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WebBevins & Son, Inc., 2024 BL 155423, D. Vt., 2:23-cv-560, 5/7/24. Census Bureau Worker’s Bias Claims Back On After Mixed Case Loss. A Census Bureau employee’s discrimination claims were wrongly dismissed by a lower court without a review of the merits, the D.C. Circuit ruled Tuesday, clarifying the procedure in federal worker mixed cases.
Demystifying the Litigation Funding Process - Bloomberg Law News
WebJun 16, 2021 · The two most common models for funding a plaintiff-side case are: The Traditional Model. The funder pays all litigation expenses and part of the attorneys’ fees in exchange for a share of the recovery. Outside counsel often operates under a discounted-fee arrangement and also shares in the recovery.
Michael Cohen Could Practice Law Again, But It Won’t Be Easy
WebMar 1, 2019 · Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen may one day be able to practice law again after New York State disbarred him this week, but his return to practice would be far from a sure thing. Other high-profile attorneys ensnared in political scandals and convicted of crimes like Lewis “Scooter” Libby and Egil Krogh were able to practice again.
2023’s Largest Health Data Breach So Far Brings Legal Flurry
WebMar 14, 2023 · Regal Medical Group disclosed last month that over 3.3 million patients had their personal and health information exposed in a December 2022 ransomware cyberattack. The US Department of Health and Human Services says the breach is currently the biggest reported to it in 2023. The agency’s Office for Civil Rights is also investigating it.
Trump Prosecution Team Adds Supreme Court Expert Dreeben (2)
WebDec 11, 2023 · Special Counsel Jack Smith appears to have added a high-profile criminal and US Supreme Court expert to his team prosecuting former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Michael Dreeben appeared on a request Monday asking the high court to decide whether Trump is entitled to …
SEC Climate Rule Pause Creates Path for Faster Court Decision
WebApr 8, 2024 · Matthew Bultman. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to unilaterally pause the implementation of its climate reporting rules places the agency on a faster track for a decision on the rules’ legality. The SEC on April 4 told the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit it would stay the requirements for public companies to ...
Final Overtime Rule Clears Regulatory Review, Teeing Up Release
WebApr 11, 2024 · Final overtime rule is expected to draw litigation. The White House budget office has cleared a US Labor Department rule expected to expand overtime pay protections to millions more workers, signaling it will soon be released to the public. The Office of Management and Budget completed its review of the …
Accepting a Severance Package: What Lawyers Need to Know
WebJan 10, 2022 · It is rare for an attorney to be offered less than 21 days to review and consider accepting a proposed severance agreement. Federal and many state laws provide for varying time limits to consider a severance agreement under different scenarios. For example, at least 21 days should be permitted if you are …
Bloomberg Law Analysis
WebANALYSIS: How Congress Created a Legal Market for THC—By Mistake. The 2018 Farm Bill inadvertently legalized certain forms of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, creating an influx of intoxicating hemp products into the market that undermines state cannabis regulations. With the bill due for reauthorization in 2024, Congress must address ...
Bloomberg Law Pro Bono Innovators Call for Nominations
WebApr 12, 2024 · Bloomberg Law will recognize a selection of law firms, companies, universities and non-profit organizations successfully innovating in their approaches to pro bono legal service across the globe. We’re thrilled to announce our call for nominations for the 2024 Bloomberg Law Pro Bono Innovators, our third annual edition of this special report.
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