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‘BiT Global Lost': Federal Judge Won't Stop Coinbase From Delisting wBTC Token

Wed, 2024-12-18 19:49

“Ultimately, I have no evidence from you about what is to come, U.S. District Judge Araceli Marti nez-Olgui n of the Northern District of California ruled on Wednesday.

       

Judge Asks: Should Tom Girardi Serve Sentence in a Medical Facility or Behind Bars?

Wed, 2024-12-18 19:45

U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton, who is scheduled to sentence Tom Girardi this Friday, ordered both sides to submit additional briefing on whether he should serve time in a medical facility.

       

Burford Sets Sights on UAE's Surge in Construction & Disputes

Wed, 2024-12-18 18:28

Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth.

       

Will Khan Resign? FTC Chair Isn't Saying Whether She'll Stick Around After Giving Up Gavel

Wed, 2024-12-18 18:00

“Some of the more politicized cases might end up in ties, and you can't enforce without a majority, said Gerald Stein, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine.

       

Judges' ‘Unretirements' After Trump's Win Spark Dubious Ethics Complaints

Wed, 2024-12-18 17:21

“There's nothing unethical about it at all," said law professor Michael J. Gerhardt. "A judge is allowed in the system that we have to change their mind."

       

‘Badge of Honor': SEC Targets CyberKongz in Token Registration Dispute

Wed, 2024-12-18 16:12

“A criminal statute of limitations on regulations cannot be retroactive, but on the civil side, if it is clarifying existing law subject to SEC jurisdiction and authority, it would be something that could be enforced going forward, said Neama Rahmani, the president of West Coast Trial Lawyers.

       

Justices Wade Into South Carolina's Medicaid Fight With Planned Parenthood

Wed, 2024-12-18 15:25

The Supreme Court will decide whether Planned Parenthood clients have a right to sue South Carolina for deeming the family planning provider unqualified to receive Medicaid funds.

       

Business Immigration Practices Brace for ‘Dramatic' Changes Under Second Trump Presidency

Wed, 2024-12-18 14:25

“I have zero doubt that there are going to be restrictions on business immigration, said Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel immigration co-chair Mark Koestler.

       

Confusion Over Jury's $20M Med Mal Verdict Causes Courthouse Stir

Wed, 2024-12-18 14:25

A Nassau County jury was dismissed and preparing to leave the courthouse when it learned an intended $20 million verdict might be entered as $6.5 million.

       

Working Across the 'Entire Ecosystem' Propels Ropes & Gray's Life Sciences Practice

Wed, 2024-12-18 13:59

"Our health care, life sciences practices have been a big part of Ropes & Gray's portfolio for a very long time. We're a mature practice and we continue to grow and diversify in the market," said Tim McCrystal at Ropes & Gray, The American Lawyer's 2024 winner for Specialty Corporate Department of the Year, Pharma and Health Care.

       

Government Attorneys Are Flooding the Job Market, But Is There Room in Big Law?

Wed, 2024-12-18 13:57

“It is truly remarkable how many phone calls we are getting and how many candidates we have on the market right now. I mean, honestly, I have not seen anything like this, said D.C.-based recruiter Rachel Nonaka at Macrae.

       

Breon Peace, US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Announces Upcoming Resignation

Wed, 2024-12-18 13:48

Carolyn Pokorny, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District, will step in as acting U.S. attorney on his departure.

       

Georgia Law Firm's Longtime Office Manager Charged With Theft of IOLTA Funds

Wed, 2024-12-18 13:41

Investigation could discover "several million dollars" allegedly taken from the firm.

       

An AI Danger to Minors: Two Texas Families Want to Shut Down Character.AI

Wed, 2024-12-18 13:24

Parents in Texas are alleging a Character.AI program encouraged children to harm themselves and justified parenticide.

       

T14 Sees Black, Hispanic Law Student Representation Decline Following End of Affirmative Action

Wed, 2024-12-18 12:58

Racial, ethnic and gender diversity changed more drastically in the nation's top-ranked law schools compared to the average changes among the 196 ABA-approved law schools.

       

$25M Grubhub Settlement Sheds Light on How Other Gig Economy Firms Can Avoid Regulatory Trouble

Wed, 2024-12-18 12:40

“There is no gig platform' exemption to the laws on the books," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.

       

'We've Got a Good Thing Here in Delaware': Glasscock Reflects on Rewards of Equity Work, Clerks and the Delaware Way

Wed, 2024-12-18 10:58

Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock, who has not announced any post-retirement plans, discussed how the court's workload has changed, the most pivotal chancery cases resolved during his tenure and his experience working with law clerks and members of the Delaware bar.

       

'Almost Impossible'?: Squire Challenge to Sanctions Spotlights Difficulty of Getting Off Administration's List

Wed, 2024-12-18 10:24

"It's a very serious list," Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Adam Smith said of the Treasury Department's international sanctions list. "If you are on that list, there are very serious consequences that come with it."

       

'Never Been More Dynamic': Big Law Leaders Reflect on 2024 and Expectations Next Year

Wed, 2024-12-18 04:59

Leaders from DLA Piper, Sidley, A&O Shearman, Paul Weiss, Fried Frank and Proskauer, among others, weigh in on 2024 trends.

       

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