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DC Bar Candidates Tout 'Nonpartisan' Principles but Have Partisan Donor Histories

Tue, 2025-05-20 18:16

Federal Election Commission records show D.C. Bar presidential candidate Brad Bondi, brother of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, often uses his First Amendment rights to monetarily support conservatives at the ballot box, while his opponent Diane Seltzer has a small-donor history favoring Democrats.

       

Lawmakers, Bar Advocates Lobby for Ending Constitutional Cap on Supreme Court Judges

Tue, 2025-05-20 18:12

Advocates of the bipartisan-supported bill, the Uncap Justice Act, which also has the backing of Gov. Kathy Hochul and others, say it would increase the number of trial court judges, enabling litigants to get their days in court more quickly.

       

With Key Practices Experiencing Robust Demand in 2024, Hunton Andrews Posted Strong Financials

Tue, 2025-05-20 17:55

Revenue improved at Hunton Andrews Kurth by 5.1% in 2024 and profits per equity partner grew by 22%, benefiting from the firm's balanced practice mix.

       

Uniswap Allegedly Ripped Off Foundational Tech Behind Decentralized Exchanges

Tue, 2025-05-20 17:46

“The code for the Uniswap Protocol is public and has been for years, a spokesperson for the defendants said in an email.

       

Delaware Supreme Court Allows Law Professors' Briefs Arguing Musk Compensation Decision Should Be Upheld

Tue, 2025-05-20 16:55
Six corporate law professors argue that reversing the Chancery decision would reopen a door the Supreme Court closed last year in its In re Match Group decision, which set a precedent on "cleansing" mechanisms required in conflicted controller transactions.        

Shell Nigeria Convinces NY Federal Court to Nix Contractor's $58M Breach Suit

Tue, 2025-05-20 16:44

Represented by Am Law 100 firm, Haynes Boone, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd. successfully argued that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York lacked the jurisdiction to hear a case brought in October by Forstech Technical Nigeria Ltd.

       

Supreme Court Restores Vote to Maine Lawmaker Censured Over Post About Trans Student Athlete

Tue, 2025-05-20 16:02

Over dissents from two liberal justices, the U.S. Supreme Court said Maine's state legislature must restore voting powers to a state lawmaker censured for criticizing a trans high school athlete.

       

Perkins Coie Injunction Doesn't Bar EEOC From Investigating Other Law Firms, Judge Clarifies

Tue, 2025-05-20 15:43

Shortly after the government filed a motion seeking to clarify her May 2 summary judgment ruling, Judge Beryl Howell confirmed “that the injunctive relief granted as to Section 4 of Executive Order 14230 runs only in favor of plaintiff Perkins Coie LLP.

       

'Not Alone': Law School Faculty Tackle Student Mental Health

Tue, 2025-05-20 15:34

One adjunct law professor uses his own struggles with mental health to help students manage theirs, creating a course around the topic.

       

Leaner SEC Workforce Won't Weaken Market Oversight, Atkins Says

Tue, 2025-05-20 15:10

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff is down 15% since Oct. 1 due to voluntary separations, early retirements and the administration's Fork in the Road deferred resignation program, said SEC Chair Paul Atkins.

       

What Does It Mean to Be a Conscientious Objector in a 'Capitulating' Law Firm?

Tue, 2025-05-20 14:59

Our legal ethics recognize the right to conscientiously object to working for particular clients and their projects—and law firms must respect that right, Charles Herring Jr. writes.

       

Former A&O Leaders Launch Consultancy to Advise on Private Equity Investment in Law Firms

Tue, 2025-05-20 14:59

Wim Dejonghe and David Morley aim to use their experience to match law firms with PE investment opportunities.

       

'Everyone's Dabbling': In-House AI Adoption Bogged Down by Fear of Missteps

Tue, 2025-05-20 14:55

“It's a cautious frontier. The appetite is there, but the stakes are too high to dive in blindly, said Mike Ferrara, managing director at FTI Consulting.

       

More Law Firms Join the Surge of Class Action Lawsuits Against Coinbase in Wake of Cyberattack

Tue, 2025-05-20 14:42

Since Thursday, attorneys have filed 14 federal securities class action lawsuits, and legal experts predict that more complaints will follow.

       

'Pronoun Police': New Uncertainty After EEOC Workplace Rules Struck Down

Tue, 2025-05-20 14:26

Everyday workplace issues for transgender employees, such as 'misgendering' and choice of bathrooms, will be an unsettled area of law until a higher court weighs in, some attorneys say.

       

Trump's FCC Making Disavowal of DEI a Litmus Test for Merger Approvals

Tue, 2025-05-20 11:07

Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized Verizon for giving in to Republican Chairman Brendan Carr's demands. "This is shameful," she wrote on X. "Capitulation breeds capitulation."

       

Landlord Liable for Tripping Hazard Despite Tenant's Prior Acknowledgment, State Appellate Court Rules

Tue, 2025-05-20 10:26

"While there was no dispute that the plaintiff saw that the platform had been removed when she returned from work during daylight hours, the jury were free to consider the plaintiff's argument that the newly created drop to the landing was not open and obvious when she encountered it several hours later in the dark of night," the court said.

       

How AI Complicates Trademark Protection In the Digital Age

Tue, 2025-05-20 10:04

While AI has many proven beneficial applications, there is a concerning trend emerging: an increasing number of disputes that are based on mimicry of distinctive brand identities without permission.

       

The SMB Compliance Journey: Building Programs that Fit Your Stage of Growth

Tue, 2025-05-20 09:47

Join the webcast where experts from NAVEX will share practical insights for navigating early-stage compliance, managing internal expectations, and choosing tools that scale without adding unnecessary complexity.

       

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