Dentons advises South-Korean DoubleU Games on acquisition of WHOW Games by US gaming company DoubleDown Interactive

I pay my mortgage and my kids' school tuition thanks to how long lawsuits take and how expensive they are. Still, we need to have a frank conversation about exactly that: how long lawsuits take, and how much they cost. Xerox just ended a 13-year legal saga with a $9.1 million settlement to a class of 5,700 call center employees. The lawsuit challenged the company's Achievement-Based Compensation plan, which paid employees by task and offered bonuses to meet minimum wage thresholds—but didn't cover time spent logging in, waiting between calls, or doing other required non-task work. Think about that. Years of disruption. Thousands of work hours lost to discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, and appeals. Millions in legal fees. All to land on a settlement that isn't remotely material to a $7 billion company. Here are 6 hard truths about litigation every business should understand: 1. It will cost a lot. More than you think. More than it should. …

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR — U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE In a joint statement, nearly 30 Western nations and the EU yesterday condemned Israel’s “drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians” in Gaza, describing Tel Aviv’s aid delivery model as “dangerous, fuel[ing] instability and depriv[ing] Gazans of human dignity.” The statement, calling for an end of the war and for Israel to “immediately lift restrictions on the flow of aid” to Gaza, has been signed by the foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the…

Divorce can be a very challenging event, but it does not always need to be contentious. For couples in Dallas, Texas, an uncontested divorce can be a more peaceful, cost-effective, and efficient way to finalize a marriage as opposed to a traditional contested divorce. If both parties can work together and come to an agreement on all of the major issues, the uncertainty and anguish of the divorce process can be greatly reduced. Under these collaborative conditions, seeking the help of an uncontested divorce attorney helps relieve some burden and anxiety, and allows the couple to move on into the next chapter of their lives confidently. Understanding Uncontested Divorce An uncontested divorce is a legal separation of marriage that occurs when both spouses agree on all major issues of their separation, such as: Division of property and debts. Custody and visitation arrangements for children. Child support and medical expenses. Spousal support, also known as alimony, if any,…

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Annual Report for 2024/25 released last week sadly provides evidence of a severe and serious weakening of information rights regulation compared to the strong enforcement which is (and remains) promised especially under the (UK) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Despite even last year’s Report generally revealing formal enforcement such as fines, criminal prosecutions and criminal cautions which were in the single digits only, the Report now omits any reference to UK GDPR enforcement notices (as there were none at all during 2024/25) and states that there were just 2 UK GDPR fines during the year (which compares to >200 in both Germany and Spain) and that even the number of outcomes resulting in reprimands fell from 31 to just 9 (a 70% reduction). Coming on top of concerns over the lack of enforcement action in response to many egregious data breaches including one which put up to 100,000 Afghans at risk of…

Gary Lawson (University of Florida Levin College of Law) has posted Does Good Originalism Need Good History? (77 Fla. L. Rev. __ (forthcoming 2025)) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: One might think that originalism by definition is largely about history. After all, what does it mean to be "originalist" if not to be concerned primarily, if not exclusively, about the past? And if history is relevant, surely good history is better than bad history? That seemingly obvious conclusion is not actually obvious. The role of good history, as with the role of any discipline – be it linguistics, epistemology, economics, classical studies, or political theory – depends on what questions one asks. And at least some forms of originalism ask questions for which the role of good history, as historians might define good history, is limited. Originalism can be a theory of interpretation – of ascertaining meaning – or of adjudication – a means of…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) exposed alleged “degrading and dehumanizing” treatment of detainees in three Florida immigration detention facilities Monday, claiming detainees have suffered “dangerously substandard medical care, overcrowding, abusive treatment, and restrictions on access to legal and psychosocial support.” The report, titled “You Feel Like Your Life Is Over,” profiled six detainees held in Krome North Service Processing Center (Krome), Broward Transitional Center (BTC), and the Federal Detention Center (FDC). Interviewees recounted alleged unsanitary confinement, hypothermic conditions, and lacking access to food, water, and medicine. In one account, a British man suffered serious health complications while detained on tax-related charges. He claimed he contracted a serious respiratory illness and was denied access to insulin, resulting in his hospitalization in April. At FDC, authorities allegedly put him in a cell without a…

In Welty v. Dunaway, (MD TN, July 18, 2025), a Tennessee federal district court enjoined enforcement of a Tennessee statute that prohibits "recruiting" an unemancipated minor to obtain an out-of-state abortion that is legal where performed. The court said in part:... [P]laintiffs have established that §39-15-201(a) unconstitutionally regulates speech based on content and is facially overbroad.Axios reports on the decision. [Thanks to Thomas Rutledge for the lead.]

State of Texas. V. Reimer et al. studied lawyer-nerdy questions of standing to bring a lawsuit and statutes of limitations as applied to inverse condemnation suits.  Spoiler alert: To the chagrin of the landowners, waiting over 30 years to assert your takings claim is not the best course of action.      The facts In 1965 the Sanford Dam created Lake Meredith, significantly reducing downstream flow of the Canadian River through the six-mile stretch at issue. The reduction exposed previously submerged land. Beginning in 1982 the State granted oil and gas leases on portions of the riverbed to Huber. The 10-year leases were consistently renewed for decades with Huber establishing numerous productive wells. During the litigation Huber operated 21 wells in the area. The litigation began in 1993 when the State sued a Reimer forefather for trespass when he erected a fence blocking oil and gas lessee Huber’s access to producing wells. The…

Dentons has advised The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah PSC (RAKBANK) on its issuance of US$300 million Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Capital Securities. The issuance was RAKBANK's first Additional Tier 1 issuance following its inaugural Tier 2 issuance last autumn. Banking and Finance, Banking and Finance in the Middle East, Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Capital Markets in the Middle East, Financial Institutions, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates

Dentons has advised The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah PSC (RAKBANK) on its issuance of US$300 million Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Capital Securities. The issuance was RAKBANK's first Additional Tier 1 issuance following its inaugural Tier 2 issuance last autumn. Banking and Finance, Banking and Finance in the Middle East, Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Capital Markets in the Middle East, Financial Institutions, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates

Dentons attorney Tara Hall was recently appointed to the Des Moines Public Library Foundation Board of Directors. Board appointments are made by the Mayor of Des Moines and approved by the City Council. Ames, United States

A quiet Sunday morning in Galt turned chaotic when a 47-year-old woman accidentally drove through the front of Galt Dental Group at 1067 C Street. The Galt Police Department responded to a building collision involving a car. The driver inadvertently accelerated while parked on the west side of the dental practice, sending her vehicle crashing through the building’s structure. Details of the Galt Dental Office Collision According to the Galt Police Department, the crash happened on Sunday morning when officers and the Cosumnes Fire Department were called to respond to a report of a vehicle collision into a commercial structure. Upon arrival, emergency responders found significant damage to the Galt Dental Group building after the woman’s car had driven entirely through the business. The driver was alone in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Fortunately, the dental office was closed and unoccupied during the Sunday morning incident, preventing any injuries to staff…

Being convicted of a crime in New Jersey can have lasting consequences, even after the court trial is over. Whether you’re found guilty of a minor offense or a serious crime, it’s important to understand the next steps, what penalties you might face, and how a criminal conviction can affect your future. This post will help you navigate what happens after a criminal conviction in New Jersey. If you’re facing criminal charges, consulting an experienced criminal defense attorney Jersey City can make a big difference in how your case is handled and what outcomes you might expect. 1. Sentencing Once you’re convicted, the next step is sentencing. This is when the judge decides what your punishment will be, based on the severity of the crime and any other factors like your criminal history. For most crimes in New Jersey, there are two primary types of sentencing: Incarceration: You may be sent to jail or prison, depending on the crime. Probation: You may…

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. This is not normal. It’s very unusual to see them [associates] take to LinkedIn to very specifically announce why they are leaving [and to denounce their firms.] The impression I’m getting is that it was a breach of trust between the associates and leadership… and the breach of trust can’t be solved. — Anna Sanders, Washington, D.C. recruiter and senior director at VOYlegal, in comments given to the American Lawyer, about the many very public associate resignations that the legal profession has seen during the Trump era. Sanders said that how firms have reacted to Trump “will have repercussions” on their recruiting, and that “[i]t appears to be a concern” for candidates whether a firm has made a deal with the president. Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please…

Demurrer Dismissal California Law    (…) We set forth the governing principles in Chiatello v. City & County of San Francisco (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 472, 480: “‘Because this case comes to us on a demurrer for failure to state a cause of action, we accept as true the well pleaded allegations in plaintiffs’ third amended complaint. “‘We treat the demurrer as admitting all material facts properly pleaded, but not contentions, deductions or conclusions of fact or law. [Citation.] We also consider matters which may be judicially noticed.’ [Citation.] Further, we give the complaint a reasonable interpretation, reading it as a whole and its parts in their context. [Citation.]”’ We likewise accept facts that are reasonably implied or may be inferred from the complaint’s express allegations.’ [Citations.] ‘“‘A demurrer tests the legal sufficiency of the complaint . .…

The federal government is trying to use Medicaid data to identify and deport immigrants. So EFF and our friends at EPIC and the Protect Democracy Project have filed an amicus brief asking a judge to block this dangerous violation of federal data privacy laws. Last month, the AP reported that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had disclosed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a vast trove of sensitive data obtained from states about people who obtain government-assisted health care. Medicaid is a federal program that funds health insurance for low-income people; it is partially funded and primarily managed by states. Some states, using their own funds, allow enrollment by non-citizens. HHS reportedly disclosed to DHS the Medicaid enrollee data from several of these states, including enrollee names, addresses, immigration status, and claims for health coverage. In response, California and 19 other states sued HHS and DHS. The states allege, among…

I’m attending the American Association of Law Librarians (AALL) Conference this week in Portland, Oregon. It’s one of my favorite conferences. Law librarians are, as a group, friendly, unassuming, and knowledgeable, as I have discussed before. I couldn’t help but wonder though as I roamed the exhibit hall and attended some of the sessions what the long-term impact AI will have on the role of the law librarian. The Role of the Librarian Consider the role of the law librarian. Librarians, especially law librarians, are knowledge managers and workers. They historically held the keys to knowledge and information: they knew where to find it, how to access it, and how to retrieve it. They are charged with managing the accumulated expertise of the profession to help solve legal problems. But now and increasingly in the future, those keys may be held by an AI platform. With natural language processing, anyone (everyone) can access any and all knowledge and…

In a recent decision that reinforces the importance of consistent policy enforcement, the Sixth Circuit upheld the dismissal of an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a nurse terminated from the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (the “VA Hospital”), against the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”). The case, Barnes v. Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Case No. 24-3576, illustrates that even long-term employees with strong performance records can be lawfully disciplined—and ultimately terminated—when they violate clear workplace rules, even if their motivations are arguably well-intentioned. The decision offers valuable guidance for employers navigating the balance between employee empathy and operational discipline. Case Background Cynthia Barnes, a 64-year-old registered nurse, began working at the VA Hospital in 2015. By all accounts, her early performance was solid, and she maintained a positive reputation for several years. That changed in…