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National Law Journal

Has the Supreme Court Jeopardized a Trump Trial Before the Election?

"It's not impossible, but I always felt it was pretty tight and this makes it incredibly tight," said criminal defense attorney Shanlon Wu, a former federal prosecutor.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC Schedules Wednesday Vote on Climate Disclosure Rule Amid Staunch Opposition

Twenty law and finance professors sent the SEC a letter expressing their view that "the true agenda for the rule [is] to pressure companies to adopt certain climate policies, rather than to inform the market."
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

'The Wrath of a Holy God': Plaintiffs Worry About the Future of IVF

Couples struggling to conceive, particularly the plaintiffs in the CooperSurgical lawsuits, are worried their only option to have children is hanging by a thread, according to Tracey Cowan of Clarkson Law Firm, counsel for the plaintiffs.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Music Streaming Nonprofit Hires First GC as AI Risks Loom

"Over the past decade, DiMA's members have created enormous value for music creators and fans alike, driving rapid growth for the entire music industry in the process," said newly appointed General Counsel Colin Rushing.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

As DA's Phone Records Enter Spotlight, Experts Say 'Not Obvious' Whether Judge Will Allow

Legal experts point to a gray area about whether the defense met their burden to appropriately obtain and use Fani Willis' phone records.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Uber Hits $120B Valuation, Unlocking Huge Equity Grant for CLO Tony West

West would have forfeited the award—handed out in 2018 after he gave up the GC post at PepsiCo to join the ride-hailing company—if Uber had not reached the valuation milestone by March 2028.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Biden Orders DOJ, Other Federal Agencies to Protect Americans' Personal Data

"Our adversaries are exploiting Americans' sensitive personal data to threaten our national security," Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Delays Trump Trial, Will Review Immunity Defense

The justices will address the question of "whether and if so to what extent does a former President enjoy presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office."
4 minute read

National Law Journal

9th Circuit Revives 1st Amendment Lawsuit Over Horse's Name

The Jockey Club of New York rejected the racing registration for "Malpractice Meuser," pointing to a rule forbidding horse names "designed to harass, humiliate, or disparage a specific individual." The club believed the horse was named after a lawyer who specializes in equine law.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Longtime Law Firm Partner Going In-House to Help Companies Control Legal Bills

"Having worked on both sides of the relationship between in-house counsel and outside law firms, I see the necessary need for a service like LegalBillReview.com to help companies mitigate their legal spend," said Brian Arbetter, LegalBillReview.com's general counsel.
3 minute read

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