Tossing its “clear statement rule” requirement that a civil suit must specify an official’s capacity, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit joined its sister courts […]
West Virginia State Bar Sued Over Diversity Rule — Justia News — December 23, 2024
The West Virginia State Bar oversees the legal profession in the state. Every licensed attorney in West Virginia must belong to this organization, which is led by a […]
FTC Announces “Click-to-Cancel” Rule — Justia News — October 17, 2024
A new “click-to-cancel” rule, easing the process of canceling consumer subscriptions and memberships, was announced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday. For many, the frustration of […]
Judge Sounds Alarm Over Persistent Circuit Split on ‘Favorable Termination’ Rule
A dissenting U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit judge on Friday raised alarms over a “deep and enduring” circuit split related to the U.S. Supreme Court’s […]
‘Landmark’ Copyright Rule, Prince Estate, Jelly Roll & More Music Law
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all […]
Copyright Rule Change on Streaming Royalties Finalized, Explained
The U.S. Copyright Office has finalized a new rule aimed at ensuring that songwriters who invoke termination rights to regain control of their music will actually start getting […]
California Leads Coalition to Defend EPA’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle Rule in Litigation
California is leading a coalition of 22 Democratic states and the District of Columbia to defend in court the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule setting stringent greenhouse gas emissions […]
Employment Lawyers in Big Law Optimistic About More Work Ahead After Noncompete Rule
Employment Lawyers in Big Law Optimistic About More Work Ahead After Noncompete Rule | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/04/26/employment-lawyers-in-big-law-optimistic-about-more-work-ahead-after-noncompete-rule/ Photo: Ijeab via Adobe Stock NEWS “If it did […]
Congress Opposes NLRB Joint Employer Rule — Justia News — April 15, 2024
Last fall, the National Labor Relations Board published a new rule that expanded the definition of joint employers under federal labor law. The NLRB made it easier for […]