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National Law Journal

Biden Taps Christy Goldsmith Romero to Chair the FDIC

If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Goldsmith Romero would succeed Martin Gruenberg, who has come under fire for the FDIC's reportedly toxic office. Gruenberg announced last month his intention to resign on the confirmation of his successor.
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Law.com

10th Circuit Dismisses Bid From Kappa Kappa Gamma Sisters to Reinstate Lawsuit Over Admission of Transgender Member

"We disagree the court lacked appellate jurisdiction. As we explained in our brief, appellate courts consider district court decisions that go to the merits of the case, which the Wyoming decision certainly did," May Mailman, who represented the sorority sisters, told Law.com in a statement. "Women deserve the camaraderie and safety of sororities, but unfortunately, it also appears they first need courts brave enough to say so."
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Law.com

'Very Positive Step,' US Judge Says of New Judgeships Bill Advancing

The JUDGES Act would authorize 63 new permanent district court judgeships across the country over 10 years.
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National Law Journal

Are More Federal Judgeships on the Horizon?

The JUDGES Act would authorize 63 new permanent district court judgeships across the country over 10 years, including in Texas, California and other states where judges are dealing with particularly high caseloads.
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The Recorder

Biden Nominates Alameda County Judge Noël Wise to Northern District Bench

A former high school teacher, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Noël Wise has written about the need for judicial diversity in courts as well as judges' obligations to speak out against racial injustice.
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National Law Journal

Industry Groups Sue EPA Over PFAS Drinking Water Regulation, Calling Rule 'Arbitrary, Capricious'

"I believe that we're going to see more of a proactive, as opposed to a reactive, approach from chemical manufacturers with products containing PFAS," said environmental lawyer Kayla Weiser-Burton.
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National Law Journal

Judge Abused Discretion With Order Against Amazon After Worker's Firing, 2nd Circuit Says

"The district court never explained what in the record supported its conclusion that the cease-and-desist order was just and proper," Judge Richard Wesley wrote for the Second Circuit.
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National Law Journal

Biden Picks Nominees for US District Judgeships in Pennsylvania, California and Minnesota

Biden is expected to formally submit his nominees to the U.S. Senate for confirmation hearings in the very near future, where the nominees appear to have immediate support from their home-state senators.
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Corporate Counsel

In $1B Suit, Nikola Founder Says Legal Chief, Other Execs Fed DOJ False Narrative to Save Themselves

"Never has there been such an egregious case of corporate scapegoating at the expense of shareholders," former Executive Chair Trevor Milton alleges in the complaint.
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New York Law Journal

'Did He Ask You to Pay a Bribe': Menendez's Lawyer Cross-Examines Key Cooperating Witness

Menendez's attorney Adam Fee of Paul Hastings worked to demonstrate to the jurors that while Uribe was close to Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, he did not have extensive interactions with the senator.
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