NYU Hires Its Former Law School Dean for Newly Created Chief Legal Officer Role

NYU Hires Former Law School Dean Trevor Morrison for Newly Created Chief Legal Officer Role New York University (NYU) has appointed Trevor Morrison, the dean emeritus of its prestigious School of Law, as the university’s inaugural Chief Legal Officer and Senior Presidential Advisor for Institutional Policy. This strategic move, announced by NYU President Andrew Hamilton, … Read more

China’s Nuclear Arsenal Expansion | Beijing’s nuclear race, XI expands the arsenal to record pace

The declare that Beijing is increasing its nuclear arsenal at a file tempo, with “100 extra examined per 12 months,” aligns with latest stories on China’s speedy nuclear buildup underneath President Xi Jinping. The Stockholm Worldwide Peace Analysis Institute (SIPRI) reported on June 16, 2025, that China added roughly 100 nuclear warheads to its arsenal … Read more

Dollar Tree CLO Who Helped Company Close Book on Disastrous Family Dollar Acquisition Exiting

Dollar Tree Chief Legal Officer Exits After Key Role in Family Dollar Divestiture Chesapeake, Va., August 2, 2025 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) has announced a significant transition in its legal leadership, with Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Jonathan B. Leiken stepping down to pursue another career opportunity. Leiken, who played a pivotal … Read more

Lawyers Are Weighing Suits Over Driverless Cars—But There's a Catch

Lawyers Eye Lawsuits Over Driverless Cars, But Complex Liability Issues Pose Challenges SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 5, 2025 – As autonomous vehicles (AVs) like Waymo’s robotaxis and Tesla’s Autopilot-equipped cars become more common on U.S. roads, lawyers are gearing up for a wave of lawsuits stemming from accidents involving driverless technology. However, a significant … Read more

With Trump Deals (Seemingly) in the Rearview, Clients Still Weigh ‘Institutional Stability’ in Picking Law Firms

August 21, 2025 – As the controversy surrounding law firms that struck deals with the Trump administration begins to fade, corporate clients are increasingly prioritizing “institutional stability” when selecting legal representation. The fallout from these deals, which involved significant concessions like pro bono commitments and policy changes, has reshaped how general counsel (GCs) evaluate law … Read more

Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren't Following Justices' Emergency Docket 'Precedent'

Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren’t Following Justices’ Emergency Docket ‘Precedent’ On August 23, 2025, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch issued a sharp dissent in Allstates Refractory Contractors v. Walsh, criticizing lower courts for failing to adhere to the Court’s emergency docket rulings, often referred to as the “shadow docket.” His remarks highlight growing tensions … Read more

California Federal Judge Rules Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Violates Constitution

BREAKING: Federal Judge Rules Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Violates Constitution Date: September 3, 2025Location: San Francisco, California In a landmark ruling, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer declared that President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles earlier this summer violated the Posse Comitatus Act, a … Read more

Prince Harry a Clarence House meets King Carlo: Royal Reconciliation

Prince Harry Meets King Charles at Clarence House: A Step Toward Royal Reconciliation? On September 10, 2025, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, arrived at Clarence House in London for a private meeting with his father, King Charles III, marking their first face-to-face encounter in over 18 months. This reunion, confirmed by palace officials and … Read more