Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer Emil Bove to 3rd Circuit, Sparking Criticism
“Mr. Bove's alleged misconduct not only speaks to his fitness as a lawyer, but his activities are part of a broader pattern by President Trump and his allies to undermine the traditional independence of the Justice Department and the rule of law," said U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois. "The silver lining of today's news is that the [Senate Judiciary] Committee will now have the chance to question Mr. Bove, under oath, about his alleged professional misconduct and more.
Nuclear Regulator to Face White House Oversight Under New Trump Orders
The Trump administration lays the blame squarely on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for slow growth in the nuclear sector and says complying with over-regulation makes nuclear power expensive and unappealing. But safety advocates argue the orders threaten the NRC's independence and role as a safety regulator.
Labor Department Ends Cautionary Stance on Crypto in Retirement Plans
“Given the current administration's hawkish stance on digital assets and cryptocurrencies specifically, it is expected that previously omitted classes of assets that were deemed risky and without sufficient regulatory oversightmare now facing a different climate—namely, approval and broad-based support, said Sahel A. Assar, chair of the blockchain digital asset practice group at Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney.
How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Be a Good Colleague, Team Player and Attorney,' Says Morgan Mouchette of Blank Rome
"Take the time to be a good colleague, team player, and attorney. Think about what you can do to strengthen your firm as a collective as you build your own practice. Developing these skills will help you build the foundations of good leadership and create opportunities as you advance in your career."