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National Law Journal

DOJ Proposes Regulation to Close Firearm Sellers' Loophole

"An increasing number of individuals engaged in the business of selling firearms for profit have chosen not to register as federal firearms licensees, as required by law," ATF Director Steven Dettelbach said.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Rising Demand, Revenue Give Beltway Law Firms Strong Financial Performance in First Half

Firms in the capital region were aided by their focus on regulatory and enforcement work, rather than transactions, which have sagged nationwide.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC's Enforcement Action Adds Complexity, Uncertainty to Crypto Industry, Attorneys Say

"Lawyers are giving clients the best advice at the moment without the benefit of a crystal ball," said regulatory attorney Lara Gatz.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

SCOTUS' Purdue Pharma Position Could Shake Up Boy Scout Settlement, Objectors Say

Both Purdue Pharma and the Boy Scouts of America have approved plans that release the claims of third parties without requiring those parties' consent. In both cases, objectors say bankruptcy courts don't have the authority to approve plans that include that type of release.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

SCOTUS' Blow to Affirmative Action in Higher Ed Is 'Threat' to Diverse Judiciary, Bar Coalition Warns

Bar leaders stressed that tp "promote public confidence in the justice system, we must strive to ensure that our judiciary is as diverse as the public whom it serves."
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Justice Clarence Thomas Discloses Trips Paid by Billionaire Harlan Crow

Justice Samuel Alito Jr. also submits financial disclosure form following critical news reports.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

'Tough Decisions Ahead': After Grayscale Ruling, Lawyers Eye SEC's Next Move

"If the SEC is going to take another swing at this pinata, it can't miss," one attorney said.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

EEOC's Proposed Pregnant Worker Rules Could Lead to More Claims, Employment Lawyers Say

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is "going to have a huge impact on how employers and ultimately society views pregnancy in the workplace," said attorney Bryn Goodman.
3 minute read

The Recorder

California Appeals Court Weighs Gilead's 'Ballooning and Unpredictable Tort Exposure'

"Plaintiffs ask this court to recognize a duty that no court in any state has ever recognized," Gilead lawyer E. Joshua Rosenkranz, at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, said during oral arguments on Wednesday before California's First District Court of Appeal.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC Fires Opening Salvo in Supreme Court Fight Over Agency Proceedings

Federal government says the use of administrative law judges in assessing civil fines does not violate the constitutional right to a jury trial.
7 minute read

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