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National Law Journal

'New Circumstances': Winston & Strawn Seek Expedited Relief in NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit

"The need for an immediate preliminary injunction is crystal clear," Winston & Strawn wrote in a renewed motion for extraordinary relief in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit, citing 11th-hour developments largely redacted in the public filing.
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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.
3 minute read

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.
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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.
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National Law Journal

SEC Obtained Record $8.2 Billion in Financial Remedies for Fiscal Year 2024, Commission Says

The $8.2 billion figure includes $6.1 billion in disgorgement and prejudgment interest, also the highest amount on record, and $2.1 billion in civil penalties, the second-highest amount on record, the SEC added.
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The Recorder

SEC Targets Rising Crypto Financier in $115 Million Securities Fraud

“This complaint speaks to your average investor’s lack of knowledge or unfamiliarity with these assets, highlighting the importance of diligence and understanding about what you are buying,” said Jonathan Groth, a partner at DGIM Law.
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National Law Journal

When Police Destroy Property, Is It a 'Taking'? Maybe So, Say Sotomayor, Gorsuch

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, questioned the idea that police destruction of property should be treated differently than eminent domain cases.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Justices Seek Solicitor General's Views on Music Industry's Copyright Case Against ISP

The issue concerns the liability of internet service providers for their users' music piracy.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump's Solicitor General Expected to 'Flip' Prelogar's Positions at Supreme Court

In a number of hot-button cases, the Trump administration is expected to disavow the current U.S. solicitor general’s arguments to the Supreme Court.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Court Invalidates SEC’s Dealer Rule, Siding with Crypto Advocates

“This decision affirms the importance of applying legal frameworks as intended and avoiding the temptation to force novel technologies into ill-fitting regulatory categories,” said Tonya M. Evans, a tenured professor at Penn State Dickinson Law whose research includes digital assets.
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