Brad Kutner is part of the National Law Journal's D.C. Litigation team. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @BradKutner.
August 25, 2023 | National Law Journal
Fights Over ESG Investment Reach the Courts, With States Battling Banks"Certainly, with the AGs raising the issue at a louder level, it has led many companies and rating agencies to reconsider the use of ESG metrics," said Cozen O'Connor member Jerry Kilgore.
By Brad Kutner
8 minute read
August 23, 2023 | National Law Journal
Hyatt Faces Destination Fee Lawsuit in Action Echoing Proposed Federal EffortsThe suit comes just months after President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to ending so called "junk fees" across multiple sectors, including travel.
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
August 22, 2023 | National Law Journal
As Feds Appeal Crypto Setback, Dearth of Regulation Strains US Market, Lawyers Say"If your company is under enforcement investigation, to see smart judges disagree, it could give the company the idea to fight it," said Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld white collar partner Parvin Daphne Moyne.
By Brad Kutner
7 minute read
August 21, 2023 | The Recorder
Skadden, Williams & Connolly Secure Dismissal of Antitrust Claims Against Google and AppleU.S. District Court Judge Edward J. Davila found the plaintiffs failed to offer evidence of collusion between the tech giants.
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
August 18, 2023 | National Law Journal
Ex-Fox News Journalist Must Reveal FBI Source in Case Over Probe of Academic, US Judge Says"The only reasonable option left is for Chen to ask Herridge herself," wrote U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper.
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
August 18, 2023 | Law.com
Trump's Recusal Fights and Pro Se Litigant SurveyFormer federal judges hold little hope for Trump's recusal requests; most current judges don't mind self-represented litigants.
By Brad Kutner
7 minute read
August 16, 2023 | National Law Journal
Are Lawyers' Records Safe from Federal Search? 2 Courts Say NoA Texas lawyer's appeal is the second ruling in as many months which allowed federal agencies to access client documents.
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read
August 15, 2023 | National Law Journal
New Restrictions on US Investment in China Open for Public CommentAll of these concerns are set to a backdrop of increased enforcement across the federal government, and CFIUS is no exception.
By Brad Kutner
6 minute read
August 11, 2023 | National Law Journal
Judge Validly Decided 'Likelihood of Confusion' Issue in Trademark Case, 4th Circuit SaysThe dissenting judge says the issue should have gone to the jury with both companies named "Dewberry."
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
August 10, 2023 | National Law Journal
With New EEOC Commissioner Sworn In, Lawyers Expect Spike in Enforcement"It takes time for control of the EEOC to change in alignment with a new administration and we've only just reached that point now," Seyfarth Shaw partner Andrew Scroggins said.
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read