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National Law Journal

'Sharp and Profound' Policy Shifts Prompt DC Law Firms to Evaluate Opportunities, Challenges

Partners say they expect certain practices to benefit from President-elect Donald Trump's regulatory agenda, such as international trade, antitrust, tax and national security. At the same time, some areas may see a slowdown.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

'Rapidly Closing Window': Progressive Groups Urge Senate Votes on Biden's Judicial Nominees

"We have always been adamant that the Senate must confirm all of President Biden's nominees and fill every possible vacancy, regardless of who wins the election," said Jake Faleschini, of Alliance for Justice.
5 minute read

The Recorder

California Gearing Up, Again, to Serve as Trump's Legal Adversary

"Federalism is the cornerstone of our democracy," Gov. Gavin Newsom's said in statement. "It's the United STATES of America."
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Where May Vacancies for Trump Arise? These GOP-Appointed Circuit Judges Qualify for Senior Status

Recent research supports the idea that ideology plays a role in judges' "strategically retiring," meaning leaving the bench when the party of the president who appointed them controls the White House.
6 minute read

Law.com

Trump's Return to the White House: The Legal Industry Reacts

Law firm leaders, litigators and key industry stakeholders weigh in on the business, regulatory and legal implications of second Trump administration going forward.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Big Law Practice Leaders 'Bullish' That Second Trump Presidency Will Be Good for Business

Hogan Lovells' Aaron Cutler said that he anticipates a "busy four years" for D.C. firms as the Trump administration looks to hit the ground running with regulatory reform.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Election Protection Hotline, Staffed by Lawyers, Stays Busy

The hotline received calls about long lines in several swing states, some of which were caused by software malfunctions of ballot-scanning machines. But officials said many reported issues were not out of the ordinary.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'Even Playing Field?' Wiley Rein Intervenes in Federal Election Campaign Spending Row

Wiley Rein partner Stephen Obermeier said U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss "made the right decision" to deny a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee motion seeking preliminary injunctive relief in a lawsuit accusing Republicans of campaign spending violations.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Election Outcome Could Spur Policy U-Turns Across Employment Landscape

"A Trump administration would likely employ supply-side enforcement—focusing on workplace removals of unauthorized workers," Littler Mendelson shareholder Jorge Lopez told attendees of a roundtable titled "Election Outcomes and the Impact on Labor and Employment Law."
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Attorney in Social Security Case Awarded Fees, But Must Pay Client Refund Under Equal Access to Justice Act

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors.
2 minute read

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