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National Law Journal

Prominent Conservative Bitcoin Advocate Sues Crypto Startup

"I just want my money back," said Derek Khanna, who holds several roles and side hustles, including head of policy and general counsel for the Bitcoin Advocacy Project.
3 minute read

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.
5 minute read

The Recorder

California Gearing Up, Again, to Serve as Trump's Legal Adversary

"Federalism is the cornerstone of our democracy," Gov. Gavin Newsom's said in statement. "It's the United STATES of America."
4 minute read

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.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law Leaders, Dealmakers Optimistic About M&A Deal Flow Under Trump, With Caveats

"We expect to see a meaningful increase in M&A activity in 2025 with the change in administration," said Freshfields M&A partner Paul Tiger.
5 minute read

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.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Voters Set to Oust Incumbent DAs in LA, Alameda Counties

Elected on promises of criminal justice reform, George Gascón and Pamela Price faced an electorate looking to reverse course.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Election Protection Hotline, Staffed by Lawyers, Stays Busy

The hotline received calls about long lines in several swing states, some of which were caused by software malfunctions of ballot-scanning machines. But officials said many reported issues were not out of the ordinary.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Latham & Watkins Adds Regulatory Partner to Strengthen West Coast Crypto Presence

"Most of our regulatory expertise at Latham sits in our East Coast offices," said Tad J. Freese, a Latham & Watkins California office managing partner.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'Even Playing Field?' Wiley Rein Intervenes in Federal Election Campaign Spending Row

Wiley Rein partner Stephen Obermeier said U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss "made the right decision" to deny a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee motion seeking preliminary injunctive relief in a lawsuit accusing Republicans of campaign spending violations.
3 minute read

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