O.J. Simpson and his attorney Malcolm LaVergne (Photo by Jason Bean-Pool/Getty Images) In the wake of news about the death of O.J. Simpson, his lawyer and executor of his estate, Malcolm LaVergne made news for his assertive stance on how he’d administer the estate. He said, “It’s my hope that the Goldmans get zero, nothing. Them…
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) and its technology platform, SkillPointe, have released an improved SkillPointe website to help students pursue in-demand skills while helping community colleges meet workforce demands. Dr. Rebecca Corbin“By connecting students who are working towards building their own career paths with community colleges offering skills that are vital to…
19 April 2024 Davis Malm & D’Agostine To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 1, 2024, Phil Olsen’s article, “Massachusetts Income Tax Case Impacts Nonresident Stock Sales,” was published byBloomberg Tax.In the article, Phil outlines the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board’s decision…
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Apr 19, 2024 at 3:05 pm The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. The Fourth Amendment generally bars police from searching people or their property without…
On March 18, 2024 the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) announced that it had settled charges in separate actions against two investment advisers, Delphia (USA) Inc. (“Delphia”) and Global Predictions, Inc. (“Global Predictions”) for making false or misleading statements regarding their use of artificial intelligence (“AI”). These enforcement actions are the …
Is it cruel and unusual to punish homeless people for being homeless? Yes. That would be the entire article if America was an actual nation that cared about its citizens rather than an arms dealing corporation that happens to have people in it, but alas. Vagrancy laws do exist to punish activities that homeless people…
19 April 2024 Arnold & Porter To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The California Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently reached a settlement with the online food delivery company DoorDash, Inc. (DoorDash) of claims that DoorDash violated both the California…
CASE PREVIEW By Amy Howe on Apr 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm Grants Pass, Ore. has enforced ordinances that bar the use of blankets, pillows, and even cardboard boxes while sleeping within the city. (Manuela Durson via Shutterstock) The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Monday in a case that one legal expert has…
And the award for stupidest take on the Trump trial that didn’t risk anyone’s life (STTTDRAL) goes to … ALAN DERSHOWITZ! Come on down, Professor! “The gag order is unconstitutional. You cannot prevent a defendant from attacking the witnesses, from attacking the judge’s daughter, if the judge’s daughter could be a basis for disqualification!” he…
19 April 2024 Foley & Lardner To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Food and beverage companies may be surprised to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) is not the exclusive regulatory authority over the safety of foods and beverages….