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November 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Farcical': US Judge Threatens Rudy Giuliani With Contempt Over Lack of Asset Disclosure

"The notion that your client doesn't have any knowledge of where his assets are is farcical," U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman of the Southern District of New York told Giuliani's lawyer, Kenneth Caruso.
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November 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Rapidly Closing Window': Progressive Groups Urge Senate Votes on Biden's Judicial Nominees

"We have always been adamant that the Senate must confirm all of President Biden's nominees and fill every possible vacancy, regardless of who wins the election," said Jake Faleschini, of Alliance for Justice.
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November 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

Where May Vacancies for Trump Arise? These GOP-Appointed Circuit Judges Qualify for Senior Status

Recent research supports the idea that ideology plays a role in judges' "strategically retiring," meaning leaving the bench when the party of the president who appointed them controls the White House.
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November 06, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Who Just Became Judge in Connecticut? Election 2024 Results

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered special elections to occur during the general election on Tuesday after six probate judges announced their retirements. Here are the winners.
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November 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Corporate Prosecutions 'Less Likely' Under Next Trump DOJ, Observers Say

Longtime criminal defense attorneys and former federal prosecutors agreed that the next Trump DOJ would likely focus less on white collar cases against entities and instead follow a "law and order" model of pursuing street crime.
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November 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump Win Ignites Global Legal Market: Lawyers Prepare for High Demand, Uncertainty

Trade tensions are expected to increase as Donald Trump seeks to unleash a slew of tariffs during his second term as president.
7 minute read
November 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Practice Leaders 'Bullish' That Second Trump Presidency Will Be Good for Business

Hogan Lovells' Aaron Cutler said that he anticipates a "busy four years" for D.C. firms as the Trump administration looks to hit the ground running with regulatory reform.
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November 06, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Work With as Many People as Possible,' Says Kyle Dorso of Brown Rudnick

"My advice would be to (i) try and work with as many people as possible, (ii) maintain the right attitude, and (iii) seek out and make the most of your opportunities."
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November 05, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Progressive Hit With Class Action After Allegedly Unlawfully Denying Collision Coverage

"Progressive has implemented a systemic, predetermined refusal to offer optional automobile insurance coverages due to a so-called 'binding restriction' that runs counter to established Massachusetts law that limits the circumstances under which an insurer can refuse to offer optional coverages."
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November 05, 2024 | Law.com

Judge Splits Couple's Potential Recoupment of Punitive Damages Against eBay's Harassment Campaign

A couple argued California law applied to the potential punitive damages against eBay, as all of the wrongful conduct stemmed from the company's headquarters in California. However, eBay argued Massachusetts law should apply, claiming allegations of surveillance, stalking, and vandalism occurred at the couple's home.
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