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New York Law Journal

KISS, Profit Motive and Foreign Currency Contracts

The author writes "While being careful to dot their “i’s” and cross their “t’s” with respect to the complicated rules of section 1256 of the Internal Revenue Code, this attention to detail only took the Wrights so far in their quest to offset substantial capital gains that they had realized in 2002. They apparently gave little thought to section 165(c)’s limitation on an individual’s ability to deduct losses. More about this shortly."
10 minute read

International Edition

DLA Piper, Heuking & Other Key Moves as German Legal Market Reshuffles Ahead of 2025

Two Linklaters lawyers are joining rivals while Noerr loses two to Heuking.
2 minute read

International Edition

Apple Subsidiaries in Belgium and France Sued by DRC Over Conflict Minerals

Apple strongly disputes the DRC claims brought by three boutique firms in the U.S., France, and Germany. 
2 minute read

International Edition

Kirkland to Covington: 2024's Chart Toppers and Award Winners

A definitive rundown of the firms and individuals that topped rankings and gained recognition for their accomplishments this year.
5 minute read

International Edition

Jones Day Plans to Expand M&A and Disputes Practices in Australia

The firm is looking to hire partners.
4 minute read

International Edition

Ropes & Gray, Willkie Farr, KWM, Dechert Act on Xerox's $1.5B Buy in China

Ropes & Gray and Willkie Farr are acting for Xerox.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Trailblazing Broward Judge Retires; Legacy Includes Bush v. Gore

"The first time I was up for reelection, the same attorney came to me and said, 'I still disagree with your lifestyle,' as they like to call it. 'But you’ve done a fantastic job,'" Judge Robert W. Lee recalled.
8 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Named in Lawsuit Over Underage Drinking Party at His California Home

“Plaintiff alleges that there was significant underage drinking going on at the Scarsi home without any hired security or proper supervision," the complaint said.
2 minute read

The Recorder

'Almost an Arms Race': California Law Firms Scooped Up Lateral Talent by the Handful in 2024

Sheppard Mullin and Stoel Rives were among those snapping up groups of lawyers.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pittsburgh Judge Rules Loan Company's Online Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable

Judge Alan Hertzberg rejected the defendant's bid to compel arbitration in a putative consumer class action.
3 minute read

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