BigLaw Partner Settles Allegations of $7.2M in Unpaid Taxes in Landmark Case
Williams & Connolly partner, Robert Shaughnessy, has agreed to pay more than $7.2 million to settle a federal government civil…
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Job and Leadership Turmoil Creates M&A Opportunities: Shearman Predicts Major Gains
Shearman & Sterling's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice is experiencing growth despite facing a leadership change, staff cuts, and failed…
Florida Governor Signs Controversial 6-Week Abortion Ban – What This Means for Women’s Rights
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill that would significantly limit women’s access to abortion. Senate Bill…
Ropes & Gray Expands in New York with Addition of IP Transactions Partner
Ropes & Gray, a leading global law firm, has announced that it has hired Jordan Altman as a partner in…
Google Fights Back: Massive Antitrust Lawsuit Over Search Dominance Set to be Tossed by Judge
Google is expected to argue on Thursday that the antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the US Justice Department should…
Controversial Transgender Pronoun Debate at Work: Navigating Murky Legal Terrain
Michigan is seeking reinstatement at a hospital after being allegedly fired for requesting a religious accommodation that would allow her…
Biden Administration Takes Major Step to Reduce US Vehicle Emissions
The Biden administration has introduced two initiatives to reduce passenger and heavy-duty vehicle emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has…
Black and Minority Communities Hit Hardest By US Gun Violence, Report Reveals
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released a report on Tuesday highlighting the disproportionate impact of gun violence on people of…
9th Circuit Dissenter Criticizes Federal Judge’s Generic Citations as ‘Rubberstamp’ Orders
A federal appeals judge has partially dissented in a case where a defendant was denied the opportunity to argue that…
Commission Administrator Calls for Removal of Town Justice Due to Multiple Instances of Misconduct
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has recommended the removal of Judge Jeremy L. Persons from his position…
Audit Reveals Wisconsin Probation Program’s Alarming Failure in Monitoring
According to a nonpartisan legislative audit released on Friday, Wisconsin's probation and parole program has failed to check in on…
Orrick Law Firm Hires Startup Veterans as Partners for its Technology Practice
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, a global law firm, has announced the addition of three new partners to its team. Laura…