Swapnil Kamble
Government Shutdown Impacts Downstate NY Federal Courts The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now in its seventh week since starting on October 1, 2025, is forcing significant operational cutbacks in federal courts nationwide, including those in downstate New York. Specifically, the Southern District of New York (SDNY, covering Manhattan and surrounding areas) and the Eastern District … Read more
New York Judges Sue Over Age Cap: OCA Claims Equal Rights Act Can’t Touch Judicial Retirement Rules In a bold courtroom showdown that’s got legal eagles buzzing, three New York judges over 70 are fighting mandatory retirement rules, arguing the state’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) wipes out age caps in the judiciary. But the Office … Read more
Boeing 737 Max Crash Verdict: Jury Awards $28M to Family of Ethiopian Victim in Landmark Trial In a swift and resounding decision, a Chicago federal jury on Wednesday awarded $28.45 million to the family of a young United Nations consultant killed in the deadly Boeing 737 Max crash over Ethiopia in 2019. The verdict, reached … Read more
ABA Standards Committee Advances Revisions to JD Credit Hours and Admissions Requirements Ahead of Key Council Meeting By Mark Smith In a pivotal step toward modernizing legal education, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is poised to deliberate proposed tweaks to accreditation standards that could reshape how … Read more
Florida Opioid Trial Heats Up: Lawyer Demands $1.5B from Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS for Hospitals’ Crushing Costs In a Fort Lauderdale courtroom pulsing with tension, plaintiffs’ attorney Warren Burns unleashed a blistering call for $1.5 billion in damages, pinning the blame squarely on Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS for fueling Florida’s opioid epidemic through reckless pill-dispensing … Read more
Federal Judge Allows Jury Trial on Reputation Damages in Philips vs. Small Tech Firm Dispute In a ruling issued on November 13, 2025, U.S. District Judge Jane J. Boyle of the Northern District of Texas denied summary judgment motions from Philips North America LLC, paving the way for a jury to decide whether the healthcare … Read more
Flurry of Law Firms Pursue Merger Talks, Driven by Rising Talent Costs, Expenses By Mark Smith As Big Law rides a wave of record demand into late 2025, a behind-the-scenes scramble is underway: Dozens of firms are deep in merger discussions, racing to bulk up against skyrocketing associate salaries, tech investments, and overhead that’s outpacing … Read more
Nollywood’s Polygamy Powder Keg Explodes: Regina Daniels Torches Co-Wife Laila Charani in Savage Social Media Clapback In the latest bombshell from Nigeria’s most chaotic celebrity household, Nollywood starlet Regina Daniels unleashed a blistering tirade against her husband’s Moroccan-born wife, Laila Charani, accusing her of spewing “retarded” lies scripted by their shared spouse, Senator Ned Nwoko. … Read more
Spotify’s Latest Updates: Smarter Shuffle and AI Audiobook Recaps Spotify announced two user-friendly enhancements on November 13, 2025, aimed at reducing listening fatigue and making it easier to dive back into stories. These features are rolling out now, with the shuffle update available to all users and the audiobook tool starting in beta for Premium … Read more
Honda Recalls CB1000 Hornet SP in India: Exhaust Heat Could Cause Gear-Shifting Bolt to Fall Off In a proactive move to prioritize rider safety, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched a voluntary recall for select 2025 units of its flagship CB1000 Hornet SP, citing a potential issue where excessive exhaust heat could compromise … Read more