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Supreme Court Seems Likely to Let Lawsuit Challenging California's Pro-EV Rules Proceed

Wed, 2025-04-23 14:45

The justices seemed to agree that fuel producers are harmed by—and should therefore be able to challenge—an EPA waiver that paved the way for California's strict vehicle emissions standards.

       

Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Emily Dillingham, Corporate Counsel for Litigation and Regulatory at Kellanova

Wed, 2025-04-23 14:05

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Emily Dillingham, corporate counsel for litigation and regulatory matters at Kellanova.

       

Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Dustin McDaniel, Co-Chair, State Attorneys General Group at Cozen O'Connor and Former Attorney General of Arkansas, and Liz Murrill, Attorney General for the State of Louisiana

Wed, 2025-04-23 13:46

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Dustin McDaniel, the co-chair of the state attorneys general group at Cozen O'Connor and former Attorney General of Arkansas, and Liz Murrill, Attorney General for the state of Louisiana.

       

Class Actions Seize on Tactics That Might Hold Down Wages

Wed, 2025-04-23 13:28

A case filed this month alleges that a placement program for veterinary interns locks them into compensation that's dramatically below market rates.

       

Percentage of New Law School Grads Who Have Landed a Job Reaches 'Record-High'

Wed, 2025-04-23 13:05

For the third consecutive year, American Bar Association data shows an uptick in growth for the graduating law class of 2024.

       

SEC Tests 'New Policy' Against Crypto Executive Behind $198M Fraud

Wed, 2025-04-23 11:39

"This case is a step in the right direction and underscores that just because a cryptocurrency is involved, the [U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission] is not going to shy away from protecting investors," said Daren H. Firestone, a former federal prosecutor who is now a partner at Levy Firestone Muse, where he represents whistleblowers in the cryptocurrency industry.

       

Trump Blasts Judge in Perkins Coie Executive Order Case, Just Before Oral Argument

Wed, 2025-04-23 11:05

In his post, the president called U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell a “highly biased and unfair disaster, claiming she has a bad case of “Trump Derangement Syndrome and was “an unmitigated train wreck."

       

How I Made Partner: 'Be Responsive. Be Reliable. Be Proactive,' Says Laura Franco of Mintz

Wed, 2025-04-23 10:59

"Consider each partner at the firm a potential client. When communicating with any client (including internal ones), treat them as if they are the most important item on your agenda, because in that moment, they are. Be responsive. Be reliable. Be proactive. Your job is to do everything you can to make your partners look good to their clients."

       

Sneak Peek at the 2025 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law Nos. 31-40

Wed, 2025-04-23 09:59

Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2024 graduates to associate jobs at the largest 500 law firms.

       

'Larger Evidentiary Mosaic:' 7th Circ. Revives Smoothie Slip-And-Fall Suit Against Costco

Wed, 2025-04-23 09:52

"Here, Cruz's statements do not even stand alone. They are part of a larger evidentiary mosaic that creates a triable issue of fact on whether there was a smoothie on the floor," Judge David Hamilton wrote, reinstating a personal injury suit against Costco.

       

'Going to Have to Be Really Direct': Former Pa. Fed Judges Gives Takeaways on 4th Circuit's Searing Abrego Garcia Opinion

Wed, 2025-04-23 09:40

“Philosophically, I guarantee you that federal judges all across the country—with exceptions of course—their hearts were warmed by Judge Wilkinson's opinion because the judiciary has been getting the hell beaten out of it by this administration, said former U.S. District Judge John Jones III.

       

Davis Polk Advises in Trump Media Crypto Deal

Tue, 2025-04-22 19:20

The firm will advise the parties on the “development and launch of various ETF products.

       

‘Time for Someone to Write Like That': Takeaways From 4th Circuit's Searing Abrego Garcia Opinion

Tue, 2025-04-22 18:08

“Philosophically, I guarantee you that federal judges all across the country—with exceptions of course—their hearts were warmed by Judge Wilkinson's opinion because the judiciary has been getting the hell beaten out of it by this administration, said former U.S. District Judge John Jones III.

       

IRS Brain Drain Could Undermine Enforcement, Tax Experts Warn

Tue, 2025-04-22 17:50

“Even if one believes that taxes should be lower or simpler, we need a strong IRS to administer whatever code exists for fairness, fraud prevention, collecting lawful revenue, said tax law professor Bridget Crawford. “And so weakening the IRS really undermines the rule of law and shifts the tax burden to compliant taxpayers while enabling evasion by wealthy and powerful people.

       

New York Judge Hits Pause on CFTC KuCoin Deal

Tue, 2025-04-22 17:45

"More broadly, the stay is consistent with the [Commodity Futures Trading Commission's] current policy of not pursuing purely regulatory violations under the Commodity Exchange Act without evidence of willful disregard," said Lene Powell, a senior legal analyst at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

       

Farella Braun + Martel Founder Frank Farella Dies at 95

Tue, 2025-04-22 16:33

Farella founded the three-lawyer law firm—then named Elke, Farella and Braun—with Tom Elke and Jerry Braun, his former classmates at Stanford Law, in San Francisco in 1962.

       

Companies Ramp Up Spending on Executive Security as Threats Grow

Tue, 2025-04-22 16:31

"Today, organizational leaders, boards, and investors recognize that mishandling these risks can have serious repercussions, from impacting share price and morale to affecting productivity and talent retention," said Julian Moro, senior vice president at International SOS.

       

Holland & Knight, Barnes, and Holtzman Vogel Made Six-Figure Contributions to Trump's Inauguration Fund

Tue, 2025-04-22 16:18

Trump's inaugural committee received $150,000 from Holland & Knight, while Barnes & Thornburg and Holtzman Vogel each gave $100,000.

       

'We're Stronger When We Act Together': Legal Leaders Urge Unified Response to Challenges to Rule of Law

Tue, 2025-04-22 16:02

“Every firm that fights will win, said Illan Maazel, name partner at Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel. “To the law firms that did capitulate: it's not too late to change your mind.

       

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