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December 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Serious Disruptions'?: Federal Courts Brace for Government Shutdown Threat

"When appropriations lapse, the Judiciary cannot purchase supplies or services by contract and several government activities cease, including, in some cases, performance under existing contracts," according to a public notice explaining how a federal government shutdown would affect federal courthouses.
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December 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Unlawful Release'?: Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit

"Plaintiffs have shown that in the absence of guaranteed entry into all races as a chartered team, they will likely suffer irreparable harm through the loss of contractual control over their best drivers and the resulting inability to field their best race team," U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell wrote in his order granting preliminary injunctive relief to Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.
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December 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

US Reviewer of Foreign Transactions Sees More Political, Policy Influence, Say Observers

“One of the challenges to this whole process is how does one define national security,” said attorney Justin Huff of Dorsey & Whitney, who served on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States at the Treasury Department under the Obama and Trump administrations.
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December 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Everything From A to Z': University GCs Tested by Legal, Financial, Societal Challenges

“The issues in higher education are some of the most compelling out there right now,” said David Simon, former general counsel of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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December 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Preparing for 2025: Anticipated Policy Changes Affecting U.S. Businesses Under the Trump Administration

While the administration cannot implement changes until after the inauguration, its stated priorities signal potential regulatory updates that could impact employers across the United States. Understanding these anticipated changes is critical for compliance and effective workforce planning.
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December 19, 2024 | Legaltech News

The Future of AI and Antitrust Under Trump

AI antitrust issues are poised to take center stage as the president-elect returns to the White House.
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December 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Pre-Internet High Court Ruling Hobbling Efforts to Keep Tech Giants from Using Below-Cost Pricing to Bury Rivals

Predatory pricing "can be particularly salient in digital markets, where firms are incentivized to prioritize growth over profits in the short term to chase scale and to cement their dominance," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.
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December 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Red Robin CLO Joins Norton Rose Fulbright After Helping Sell Latest Employer for $4.9 Billion

Michael Kaplan "possesses robust general counsel experience and deep knowledge of the consumer markets industry," Norton Rose Fulbright Global Managing Partner Jeff Cody said.
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December 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Will Khan Resign? FTC Chair Isn't Saying Whether She'll Stick Around After Giving Up Gavel

“Some of the more politicized cases might end up in ties, and you can’t enforce without a majority,” said Gerald Stein, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine.
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December 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

$25M Grubhub Settlement Sheds Light on How Other Gig Economy Firms Can Avoid Regulatory Trouble

“There is no ‘gig platform’ exemption to the laws on the books," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.
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