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Want to get this daily news briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING DEALBREAKERS - The Biden administration has so far not been as aggressive as expected on general white-collar enforcement—emphasis on the “so far“—but when it comes to antitrust issues, the feds have come out swinging. The FTC repealed its M&A guidelines this summer, signaling its intentions to step up...

In his relentless effort to stay in office despite clearly losing the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and his legal team planned to use a vaguely defined 19th century law setting the rules for how Congress counts electoral votes. Now lawmakers are working on bills in the House and the Senate to reform that law so it cannot be abused in the future. The Electoral Count Act of 1887 addr...

In his relentless effort to stay in office despite clearly losing the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and his legal team planned to use a vaguely defined 19th century law setting the rules for how Congress counts electoral votes. Now lawmakers are working on bills in the House and the Senate to reform that law so it cannot be abused in the future. The Electoral Count Act of 1887 addr...

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2021) - The securities litigation law firm of The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice on behalf of shareholders of AppHarvest, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPH). Shareholders who purchased shares of APPH during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible Lead Plaintiff appointment. Appointment as Lead Plaintiff is not...

Some clinics in Texas are offering abortions again after a federal judge intervened. The Labor Department issues its monthly jobs report. The CIA director says China is the agency's main focus. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: How are Texas abortion providers responding to a federal court ruling? RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: A judge paused a Texas abortion law, calling it flagrantly unconstitutional. The judge's...

Hosted by McDermott Will & Emery in partnership with the UCLA School of Law, please join us for a virtual panel that will explore in-house careers. Learn from UCLA alumni as they share their experiences practicing law in-house, their respective paths and any tips they have for those interested in this career option. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to ask questions. PANELISTS Pan...

A new state law effective next year would effectively ban single family housing lots in an effort to ease the state’s housing crisis. While the law would allow more units to be built on a single family parcel, local cities are pushing back against the idea. The Hanford City Council September 21 unanimously passed a resolution opposing SB9 and stated that the law and others are removing local ...

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies partnered with WilmerHale to create a toolkit on how corporate America can effectively counter racial bias in the workplace. It helps guide companies intent on diversifying their ranks and addressing systemic bias while minimizing legal risks. WilmerHale partner Ronald Machen, Joint Center President and GWU Law Professor Spencer A. Overton, ...

People raise their fists during a demonstration near the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 18, 2021 after the shooting death of Daunte Wright. (Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images) For decades, scholar Randall Kennedy has been writing about race, culture and the law. “We are certainly much further from the racial promised land than I had thought that we were," he says. "Th...

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorely reacts to Mayor resignation (Photo: WHAM file) Rochester, N.Y. — Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley is defending her plea deal with Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren. Included in her weekly newsletter, Doorley says she stands by her plea and believes it is appropriate given the charges. "The end result is that Lovely Warren will no longer...