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New York Law Journal

Leading Withers Tax Partner Joins Blank Rome in New York

Blank Rome has brought on two lawyers from Withers Bergman to its tax, benefits and private client group in New York, including the former leader of Withers' U.S. tax investigations practice.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Ex-Simpson Thacher Partner to Head SEC Division

William Hinman, who recently retired as a partner in Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Silicon Valley office, has been named the head of the agency's Division of Corporation Finance.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Solicitor General Nominee Faces Scrutiny for Travel Ban Recusal

On the eve of his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, Solicitor General-nominee Noel Francisco is the focus of a lawsuit seeking information about his participation in the legal battle over President Donald Trump's travel ban.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Bumble Bee Tuna Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price-Fixing, Pay $25 Million Fine

Bumble Bee Foods is the first corporate defendant to plead guilty to price-fixing the prices of canned and pouched tuna, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

5 Hypotheticals That Show How Complicated the Travel Ban Case Is

The judges and lawyers repeatedly turned to hypothetical situations throughout the roughly two-hour en banc hearing to formulate their points on President Donald Trump's second version of the order.
10 minute read

National Law Journal

Fourth Circuit Targets Trump's Comments in Travel Ban Hearing

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is hearing the case en banc, skipping the traditional three-judge panel in a move meant to speed up the case.
10 minute read

Texas Lawyer

As Obama's US Attorneys Find Homes, Advice from a Veteran

Wondering how all those federal prosecutors entering private practice are coping with the transition to private practice? Ask Thompson & Knight's Richard Roper.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump Set to Nominate 10 Federal Judges

Among the nominees expected to be named Monday are two former clerks to the late Justice Antonin Scalia, one former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas and a former clerk to Justice David Souter, according to the New York Times. Two of Trump's district court picks were originally nominated by President Barack Obama.
21 minute read

National Law Journal

Who Got Those Social 'Influencer' Letters From the FTC? Read the Full List.

Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Polizzi, the "Jersey Shore" star better known as Snooki, and the former baksetball star Allen Iverson were among the celebrities the Federal Trade Commission recently sent letters to as part of the agency's push to promote clearer disclosures of business relationships in endorsement deals. The FTC in its announcement last month about the letters did not name any of the celebrities and stars who received them. The National Law Journal obtained the FTC letters through a records request.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Kirkland White-Collar Partner Floated for DOJ Criminal Division

If confirmed, Kirkland & Ellis' Brian Benczkowski will lead a DOJ division he spent the last few years defending companies from.
10 minute read

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