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Steptoe Secures Major Win for DISH in High-Stakes Dispute With Disney Over Sling Passes
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Steptoe Secures Major Win for DISH in High-Stakes Dispute with Disney Over Sling Passes
Steptoe achieved a significant victory for long-time client DISH Network L.L.C. (DISH), defeating Disney's effort to block DISH's innovative and consumer-friendly Sling Passes. The decision, issued by Judge Arun Subramanian in the Southern District of New York, affirms DISH's contractual rights to offer Sling Passes, which provide consumers with easy access to Sling TV for one day, one weekend or one week.
DISH launched Sling
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NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Steptoe Secures Major Win for DISH in High-Stakes Dispute with Disney Over Sling Passes
Steptoe achieved a significant victory for long-time client DISH Network L.L.C. (DISH), defeating Disney's effort to block DISH's innovative and consumer-friendly Sling Passes. The decision, issued by Judge Arun Subramanian in the Southern District of New York, affirms DISH's contractual rights to offer Sling Passes, which provide consumers with easy access to Sling TV for one day, one weekend or one week.
DISH launched SlingPasses on August 12, 2025. Sling Passes are short-term non-renewing subscriptions to the Sling Orange streaming service. They give consumers the freedom and power to watch what they want, when and how they want. On August 26, ESPN and other Disney entities filed suit against DISH, claiming that Sling Passes breach the parties' license agreement. Disney insisted that DISH was contractually prohibited from offering short-term subscriptions. On September 11, Disney moved for a preliminary injunction, requesting a court order that would quash Sling Passes. On Monday, November 17, 2025, the Court soundly rejected Disney's claims. The Court found that Sling Passes are firmly within DISH's contractual rights for distribution of ESPN and other Disney networks.
This outcome reflects Steptoe's deep expertise in complex disputes and its ability to deliver results. The Steptoe team litigation team is led by Elyse D. Echtman with Michael Allan, Michelle Kallen, Emma Marshak, Julie Lascano, Andrew Saba, John Mucciolo, and Catherine Matous. The team received paralegal support from Ruby Donaghu.
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About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
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Original text here: https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/steptoe-secures-major-win-for-dish-in-high-stakes-dispute-with-disney-over-sling-passes.html
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Ropes & Gray Attorneys to Speak at ICI Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference and Securities Law Developments Conference
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Attorneys to Speak at ICI Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference and Securities Law Developments Conference
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Litigation & enforcement partner Amy Roy and asset management partner Elizabeth Reza will speak on two panels at upcoming Investment Company Institute (ICI) conferences taking place on November 20, 2025, at the Convene Center Brookfield in New York.
Amy will participate as a panelist on "Closed-End Fund Activism: 2025 Developments, Court
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Attorneys to Speak at ICI Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference and Securities Law Developments Conference
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Litigation & enforcement partner Amy Roy and asset management partner Elizabeth Reza will speak on two panels at upcoming Investment Company Institute (ICI) conferences taking place on November 20, 2025, at the Convene Center Brookfield in New York.
Amy will participate as a panelist on "Closed-End Fund Activism: 2025 Developments, CourtDecisions, and the Road Ahead" from 2:00pm - 2:45pm ET at the Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference. The panel will explore major events in closed-end fund activism during 2025, including historic activist losses in the UK and significant arrangements reached in the U.S. Panelists will discuss recent court decisions that may provide funds with new tools to protect shareholders, as well as the much anticipated Supreme Court decision on private rights of action and its implications for industry participants. The session will review key trends from 2025 and offer insights on what 2026 may bring for closed-end funds, managers, and directors/trustees.
Elizabeth will speak on the "Product Trends and Hot Topics in the Fund Industry" panel from 2:00pm - 2:45pm ET at the Securities Law Developments Conference. This session will discuss new product trends, including funds that provide exposure to private investments, and address SEC staff review of these products and disclosure comment trends. The panel will conclude with a lightning round covering hot topics in the fund industry.
Amy and Elizabeth will join other industry leaders to share their insights and expertise on the latest developments and trends shaping the investment management landscape.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/events/2025/11/ropes-gray-attorneys-to-speak-at-ici-retail-alternatives-and-closed-end-funds-conference
Littler Files Amici Curiae Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Review Notice Standards in Collective Actions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Files Amici Curiae Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Review Notice Standards in Collective Actions
Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has filed an amici curiae brief on behalf of two prominent industry groups. The brief urges the United States Supreme Court to grant the petition for a writ of certiorari to review the decision of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richards v. Eli Lilly and Company, et al.
The brief addresses the current four-way
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Files Amici Curiae Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Review Notice Standards in Collective Actions
Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has filed an amici curiae brief on behalf of two prominent industry groups. The brief urges the United States Supreme Court to grant the petition for a writ of certiorari to review the decision of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richards v. Eli Lilly and Company, et al.
The brief addresses the current four-waycircuit split over the standard federal district courts should apply when deciding a plaintiff's motion for conditional certification in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) collective actions. It argues that this circuit split can be resolved by overruling the U.S. Supreme Court's 1989 decision in Hoffman-La Roche Inc. v. Sperling.
In Hoffmann-La Roche, the Court took the unprecedented step of authorizing federal district courts to abandon their neutral role in FLSA and ADEA collective action litigation to aid plaintiffs in adding nonparties to litigation in which they previously had no involvement. The decision, however, failed to provide any guidance on the standards to be applied to determine when this extraordinary exercise of federal judicial power should be invoked.
The brief also outlines the impact of these issues on the Amici and their members, how Hoffmann-La Roche was wrongly decided and why it should be overruled, and how judicial intervention resulting from lax notice standards harms defendants in FLSA and ADEA actions.
To read the brief, please click here (https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-476/384820/20251117164101398_25-476%20Brief.pdf?ncjzllm5ra9).
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About Littler
With more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what's happening today, and what's likely to happen tomorrow.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/press/press-release/littler-files-amici-curiae-brief-urging-supreme-court-review-notice-standards
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
European Employers Face Renewed Uncertainty Amid Looming Compliance Deadlines and U.S. Policy Shifts, Littler Survey Shows
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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European Employers Face Renewed Uncertainty Amid Looming Compliance Deadlines and U.S. Policy Shifts, Littler Survey Shows
With critical regulatory deadlines looming in Europe and U.S. policy shifts sowing widespread confusion, European employers face new challenges in managing key workplace issues--from artificial intelligence (AI) usage and inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) programmes to pay transparency and in-office work policies.
That's the topline takeaway from the 2025 European Employer
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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European Employers Face Renewed Uncertainty Amid Looming Compliance Deadlines and U.S. Policy Shifts, Littler Survey Shows
With critical regulatory deadlines looming in Europe and U.S. policy shifts sowing widespread confusion, European employers face new challenges in managing key workplace issues--from artificial intelligence (AI) usage and inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) programmes to pay transparency and in-office work policies.
That's the topline takeaway from the 2025 European EmployerSurvey Report, released today by Littler, the world's largest employment and labour law practice representing management. The eighth annual survey was completed by more than 400 human resources executives, business leaders and in-house lawyers from across Europe, 64% of whom hold C-suite or leadership positions.
Regulatory Uncertainty Persists as Compliance Deadlines Loom
Next year, key provisions of the European Union (EU) AI Act impacting employers go into effect, along with new obligations under the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD). Despite these major regulatory changes on the horizon, the survey data shows that European employers may face readiness challenges.
For instance, just 18% of respondents say their organisations are very prepared to comply with the EU AI Act, while 20% indicate they are not at all prepared--the latter matching the proportion who said the same in Littler's 2024 survey.
"Our survey suggests that there is currently a lack of preparedness for the EU AI Act, which is a concern given the scale of the law's compliance obligations and the significant penalties for non-compliance," said Deborah Margolis, Littler Senior Counsel in the U.K. "It's more critical than ever that businesses identify their obligations, audit their current exposure, conduct training and assign a cross-functional task force to oversee these efforts."
Employers also showed limited progress when it comes to preparing for the PTD: Only 24% say their organisations are very prepared to comply with the law, compared with 21% in 2024. "With new obligations on the horizon in 2026 and 2027, now is the time for employers to take some fundamental steps in preparing for the PTD," said Nicola James, Littler Partner in the U.K. "That includes conducting an audit of current pay practices, stress testing your job architecture to understand to what extent it is based on gender neutral criteria, and determining how you will categorise which workers are doing work of equal value."
While slow progress on the part of national governments, which share regulatory responsibilities for these laws, could be hampering employers' ability to prepare, the survey finds that many organisations have yet to implement some core compliance preparations for either one. That includes conducting audits of pay practices and AI use cases and assigning internal task forces dedicated to these issues.
U.S. Policy Developments Impact European Employers
Across the pond, the Trump administration has initiated sweeping policy changes in areas like immigration and IE&D, and European employers are not immune to the effects. Of the approximately two-thirds of respondents that have U.S. operations and/or a U.S.-focused workforce strategy, a striking 75% say they have taken at least one step to update that strategy as a result of these policy developments--including cancelling or reducing business travel to the U.S. (25%) and reducing U.S. operations (25%).
"U.S. policies are creating significant hurdles for European employers with U.S. operations, many of whom must reassess not only employee travel plans but U.S.-based contracts, investments and growth opportunities," said Stephan C. Swinkels, Littler Partner and Co-Lead of the firm's Global Practice.
On the IE&D front, more than two-thirds (69%) of those with IE&D programmes say they are considering new or expanded rollbacks of these initiatives as a result of heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration. Additionally, 79% of those with U.S. operations are facing challenges in managing the divergent approaches to IE&D in the U.S. and Europe. On the latter point, differing regulatory approaches have created difficulties for employers as practices that may be scrutinised in the U.S. could be in conflict with workplace requirements in certain European jurisdictions that promote such practices.
Push for In-Office Work Picks Up
Meanwhile, the push to get workers back to the office continues. A majority of respondents (63%) whose organisations have positions that can be performed remotely say they have increased or are planning to increase the number of in-person workdays. Roughly a quarter of respondents have increased (11%) required in-person workdays to five days a week or are planning/considering doing so (15%). Yet even as employers push to bring employees back to the office, 73% agree that remote or hybrid work schedules are important for attracting the right talent.
"For European employers looking to increase their in-office work requirements, there are a host of factors to consider to identify the optimal approach and develop policies based on their individual needs," said Dr. Alexander Bartz, Littler Partner in Germany. "It is also important for employers to clearly document guidelines, expectations and potential consequences for non-compliance."
In addition to the above findings, the report delves into other hot-button issues facing European employers, while also spotlighting important differences among respondents from various countries and company sizes.
Download Littler's 2025 European Employer Survey Report (https://www.littler.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025_littler_european_employer_survey_report.pdf?ev9v28dqanc)
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REPORT: https://www.littler.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025_littler_european_employer_survey_report.pdf?ev9v28dqanc
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About Littler
With more than 1,800 labour and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what's happening today, and what's likely to happen tomorrow.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/press/press-release/european-employers-face-renewed-uncertainty-amid-looming-compliance-deadlines
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
White & Case secures trial win for American Clinical Solutions in decade-long lawsuit
NEW YORK, Nov. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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White & Case secures trial win for American Clinical Solutions in decade-long lawsuit
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has secured a significant trial victory for American Clinical Solutions LLC (ACS), a clinical diagnostic laboratory specializing in advanced testing for prescription narcotics, in a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Puerto Rico (BCBS) before the 15th Judicial Circuit in Florida.
ACS initiated the lawsuit against BCBS in 2015, alleging that BCBS failed
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NEW YORK, Nov. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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White & Case secures trial win for American Clinical Solutions in decade-long lawsuit
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has secured a significant trial victory for American Clinical Solutions LLC (ACS), a clinical diagnostic laboratory specializing in advanced testing for prescription narcotics, in a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Puerto Rico (BCBS) before the 15th Judicial Circuit in Florida.
ACS initiated the lawsuit against BCBS in 2015, alleging that BCBS failedto pay for medically necessary diagnostic services ordered by in-network, Puerto Rico-based physicians. After more than a decade of litigation, the trial commenced in early November 2025. Following an eight-day trial, the jury deliberated for three hours before returning a verdict in ACS's favor, which will result in a total judgment of approximately US$6 million.
"This is an important victory in a decade-long battle against a health insurance giant," said Raoul Cantero, who co-led the White & Case Litigation team. "The lesson is that these cases can be won with collaboration and teamwork on the trial team, and that juries will hold insurance companies accountable for ignoring claims made for lab testing designed to help patients with chronic pain."
The White & Case Litigation team was led by partners Zachary Dickens and Raoul Cantero, and included associates Andrew Gershenfeld, Shravya Govindgari and Alejandra Sanchez (all in Miami).
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Original text here: https://www.whitecase.com/news/press-release/white-case-secures-trial-win-american-clinical-solutions-decade-long-lawsuit
Fireside Chat: Crossing the Line - One Person's Story of Risk, Responsibility, and Redemption
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fireside Chat: Crossing the Line - One Person's Story of Risk, Responsibility, and Redemption
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Amanda Raad, co-head of the anti-corruption and international risk practice and the R&G Insights Lab, and Katie Daniels, director of ethics & compliance at the Insights Lab, will co-moderate a fireside chat with Richard Bistrong on November 19.
Richard, a former international sales executive who served jail time following a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act plea agreement with the
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fireside Chat: Crossing the Line - One Person's Story of Risk, Responsibility, and Redemption
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Amanda Raad, co-head of the anti-corruption and international risk practice and the R&G Insights Lab, and Katie Daniels, director of ethics & compliance at the Insights Lab, will co-moderate a fireside chat with Richard Bistrong on November 19.
Richard, a former international sales executive who served jail time following a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act plea agreement with theU.S. Department of Justice, now advises organizations on anti-bribery, ethics, and compliance, drawing on firsthand experience with real-world corruption risk. His perspectives have been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and a widely viewed TEDx Talk.
The invite-only conversation will explore human and organizational dynamics that drive misconduct, practical strategies for prevention and accountability in today's ever-changing global enforcement environment, and how leaders can foster cultures that withstand pressure and ambiguity in global markets.
Through this discussion, attendees will gain insights on building resilient compliance frameworks, shaping effective culture and controls, and engaging with evolving global enforcement expectations.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/events/2025/11/fireside-chat-crossing-the-line-one-persons-story-of-risk-responsibility-and-redemption
Bilott Presenting at Cincinnati Bar Association Environmental CLE
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bilott Presenting at Cincinnati Bar Association Environmental CLE
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Taft's Rob Bilott will be presenting, "The Legal Battle Over 'Forever Chemicals'," (via zoom) at the Cincinnati Bar Association's "Environmental Law Update 2025" CLE on Dec. 3. Learn more here.
Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as " The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare " in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016, Bilott has represented a diverse array of clients, nationwide, who have been harmed by per-
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bilott Presenting at Cincinnati Bar Association Environmental CLE
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Taft's Rob Bilott will be presenting, "The Legal Battle Over 'Forever Chemicals'," (via zoom) at the Cincinnati Bar Association's "Environmental Law Update 2025" CLE on Dec. 3. Learn more here.
Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as " The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare " in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016, Bilott has represented a diverse array of clients, nationwide, who have been harmed by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "Forever Chemicals." His work is the subject of the feature film, "Dark Waters," and the documentaries "The Devil We Know," "Burned- Protecting the Protectors," and "Revealed: How to Poison A Planet," and is detailed in his book, "Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-year Battle Against DuPont." Bilott is a member of Taft's Environmental, Litigation, and Product Liability and Personal Injury practices and is a board member of Less Cancer, and the New College Foundation.
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Original text here: https://www.taftlaw.com/news-events/news/bilott-presenting-at-cincinnati-bar-association-environmental-cle/
