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National Law Journal

Biden Moves Swiftly to Formally Nominate US Judge in Phila. After Pratter's Death

"Judge [Gail] Weilheimer has served the people of Southeastern Pennsylvania for decades, bringing to the table a wealth of experience ranging from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office to Abington Township Commissioner to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas," Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania, said of President Biden's judicial nominee to replace deceased U.S. District Judge Pratter.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Court Tosses Judge Newman's Constitutional Challenge to Judicial Misconduct Law

Pauline Newman failed to show the statute is unconstitutional "in all of its applications" since it gives committees investigatory powers that fall outside the Fourth Amendment, such as interviewing court employees, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Senate Confirms Nancy Maldonado as First Hispanic Judge to Serve on 7th Circuit

Maldonado, who was confirmed in a 53-45 vote, will be the first Hispanic judge to sit on the Chicago-based appeals court.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

In Latest DC Hiring, Akin, Goodwin, Milbank and Ogletree Recruit Partners

After leaving the Justice Department, Gerald Moody has joined Akin as a white-collar defense and government investigations partner in D.C.
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National Law Journal

FTC's Noncompete Rule Unlikely to Survive Litigation, Say Antitrust, Intellectual Property Experts

"Ultimately, I'll be surprised if the end of the road for the FTC isn't that the rule is struck down, never to be revived again," said Edward Schwartz, a partner at Reed Smith.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Menendez 'Put His Power Up for Sale,' Prosecutor Tells Jury in Closing Argument for Senator's Bribery and Extortion Trial

The government argued that the jurors have seen, through the course of the nearly two-month-long trial, "a clear pattern of corruption."
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'Strong' Legal Theory or 'Oxymoron'? Experts Eye FTC Antitrust Suit Against Mattress Merger

"The likelihood and degree of potential foreclosure is significant, as shown by Tempur Sealy's internal documents, its past attempts to exclude other suppliers from Mattress Firm, and the projections of third-party investors," the FTC alleges in its antitrust complaint attempting to block the proposed mattress merger.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Boeing Agrees to Felony Plea, as CLO Brett Gerry Strives to Contain 737 Max Crisis

Families of 737 Max crash victims already are vehemently opposing the deal, saying it goes way too easy on Boeing, and will urge federal Judge Reed O'Connor to reject it.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC Warns Eight Companies of Potentially Hindering Consumers' 'Right to Repair'

The FDA expressed concern with company statements that the agency described as telling consumers they must use specified parts or certain service providers to maintain their warranties.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Black Lives Matter DC Plaintiffs Suffer Legal Setback in Trump-Era 'Unlawful Attack' Complaint

"The district court's decision rejecting our effort to hold federal officials accountable under D.C. law for the unprovoked, violent dispersal of racial justice protestors at Lafayette Square on June 1, 2020, is deeply disappointing," said Arthur Spitzer, senior counsel of the ACLU-DC.
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