Trump's Selection of Zeldin to Head EPA Draws Surprise, Little Hope of Avoiding Deregulation

Trump's Selection of Zeldin to Head EPA Draws Surprise, Little Hope of Avoiding Deregulation Trump's Selection of Zeldin to Head EPA Draws Surprise, Little Hope of Avoiding Deregulation

Even if Lee Zeldin “were a mild supporter of climate change activity, Trump's opposition to climate ..
Federal Judge Pauses Trump Funding Freeze as Democratic AGs Plan Suit Federal Judge Pauses Trump Funding Freeze as Democratic AGs Plan Suit

This is a level of chaos I have never seen in my career, said Salena Copeland, executive director..
Analyzing President Trump’s Latest Executive Order Titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and.. Analyzing President Trump’s Latest Executive Order Titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and..

On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Ending Illegal..
Bittensor Hackers, Accused of Stealing Over $28 Million, Face Federal Lawsuit Bittensor Hackers, Accused of Stealing Over $28 Million, Face Federal Lawsuit

“There are not more than 100 lawyers in the world who even have the expertise to track this stuff..
Divided Eighth Circuit Sides With GE's Timely Removal of Indemnification Action to Federal Court Divided Eighth Circuit Sides With GE's Timely Removal of Indemnification Action to Federal Court

Judge Ralph R. Erickson found that GE filed a notice of removal within the proper 30-day window..
Updated COPPA Rule on Hold? Updated COPPA Rule on Hold?

As we recently reported, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) finalized updates to the..
Tributes Pour in for Pioneering Miami Judge, UM Adviser Tributes Pour in for Pioneering Miami Judge, UM Adviser

He died Jan. 20 at age 76.
Federal Circuit Highlights the Importance of Separating Claim Construction and Infringement.. Federal Circuit Highlights the Importance of Separating Claim Construction and Infringement..

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation v. Torrent Pharma Inc., No. 23-2218 (Fed. Cir. 2025) — On..
Dechert Sues Former Attorney for Not Returning Compensation Dechert Sues Former Attorney for Not Returning Compensation

Dechert claims that former senior project attorney Kathleen Fay, who had been hired on a temporary..
SEC Actions in Review: What Officers and Directors Should Know for 2025 SEC Actions in Review: What Officers and Directors Should Know for 2025

As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, public company officers and directors must stay..
Bill Would Allow Californians to Sue Big Oil for Climate-Linked Wildfires, Floods Bill Would Allow Californians to Sue Big Oil for Climate-Linked Wildfires, Floods

A Western States Petroleum Association executive accused the bill's author of trying to score..
Next Steps for Policyholders in the Aftermath of the California Wildfires Next Steps for Policyholders in the Aftermath of the California Wildfires

The insurance claims process can be daunting even under the most ordinary circumstances; a..
New Wave of Executive Orders Seek to Redirect EPA’s Focus New Wave of Executive Orders Seek to Redirect EPA’s Focus

Within hours of taking office, President Trump issued a flurry of Executive Orders (EO), including..
BlueCrest – The Court of Appeal Considers Condition B of the Salaried Members Rules BlueCrest – The Court of Appeal Considers Condition B of the Salaried Members Rules

The Court of Appeal has remitted the case of BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP (BlueCrest) v..
LinkedIn Suit Says Millions of Profiles Scraped by Singapore Firm's Fake Accounts LinkedIn Suit Says Millions of Profiles Scraped by Singapore Firm's Fake Accounts

A lawsuit filed in Northern California alleges Nubela and its U.S.-based subsidiary, Proxycurl,..
Updates for Employers Using Private Plans to Comply with Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law Updates for Employers Using Private Plans to Comply with Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law

Minnesota is one of a dozen states that have enacted a statewide program providing compensation to..
Mass. Chapter 93A and Non-Owner-Occupied Properties Mass. Chapter 93A and Non-Owner-Occupied Properties

In a previous post we highlighted that landlords of non-owner-occupied properties must navigate..
SEC Revokes Biden-Era Crypto Accounting Guidance SEC Revokes Biden-Era Crypto Accounting Guidance

Critics of the guidance said it effectively prevented banks from holding digital assets in custody..
‘Ripe for SCOTUS': Ruling Creates Circuit Split on NLRB's Expanded Monetary Remedies ‘Ripe for SCOTUS': Ruling Creates Circuit Split on NLRB's Expanded Monetary Remedies

On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld an NLRB order directing Macy's..
Big Law Aims to Make DEI Less Divisive in Trump's Second Term Big Law Aims to Make DEI Less Divisive in Trump's Second Term

After an executive order signaled a crackdown on the very principle of DEI, law firms are..
Starbucks Hands New CLO Hefty Raise, Says He Fosters 'Environment of Courage and Joy' Starbucks Hands New CLO Hefty Raise, Says He Fosters 'Environment of Courage and Joy'

Brad Lerman has helped the company navigate a litany of sticky situations, including the firing of..
Starbucks Sues Ex-Executive to Recover $1M Signing Bonus Starbucks Sues Ex-Executive to Recover $1M Signing Bonus

Starbucks said Alan Rosa signed an employment agreement in December 2022 that included a sign-on..
LNG by Rail: The D.C. Circuit Vacates a DOT Rulemaking and Outlines a Path for Challenges Yet to.. LNG by Rail: The D.C. Circuit Vacates a DOT Rulemaking and Outlines a Path for Challenges Yet to..

In Sierra Club v. United States Dep't of Transportation[1], a panel of the United States Court of..
Trump’s Executive Orders Considered: Implications for Private Employers Trump’s Executive Orders Considered: Implications for Private Employers

During his first week in office, President Trump issued an unprecedented number of executive orders,..
‘The US Market Is Critical': KPMG's Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Legal Arm of.. ‘The US Market Is Critical': KPMG's Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Legal Arm of..

As KPMG's legal arm awaits a decision on whether it can operate as an alternative business..
In Confirmation Hearings, AG Nominee Pledges to Defend the Constitutionality of the False Claims Act In Confirmation Hearings, AG Nominee Pledges to Defend the Constitutionality of the False Claims Act

What may have seemed like an out-of-the-blue question to the casual observer was no surprise to..
Justices decline to reinstate Ohio man’s attempted murder conviction Justices decline to reinstate Ohio man’s attempted murder conviction

The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a plea to reinstate an Ohio man’s conviction for attempted..
Cornell Claims AT&T, Verizon Violated the University's Wi-Fi Patents Cornell Claims AT&T, Verizon Violated the University's Wi-Fi Patents

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on..
US and UK Memorialize Cooperation on Economic Sanctions Enforcement US and UK Memorialize Cooperation on Economic Sanctions Enforcement

Go-To GuideOFAC and OFSI signed an agreement to share information and cooperate on economic..
How I Made Partner: 'Focus on Being the Best Advocate for Clients,' Says Lauren Reichardt of Cooley How I Made Partner: 'Focus on Being the Best Advocate for Clients,' Says Lauren Reichardt of Cooley

There were many times I thought that making partner simply wouldn't be in the cards for me—whether..
IRS Pilots New Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures IRS Pilots New Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures

Go-To Guide:IRS launches pilot programs to expand alternative dispute resolution options for..
Beijing Higher People’s Court Affirms Win for Belgian Artist Christian Silvain in Copyright Suit.. Beijing Higher People’s Court Affirms Win for Belgian Artist Christian Silvain in Copyright Suit..

Marking the conclusion of a long legal battle, the Beijing Higher People’s Court recently affirmed..
Lawsuit Against Major Food Brands Could Be Sign of Emerging Litigation Over Processed Foods Lawsuit Against Major Food Brands Could Be Sign of Emerging Litigation Over Processed Foods

The 149-page complaint includes allegations that the defendants intentionally designed their food..
Who Are the Judges Assigned to Challenges to Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order? Who Are the Judges Assigned to Challenges to Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order?

It only took a few hours for challenges to Trump's birthright citizenship executive order to hit..
Colgate Faces Class Actions Over ‘Deceptive Marketing' of Children's Toothpaste Colgate Faces Class Actions Over ‘Deceptive Marketing' of Children's Toothpaste

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on..
Lawyers' Phones Are Ringing: What Should Employers Do If ICE Raids Their Business? Lawyers' Phones Are Ringing: What Should Employers Do If ICE Raids Their Business?

As an immigration raid in Newark, New Jersey, is widely condemned by community leaders, there are..
Poop-Themed Dog Toy OK as Parody, but Still Tarnished Jack Daniel's Brand, Court Says Poop-Themed Dog Toy OK as Parody, but Still Tarnished Jack Daniel's Brand, Court Says

In a case that was remanded back by the Supreme Court, a U.S. district court found the toy was a..
No Two Wildfires Alike: Lawyers Take Different Legal Strategies in California No Two Wildfires Alike: Lawyers Take Different Legal Strategies in California

At least three lawsuits have been filed against the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power over..
FTC and DOJ Jointly Issue ‘Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers’ on Eve.. FTC and DOJ Jointly Issue ‘Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers’ on Eve..

Less than a week before the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the Federal Trade Commission..
5 Trends to Watch in 2025: AI and the Israeli Market 5 Trends to Watch in 2025: AI and the Israeli Market

Israel’s AI sector emerging as a pillar of the country’s tech ecosystem. Currently, approximately..
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