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November 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

Biden Squeezes in U.S. District Court Nominee for New York Before Term Ends

The president also renominates district court judge in Guam.
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November 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

Wilmer, Miles & Stockbridge, and Polsinelli Hire Litigation, Government Contract Attorneys

The hiring comes as Trump’s second term is set to shake things up for law firms in D.C., with firm leaders expecting changes in client needs within their regulatory practices.
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November 08, 2024 | National Law Journal

High Court Asked to Review DOJ's 'Illusory Promise,' Religious Charter School, Meta Class Action

"Every day, federal agencies resolve civil and criminal enforcement actions through agreements with private parties," the National Association of Realtors told the high court. "It is critical that the government honor its word in those contracts, no matter who occupies the White House or leads DOJ."
7 minute read
November 08, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump Election-Interference Prosecution Appears on Course to Wind Down

"Winning the election is going to make it difficult for any of these cases to get to him," Syracuse University law professor Gregory L. Germain said of President-elect Donald Trump.
4 minute read
November 08, 2024 | The Recorder

'Rampant Piracy': US Record Labels File Copyright Suit Against French Distributor Believe

A complaint filed in New York accuses the digital music distributor and its subsidiary, TuneCore, of "blatantly" infringing copyrights by releasing "sped up" or remixed versions of well-known songs for use on social media platforms.
5 minute read
November 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

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.
5 minute read
November 08, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Sharp and Profound' Policy Shifts Prompt DC Law Firms to Evaluate Opportunities, Challenges

Partners say they expect certain practices to benefit from President-elect Donald Trump's regulatory agenda, such as international trade, antitrust, tax and national security. At the same time, some areas may see a slowdown.
5 minute read
November 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

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."
4 minute read
November 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

US Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.2% as Interest Rates, Inflation, 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," said Scott A. Underwood, a founding partner at Underwood Murray.
3 minute read
November 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Where Will Partner Hiring Surge Under Trump?

Under a better deal market, law firm lateral movement in corporate practices, such as private equity, funds, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, will likely pick up.
6 minute read

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