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[ad_1] Many startup companies believe that they do not need a lawyer to help them with their business deals. This may be true in the early stages. However, as time goes on and your company grows, you will find yourself in situations where it is necessary to hire a business lawyer and understand all the … Read more
‘The Court Has Concerns’: Another Judge Looks at Claims Administrator Angeion’s Contract With Prepaid Card Provider In a developing saga of transparency issues in class action settlements, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila has become the second federal judge in less than a month to scrutinize claims administrator Angeion Group’s financial arrangements with prepaid card provider … Read more
By Jordan Lee Washington, D.C. – September 18, 2025 The U.S. Supreme Court faces a big test soon. It will rule on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. These are taxes on imports from many countries. The case is about Trump’s power. Can he use emergency laws to set them? Lower courts said no. Now the high … Read more
SEC Expected to Follow DOJ in Scaling Back FCPA Enforcement, Experts Say Washington, D.C., August 5, 2025 – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is anticipated to align with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in reducing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), following a significant policy shift initiated by President Donald Trump’s … Read more
On July 24, 2025, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman was appointed Chief Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida, as announced by the United States District Court. This followed the expiration of Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres’ term as chief. Goodman, based in Miami, has served as a magistrate judge since 2009 and was … Read more
No Confirmation on Whether Trump Has Filed His Last Executive Order Against Law Firms Washington, D.C. – August 12, 2025 President Donald Trump’s series of executive orders targeting prominent U.S. law firms has sparked intense debate and legal challenges, but there is no definitive evidence as of August 12, 2025, to confirm whether he has … Read more
‘Amazon Delivered a Loaded Gun’: Washington State Supreme Court Eyes Online Retailer’s Alleged Role in Chemical Suicides In a courtroom packed with tension and tragedy, the Washington State Supreme Court grappled with a chilling question: Can Amazon be held liable for delivering a lethal chemical straight to the doorsteps of vulnerable individuals? Families of 28 … Read more
Philly-Based Kirkland Partner Steps Up to Defend J&J in Landmark California Talc Bellwether Trial Johnson & Johnson’s long-running talc litigation faces a pivotal showdown this fall, with a Philadelphia-based Kirkland & Ellis partner tapped to lead the defense in California’s first bellwether trial. Set for November 3 in Los Angeles Superior Court, the case could … Read more
On July 23, 2025, a German court acquitted comedian Sebastian Hotz, known as El Hotzo, of charges related to a satirical tweet about the July 2024 assassination attempt on then-U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. Hotz had posted on X, comparing the attempt to missing the last bus, stating, “unfortunately just missed,” and followed up with, … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, the accrediting body for U.S. law schools, adopted a set of “Core Principles” on August 26, 2025, outlining why national accreditation remains vital for maintaining high standards, ensuring degree portability, and preparing competent lawyers for a diverse profession. … Read more