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New York Law Journal

Clarifying Parens Patriae Standing

"the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit addressed when a state can establish standing pursuant to the parens patriae doctrine, and, in particular, the contours of the requirement that a state show that there has been an injury to a substantial segment of the state's population."
6 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms Refresh Policies as UK Government Enhances Sexual Harassment Rules

Under new legislation, employers are now required 'to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable steps to prevent it'.
3 minute read

International Edition

Ogier, Baker McKenzie Secure Win as U.K. Dismisses Cayman PE Fund's Appeal in $100M Kuwaiti Fraud Case

Kuwaiti investors plan to carry on their legal battle in the Cayman Islands Grand Court over allegations of fraud and corruption involving fund managers at Wellspring Capital Group and KGL Investment Company Asia.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Paxton Calls for Resignation of Gray Reed Lawyer, Politician for Improperly Influencing Judge

CCA general counsel Sian Schilhab gave notice by letter on Oct. 25 to Roberson's legal defense team and the district attorney of record of Leach's "ex parte communication" via text messages.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Crypto Industry Joins Forces to Thwart SEC's Airdrop Crackdown

"The crypto industry, through legal scholars, industry groups and organizations, is presenting a united front in high-profile legal battles and fighting back against overreaching regulatory agencies, primarily the SEC," said Tyler Harttraft, a partner at Bull Blockchain Law who is not involved in the case.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

The Big Law Firms and Lawyers Leading Election Legal Battles

The Republican National Committee has turned to firms such as Jones Day and Dhillon Law Group, while the Democratic National Committee has retained several Am Law 50 firms for legal services.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Former Fed Prosecutor Takes Leadership Role in NJ AG's Public Corruption Department

"The cases prosecuted by the Corruption Bureau tend to be high-profile, high-stakes, and complex," Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. "The prosecution team frequently finds itself in the spotlight as it holds powerful individuals and institutions accountable."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

CTA Reporting: Disclosing Whether You Are a Terrorist

While the Corporate Transparency Act has been in effect since the first of the year, Jan. 1, 2025 will be the first reporting deadline for many New York building owners and boards. Failure to comply has the potential for costly penalties, so understanding if, when and how you need to report is a priority.
10 minute read

Law.com

DOJ, FTC Should Begin Operating Like Traffic Officers Again

"Cop on the beat." That's Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan's description of the agency she oversees. But such an ahistorical description of the FTC is antithetical to the very reason the agency and its partner department, the Department of Justice, were created.
5 minute read

International Edition

Inside DLA Piper's Agreement with Bahrain on Anti-Terror Advocacy in D.C.

DLA Piper's agreement reveals the standard rate for the partner overseeing the agreement is $1,650 per hour, while an associate and counsel are charging more than $1,000 an hour.
2 minute read

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