Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm’s diversity hiring program for summer associates

Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm’s diversity hiring program for summer associates

Home Daily News Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm’s… Law Firms Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm’s diversity hiring program for summer associates By Debra Cassens Weiss February 27, 2025,... Read more »

SEC Approves Registration of First Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities (SBSEFs)

The SEC has approved registration of the first security-based swap execution facilities (SBSEFs) under the Exchange Act. These SBSEFs may now submit to the SEC certain security-based swaps (SBS) as made available... Read more »

Copyright Ownership Not Required for Standing to Sue for Removal of CMI Under the DMCA: N.D. Cal.

In Viral DRM LLC v. Seven West Media Limited, the US District Court for the Northern District of California held that a digital rights management organization has standing to sue regarding the... Read more »
Averting immediate showdown, chief justice pauses judge’s deadline for US to restore foreign-aid funds

Averting immediate showdown, chief justice pauses judge’s deadline for US to restore foreign-aid funds

Home Daily News Averting immediate showdown, chief justice… U.S. Supreme Court Averting immediate showdown, chief justice pauses judge’s deadline for US to restore foreign-aid funds By Debra Cassens Weiss February 27, 2025,... Read more »
A lawyer’s thanks can come in many forms

A lawyer’s thanks can come in many forms

We all appreciate a showing of gratitude when we do good. But how often do we get it from our clients? Let me share some of my experiences that often made my... Read more »

SEC Crypto Task Force Requests Public Input

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, issued a questionnaire to market participants on the regulatory path forward. Source link Read more »

Supreme Court Holds FRCP 41(a) Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice is a Final Proceeding Under FRCP 60(b)

In Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., the US Supreme Court held that a case which a party voluntarily dismisses without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 41(a) counts as... Read more »
Probation and Pretrial Services’ Impact on Justice

Probation and Pretrial Services’ Impact on Justice

How did the introduction of U.S. probation officers impact the federal criminal justice system? Before the Probation Act of 1925, district judges lacked the authority to sentence defendants to probation. Some judges... Read more »
‘Radical agreement’ could lead to Supreme Court victory for reverse-discrimination plaintiff

‘Radical agreement’ could lead to Supreme Court victory for reverse-discrimination plaintiff

Home Daily News ‘Radical agreement’ could lead to Supreme… U.S. Supreme Court ‘Radical agreement’ could lead to Supreme Court victory for reverse-discrimination plaintiff By Debra Cassens Weiss February 27, 2025, 12:39 pm... Read more »
Averting immediate showdown, chief justice pauses judge’s deadline for US to restore foreign-aid funds

Averting immediate showdown, chief justice pauses judge’s deadline for US to restore foreign-aid funds

Home Daily News Averting immediate showdown, chief justice… U.S. Supreme Court Averting immediate showdown, chief justice pauses judge’s deadline for US to restore foreign-aid funds By Debra Cassens Weiss February 27, 2025,... Read more »
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