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National Law Journal

Pam Bondi's Lobbying and Law Firm Revenue Disclosed

President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, Pam Bondi, is worth more than $12 million.
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National Law Journal

Skadden and Steptoe, Defending Amex GBT, Blasts Biden DOJ's Antitrust Lawsuit Over Merger Proposal

Amex GBT's Biden-bashing defense strategy may have no influence on the ultimate outcome of the government's lawsuit opposing Amex GBT's proposed acquisition of rival travel management company CWT, according to antitrust litigation experts.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'Lack of Independence' or 'Tethered to the Law'? Witnesses Speak on Bondi

Despite Democratic senators continuing to raise concerns about Bondi’s independence from Trump and her lobbying work, several appeared to find some common ground.
4 minute read

Law.com

Willkie Farr & Gallagher Drives Legal Challenge for Uber Against State's Rideshare Laws

Uber alleges that new regulations require it to "'prominently display'" and use "'design techniques intended to draw the eye'" to certain information on the app and provide purportedly inaccurate messaging that "Uber does not sufficiently compensate its drivers,'" the complaint said.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

ITC Commissioner Rhonda Schmidtlein Resigns, Joins Wilmer as Partner

Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was first nominated to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

DOT Nominee Duffy Pledges Safety, Faster Infrastructure Spending in Confirmation Hearing

“Whether driving, flying or traveling by train, no federal agency impacts Americans’ daily lives and loved ones more than the Department of Transportation,” said DOT Secretary-nominee Sean Duffy. “If confirmed, I will work to reduce the red tape that slows critical infrastructure projects, ensuring funds are spent efficiently [and] we use the tax dollar well.”
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Younger and Invigorated Bench': Biden's Legacy in New Jersey Federal Court

The 10 judges President Joe Biden nominated are more diverse than the group they replaced. His nominees include four women, three Black judges, two Asian Americans and one Latina, while the previous occupants of those seats include two women, two Latinos and no Blacks or Asians. The Biden judges are also seen by some observers as competent but not particularly ideological.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Quinn Emanuel Files Countersuit Against DOJ in Row Over Premerger Reporting

"The Antitrust Division's threatened action against KKR is massively disproportionate to any previous HSR enforcement action," Quinn Emanuel co-counsel wrote in a countersuit against the Justice Department seeking declaratory relief on behalf of the large asset management firm.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Takeaways From Day One of Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing

“I believe that the Justice Department must be independent and must act independently,” Bondi said.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

'If the Job Is Better, You Get Better': Chief District Judge Discusses Overcoming Negative Perceptions

Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice he received as a new judge: "Never, ever allow a junior [attorney] to utter a word in your courtroom." Saylor didn't take the suggestion.
3 minute read

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