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Judiciary Under Fire: Understanding Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform
In one of his final acts as president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador promulgated a contentious judicial reform. López Obrador, whose six-year term ended on Sept. 30, celebrated the overhaul of the judiciary as a necessity and an important legacy of his government. However, the reform has proven deeply controversial, drawing criticism from Mexico’s supreme court—Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), the private sector, and U.S. critics state it erodes checks and balances, weakens judicial independence and threatens democracy.
FTC Receiver Eyes Fraudulent Messages Ecommerce Company's Clients
<br><br><br><br>In a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission against a California Ecommerce company, the receiver announced activity targeting customers…
Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Qualifications for Court-Appointed Arbitrators
"The amendment is a positive step, simplifying the rule and making it more straightforward for practitioners and parties to navigate," said William K. Hill, a shareholder at Gunster.
830 Brickell is Open After Two-Year Delay That Led to Winston & Strawn Pulling Lease
The highly awaited Grade A commercial building is now functional as tenants build out their spaces, while their temporary office spaces reach capacity.
$5.5M Miami Verdict: Meet the Lawyers Behind the Slip-and-Fall Suit
A Miami-Dade jury awarded $5.5. million to Hollywood, California, screenwriter Terrel Seltzer in a slip-and-fall that occurred in South…
Brazil Is Quickly Becoming a Vital LatAm Market for Greenberg Traurig, Other US Law Firms
A physical presence in the region's largest economy offers greater comfort to certain clients as well as tax benefits. But other firms are content in serving the country remotely.
Second Circuit Ruling Expands VPPA Scope: What Organizations Need to Know
Although organizations have grappled with VPPA claims for several years, this decision is another red flag to organizations to take immediate steps and ensure compliance with privacy laws to mitigate the risks of VPPA claims.
The Power of the Concrete: Tips for Effective Public Speaking
"Everyone is an inherently effective public speaker given the right tools," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
11th Circuit Revives Project Veritas' Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN
"Veritas committed one infraction—it violated a policy regarding the publishing of private information, but CNN falsely accused it of violating a completely different policy—spreading misinformation," the appeals court stated. "This distinction is not an inconsequential detail."
US Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.2% as Interest Rates, Inflation, and End of COVID Relief Hit Hard
"Two of the biggest factors—inflation and rising interest rates—are unlikely to shift rapidly, even if the new administration tries to address them," Scott A. Underwood, a founding partner at Underwood Murray, said in an interview.Trending Stories
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