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‘Really Deflating’: Judges React to Biden Threat to Veto New Judgeships Bill
“One of the things that is really getting lost in this is who's really being affected outside of the judges themselves," said U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley of the Eastern District of California. "It’s really the litigant. It's an issue with people having access to the courts and being able to have their cases heard in a timely fashion.”
Wilmer's Bharara to Lead Probe Into Alleged State Police Traffic Enforcement 'Slowdown'
“I have complete confidence that Mr. Bharara possesses the skill, experience, and unquestioned integrity to complete this investigation and pursue any lead, without fear or favor,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said.
New York City’s Failure To Pay Its Bills Is Putting Vulnerable New Yorkers in the Crosshairs
The board chairs for Legal Services NYC and the New York Law Assistance Group say that the New York City government owes more than $25 million to the two legal service providers.
Immigration Under the Trump Administration: Five Things to Expect in the First 90 Days
The authors write "The first Trump administration brought significant changes to U.S. immigration policies, which had profound impacts on businesses and individuals alike. Donald Trump has shared plans for closing the U.S. borders and enforcing mass deportations for undocumented immigrants almost immediately after taking office in January. Below are five major impacts to immigration policy we saw as a result of Trump's first term, and what we can expect for his second term."
Can Law Firms Avoid Landing on 'Enemy' List During the Trump Administration?
Large law firms appear to be keeping their heads down for now, not looking to make waves with the incoming administration.
MoFo Poaches More Tech Talent From Goodwin With 3-Partner ECVC Group
Goodwin partner Peter Fusco joins as co-chair of MoFo's ECVC group alongside two Goodwin associates who were elevated to partner.
Top Real Estate Broker Brothers Facing Federal Sex Crimes Charges
The charges follow civil suits from dozens of women alleging drugging and rape by Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander.
A New Era of Enforcement on 10b5-1 Trading Plans: Implications of United States v. Peizer
The authors write "This past June the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) secured its first insider trading conviction relating to the defendant’s use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The jury’s verdict in United States v. Peizer marks a major milestone in securities law enforcement. In particular, the Peizer case puts pressure on the defense that 10b5-1 plans provided corporate insiders. Separately, the verdict suggests a new era of enforcement priorities and tactics, and provides instructive insights for practitioners and professionals."
Big Tech and Internet Companies Slammed With Consumer Class Actions in December
A flurry of class actions pummeled the tech industry last week, targeting companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, GoodRx and mobile gaming platforms.Trending Stories
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