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New York Law Journal

Schneiderman Urges Texas Congressman to Back Off Subpoena Threat

The New York Attorney General's Office on Wednesday urged a Texas congressman to show "due respect for federalism" in his efforts to obtain communications about a state investigation into whether Exxon Mobil made misleading statements about climate change.
17 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sandy-Related Suit Against Utilities Allowed to Proceed

An appeals court has ruled that Long Island Power Authority and National Grid are not immune to lawsuits filed by property owners alleging the utilities' negligence sparked electrical fires during Hurricane Sandy that damaged their properties.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Appeals Court Hears Case Over Kosher Food in Florida Prisons

Florida asked a federal appeals court to allow it to discontinue a kosher meals program for thousands of religiously observant prison inmates in the event that chronic budget problems worsen and other costs take priority.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Venezuela Turns to Its Military to Combat Food Shortages

Venezuela's military is getting a major promotion as the socialist-run country struggles to combat severe shortages and stave off food riots.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Report: Political Donations Show Sugar's Clout in Florida

While the Everglades still struggle years after a landmark state and federal agreement on restoration plans, Florida Division of Elections records show tens of millions in political contributions from an industry that environmentalists blame for pollution in the wetlands.
10 minute read

Corporate Counsel

These GCs Say It's Time to Revisit Harassment Training

Workplace harassment training is largely ineffective and too focused on simply preventing liability, according to a new report from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. But there are ways to better this situation, including methods gaining traction on college campuses, according to general counsel who spent over a year working on the report.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Legal Community Mourns Longtime Federal Prosecutor

Colleagues and friends are mourning the loss of Associate Deputy Attorney General David Margolis, who was known for his lengthy career in public service, legal mind and ability to give good advice. He passed away on July 12.
11 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Missing Persons

The federal government's announcement that some new faces are going to appear on the currency is a welcome one.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Former Citi Vice Chair Returns to Davis Polk

After a long career as a partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell, followed by several years as a top banker at Citigroup Inc., Lewis Kaden has returned to the Wall Street firm as senior counsel.
32 minute read

The Recorder

Three U.S. Senators Urge FTC Investigation of Airbnb

Three U.S. Senate Democrats, including California's Dianne Feinstein, have asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the impacts of short-term rental platforms on cities' housing stocks and rents.
8 minute read

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