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Massachusetts Governor Nominates 3 Associate Justices to State's District Court
“We’re grateful that these three nominees are ready and eager to continue their service to Massachusetts,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said in a statement. “I am excited to work with the Governor’s Council as they consider these terrific nominees.”
Second Circuit Holds No Special Standard for Charging Campaign Contributions As Bribes
If the case is not successfully appealed, we may have an opportunity to see whether the volume of campaign contribution bribery cases in the Second Circuit increases, and whether the government brings any cases that appear to infringe on the First Amendment interests of campaign contributors and candidates.
4th Circuit Judge Berner Brings Workers' Perspective to the Bench, Labor Lawyers Say
In Nicole Berner, “you have somebody who’s really familiar with the way the law directly affects workers and their unions,” said Matthew Ginsburg, general counsel of the AFL-CIO.
Supreme Court Takes Up Facebook's Appeal of Investors' User Data Scandal Suit
The question before the justices is whether public companies must disclose on Form 10-K to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission any risk that has occurred even if that event “presents no known risk of ongoing or future business harm.”
Kirkland & Ellis Faces Class Action Over 2023 Data Breach
Ransomware group CLOP took credit for a mass cyberattack last summer that impacted more than 50 organizations, including Kirkland, Proskauer Rose and K&L Gates.
How I Made Partner: 'Be Resilient and Consistent,' Says Michelle Bolos of Marshall Gerstein & Borun
“Be resilient and consistent. Some days are tougher than others, but your tenacity to stick with it and demonstrate integrity and reliability, even on the hard days, is so important.”
Federal Judge Greenlights Greenberg Traurig for Discovery Into Forex, Crypto Platform
“The interests of this forum in adjudicating a dispute involving millions of dollars allegedly stolen from forum residents is strong, and no other jurisdiction has a similarly strong interest,” U.S. District Judge Robert Scola Jr. ruled in the order.
A 'Spotify Model' for AI Content: ArentFox Schiff's AI, Metaverse & Blockchain Co-Leader Suggests Licensing to Combat Generative Misuse
“I think as the industry matures, which it’s doing very rapidly, it’s going to shift from that sort of ‘Wild West’ model where there’s a lot of piracy happening, into something that is more respectful of the rights of both the third-party brands, creators, celebrities, artists and media companies,” Dan Jasnow, a partner with ArentFox […]
How Attorney Titles in Big Law Can Mean Everything, and Nothing, All at Once
Getting a title suggests “that the partner, and by extension his or her clients, could be prioritized and important to the firm,” noted one recruiter.