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(NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) The former president finally followed through and paid the $175 million bond to secure — partially — the judgment against him in the NY civil fraud trial pending appeal. So, for now, the NY Attorney General doesn’t need to go grab Seven Springs or anything. Though the partial nature of the bond…
Last month, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it is considering new procedures under which it would publicly identify firms that are under investigation as soon as the investigation has been opened.1 The consultation period closes on April 30, 2024. (See our recent client alert here). The proposed new approach—which, if adopted,…
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Apr 3, 2024 at 11:44 am 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. During World War II, Congress authorized President Franklin Roosevelt to enlist oil refineries…
(Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg) Special guest Liz Dye joins us to talk about the week that was. First, we delve into the abortion pill oral argument where even most of the conservatives scoffed at the right-wing effort to let an Amarillo courthouse second-guess the FDA on science. Almost as though the Chief Justice just tried to…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction In the journey of life, mortality remains a constant, emphasizing the necessity of estate planning as individuals accumulate assets. Estate planning extends beyond mere property transfer, encompassing the assurance of loved ones’ futures and the preservation of wealth’s…
When a large number of lawyers leave one firm for another, the effects can be far-reaching. A mass lateral raid marked the end of Bingham almost a decade ago. More recently, Stroock was struck by a similar fate. On the flip side, a mass exodus from Lewis Brisbois crashed and burned. Even if the consequences…
Cannabis contracts are – in the simplest sense – binding agreements between two parties. But how you get to something being “binding” can be complicated. And in the cannabis industry, where things move a mile a second and people often overlook basic contract requirements, the results can be disastrous. Today I want to focus on…
In 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly approved funding to create eight new public defender districts. The eight new districts will cover twenty-two counties. Once they are in place, sixty of North Carolina’s 100 counties will be served by a public defender. Seven of the new districts were fully funded starting January 1, 2024; for…
03 April 2024 Greenberg Traurig, LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new system for noncitizens applying for naturalization to request an original or replacement Social Security number and card. The system will…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 3, 2024 at 10:27 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Wednesday, April 3, SCOTUSblog (Apr. 3, 2024, 10:27…