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Trump Targets Higher Education Accreditation, Calling ABA Diversity Standards 'Unlawful'

Thu, 2025-04-24 00:22

The order directs the secretary of education to hold higher education accreditors, including the American Bar Association, accountable through “denial, monitoring, suspension or termination of accreditation recognition, for accreditors' poor performance or violations of federal civil rights law.

       

Counsel for Mistakenly Deported Maryland Man Agree to 7-Day Discovery Stay

Wed, 2025-04-23 22:30

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis of the District of Maryland ordered all discovery stayed for seven days under the "agreement of the parties" after the Trump administration filed a motion under seal asking for a brief reprieve to explain how it intends to facilitate the release of mistakenly deported Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia from the custody of El Salvador.

       

Months Before Trial, Ex-Girardi Keese Partner Wants Criminal Charges Dropped

Wed, 2025-04-23 20:39

David Lira, Tom Girardi's son-in-law and former partner at Girardi Keese, has filed motions to dismiss charges that he stole $3 million from law firm clients.

       

'Thrown Together': CFPB Enforcement Gets Slashed in Internal Memo

Wed, 2025-04-23 18:55

The memo, sent by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief Legal Officer Mark Paoletta, said supervision will decrease by 50% as the agency shifts enforcement to focus on service members, veterans and their families, and “away from enforcement and supervision that can be done by the States.

       

Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 California Legal Awards

Wed, 2025-04-23 17:59

The awards celebrate the achievements of lawyers and companies based in the Golden State leading technology, innovation and the profession as a whole.

       

Law Firms Are Tapping Former Legal Chiefs for a New Kind of Role: GC in Residence

Wed, 2025-04-23 16:50

“I've had the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them, said Michelle Lee, general counsel in residence at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. “I'd love to share notes and help others figure out how to find their path.

       

In Wilmer Executive Order Case, Judge Indicates It Could Be 'Weeks' Before Decision

Wed, 2025-04-23 16:21

Paul Clement, arguing for Wilmer, said the executive order against the firm poses a threat to the rule of law. “The message to the bar is watch out, Clement said.

       

EU Hits Apple and Meta With Multi-Million Euro Fines Under Digital Markets Act

Wed, 2025-04-23 16:11

The investigations into the tech giants' compliance have been highly anticipated ever since the European Commission missed its deadline last month, prompting concerns that Brussels officials were afraid of U.S. retaliation.

       

Amici to Del. Supreme Court: Upholding Challenge to Musk Compensation Would Upend Shareholder Majority's Rights

Wed, 2025-04-23 15:50

Six amicus curiae briefs have been filed in the appeal of the case that overturned Elon Musk's compensation package at Tesla, all urging the Delaware Supreme Court to find in favor of the car manufacturer, its "superstar CEO" and the majority of its shareholders.

       

Amici to Del. Supreme Court: Upholding Challenge to Musk Compensation Would Upend Majority Shareholder Rights

Wed, 2025-04-23 15:50

Six amicus curiae briefs have been filed in the appeal of the case that overturned Elon Musk's compensation package at Tesla, all urging the Delaware Supreme Court to find in favor of the car manufacturer, its "superstar CEO" and the majority of its shareholders.

       

LexisNexis Post-Campaign Survey (the “Sweepstakes ) Official Terms and Conditions

Wed, 2025-04-23 15:35
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LexisNexis Pre-Campaign Survey (the “Sweepstakes ) Official Terms and Conditions

Wed, 2025-04-23 15:32
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Dispute Over Historic Church Bell Tower 'Collapse' Moves Forward Against Insurer, Judge Rules

Wed, 2025-04-23 15:31

How many fallen bricks constitute a building collapse? A historic Boston-area church and its insurer are currently in a legal battle to find out.

       

Comp for LegalZoom's Top Lawyer Rockets to Nearly $15M

Wed, 2025-04-23 15:22

The provider of legal services to small businesses rewarded Nicole Miller for sticking around amid the departures of the CEO, COO and CTO.

       

DOJ Defends Perkins Coie Executive Order in Latest Hearing

Wed, 2025-04-23 15:20

In a court hearing, Judge Beryl Howell sharply questioned the DOJ on the nuances and context of President Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie.

       

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.

       

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