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Jenner Wins TRO Against Trump Executive Order

Fri, 2025-03-28 19:45

A federal judge sided with Jenner & Block in a TRO hearing on Friday afternoon, deeming sections of a recent executive order against the firm unconstitutional.

       

Fired FTC Democratic Commissioners File Lawsuit Seeking Full Reinstatement

Fri, 2025-03-28 17:48

"We are confident that the law is on our side," co-counsel for fired FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya said of their lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's firing decision as unlawful.

       

Illinois Courts to Offer Free, Remote Public Records Access Beginning May 1

Fri, 2025-03-28 17:39

Beginning May 1, court documents for the Supreme Court of Illinois and the state's five appellate courts will be free and remotely accessible for reviewing, the high court announced Thursday.

       

2nd Circuit Urged to Require Warrants for Phone Searches at the Border

Fri, 2025-03-28 17:38

“A cell phone is the repository of one's entire life, and for the government to crack open and start looking through a cell phone is an enormous intrusion, said Assistant Federal Defender Colleen Cassidy.

       

'Zombie' Rule: SEC's Climate Disclosure Regulation Likely Doomed After Legal Retreat

Fri, 2025-03-28 17:15

Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mark Uyeda said in a statement that the SEC's withdrawal ended "the Commission's involvement in the defense of the costly and unnecessarily intrusive climate change disclosure rules.”

       

European Commission Tells Spain Not to Pay 101M Arbitral Award in Long-Running Dispute over State Aid

Fri, 2025-03-28 16:41

The Commission has weighed in on a long-running dispute between two companies and the Kingdom of Spain over withdrawn incentives for renewable energy investments. 

       

'Go for It:' Sidley's First Associate Preps for Oral Arguments Before U.S. Supreme Court

Fri, 2025-03-28 16:11

Peter Bruland, 33, a senior managing associate at Sidley Austin, will be making firm history by being the first associate to argue before the Supreme Court on Monday,

       

Trump Attorney Alina Habba Sworn In as New Jersey's U.S. Attorney

Fri, 2025-03-28 15:21

“As a person who is a first-generation American, with parents who came in legally, I would like to say that I do not ever, ever take for granted that every dream that I ever could have imagined, I surpassed because of this administration, and President Trump, Alina Habba said.

       

$826M: Meet the Lawyers Behind Largest Award Ever in Broward

Fri, 2025-03-28 14:46

Wells Fargo is alleged to have mismanaged hundreds of millions in trust fund money for Seminole Tribe children.

       

Alina Habba Takes Over as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey as Giordano Departs for Ambassador Role

Fri, 2025-03-28 14:39

“As a person who is a first-generation American, with parents who came in legally, I would like to say that I do not ever, ever take for granted that every dream that I ever could have imagined, I surpassed because of this administration, and President Trump, Alina Habba said.

       

Insurance CEO Admits to Spying on Claimants, Legislators, Journalist

Fri, 2025-03-28 14:31

"An insurance company is entitled to investigate a claim," senior counsel at Calfee, Halter & Griswold Tae Andrews said. "But if you're hiring private investigators to spy on people and potentially blackmail them to influence policy is, frankly, insane. It just shows how much money and power insurance companies have."

       

Federal NY Judge Issues TRO Against Trump Administration's Shuttering of Voice of America

Fri, 2025-03-28 14:03

Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel secured a temporary restraining order that prevents the Trump administration from shuttering federally-funded Voice of America, for now.

       

SEC Signals Definitive Shift on Crypto Crackdown in Three More High-Profile Actions

Fri, 2025-03-28 13:35

“More broadly, outside of the crypto space, these dismissals reflect that the administration is rapidly changing agency priorities and acting to implement its agenda. If you don't adjust to these changes, you'll fall behind competitors who do, said Renato Mariotti, a partner at Paul Hastings' investigations and white-collar defense practice.

       

Skadden Reaches 'Settlement' With Trump

Fri, 2025-03-28 13:32

Skadden has agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono services to causes that both Trump and Skadden support, the president said.

       

Overheard at Legalweek 2025: Navigating a New AI and Regulatory Future

Fri, 2025-03-28 11:47

Legalweek 2025 in New York saw mixed opinions about the usefulness of agentic AI, a focus on implementing adoption strategies and data policies, and open questions about the regulatory environment.

       

Insurer Denies Dunkin' Donuts Franchise Coverage in Employment Class Action

Fri, 2025-03-28 11:10
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How I Made Managing Partner: 'Always Act With Integrity,' Says Scott Pappas of Omnus Law

Fri, 2025-03-28 10:59

"I'd give myself the same advice I'd give any young lawyer: your sole responsibility to yourself is to create as many opportunities for your future as possible. All too often we act in self-limiting ways. You never know where your interests or career will go, so keep a broad perspective. Lastly, always act with integrity. It will serve you well."

       

'Not Foreseeable:' Starbucks, Landowner Not Liable for Second Vehicle Crash in a Decade

Fri, 2025-03-28 10:17

"Defendants owed no duty to protect plaintiffs from the negligent acts of a third party because the negligence was not foreseeable, and imposing a duty under these facts would be against public policy," the court said.

       

Jenner and Wilmer Fire Back in Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

Fri, 2025-03-28 09:46

Wilmer, represented by Paul Clement, and Jenner, represented by Cooley partner Michael Attanasio, are both asking a D.C. federal court to enjoin the executive orders and ultimately declare them unconstitutional.

       

Price Tag of New Judgeships Bill? $394M Over 10 Years, CBO Estimates

Fri, 2025-03-28 07:44

The legislation would stagger new judgeships over a decade across multiple presidents starting in 2025 with President Donald Trump, who could nominate 22 judges.

       

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