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'I Was Deeply Offended': A Judge's Introspection 'I Was Deeply Offended': A Judge's Introspection

For the past 14 years, Spalding County State Court Judge Josh Thacker has been doing his part to..
As Lawmakers Eye Need for NY Supreme Court Posts, Could a Ballot Question Remove the Constitutional .. As Lawmakers Eye Need for NY Supreme Court Posts, Could a Ballot Question Remove the Constitutional ..

Advocates say the constitutional cap—one Supreme Court seat for each 50,000 people—provides no..
Wells Fargo and Bank of America Agree to Pay Combined $60 Million to Settle SEC Probe Wells Fargo and Bank of America Agree to Pay Combined $60 Million to Settle SEC Probe

In the enforcement actions announced Friday, the regulator said the two firms agreed to settle the..
Morgan Lewis Closes Shenzhen Office Less Than 2 Years After Launch Morgan Lewis Closes Shenzhen Office Less Than 2 Years After Launch

The firm's former Shenzhen head left for DLA Piper in November.
'A Death Sentence for TikTok'?: Litigators and Experts Weigh Impact of Potential Ban on Creators.. 'A Death Sentence for TikTok'?: Litigators and Experts Weigh Impact of Potential Ban on Creators..

In the wake of a SCOTUS decision opening the door to a potential ban on the short-video platform,..
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EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluation for DINP, Finding Unreasonable Risk of Injury to Human Health.. EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluation for DINP, Finding Unreasonable Risk of Injury to Human Health..

On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final risk..
SEC Charges Two Sigma with Impeding Whistleblowing in Separation Agreements SEC Charges Two Sigma with Impeding Whistleblowing in Separation Agreements

On January 16, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settled charges against..
CFPB Publishes Supervisory Highlights Focused on Deposits, Small-Dollar Lending, BNPL, and Paycheck .. CFPB Publishes Supervisory Highlights Focused on Deposits, Small-Dollar Lending, BNPL, and Paycheck ..

During the week of January 6, the CFPB released a “second” Winter 2024 Supervisory Highlights,..
CFPB Proposes Rule to Protect Consumers from Unfair Contract Clauses CFPB Proposes Rule to Protect Consumers from Unfair Contract Clauses

On January 13, 2025, the CFPB announced a proposed rule aimed at prohibiting companies from..
Out with a Bang: President Biden Ends Final Week in Office with Three AI Actions — AI: The.. Out with a Bang: President Biden Ends Final Week in Office with Three AI Actions — AI: The..

President Biden’s final week in office included three AI actions — a new rule on chip and AI model..
OCR Issues Guidelines on Title IX’s Application to NIL Payments OCR Issues Guidelines on Title IX’s Application to NIL Payments

As the sun sets on the Biden administration, the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of..
Strive Without Strife: Your Guide to 2025 Strive Without Strife: Your Guide to 2025

Embrace Sustainable Goals. The start of a new year often inspires lofty resolutions, if not..
Trump’s Second Term: Implications for Tariffs and Enforcement in the Solar Industry Trump’s Second Term: Implications for Tariffs and Enforcement in the Solar Industry

As President-elect Trump prepares to take office for a second term, his presidency will undoubtedly ..
12-Partner Team 'Surprises' Atlanta Firm's Leaders With Exit to Launch New Reed Smith Office 12-Partner Team 'Surprises' Atlanta Firm's Leaders With Exit to Launch New Reed Smith Office

Morris Manning & Martin managing partner Simon Malko said the firm had been working “closely with..
New Trouble for Allstate: National Class Action Targets Insurer New Trouble for Allstate: National Class Action Targets Insurer

The class action was filed in the Northern District of Illinois. It goes further than the claims on ..
Navigating Employer Obligations During California’s Wildfire Disasters Navigating Employer Obligations During California’s Wildfire Disasters

As Los Angeles (the “City”) grapples with the impacts of the devastating wildfires, employers are..
2024 False Claims Act Statistics Show More Cases Filed Than Ever Before 2024 False Claims Act Statistics Show More Cases Filed Than Ever Before

The Justice Department released its annual False Claims Act statistics on Wednesday, January 15,..
How I Made Partner: 'Your Coworkers Are One of the Most Valuable Assets You Have,' Says Laurel.. How I Made Partner: 'Your Coworkers Are One of the Most Valuable Assets You Have,' Says Laurel..

If you're in the right workplace, you're part of a team. Everyone you'll work with should want to..
Building an Ownership Mindset as a Gen Z Junior Associate Building an Ownership Mindset as a Gen Z Junior Associate

Many junior lawyers find themselves struggling with the more fluid expectations of legal practice...
'I Was Deeply Offended': A Judge's Introspection 'I Was Deeply Offended': A Judge's Introspection

For the past 14 years, Spalding County State Court Judge Josh Thacker has been doing his part to..
PBGC Technical Update on Accelerated Premium Filing Due Dates for 2025 PBGC Technical Update on Accelerated Premium Filing Due Dates for 2025

As described in further detail below, absent Congressional action, plan sponsors should take note..
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law: What Employers Need to Know Before February Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law: What Employers Need to Know Before February

Last July, Massachusetts joined a growing number of states mandating that employers provide pay..
New Year Resolutions Triggered by Senate Bill 382 New Year Resolutions Triggered by Senate Bill 382

After the North Carolina General Assembly overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 382, which ..
DORA Becomes Applicable in the EU DORA Becomes Applicable in the EU

On January 17, 2025, Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14..
Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law

On January 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) unanimously upheld the..
Former Thomas Clerk Sarah Harris to Serve as Acting Solicitor General Former Thomas Clerk Sarah Harris to Serve as Acting Solicitor General

The Williams & Connolly partner will temporarily steer the U.S. Solicitor General's Office until..
EnforceMintz — Scienter, Causation, and Constitutional Questions: 2024’s Three Key FCA Litigation.. EnforceMintz — Scienter, Causation, and Constitutional Questions: 2024’s Three Key FCA Litigation..

In 2024, federal courts issued a number of important decisions in False Claims Act (FCA) cases that ..
The morning read for Friday, Jan. 17 The morning read for Friday, Jan. 17

We are expecting one or more opinions from the court this morning at 10 a.m. EST. Join us for our..
Crypto Entrepreneur Claims Justice Department's Software Crackdown Violates US Constitution Crypto Entrepreneur Claims Justice Department's Software Crackdown Violates US Constitution

“By filing this complaint now, you still get to have your flashy lawsuit and get into federal court ..
Treasury Department and IRS Release Final Regulations for Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax .. Treasury Department and IRS Release Final Regulations for Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax ..

On January 3, 2025, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final..
Annual Adjustment of HSR Thresholds Comes at a Time of Uncertainty Annual Adjustment of HSR Thresholds Comes at a Time of Uncertainty

There is a lot of uncertainty in the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) world. The new rules on what must..
The Law Firm Disrupted: Tech Investment Is Necessary Yet Expensive. The Big Four Have a Leg Up The Law Firm Disrupted: Tech Investment Is Necessary Yet Expensive. The Big Four Have a Leg Up

The latest details on KPMG's bid to deliver legal services in the U.S. arrive in conjunction with a ..
Considerations for Avoiding Waiving Contractual Rights to Collect Liquidated Damages Considerations for Avoiding Waiving Contractual Rights to Collect Liquidated Damages

Liquidated damages clauses are inserted into contracts to establish a pre-determined amount of..
5 Trends to Watch: 2025 Energy Regulation and Development 5 Trends to Watch: 2025 Energy Regulation and Development

As a new administration takes office in 2025, several new energy policy trends are expected to..
FTC Finalizes Changes to Children's Privacy Rule FTC Finalizes Changes to Children's Privacy Rule

On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release confirming that it..
Appeals Court Shines Light on Solar Panel Protections Appeals Court Shines Light on Solar Panel Protections

Kearsarge Walpole LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Walpole involved a dispute over where a..
California AG Issues AI-Related Legal Guidelines for Developers and Healthcare Entities California AG Issues AI-Related Legal Guidelines for Developers and Healthcare Entities

The California Attorney General published two legal advisories this week:Legal Advisory on the..
Exploring Generative AI's Impact on Intellectual Property Exploring Generative AI's Impact on Intellectual Property

Highlights of some of the challenges GenAI presents, along with recent developments in copyright..
Sonos' Legal Chief Sees Pay More Than Quadruple Amid Executive Upheaval Sonos' Legal Chief Sees Pay More Than Quadruple Amid Executive Upheaval

Eddie Lazarus has shown himself to be versatile as a general counsel. Besides also serving as chief ..