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January 21, 2025
Victors In Landmark Graft Case Want 2nd Top Court Review
The defendants who won a landmark 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that narrowed certain types of corruption prosecutions have asked the justices to intervene in their case again, claiming the Second Circuit had wrongly allowed the government to pursue new trials based on a different theory of fraud.
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January 21, 2025
Justices Won't Review If Codes In Laws Can Be Copyrighted
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday passed on a case that asked the justices whether a Canadian nonprofit's technical standards and codes lose copyright protection once they are incorporated into government laws.
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January 17, 2025
Law360 Names Practice Groups Of The Year
Law360 would like to congratulate the winners of its Practice Groups of the Year awards for 2024, which honor the attorney teams behind litigation wins and significant transaction work that resonated throughout the legal industry this past year.
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January 17, 2025
Law360 Names Firms Of The Year
Eight law firms have earned spots as Law360's Firms of the Year, with 54 Practice Group of the Year awards among them, steering some of the largest deals of 2024 and securing high-profile litigation wins, including at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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January 17, 2025
Split 6th Circ. OKs FERC's Revocation Of Ohio Utility Grid Perk
A split Sixth Circuit panel Friday backed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision to revoke an incentive for power companies that are required to be members of a regional transmission organization, ruling that federal law requires that utilities voluntarily participate in an RTO to receive the incentive.
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January 17, 2025
Real Estate Recap: Trump Policy Priorities, Natural Disasters
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including policy expectations under President Donald Trump and the way natural disasters such as the LA wildfires are shaping commercial real estate deals.
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January 17, 2025
9th Circ. Backs Vacating Some Trump-Era Oil And Gas Leases
A split Ninth Circuit ruled Friday that an Idaho federal court, but not a Montana federal court, abused its discretion in striking down oil and gas leases sold during the Trump administration, but halted "surface-disturbing activity" while the federal government reconsiders the leasing decisions.
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January 17, 2025
NJ Beach Access Dispute Should Go To Trial, Panel Says
A New Jersey appellate court ruled against beachfront property owners embroiled in a dispute over a dune walkover that provided direct access to Normandy Beach, ruling that the validity of one claim should be determined in a trial.
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January 17, 2025
Off The Bench: Arrest In NBA Betting Probe, 76ers' Arena Deal
In this week's Off The Bench, the betting fraud investigation with a former National Basketball Association player at the center produces another arrest, the Philadelphia 76ers pull out of one new arena agreement and sign up for another, and a champion fighter is accused of assaulting a woman at a basketball game.
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January 16, 2025
IP Forecast: Mass. Court To Hear Inequitable Conduct Fight
A federal judge in Massachusetts will hear arguments that a CEO’s “intentional misrepresentations, omissions and half-truths” at the patent office should sink his company’s infringement case over tamper-resistant plastic containers. Here's a spotlight on where that case stands — plus all the other major intellectual property matters on deck in the coming week.
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January 16, 2025
Trump's HUD Pick Opposes Telework, Backs Opportunity Zones
Eric Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said he would bring the agency's largely remote workforce back to the office and boost a popular incentive for development in testimony before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Jan. 16.
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January 16, 2025
Trump's DOT Pick Says Air Safety, New Tech Big Priorities
President-elect Donald Trump's would-be transportation secretary pledged to oversee a leaner and more efficient U.S. Department of Transportation focused on expediting project permitting, prioritizing mega infrastructure projects, and ensuring that Boeing and aviation safety gets "back on track."
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January 16, 2025
Quarry, Conn. Town Eye Settlement In $9.5M Shutdown Feud
The town of East Haven, Connecticut, and a quarry owner are in settlement talks to end both a lawsuit and an appeal of the owner's $10.6 million bench trial win on claims he was forced to shut down operations for improper political reasons, a federal district court filing indicates.
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January 16, 2025
Fla. Real Estate Broker Cops To Money Laundering Scheme
A Miami-based real estate broker pled guilty Thursday to a federal conspiracy-related charge of money laundering and evading sanctions, admitting to a scheme in which he managed bank accounts and luxury condominiums on behalf of two Russians who are prohibited from owning property in the U.S.
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January 16, 2025
Mining Co. Can Intervene In Nevada Lithium Project Suit
A Nevada federal judge is allowing the owner and developer behind the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine to intervene in a dispute over the U.S. Department of the Interior's authorization of the project, saying the company satisfies all intervention requirements.
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January 16, 2025
Browns Stadium Fight Belongs In Ohio State Court, Judge Told
The city of Cleveland has sued the Browns in Ohio state court in an attempt to block the NFL team's planned stadium move, as the city and the state are urging the judge in a separate federal case to toss the team's bid to relocate to the suburbs.
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January 16, 2025
PE Exec Nominated To Lead Fannie, Freddie Regulator
President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate Bill Pulte, the CEO of private equity firm Pulte Capital, to lead the agency regulating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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January 16, 2025
Mass. Bookkeeper Gets 2 Years For Embezzlement
A longtime bookkeeper for a Cape Cod flooring business was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $1.3 million from her employer.
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January 16, 2025
Fed. Circ. Says German Paper Co. Can't Nix $194M Duties Suit
The Federal Circuit on Thursday refused to throw a lifeline to a German paper manufacturer accused of skirting nearly $194 million worth of duties, finding no issue with the U.S. government's service of process to the foreign company.
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January 16, 2025
Treasury Updates Bonus Energy Tax Credit Safe Harbors
The U.S. Treasury Department provided updates Thursday to safe harbors that clean energy project developers can use to qualify for bonus tax credits for domestically sourcing steel and aluminum parts in response to new trade restrictions on solar products from China by President Joe Biden's administration.
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January 15, 2025
Wash. City, Tribe Look To Settle 24-Hour ER Shelter Dispute
A federal magistrate judge has ordered the city of Toppenish, Washington, and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation to immediately submit briefings on their dispute over a 24-hour emergency cold weather shelter, urging the parties to come to terms quickly on a settlement.
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January 15, 2025
Justices Asked If Zoning Immunity Can Pass To Private Entity
The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday considered whether a hospital authority could transfer its exemption from municipal zoning ordinances to a private buyer in a dispute over whether a hospital site can become an addiction rehabilitation center.
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January 15, 2025
Australia Gives Guidance On Foreign-Funded Construction
The Australian Taxation Office laid out a number of key areas that private companies receiving foreign funding from a related party for property or construction projects need to be aware of in order to not run afoul of the country's transfer pricing rules.
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January 15, 2025
Connecticut Town Accused Of Fumbling Affordable Condo Plan
The planning and zoning commission in Greenwich, Connecticut, attached conditions to a housing project that threaten the "viability" of the plan, which is meant in part to increase the availability of affordable units in the affluent town, a developer has said in an appeal to the state Superior Court.
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January 15, 2025
Sterlington Lands DC Int'l Arbitration Atty From A&O Shearman
Sterlington PLLC said Wednesday that it has hired an international arbitration attorney who has represented clients in some of the largest commercial disputes heard before tribunals over the last decade as its sixth major lateral hire in the past five months.
Expert Analysis
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Key Plaintiff Litigation Strategies For Silicosis Lawsuits
A California stone worker's recent $52 million jury award highlights the growing silicosis crisis among employees in the stone fabrication industry — and points to the importance of a strategic approach to litigating silicosis cases against employers and manufacturers, says David Matthews at Matthews & Associates.
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Being A Navy Reservist Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.
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Decoding Arbitral Disputes: State Immunity And ICSID Awards
In a landmark decision in cases involving Spain and Zimbabwe, the English Court of Appeal grappled with the intersection of state immunity and the enforcement of arbitration awards, setting a precedent for future disputes involving sovereign entities in the U.K, says Josep Galvez at 4-5 Gray's Inn.
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Trump Fossil Fuel Focus Won't End Interest In Clean Energy
A second Donald Trump administration is expected to prioritize expanding oil and gas drilling and reducing regulations — but some clean energy investments, including energy storage, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel, will likely continue to garner bipartisan and market support, says Scott Segal at Bracewell.
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So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?
Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.
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Trump Rollback Of Biden Enviro Policies: What To Expect
Donald Trump's upcoming second presidential term will usher significant shifts in U.S. environmental and natural resource law and policy — and while the Biden administration is racing to secure its legacy, the incoming Trump administration is making plans to dramatically roll back most, if not all, of Biden's environmental initiatives, say attorneys at Beveridge & Diamond.
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Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Playing Ultimate Makes Us Better Lawyers
In addition to being fun, ultimate Frisbee has improved our legal careers by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm and vulnerability, say Arunabha Bhoumik and Adam Bernstein at Regeneron.
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How Property Insurance Coverage Shrank After The Pandemic
Insurers litigating property claims are leveraging rulings that provided relief in the COVID-19 context to reverse the former majority rule on physical loss or damage in all contexts, say attorneys at Reed Smith.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Recent Rulings On Metadata
Several recent rulings reflect the competing considerations that arise when parties dispute the form of production for electronically stored information, underscoring that counsel must carefully consider how to produce and request reasonably usable data, say attorneys at Sidley.
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A Shift In Control Of Congress May Doom These Enviro Regs
If the election leads to a change in control of Congress, lawmakers will likely use the lookback provision of the Congressional Review Act to challenge the Biden administration's late-term regulatory efforts — including recent initiatives on air pollutant source classification, lead pipe removal and hydrofluorocarbon emissions, say attorneys at Jones Walker.
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Election Could Bring Change In Weather For Offshore Wind
Under another Trump administration, the offshore wind sector would encounter substantial headwinds, as Trump's policy track record emphasizes fossil fuel dominance and environmental rollbacks, while a Harris victory would likely further entrench the pro-renewable energy stance taken by the Biden administration, say attorneys at Jones Walker.
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Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being
As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.
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Empathy In Mediation Offers A Soft Landing For Disputes
Experiencing a crash-landing on a recent flight underscored to me how much difference empathy makes in times of crisis or stress, including during mediation, says Eydith Kaufman at Alternative Resolution Centers.
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Being An Artist Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My work as an artist has highlighted how using creativity and precision together — qualities that are equally essential in both art and law — not only improves outcomes, but also leads to more innovative and thoughtful work, says Sarah La Pearl at Segal McCambridge.