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Americans Deeply Divided Politically in Their View of the Supreme Court, Poll Finds Recent polls highlight a stark political divide in how Americans perceive the U.S. Supreme Court, reflecting broader societal polarization. A Reuters/Ipsos poll from June 2025 found that only 20% of Americans view the Supreme Court as politically neutral, with 58% disagreeing, a … Read more
Trending Topic: Complexities in Class Action Litigation Highlight Judicial and Administrative Challenges Chicago, IL – August 21, 2025 – In her latest Critical Mass newsletter, Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad reports on significant developments in two high-profile class action cases, underscoring the complexities of multidistrict litigation (MDL) and settlement administration. U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer dismissed a … Read more
General Counsels Navigate Politically Charged Climate in Selecting Outside Counsel New York, NY — August 22, 2025 — As political polarization intensifies, general counsels (GCs) across the United States are grappling with complex decisions about selecting outside counsel, balancing legal expertise with reputational risks in a politically charged climate. A recent report from Law.com highlights … Read more
Kirkland & Ellis LLP achieved a significant legal victory by securing the first dismissal of a children’s privacy lawsuit in the educational technology (EdTech) sector. The case, identified as 25-02711, was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld in the Central District of California. The lawsuit, filed against Instructure, Inc., the parent company of the … Read more
August 21, 2025 – A once-unthinkable trend is reshaping the financial services landscape: credit unions are increasingly acquiring community banks, setting a record pace in 2024 and continuing into 2025. This surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reflects a shifting market dynamic, eroding the historical rivalry between credit unions and banks. Driven by economic pressures, … Read more
Skadden Hires Sequoia Capital Chief Policy Officer as Tech Policy Head On September 9, 2025, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP announced the return of Don Vieira as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where he will lead the firm’s newly established tech policy practice. Vieira, previously the chief legal and policy officer … Read more
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Seventh Circuit Blocks Indiana’s ‘Buffer Law,’ Leaves Universal Injunction Question Open August 11, 2025 — In a significant ruling for press freedom and due process, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has upheld a preliminary injunction blocking Indiana’s 2023 “buffer law,” which made it a Class C misdemeanor to approach within 25 … Read more
Seattle, Washington – August 29, 2025 – Amazon.com has escalated its crackdown on marketplace fraud by filing a lawsuit against a New Mexico-based broker accused of illegally selling verified Amazon seller accounts for up to $8,500 each, complete with fraudulent verification documents to help bad actors evade the company’s rigorous screening processes. The suit, filed … Read more
Newsmax’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fox News: A Right-Wing Media Showdown A Clash of Conservative Titans On September 3, 2025, Newsmax, a rising star in conservative media, filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corporation, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The suit accuses Fox … Read more