Andrew Ferguson said that, while the Federal Trade Commission is "not the speech police," it is mandated to protect consumers from deceptive speech-related products.

       

Gail Slater likely felt pressure from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi or other high-ranking DOJ officials "to do things that she didn't feel was right and decided her reputation and honor were more important than continuing to serve in the role," Troutman Pepper Locke partner Brad Weber said of Slater's sudden departure as the U.S. Department of Justice's top antitrust enforcer.

       

"On this record, a reasonable jury could conclude that Marks was shot when he neither posed a threat to the officers or the public, nor was he fleeing or ignoring an officer's commands. On the other hand, a jury might agree with Officer Bauer's assessment of the situation and find his use of force was objectively reasonable," the 8th Circuit said.

       

Fontecchio's past experience seems the most pertinent to running the office. But as executive assistant U.S. attorney, he focuses on administrative matters.

       

Plaintiffs' attorneys are looking to the Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 to fight arbitration moves by Roblox and Discord.

       

After the Trump deal furor, did the former Paul Weiss leader fail to exercise the prescience he became famous for?

       

“When you bring in associated counsel, or when you decide to collaborate with counsel, you should have some sort of written agreement that spells out your mutual obligation because you are obligated to choose appropriate counsel to work with, legal ethics attorney Jennifer Ellis said, noting it is an attorney's responsibility to know what tech they're using, as well as what their co-counsel is using.

       

This is the story of Mike and Barbara Lynn, a powerhouse legal couple, who spent decades building their law careers—and a lasting love.

       

Corporate Counsel is pleased to announce the shortlist for our Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. The WIPL awards honor in-house and law firm women leaders and allies who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. The winners in each category will be announced at the WIPL Awards Dinner on April 14 in downtown Chicago.        

After two private credit-funded companies crashed last year amid allegations of fraud, the business practices of the lenders themselves are facing greater scrutiny.

       

“Those who are representing celebrities or individuals who are looking to invest in NFTs or who are promoting NFTs, the law has been pretty clear how securities should be regulated, said James A. Bryant, a partner at the Cochran Firm, who represents the plaintiff.

       

“Disappointed, heartbreaking would not be hyperbolic, said one diversity leader in reaction to the letter Thursday. “The organization has been such a long-standing advocate for diversity in the industry.

       

The question is not whether another practice bubble is forming—history suggests one always is—but how to recognize the warning signs early, and what those signals suggest about where the market is headed next.

       

A push for nonpartisan probate court judicial elections has advanced following a majority floor vote in the Georgia House of Representatives.

       

"Overly broad opt-out requests like the plaintiff's in this case expose some of the practical implications of implementing Mahmoud in the school setting, but this is just the tip of the iceberg," said an attorney representing a Massachusetts school district.        

As mandatory retirement ages change, firms are navigating succession without the clear breakpoints that once guided careers, balancing ambitious junior lawyers against longstanding senior partners.

       

Gaurav Ajmani is joining the social media company after spending 12 years with Amazon and six with Microsoft.

       

The White House on Wednesday night undercut the the Board of Judges for the Northern District of New York's appointment of Donald T. Kinsella as U.S. attorney for the Albany area, a move meant to end the tenure of John A. Sarcone III. Sarcone continues to lead the 32-county office, listed on the office's website as "first assistant U.S. attorney."

       

While Angelo Bonvino has been elevated to backfill Barshay's role, a source familiar with the firm said his role will not be backfilled, as Paul Weiss has several attorneys who can pick up the slack.

       

The programmers claim the companies violated the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, which prohibits distributing works from when the copyright management information "has been removed or altered.” The DMCA carries steep penalties per violation, and the complaint initially sought $9 billion in damages.