaintiff. Also, Blank Rome has brought on a new chief innovation officer, and a late filing cost a defense firm $130K in fees.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Bureau Chief

Consumer Products | News

Plaintiffs Notch $175M Win in Philadelphia's First Roundup Trial

By Aleeza Furman

The verdict consisted of $25 million in compensatory damages and $150 million in punitive damages. Read More

Artificial Intelligence | News

Blank Rome Brings In New Chief Innovation and Value Officer

By Amanda O'Brien

Ashton Batchelor was previously the chief value and analytics officer at Robins Kaplan. Read More

Civil Appeals | News

Defendants' Late Motion Costs Them an Over $130K Attorney Fees Award

By Aleeza Furman

"The lesson is to file for fees early and often," solo practitioner Joseph Caprara said. Read More

Civil Procedure | News

Live-In Girlfriend Can't Sue for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Pa. Judge Rules in First Impression Case

By Riley Brennan

According to Norton, the question would focus on how close the pair were, which would lead trials to "devolve into contests... Read More

Bar Associations | Analysis

Mothers Still Face Disproportionate Burden in Legal Field, ABA Report Finds

By Amanda O'Brien

"The differences the data reflects are that mothers are disproportionately not getting important assignments, not being... Read More

Evidence | News

Defense's Evidence Helps Plaintiff Score $9.6M for Crushed Leg

By Aleeza Furman

"I have had animations created many times, where I've then looked at it and said, 'you know, I think the defense can... Read More

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