How I Made Partner: 'Lean Into the Hard Work,' Says Stephen Kudla of Marshall Gerstein
"Lean into the hard work, especially the assignments that are technically demanding or outside your comfort zone. In my view, what sets people apart is their willingness to tackle difficult matters and persevere through the learning curve. That's how you build trust and demonstrate leadership potential."
Rejecting Policy Rationales Rooted in DEI, Eighth Circuit Reverses Preliminary Injunction Denial in First Amendment Prison Curriculum Case
Job Applicant Accuses Amazon of Running Credit Check Without Notice
Job applicant Myeeshia Rigby filed a class action complaint against e-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday, which alleges the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act when it ran a credit report on the plaintiff, a candidate for employment, but made the decision not to hire her. The plaintiff maintains the company took this adverse action against her without providing her with an advance copy of the credit report or discussing its findings with her, thus violating the FCRA.
DOJ Claims Uber Denies Rides to Disabled Passengers
The DOJ filed its suit in the Northern District of California on Thursday, alleging that the rideshare company violates Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act. The suit seeks $125 million for individuals who were subject to discrimination and previously submitted complaints to Uber or the department.
SEC: Keeping Musk Securities Case in D.C. Is Best for Attorneys
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cited convenience for the attorneys involved as one of the primary reasons the action should stay in D.C. Now, U.S. District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan is presiding over the case, which involves the 2022 disclosure of Musk's acquisition of stock in what was at the time Twitter Inc.

