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National Law Journal

DC Circuit Allows Betting on 2024 Election to Resume

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission "has not substantiated that risks to election integrity are likely to materialize if Kalshi[Ex] is allowed to operate its exchange during the pendency of this appeal," the court stated.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The Policies That Secure an Independent Justice Department

Corporate counsel should monitor the current election discourse over proposals that would impact the long-standing independence of the Department of Justice from partisan politics. Efforts of a new administration to reduce this traditional independence could potentially impact corporate and legal strategies on many levels.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

What I Wish I Knew Then: Damian Williams

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams of the Southern District of New York, whose office is once again making national headlines, reflects on his background and shares advice for younger attorneys who are still finding their way in the profession.
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

The Inflation Reduction Act: Evaluating Its Impact on Renewable Energy Producers and Analyzing Emerging Needs

As we look back on its impacts, it is essential to assess how the IRA has influenced renewable energy production and consider emerging energy-supply requirements, particularly with the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida Federal Judge Rules False Claims Act Qui Tam Provisions are Unconstitutional

"The False Claims Act has been around since the Civil War and has functioned in its current form for nearly 40 years," said Ari Yampolsky, a partner at Whistleblower Partners. "Yesterday's holding by Judge Mizelle in the Middle District of Florida in the Zafirov case is an aberration."
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'Severe Emotional Distress': DC Judge Finds Iran Liable in 3 US Hostage-Takings

"Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for false imprisonment," U.S. District Senior Judge Richard J. Leon wrote in his memorandum opinion. "Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for intentional infliction of severe emotional distress as to all plaintiffs."
2 minute read

Law.com

FBI Agrees to Pay $22.6 Million in Settlement With Female Agent Trainees Denied Jobs Due to Discriminatory Criteria

A plaintiffs attorney said that the settlement process was swift, with mediation happening in March. The proposed settlement is still awaiting approval by the court.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

OIG Issues Unfavorable Opinion for Proposal to Share a Percentage of Savings

The requestor inquired as to whether the "proposed arrangement," as discussed below, would warrant sanctions under Sections 1128(b)(7) or 1128A(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (SSA) as they relate to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The opinion concludes that, if undertaken, the proposed arrangement would generate prohibited remuneration under the AKS.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

'Meet and Confer': Judge Seeks Speedy Resolution in Maryland Key Bridge Litigation

The trial court "plans to proceed in stages" starting with early "resolution of the questions of exoneration and limitation of liability," U.S. District Senior Judge James K. Bredar wrote in a memorandum to all parties in the Baltimore Key Bridge litigation.
3 minute read

Law.com

Arkansas Judge, Prosecutor Accused of Targeted Crypto-Miner Crackdown

"Bitcoin mining gets a lot of criticism for the amount of energy it uses," said Justin Daniels, a partner at Baker Donelson. "But data training centers for artificial intelligence do the same thing, yet I don't hear the criticism."
4 minute read

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