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Law School Deans Condemn Government Sanctions on Law Firms as Threat to Rule of Law
Warning of a dangerous precedent, 79 law school deans have denounced recent federal sanctions targeting several high-profile law firms, arguing that punishing attorneys for the clients they represent […]
With Paul Weiss, Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling Under Attack, Will Big Law Speak Out to Defend the Rule of Law?
The top-tier international law firms Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, Covington & Burling, and Perkins Coie now know full well what William Shakespeare was getting at when […]
Divided En Banc 8th Circuit Ditches ‘Clear Statement Rule’ Requirement for Civil Rights Claims
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 […]