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November 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

US District Judge in North Carolina Will Take Senior Status

Frank Whitney, of the Western District of North Carolina, was appointed to the bench by President George W. Bush in 2006.
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November 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

Cars Reach Record Fuel Economy but Largely Fail to Meet Biden's EPA Standard, Agency Says

Environmental Protection Agency rules finalized in 2021 required car makers to reach 6.5% year-to-year improvement in fuel economy for 2023 model cars. Among large manufacturers, just BMW and Mercedes reached the threshold, the EPA reported.
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November 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

DOJ Asks 5th Circuit to Publish Opinion Upholding Gun Ban for Felon

In its motion for publication, the federal government stated that giving the ruling precedential effect would help judges resolve other cases challenging the constitutionality of the federal ban on felon gun possession where the underlying predicate offenses are manslaughter and aggravated assault.
4 minute read
November 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

FTC Settles With Security Firm Over AI Claims Under Agency's Compliance Program

"The Evolv Technologies enforcement action shows that the FTC’s Operation AI Comply will continue to crack down on companies that make what the FTC deems unfair or deceptive statements about the capabilities of AI-powered products or services," said Alex Brown, a partner at Alston & Bird.
6 minute read
November 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Water Cooler Discussions': US Judge Questions DOJ Request in Google Search Case

The Justice Department demanded Google's internal communications in the search engine case in the and delivered closing arguments in the company's advertising tech trial in Virginia.
3 minute read
November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Anticipating a New Era of 'Extreme Vetting,' Big Law Immigration Attys Prep for Demand Surge

Donald Trump made tougher federal immigration enforcement a cornerstone of his campaign. Clients are already wondering how their businesses will be impacted.
6 minute read
November 26, 2024 | Law.com

Trump’s DOE Pick Could Spell Trouble for Title IX Enforcement, Higher Ed Funding

“I do not think it is as simple as announcing that the Department [of Education] be dismantled,” Elizabeth L. Troutman, a partner with Brooks Pierce, said.
4 minute read
November 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege in the Modern Age of Communications

Email, mobile texting, messaging and collaboration apps, videoconferencing and cloud-based document sharing have provided benefits such as streamlined communications and enhanced accessibility, while at the same time posing risks to preserving the confidentiality of attorney-client communications.
6 minute read
November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

BCLP Exploring Merger Prospects as Profitability Lags, Partnership Shrinks

The quest to form a global firm with a shared profit pool has led to some U.S. partner tensions.
8 minute read
November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Judge Grants Special Counsel's Motion, Dismisses Criminal Case Against Trump Without Prejudice

"Dismissal without prejudice is ... consistent with the Government's understanding that the immunity afforded to a sitting President is temporary, expiring when they leave office," U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan wrote.
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