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Trump Mulls Big Changes to Banking Regulation, Unsettling the Industry

Tue, 2024-12-17 07:24

“The FDIC is the glue that holds the whole banking industry together. Getting rid of it is a very bad idea," said Bill Isaac, who was FDIC chair from 1981 and 1985.

       

Elite Boutiques Competing More With Big Law Bonuses, With Several Going Above Market

Tue, 2024-12-17 04:59

The small number of boutiques offering above-market and eye-popping bonuses appears to be growing.

       

Presidential Immunity Doesn't Block Trump's NY Criminal Prosecution, Judge Rules

Mon, 2024-12-16 19:54

Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan declined to dismiss Trump's New York case based on presidential immunity, but still he was still considering a final motion to set aside in the interests of justice.

       

Breaking: Presidential Immunity Doesn't Block Trump's NY Criminal Prosecution, Judge Rules

Mon, 2024-12-16 19:54

Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan declined to dismiss Trump's New York case based on presidential immunity, but still he was still considering a final motion to set aside in the interests of justice.

       

Global Lawyer: Big Law Walks a Tightrope But Herbert Smith Freehills Refuses to Lose Its Footing

Mon, 2024-12-16 18:46

Law firms must strike a balance to make sound decisions, even when politics come into play. Last week HSF demonstrated it would not fall off the high wire, writes The Global Lawyer.

       

US Judge Dismisses Securities Litigation Against Insurance Underwriter

Mon, 2024-12-16 18:43

U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan granted Argo Group's motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim where relief can be granted. Argo was represented by a team of Skadden attorneys.

       

Keller Postman and Jenner & Block Accuse Each Other of Unethical Actions in Tubi Settlement

Mon, 2024-12-16 18:43

On Dec. 11, Keller Postman filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Tubi and its outside firm, Jenner & Block, for unethically having a former FBI special agent contact its clients.

       

DC Judge Rules Russia Not Immune in Ukrainian Arbitration Award Dispute

Mon, 2024-12-16 18:02

"Russia has made its bed and now must lie in it," U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden wrote in his opinion denying Russia's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 11 Ukrainian retail gas companies seeking to enforce a $34 million international arbitration award.

       

Settlement Negotiations Taking Shape in Class Action Against Poppi Prebiotic Sodas

Mon, 2024-12-16 17:52

Earlier this month, the parties joined a private mediation with retired Judge Jay C. Gandhi. Following the mediation, the parties indicated that they were finalizing a settlement. The court agreed to vacate Poppi's motion to dismiss the hearing scheduled on Dec. 19.

       

TikTok Turns to Supreme Court in Bid to Avert Shutdown

Mon, 2024-12-16 17:19

The social media platform seeks an emergency injunction to thwart a government-imposed shutdown the day before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

       

Ben Brafman Reflects on Nearly 50 Years as a Defense Attorney

Mon, 2024-12-16 16:38

At 76 years old, Benjamin Brafman says he's not going anywhere and business is better than ever.

       

US Supreme Court Declines to Review Ex-New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin's Case, Paving Way for Trial

Mon, 2024-12-16 15:52

In a petition for writ of certiorari filed in August, defense attorneys Barry Berke and Dani James of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher asked the justices to consider whether a heightened quid pro quo standard is required in bringing certain corruption cases.

       

Delaware Senate Approves Bonnie David for Vice Chancellor

Mon, 2024-12-16 15:43

Prior to joining the court as magistrate, she litigated corporate matters before the Chancery court as an attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

       

Attorney General Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Abortion-Related Telemedicine

Mon, 2024-12-16 15:05

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against a New York doctor to enforce state law outlawing abortion and prevent out-of-state telemedicine providers from prescribing abortion-inducing drugs.

       

Step 1 for Successful Negotiators: Believe in Yourself

Mon, 2024-12-16 15:03

“We all negotiate every day, whether it's with ourselves, with our families, friends and colleagues, said Damali Peterman, an attorney and arbitrator at JAMS.

       

Justices to Decide if Fuel Industry Can Sue Over California's EV Rules

Mon, 2024-12-16 14:53

The Supreme Court will decide whether fuel companies have standing to sue based on their claimed harm by California's stringent tailpipe rules designed to boost electric vehicle sales.

       

Foreign Ownership Laws Blocked by Federal Judge in Blow to State Attorney General

Mon, 2024-12-16 13:50

“Power over external affairs is not shared by the states, U.S. District Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker ruled in the 43-page order, quoting long-standing U.S. Supreme Court precedent.

       

Jenner & Block Energy Practice Leader Joins Renewable-Power Giant Constellation as GC

Mon, 2024-12-16 13:21

Constellation is off to a flying start as a stand-alone public company, thanks to the data center building boom and rising demand for renewable energy.

       

3rd Circuit Nominee Mangi Sees 'No Pathway to Confirmation,' Derides 'Organized Smear Campaign'

Mon, 2024-12-16 12:18

Adeel Mangi said in a letter to the White House that the system for approving federal court judges is "fundamentally broken" and has turned into "a channel for the raising of money based on performative McCarthyism before video cameras."

       

Third Circuit Nominee Mangi Sees 'No Pathway to Confirmation,' Derides 'Organized Smear Campaign'

Mon, 2024-12-16 12:18

Mangi said in a letter to the White House that the system for approving federal court judges is "fundamentally broken" and has turned into "a channel for the raising of money based on performative McCarthyism before video cameras."

       

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