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U.S. Supreme Court to Tackle Judicial ‘Shopping’ in Landmark EPA Regulation Case

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Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a legal phenomenon that some critics term “judge shopping,” where litigants seek out courts believed to be favorable to their case. The practice involves a strategic selection of venues seen as more likely to provide sympathetic judicial ears to specific legal challenges. This method has been employed to varying extents by both ends of the ideological spectrum. However, recent strategies deployed by business sectors, conservative factions, and several republican state attorneys general have predominantly homed in on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, spanning … Read more

HomeServices Urges Dismissal of Homie’s Antitrust Suit on Grounds of Stale Claims and Timing in Ongoing Real Estate Legal Battles

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SALT LAKE CITY — A legal battle is brewing in Utah’s federal district court as HomeServices of America seeks to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit brought against it by Homie Technologies, a real estate firm advocating for lower commission rates. The lawsuit, filed earlier in the summer, accuses HomeServices and several other major real estate entities, including the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), of conspiring to squash innovative business models and boycott low-commission listings. HomeServices of America, headquartered in Minnesota, argues that the claims raised by Homie are outdated, asserting in their recent court filing that … Read more

France Unveils Top Creative Contenders for The Immortal Awards 2024, Setting Stage for European Showdown

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Paris, France – As the prestigious annual Immortal Awards continue, France has recently spotlighted its top creative projects in the national round of judging. A distinguished panel comprising France’s leading creatives and producers convened on October 15 to deliberate on the 19 highest scoring entries from the competition’s online judgments. After thorough discussions, seven projects emerged as finalists, epitomizing the pinnacle of French commercial creativity over the past year. These top seven entries now advance to the European round, where they will square off against standout submissions from other regions including Ireland, the Nordics, and … Read more

From Law School to Leader: How Star Kashman Shaped a New Frontier in Technology Law

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New York, NY – When Star Kashman witnessed the pivotal role a competent attorney played during her parents’ divorce, she was inspired to pursue a career in law rather than psychology, her initial interest. This decision led her to a groundbreaking career focused on technology law, which began to take shape during her studies at Brooklyn Law School. As a student, Kashman chose not to follow the traditional paths in law—either grappling with low pay until making partner or chasing higher incomes in large law firms with grueling hours. Instead, she set about pioneering her … Read more