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US Cements Most-Favored-Nation Drug Price Model for Medicare (1)
The Trump administration finalized the GLOBE drug pricing model for Medicare Part B, tying US drug prices to international benchmarks to reduce costs. The model starts Jan. 1, 2027, with a five-year t…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Steel Fabricator’s Union Vote Bribe Theory Gets Redo From NLRB
The NLRB, in a split decision, sent a case back to a regional director to determine if an Ironworkers’ affiliate member acted as an agent of the international union when offering a financial reward to…
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Trump DOL Rule Easing Path to Contractor Status in Final Review
A U.S. Department of Labor regulation to simplify worker classification as independent contractors has reached the White House’s final review stage. The rule aims to replace Biden-era standards, focus…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Texas Attorney General to Probe ABA’s Law School Oversight Power
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a civil investigative demand into the American Bar Association’s law school accreditation practices, alleging potential anticompetitive conduct. The probe co…
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Tech Firm Gets Partial Win Over Hanover Unit in Software Dispute
A US District Court ruled that Hanover Insurance Group’s oral agreement to honor a settlement with Max Minds LLC over a software dispute is enforceable, though it did not cover attorneys’ fees for a s…
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Case: Individual Employment Rights/Retaliation (N.D. Cal.) - Bloomberg Law News
A California federal court denied Ciena Communications' motion to dismiss a Canadian tech employee's retaliation claim under California Labor Code § 1102.5 and wrongful termination suit, ruling the co…
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IRS Scholarship Tax Credit Proposal Completes White House Review
Proposed IRS rules for a new $1,700 tax credit for donors to scholarship organizations (Section 25F) completed White House review. The credit, created by the 2025 tax law, starts in 2027 and applies t…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Higher Debt Caps to Boost Small Business, Personal Bankruptcies
U.S. lawmakers permanently raised debt limits for small business bankruptcies under Subchapter V from $3.4M to $7.5M and consolidated Chapter 13 debt caps into a single $2.75M limit. The change, signe…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
California Targets Private Detention Industry With New Taxes - Bloomberg Law News
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills imposing a 25% annual tax on private detention operators' gross income starting July 2028 and closing property tax exemptions for detention facilities. Th…
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Paramount Streaming Chief Exits, With HBO Boss Set to Take Over
Cindy Holland is leaving her role as streaming chief at Paramount Skydance Corp. immediately, following the company's acquisition by Skydance Media. Casey Bloys, head of HBO, is set to take over strea…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Judge Halts $100,000 H-1B Worker Fee Memos in Blow to Trump (1)
A federal judge in California halted the enforcement of a $100,000 fee for businesses hiring H-1B visa workers, ruling that the Trump administration’s policy lacked proper legal authority. The injunct…
- Partnershipnews.bloomberglaw.com
Partners OK Pay Cuts in Massumi + Consoli Private Equity Deal
Massumi + Consoli partners agreed to pay cuts to fund a private equity investment in ElevenHundred+, a new entity handling the firm’s administrative functions. The deal highlights challenges for law f…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Immigrant Investor Visa Fees Get Overhaul in Final DHS Rule
DHS finalized a rule reducing EB-5 immigrant investor visa fees to $7,615 for I-526 submissions and $7,850 for regional center investors, down from proposed $9,625. The rule codifies 2022 reauthorizat…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Penny Rounding Bill Heads to Trump as Retailers See Shortages - Bloomberg Law News
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Common Cents Act (H.R. 10167), which establishes a national standard for rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel and directs the Treasury to stop mintin…
- Partnershipnews.bloomberglaw.com
Sullivan & Cromwell’s OpenAI Gambit Delivers Tech Talent Access
Sullivan & Cromwell collaborated with OpenAI to co-develop AI tools for legal workflows, including the Agreement Analyzer contract review system and feedback on Astra for Law. The partnership provided…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Tax-Slashing ‘Holy Grail’ Popularized by AQR Dealt IRS Warning
The IRS announced plans to publish guidance and potentially bar trades used by money managers to help clients reduce tax bills on ordinary income, including strategies like AQR’s Delphi Plus. This mar…
- Partnershipnews.bloomberglaw.com
Summit Therapeutics Jumps on $2 Billion AstraZeneca Deal (1)
AstraZeneca agreed to a $2 billion strategic equity investment in Summit Therapeutics to jointly develop cancer drugs, including ivonescimab and sonesitatug vedotin for gastrointestinal cancers. Summi…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Lumber Liquidators Parent Sues on Bed Bath Deal, Lemonis Remarks
F9 Investments LLC, parent of Lumber Liquidators, sued Neighborhood Intelligence (formerly Bed Bath & Beyond) for breaching merger provisions by issuing a press release and Lemonis’ fireside chat blam…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
News Outlets Ask Court to Ignore DOJ View in AI Copyright Suit
News publishers including The New York Times and Daily News asked a federal judge to disregard the DOJ’s brief supporting OpenAI’s fair use defense in an AI copyright lawsuit. They argued the DOJ’s po…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Newsom Signs Bill Ordering Diaper Makers to Reveal Chemicals
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1901 requiring diaper manufacturers to publicly disclose all intentionally added chemicals by January 2029, with CAS numbers, on websites and outer packaging…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Ex-SEC, Former Capitol Hill Attorney Heads Back to O’Melveny
David Leviss, a former SEC associate general counsel, returned to O’Melveny & Myers as a partner in Washington, joining their health care practice and congressional investigations team. Leviss previou…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Hospital Worker Loses Bid to Revive Vaccine Religious Bias Case - Bloomberg Law News
A split Seventh Circuit panel upheld a lower court’s summary judgment against a pharmacist who claimed Cook County’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate violated her religious rights, finding the county proved g…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Boeing Hit With Retaliation Suit From Contract Compliance Expert
A former Boeing compliance expert filed a lawsuit alleging the company retaliated against him for reporting aircraft safety and worker health issues, violating the Defense Contractor Whistleblower Act…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Inhouse Labor Judge Power Tops Supreme Court’s Workplace Cases
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in November on whether DOL administrative law judges can enforce penalties under the H-2A visa program, potentially limiting agency judge authority. This follo…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Deel Dealt Fresh Setbacks in Rippling Case Over Alleged Spying
A federal judge rejected Deel’s attempts to dismiss Rippling’s corporate espionage claims, ordered Deel’s counterclaims into arbitration, and allowed some false advertising claims to proceed. Rippling…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Live Nation Replaces Legal Chief After Ticketmaster Litigation
Live Nation announced Michael Rowles will step down as general counsel in November, transitioning to a senior advisory role after nearly two decades. Da-Wai Hu, currently GC at Chewy, will replace him…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Ohio Hemp Product Sales Hurdles Reimposed by Sixth Circuit - Bloomberg Law News
The Sixth Circuit reversed a federal judge’s injunction, ruling that Ohio cannot impose geographic restrictions on hemp-derived product sales without violating the dormant commerce clause. The decisio…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
AAA Affiliate Committed Widespread Violations, Labor Judge Rules
An NLRB judge ruled that AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah committed extensive labor law violations, including coercive bargaining tactics, worker intimidation, and unfair labor practices. M…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Kalshi Can Face Ohio, Tennessee Enforcement After New Ruling (1)
A Sixth Circuit panel ruled that Ohio and Tennessee can enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi Inc., rejecting the company’s argument that the CFTC has sole regulatory authority over its event con…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Meta Loses New Mexico Trial, Could See $219 Billion Penalty (3)
A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for deceiving the public about its data privacy policies, with potential penalties reaching $219 billion. The state AG will seek the maximum penalty, citing a semin…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
OpenAI, Microsoft Say Susman Paid for Report in Copyright Suit
OpenAI and Microsoft moved to strike a report on AI-generated books’ market dilution, alleging Susman Godfrey LLP paid $100,000 to Stony Brook University Professor Tuhin Chakrabarty to produce it. The…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Oracle CEO to Testify in House Over VA Hospital Upgrade Delays - Bloomberg Law News
Oracle CEO Mike Sicilia will testify before House lawmakers in November regarding delays in a VA hospital technology upgrade project. The House Veterans Affairs Committee unanimously voted to subpoena…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Sugar Substitute Launches ‘Open Season’ on Suing Food Industry
A July Seventh Circuit ruling reinstated consumer deception claims against food producers labeling allulose-containing products as 'zero sugar,' triggering nearly 60 lawsuits. The decision hinges on w…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
NYC Grocery Store Suit Seeks to Upend Decades of Antitrust Law
A lawsuit by the National Supermarket Association challenges New York City’s plan to open taxpayer-funded grocery stores offering 30% cheaper goods, arguing it violates antitrust laws by predatory pri…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
United Wholesale Mortgage 401(k) Forfeiture Use Blessed by Court
A Michigan federal judge dismissed a proposed class action against United Wholesale Mortgage, ruling the company did not violate federal benefits law by using forfeited 401(k) contributions to fund it…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Split Labor Board Denies Union Access to Privileged Information
A divided NLRB ruled that a Michigan education union cannot access investigative reports protected by attorney-client privilege, upholding a 2022 dismissal of a complaint against the Michigan Educatio…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Federal Contractor Fraud Defenses Broadened by DOJ Policy Shift
The DOJ revised its Justice Manual to limit reliance on sub-regulatory guidance in False Claims Act (FCA) litigation and expanded its authority to dismiss meritless whistleblower suits. Contractors an…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Labor Board Ditches Biden-Era Framework for Offensive Conduct
The NLRB’s Republican majority abandoned its Biden-era precedent for assessing offensive employee conduct, acknowledging a Fifth Circuit ruling that invalidated the framework. The decision reinstates …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Gay JPMorgan Worker Says Bank Targeted Him for Pride Group Work
A JPMorgan Chase employee sued the bank, claiming his supervisor discriminated against him for his sexual orientation and penalized his leadership in the bank’s LGBTQ+ affinity group. The complaint ci…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Coffee Roaster Wins ‘Meet the Farmer’ Trademark Suit by Default - Bloomberg Law News
A federal judge ruled in favor of Virginia-based coffee roaster Cafe Kreyol in a trademark dispute, granting default judgment after iFinca failed to respond to allegations of infringement. The decisio…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Judge Questions Faulty Citations, Lawyer AI Use in Job Bias Case
A federal judge ordered an attorney to explain incorrect, potentially AI-generated case citations in a sex discrimination lawsuit, marking another instance of courts cracking down on generative AI mis…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Trade Secrets/Summary Judgment (S.D.N.Y.) - Bloomberg Law News
A New York federal court denied Kroll LLC’s motion for summary judgment in a trade secret misappropriation and breach of fiduciary duty case against a former managing director. The court found factual…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Australia Royalty Ruling Zooms in on Multinationals, Intangibles
Australia’s Tax Ruling 2026/2 and draft PCG 2026/D4 expand the ATO’s scrutiny of cross-border royalty arrangements involving intangibles, shifting focus from contractual labels to economic substance. …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
CFTC Warns Prediction Markets to Reel in Risky ‘Mention’ Bets
The CFTC issued new guidance warning that prediction market wagers on what high-profile people might say in public pose heightened manipulation risks and can only be offered in limited circumstances. …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
DoorDash to Pay $132 Million in NYC Over Missing Wages (2)
DoorDash agreed to a $131.5 million settlement with New York City to resolve a probe into its compliance with minimum-pay rules for couriers. The deal includes $83M for disputed pay calculations, $12.…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
White House H-1B Order Puts Employer Layoffs Under Microscope
The Trump administration issued an executive order directing DHS, Labor, and State to weigh employer layoffs when reviewing H-1B visa filings, signaling stricter enforcement. While not barring H-1B hi…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Vinson & Elkins Poaches Latham’s Securitization ‘Pioneer’ in NY
Vinson & Elkins hired two securitization partners from Latham & Watkins, including Loren Finegold to lead its structured finance practice. Finegold pioneered asset classes like midstream oil and gas s…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Judge Extends Teen Pregnancy Fund Deadline Amid Legal Fight
A federal judge extended the deadline for teen pregnancy prevention funding while a lawsuit challenges HHS policy changes, including early grant terminations and abstinence-focused priorities. Planned…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Tax Court Has Power to Extend, Review Partnership’s Late Case
The US Tax Court ruled that a partnership’s late-filed petition may be heard if extraordinary circumstances prevented timely filing, applying equitable tolling to the 90-day deadline under IRC 6234(a)…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Coinbase to Stop Offering Sports Wagering in Michigan Amid Suit
Coinbase will stop offering sports wagering in Michigan by October 10 due to a lawsuit challenging state regulation of prediction markets. Michigan agreed to pause regulatory action while the case is …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
EPA Unlawfully Cancelled Billions in Solar Funds, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled the EPA unlawfully rescinded $250 million in solar energy grants for Harris County, Texas, by violating the Administrative Procedure Act. The ruling vacated the termination decis…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Paramount Settles Lawsuits, Allowing for Warner Bros. Deal (1)
Paramount settled lawsuits with 12 state AGs and the Writers Guild, enabling the $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal includes safeguards to limit market power and preserve editorial …
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Online Learning Platform Coursera Names Chief Legal Officer
Coursera appointed Tom Savage as its new Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, succeeding Alan Cardenas who will transition out by the end of 2026. Savage brings prior legal leadership experience from te…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Allianz Ends Suit Against Securitas, Expedia Over Hidden Cameras
Allianz Global Risks US Insurance voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit seeking to limit coverage for litigation against Securitas and Expedia over allegations of hidden cameras in workplace restrooms at an…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Farm Union Ban Violates Pennsylvania Constitution, Lawsuit Says
A lawsuit filed by a food and commercial workers’ union argues that Pennsylvania’s exclusion of farmworkers from collective bargaining rights violates the state constitution’s equal protection and ant…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Court Blocks ICE Immigration Raids at Alabama Construction Sites - Bloomberg Law News
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking ICE from conducting warrantless raids at Alabama construction sites without a warrant or consent. The ruling stems from a lawsuit by a construc…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Teradata Dodges Patent Suit Over Profit Calculation Software - Bloomberg Law News
The Federal Circuit ruled that software for calculating business profits lacks patent eligibility under Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank, ending a nine-year infringement suit against Teradata. The patents in q…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Multinationals Tackle Stricter Reporting Under Australia’s CbCR
Australia enacted public country-by-country reporting (CbCR) rules in late 2024, requiring large multinationals to disclose detailed tax data publicly starting July 1, 2024. The regime is broader than…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Tesla Workers Endure Rampant Racism, California Says at Trial
California’s civil rights agency alleges Tesla’s California facilities, particularly its Fremont plant, fostered a segregated and racially hostile work environment, citing widespread use of racial slu…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Alphabet, Insurers to Contest Social Media Dispute in California
A Delaware court paused an AIG insurance coverage dispute after Alphabet (Google) successfully argued for California as the more convenient forum in a social media addiction litigation case. The rulin…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Newsom Signs Bills Expanding California Film and TV Tax Credits
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills expanding tax incentives for the entertainment industry, including new post-production credits (editing, sound, VFX) effective 2027 and broader exemptions…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
California Bar Exam Takers Win $1.35 Million for Chaotic Test
California bar exam takers received a $1.35 million settlement from ProctorU for a chaotic February 2025 test marred by software glitches, including crashes and unsaved answers. Each of the 4,100 clai…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee That’s Tied Up in Court (1)
The White House extended a $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for employers through September 21, 2027, despite court challenges. The policy aims to reduce reliance on lower-paid foreign labor, with l…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
NLRB Suffers Costly Loss in Injunction Case at Seventh Circuit
A divided Seventh Circuit panel blocked the NLRB’s request for a temporary bargaining order against a truck dealership and staffing firms, citing the Supreme Court’s 2024 Starbucks v. McKinney ruling.…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
IBM Executive Assistants’ Overtime Claims Advance to Trial
A New York federal judge allowed two overtime claims by IBM executive assistants to proceed to trial while dismissing other pay-related allegations. The ruling narrows the scope of the case to specifi…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Trump’s Axing of $7 Billion Solar Program Unlawful, Judge Says
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully terminated the EPA’s $7 billion Solar for All program, which funded solar energy upgrades for low-income communities. The program was canceled…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Arthur J. Gallagher Sued Over In-House Voluntary Benefits Plan
A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Arthur J. Gallagher of unlawfully profiting from its own employees' voluntary benefits programs by charging excessive commissions and fees under ERISA. The comp…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Penalties for Immigrants’ Use of Public Aid Unlawful, Suit Says
A lawsuit argues a Trump administration rule allowing denial of permanent residency for immigrants using public benefits violates the Administrative Procedure Act. The rule, effective Friday, expands …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Stratasys Wins $27 Million From Bambu in 3D Printing Patent Suit - Bloomberg Law News
A federal jury in Texas awarded Stratasys $27.6 million, finding that multiple Chinese companies operating under the Bambu Lab brand willfully infringed six Stratasys patents related to 3D printing te…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
NYC Tees Up Employer Liability Test for Delivery Driver Safety
New York City’s proposed Delivery Protection Act would require last-mile delivery facilities to obtain licenses and enforce minimum safety, training, and worker protection standards, shifting liabilit…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
New ESOP Law Poised to Curb Litigation, Spark Ownership Boon
A bipartisan U.S. bill, the Retire Through Ownership Act, passed Congress to clarify ESOP valuation standards by allowing appraisers to rely on IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60. The law reduces litigation ris…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Truth Social’s Paid Subscription Service Challenged in Lawsuit
Two nonprofits sued Donald Trump and federal officials, alleging Truth Social’s $100,000/month API for early government post access violates the First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and federal informati…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
CVS Unit Omnicare Bankruptcy Plan Approved After Sale, DOJ Deal
A Texas bankruptcy court approved Omnicare’s Chapter 11 wind-down plan after a $250M asset sale and a DOJ settlement resolving a $949M judgment for improper drug dispensing. Creditors will be paid in …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Federal Court Tosses IRS Maximum Paycheck Withholding Challenge
A federal court in Texas dismissed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the IRS’s maximum paycheck withholding rule, ruling it lacked jurisdiction and sovereign immunity barred the suit. The case targeted …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Trump Policy Threatens Species, Tees Up Aggressive Legal Fight
A new Trump administration policy limits Endangered Species Act (ESA) enforcement to intentional acts, removing liability for unintentional harm like habitat destruction. Environmental groups plan agg…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Discrimination/Religious Accommodation (D. Mass.)
A Massachusetts federal court granted summary judgment to Tufts Medicine in a Title VII religious discrimination case, ruling that accommodating an emergency physician’s refusal to comply with a COVID…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Wage & Hour/California Class Actions (C.D. Cal.)
A California federal court decertified a class of Allstate insurance agents claiming unreimbursed business expenses under California Labor Code § 2802, ruling that individualized expense variations am…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
U.S. District Court Holds Anti-Injunction Act Bars Challenge to IRS Lock-In Letters
A U.S. District Court ruled that the Anti-Injunction Act prevents wage earners from challenging IRS lock-in letters, which direct employers to withhold taxes at the maximum single rate. The IRS issued…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
U.S. Tax Court Denies Dividends Received Deductions for Section 78 Amounts
The U.S. Tax Court ruled that a corporation cannot claim dividends received deductions under I.R.C. §245A for amounts treated as dividends under I.R.C. §78 tied to foreign subsidiaries’ section 965 in…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
McGuireWoods Nabs Boeing Aviation Litigator Lassen in Seattle
McGuireWoods hired David Lassen as a partner in its aviation litigation and product liability practice in Seattle. Lassen previously co-managed Boeing’s product liability litigation and represented ae…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Walt Disney Health Plan Ordered to Cover Transgender Teen’s Care
A federal judge ruled that Walt Disney Co.’s health plan must cover a transgender teenager’s five-week residential mental health treatment, overturning the plan’s denial based on lack of ‘imminent ris…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
OpenAI, Microsoft Leaders Admitted AI Threatens News Outlets (1)
Unsealed court documents reveal OpenAI and Microsoft executives admitted their AI tools substitute for news articles, threatening the industry. Testimonies and internal communications highlight concer…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Orrick Employs Kirkland Financial Regulatory Partner in London
Orrick announced the hire of Sumit Indwar as a partner in its London financial regulatory practice, joining from Kirkland & Ellis. Indwar specializes in UK and cross-border financial regulatory issues…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Weil Turns to New Corporate Leaders in Wake of Aiello’s Exit
Weil, Gotshal & Manges appointed Michael Lubowitz and Kyle Krpata as co-chairs of its 600-lawyer corporate practice, replacing Michael Aiello. The move signals a push to grow both public M&A and priva…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Group Says EU Tax Disclosures Shouldn’t Require Multiple Filings
A US business group urged the EU to adopt a streamlined approach for public country-by-country tax disclosures, preventing companies from filing multiple reports across member states. The National For…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Sullivan & Cromwell Nabs Four Kirkland Private Equity Partners
Sullivan & Cromwell hired four private equity M&A partners from Kirkland & Ellis, including Hamed Meshki to lead its global private equity practice. The hires strengthen S&C’s Los Angeles and New York…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
DOL Advances Rule Overhauling Program to Sponsor Foreign Workers
The U.S. Labor Department proposed a rule to modernize the PERM program, which governs labor certification for foreign workers seeking green cards. The update aims to address changes in hiring practic…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Orrick Recruits Ex-DOJ Antitrust Litigator Teitelbaum in DC
Orrick LLP hired Aaron Teitelbaum, a former senior DOJ antitrust litigator, as a partner in its Washington office. Teitelbaum previously led high-profile cases against Google and JetBlue Airways and j…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Google’s Spirit Air AI Data Bid Reveals Worker Protection Void
Google’s proposed $10M purchase of Spirit Airlines’ employment records for AI training faces union opposition, revealing a legal void in protecting worker data during corporate sales. The case undersc…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Crypto Tax Legislation Unveiled Ahead of Ways and Means Markup
The House Ways and Means Committee released draft cryptocurrency taxation legislation, sponsored by Chair Jason Smith and incorporating bipartisan provisions from Reps. Horsford and Miller. The markup…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Koch-Backed Group Asks SCOTUS to Halt Delaware Disclosure Law
A Koch-backed group filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to block Delaware’s Elections Disclosure Act, arguing it violates First Amendment precedent by requiring broad donor disc…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Major Companies Demand Litigation Funding Disclosure From Courts
Over 200 corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, 3M, Uber, and Amazon, demanded mandatory disclosure of litigation funding arrangements in federal courts ahead of an October meeting on Federal Rule…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Discrimination/Religious Accommodation (9th Cir.)
The Ninth Circuit upheld a jury verdict favoring six transit workers who objected to a Covid-19 vaccine mandate on religious grounds, ruling their employer failed to prove undue hardship under Title V…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
White House Clears Fee Proposal for Foreign Grad Work Program
The White House approved a Department of Homeland Security fee proposal for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows foreign graduates to work in the US. The proposal, which may inc…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Mike Aiello Leaves Weil Reeling and Relieved in Cravath Move
Michael Aiello, a top M&A partner at Weil Gotshal, left to join Cravath, aligning with Cravath’s focus on public company M&A. Aiello’s departure is seen as an opportunity for Weil to refocus on privat…
- Expansionnews.bloomberglaw.com
Celebrity Lawyer Mark Geragos Staffs Up for New York Expansion
Celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos is expanding his New York presence by hiring Deanna Paul as managing partner and adding office space in the Flatiron District, citing increased high-profile criminal case…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Proskauer Welcomes Fund Finance Partner Stewart Ross in New York
Proskauer announced the hiring of Stewart Ross as a partner in its corporate and fund finance practice in New York, focusing on subscription credit facilities, NAV financings, and other fund liquidity…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Keller Postman Asks Court to Squash Skadden Client’s Legal Threat
Keller Postman filed a lawsuit in California federal court seeking a declaratory ruling to prevent Metropolis Technologies from pursuing litigation threats against the firm. The dispute stems from Met…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Paramount to Begin Lawsuit Settlement Talks in Late October (2)
A court ordered Paramount, Skydance, and state attorneys general to begin settlement talks in late October regarding the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The Writers Guild of Americ…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Individual Employment Rights/Noncompete Agreements (S.D. Fla.)
A Florida federal court rejected HUB International Midwest Ltd.'s request for a preliminary injunction against a former senior vice president who joined a competitor, ruling that lost client revenue w…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
NCAA Rips Ezekiel Elliott’s Antitrust Lawsuit as Being Too Late
The NCAA and Big Ten filed a motion to dismiss Ezekiel Elliott’s antitrust lawsuit, arguing his claims are untimely under the Sherman Act’s four-year statute of limitations since he left college over …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
IRS Proposed Expense Rules Mute Tax Benefit in 2025 GOP Law - Bloomberg Law News
The IRS proposed new regulations on expense allocation for foreign-earned income that reduce a tax benefit created by the 2025 GOP tax law. Practitioners note the rules fail to address a key issue whe…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Software Firm Asks Supreme Court to Pause Labor Board Remedies - Bloomberg Law News
Vermont Information Processing Inc. petitioned the US Supreme Court to pause NLRB remedies requiring it to compensate a worker for economic losses due to an unlawful firing. The DC Circuit upheld the …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Latham’s Own AI Servers Give Firm Best Options, Leaders Say
Latham & Watkins has deployed its own Nvidia AI server infrastructure, including H200 GPUs and plans to add Blackwell and Vera Rubin systems, to fine-tune open-weight models and enhance security. The …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Stellantis Signs MOU With Roshel for Possible Sale of Plant (1)
Stellantis signed a memorandum with Roshel to explore selling an idled car factory near Toronto, potentially reactivating it if Roshel secures a C$4.9B Canadian military contract for light utility veh…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Mayer Brown Builds Out Its Capital Markets Practice in London
Mayer Brown added two senior hires to its London capital markets team: partner Scott Ashton and senior counsel Brian Bates, both specializing in cross-border securities offerings and private placement…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
SF Transit Agency Fails to Overturn $7.8 Million Vaccine Verdict
A federal appeals court upheld a $7.8 million jury verdict against the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District for religious discrimination related to Covid-19 vaccine mandates, rejecting BART's…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Flock Safety’s Surveillance System Targeted in New Patent Suit - news.bloomberglaw.com
SecureNet Solutions Group filed a federal lawsuit alleging Flock Safety’s camera systems, license plate readers, and software platforms infringe seven patents related to multi-sensor surveillance anal…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Countries Want Stock Tax Deferral Axed From EU Company Law Bill - news.bloomberglaw.com
Nineteen EU countries oppose a provision in an EU company law bill that would limit governments' ability to tax corporate stock options, arguing it restricts national tax policy. Supporters claim the …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
NCR Ex-Workers Get 15,000-Person Class Over 401(k) Management
A U.S. district judge certified a class action lawsuit against NCR Corp., covering over 15,000 former employees who allege the company mismanaged their 401(k) plan between February 2017 and January 20…
- Contentnews.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Discrimination/Retaliation (S.D. Ohio)
An Ohio federal district court denied a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a retaliation claim under Title VII and Ohio law, finding the plaintiff plausibly alleged protected activity and causal …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
NFL Doctors Avoid Ex-Linebacker’s Disability Benefits Lawsuit
A US District Court ruled that NFL-hired medical experts assessing a former linebacker’s neurocognitive disability claim are not fiduciaries under ERISA, shielding them from liability. The final benef…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
From Campbell’s to Conagra, Food Industry Warns of Price Hikes
Conagra, McCormick, and Campbell’s have announced price increases on their products due to sustained rises in energy and fertilizer costs. Campbell’s plans a 4-5% hike on 60% of its products, while Co…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Munger Tolles Rebuilds Corporate Bench After Baker McKenzie Loss
Munger Tolles & Olson is rebuilding its corporate practice after 17 lawyers left for Baker McKenzie in 2024, aiming to grow to 15 corporate lawyers by 2030. The firm has already hired several new part…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Trump Accounts Take ESG Investing Crackdown to Kids’ Portfolios
The IRS banned ESG-focused funds from Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged savings vehicles for children, requiring eligible investments to track broad US equity indexes with fees ≤0.1%. The move aligns wit…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
California Rethinks Software Tax Rules After Business Pushback
California tax officials are revising proposed rules for a new software tax under SB 122, which would tax electronically delivered prewritten software and SaaS starting January 1. Businesses raised co…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Court Rejects Federal Order Keeping Michigan Coal Plant Open - news.bloomberglaw.com
The DC Circuit Court ruled that the Energy Department lacked authority to use emergency powers under the Federal Power Act to block the closure of Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant, citing insuffici…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
H-1B Spouses Get Limited Win on Rule Axing Work Permit Renewals
A California federal judge ruled that DHS failed to justify skipping notice-and-comment steps when issuing a rule ending automatic work permit renewals for H-1B spouses. The ruling only applies to sev…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Trump ‘Loyalty Question’ for Applicants Paused by Federal Judge
A federal judge in Massachusetts paused the Trump administration's use of a political loyalty question on federal job applications, citing potential First Amendment violations. The ruling applies to t…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Texas Justices Seek Litigation Finance Input After Panel’s ‘No’
The Texas Supreme Court’s advisory committee is reconsidering litigation finance disclosure requirements after initially recommending against changes in 2025. Draft proposals include in-camera reviews…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Robinhood Asks High Court to Review Sports Predictions Issue (1)
Robinhood’s derivatives subsidiary petitioned the US Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit ruling that classified sports prediction markets as betting rather than derivatives trading. The move seeks…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Foley & Lardner Nabs Gibson Dunn Energy M&A Lawyer in Houston
Foley & Lardner announced the hire of Stephen Olson as a partner in its Houston office, specializing in energy and industrial M&A transactions. Olson previously worked at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and a…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Attorney’s ‘Birth Justice’ Trademark Bid Blocked by Former Firm
A trademark tribunal ruled that an attorney cannot register a ‘Birth Justice’ trademark because her former law firm used it first. The firm successfully argued that all commercial use of the mark occu…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
JPMorgan Accused of Aiding Bankrupt NYC Law Firm’s Client Theft
JPMorgan Chase was sued by a bankruptcy trustee for allegedly facilitating a $18.5 million theft of client escrow funds by a convicted attorney and his bankrupt law firm. The trustee claims the bank k…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Nicholas Air Fails in Bid to Appeal ALJ Finding for Fired Pilot
A federal appeals court upheld an ALJ’s order requiring Nicholas Air to pay back wages and attorney’s fees to a pilot it fired after he reported a safety violation. The Fifth Circuit rejected the comp…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Maritime Firms Unlawfully Transferred Union Work, NLRB Rules
The NLRB ruled that Centerline Logistics Corp. and four related maritime companies violated labor law by transferring union work to a nonunion firm without proper bargaining. The decision reflects a s…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Brightline West’s Needed Loan Risks Tipping Into 2027 (1)
Brightline West, building a high-speed rail between Southern California and Las Vegas, faces a delayed $6B loan decision from the US Department of Transportation. A formal application is expected by O…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
McGuireWoods Lands Polsinelli Nonprofit Tax Lawyer in Atlanta
McGuireWoods announced the hiring of Michael Kuczynski as a partner in its Atlanta tax practice, specializing in nonprofit tax law. Kuczynski previously worked at Polsinelli and advises public chariti…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
DLA Piper Taps Investment Funds Partner Ari Feder in New York
DLA Piper announced the hiring of Ari Feder as a partner in its New York-based investment funds practice. Feder, who joins from Mintz, specializes in fund formation, M&A, taxation, and cross-border in…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Cooley Settles Legal Malpractice Case With Gould Ventures
Cooley LLP settled fraud and legal malpractice claims from Gould Ventures LLC and Jason Gould, who alleged the firm concealed information about fraud claims against the CEO of Carbon IQ. The case was …
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Winston Taylor Recruits Kirkland Private Funds Lawyer in NY
Winston Taylor announced the hire of Christopher Pristouris as a partner in its private capital and funds practice in New York. Pristouris, previously at Kirkland & Ellis, specializes in fund formatio…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Wachtell M&A Partner Gordon Jumps to Linklaters in New York
Linklaters appointed Mark Gordon, a Wachtell partner with 30+ years in M&A, as its Americas managing partner and global M&A co-chair, effective November. Gordon’s hire follows a string of high-profile…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Freshfields Hires Weil Gotshal’s White Collar Practice Co-Chair
Freshfields hired Daniel Stein, co-chair of Weil Gotshal’s white collar practice, to lead its global investigations practice in New York. Stein brings a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor in…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Fox Rothschild Hit With Ex-Employee’s Disability Bias Lawsuit
A former Fox Rothschild attorney alleges he was fired after complaining about inadequate accommodations for his hearing disability. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, claims the firm never raised performa…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Labor Relations/Union Organizing (3d Cir.)
The Third Circuit upheld an NLRB ruling that A-V Services illegally retaliated against audiovisual technicians for union organizing by reducing work assignments, withholding wage increases, and cuttin…
- mcguirewoods.com
McGuireWoods Expands Tax-Exempt Organizations Team With Atlanta Partner Michael Kuczynski
McGuireWoods added partner Michael Kuczynski to its Atlanta office, bringing expertise in tax-exempt organizations, healthcare systems, and nonprofit governance. Kuczynski joins from Polsinelli and pr…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
EU Wants Feedback on Updating VAT to Meet Environmental Targets
The European Commission launched a consultation to update EU VAT rules to encourage recycling and reuse, aiming for a new bill next spring. The proposal targets second-hand goods, donations vs. destru…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Boyu Is Said to Agree to Buy China’s Xiamen Aircraft Leasing
Boyu Capital agreed to acquire China’s Xiamen Aircraft Leasing Co. this year, following interest from Bain Capital and a reported sale process initiated in March. The deal marks a strategic expansion …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Hess Sues Insurers Over Ex-Transportation Worker Cancer Claims
Hess Corp. filed a lawsuit against American Financial Group’s insurance units for refusing to cover litigation alleging benzene exposure caused cancer in two former transportation workers. Hess claims…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Cerberus-Backed Stratolaunch Said to Seek $500 Million IPO (1)
Stratolaunch, backed by Cerberus Capital and Elliott Investment, is preparing a US IPO targeting $500M in proceeds and a $2B–$3B valuation. Goldman Sachs and Citigroup are leading the effort, with a p…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Texas Stock Exchange Eyes More NY Listings After Energy Transfer
The Texas Stock Exchange is aggressively pursuing major US companies to switch primary listings from the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, with Energy Transfer LP reportedly set to become the first …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Winston Taylor Adds Fintech, Digital Assets Lawyer Acosta-Grimes
Winston Taylor added Zila Acosta-Grimes as a partner in its financial innovation & regulation practice and digital assets group in New York. She advises financial institutions and fintech firms on reg…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
PE Firm Advent International Hires Charlesbank’s Top Lawyer (1)
Advent International appointed Michael Treisman as its new legal leader, bringing financial services and private funds expertise from his roles at Charlesbank Capital Partners and Bain Capital. Treism…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
WilmerHale Adds Jeffrey Tolin to Its Corporate Tax Practice
WilmerHale added Jeffrey Tolin as a partner in its New York-based corporate tax practice, expanding its expertise in tax aspects of M&A, financings, restructurings, and long-term tax planning for mult…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Medical Center’s Union Withdrawal Was Legal, Labor Board Rules
The NLRB ruled that Centura Health’s St. Mary Corwin Medical Center legally withdrew union recognition after a decertification petition gained majority support, despite an earlier administrative judge…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Sullivan & Cromwell Employs Capital Markets Lawyer Vranicar - Bloomberg Law News
Sullivan & Cromwell announced the hiring of Joze Vranicar as a partner in its capital markets group in New York. Vranicar, previously at Davis Polk & Wardwell, specializes in IPOs, debt financings, an…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Fox-Roku Merger Gets a Closer Look by US Justice Department
The US Department of Justice issued a second request for information to Fox and Roku regarding their proposed $22 billion merger, delaying completion until at least the first half of 2027. The deal wo…
- Partnershipnews.bloomberglaw.com
Lewis Brisbois Loses 29 Auto Defense Professionals to Womble
Womble Bond Dickinson announced the hiring of 29 auto defense professionals from Lewis Brisbois, including 15 lawyers and 14 litigation staff handling over 2,500 active matters. The team previously re…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Dish Opposes Creditors’ Bid for Independent Bankruptcy Trustee
Dish Wireless filed a legal opposition to an emergency motion by unsecured creditors seeking to appoint an independent trustee to manage its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company argued the c…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Pillsbury Lands Ashurst Perkins Coie VC Lawyer in Austin Office
Pillsbury announced the hiring of Valeska Pederson Hintz as a partner in its emerging companies and venture capital practice in Austin. She advises on transactions from investments to IPOs and joins f…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Norton Rose Taps Holland & Knight IP Lawyer Cohen in Dallas
Norton Rose Fulbright announced the hiring of Justin Cohen as a partner in its Dallas-based intellectual property disputes team. Cohen, who specializes in software, telecom, and semiconductor IP dispu…
- nortonrosefulbright.com
Norton Rose Fulbright sharpens IP disputes edge with Dallas partner addition
Norton Rose Fulbright added Justin Cohen as a partner in its Dallas IP disputes team, bringing expertise in software, telecom, and semiconductor litigation. The hire reflects the firm’s push to streng…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
New York Hospital Settles Over Tobacco Penalty for $185,000 - Bloomberg Law News
Glens Falls Hospital agreed to pay $185,000 to settle a class action over its $520 annual tobacco surcharge for healthcare coverage, affecting 280 workers since 2019. The lawsuit alleged the hospital …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Former SEC Officials Join Labaton to Lead Whistleblower Group
Labaton Keller Sucharow hired former SEC Acting Chair Allison Herren Lee and Senior Counsel Andrew Feller to relaunch its whistleblower representation practice, citing their deep regulatory expertise …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
AI Marketing Gets Consumer Protection Test in NY Disclosure Law
New York’s law requiring disclosure of AI-generated synthetic performers in ads took effect in June, generating first consumer complaints. The law aims to mitigate consumer deception but faces industr…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Biden’s Solicitor General Backs CFTC in CME’s Perpetuals Suit
The Biden administration’s former Solicitor General, Elizabeth Prelogar, filed an amicus brief supporting the CFTC in a lawsuit where CME Group challenges the regulator’s approval of Kalshi’s crypto-b…
- Fundingnews.bloomberglaw.com
Wake Up Call: VC Fund for Lawyers Debuts, Wilson Sonsini Invests
A new venture capital fund specifically targeting lawyers and law firms has launched, with Wilson Sonsini investing as a key backer.
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Disability Discrimination/Retaliation (S.D.N.Y.)
A New York federal court denied Kroll’s motion for summary judgment in a disability discrimination and retaliation case under NYCHRL and NYSHRL. The plaintiff, a director with a cardiac disability, al…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Labor Relations/Discipline (M.D. Tenn.)
A Tennessee federal court denied Ultium Cells and General Motors' motion for judgment on the pleadings in a UAW collective bargaining agreement breach case. The employee alleged the companies failed t…
- littler.com
Littler Accelerates Growth in Puerto Rico, Expanding Office to More Than 35 Attorneys and Business Professionals
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law firm, expanded its Puerto Rico office by adding eight attorneys and five professional staff, bringing the total to 23 attorneys and 13 staff. The …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Medical Billing Code Transparency Suits to Test Copyright Law
Federal courts will examine whether the American Medical Association and American Hospital Association can restrict public access to their billing code manuals under copyright law. PatientRightsAdvoca…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
JPMorgan, Jane Street Probes Show India Scrutinizing Traders (1)
India’s SEBI is intensifying oversight of foreign traders in its $5 trillion stock market, targeting prominent firms like JPMorgan and Jane Street with allegations of manipulative stock trades. SEBI’s…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Yellen Among Economists Telling Court Trump Tariffs Overreached
Nearly 50 economists, including Janet Yellen, filed an amicus brief arguing that Trump's use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose global tariffs was legally overreaching. The case is pend…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
DOJ Moves to Drop Wiretap Case Related to Kanye West Interview
The DOJ filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of a court order tossing wiretap charges against independent journalist Timothy Burke, who was accused of leaking unaired portions of a Kanye West intervie…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Abortion Drug Access Weighed in Louisiana Suit Versus FDA
A Fifth Circuit appeals court questioned the FDA’s authority and processes regarding its 2023 policy allowing mail-order dispensing of the abortion drug mifepristone. Louisiana, a state with abortion …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Kirkland’s Texas Headcount Tops 500, Making It Largest in State
Kirkland & Ellis expanded its Texas office headcount to 549 lawyers, surpassing Jackson Walker and becoming the largest firm in the state. The growth follows a decade of expansion in Texas, with offic…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Estate Resolves Tax Lawsuit Centering on Ill Lawyer’s Advice
A Rhode Island estate’s lawsuit over penalties for failing to timely file a tax return was dismissed after both sides reached an undisclosed settlement. The case involved Rita Mayo, executor of Vincen…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Uber Assault Judge Pushes It to ‘Change Its Attitude’ and Settle
A federal judge criticized Uber’s litigation strategy in a multidistrict case involving 5,000 passenger sexual assault lawsuits, urging the company to pursue a universal settlement instead of settling…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Sullivan & Cromwell Brings on Former Fox Legal Chief Viet Dinh
Sullivan & Cromwell hired Viet Dinh, ex-Fox Corp. legal chief, to its Los Angeles office. He will advise on transactions, governance, regulatory matters, and litigation for boards and executives.
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Simpson Thacher Brings on Jonathan Westreich as Partner in LA
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced the addition of Jonathan Westreich as a partner in its Los Angeles tax practice, focusing on corporate transactions and cross-border tax issues.
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Amazon Sued by Workers for Systemic Pattern of Pregnancy Bias
Amazon faces a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit alleging it systematically denied reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers, including sitting, additional breaks, and time off for prenatal…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Federal Worker Unions Sue Trump Again Over USDA Reorganization
A coalition of unions and public interest groups filed a lawsuit challenging the USDA's plan to relocate thousands of employees from Washington, DC to regional hubs, alleging violations of the Adminis…
- Hiringnews.bloomberglaw.com
Cooley Hires Fund Formation Partner Michael Black in Chicago
Cooley announced the hire of Michael Black as a partner in its fund formation practice in Chicago. Black, previously at Kirkland & Ellis, advises on structuring and operating private investment funds …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Katten Brings Aboard Ex-Meta Counsel Brandy Worden in Los Angeles
Katten announced the hiring of Brandy Worden as a partner in its Los Angeles intellectual property practice, bringing expertise in privacy, technology, and AI governance from her role at Meta. She wil…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Paul Weiss Nabs Investment Funds Partner from Kirkland Ellis
Paul Weiss hired Eric Perelman as a partner in its Investment Funds Group, bringing expertise in SEC regulatory and compliance matters for private funds and asset managers. The move strengthens Paul W…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Wage & Hour/State Laws (D. Colo.)
A Colorado federal court denied class certification to Wendy’s Colorado Springs crew members alleging rest break violations under state law, ruling individual questions predominated due to lack of emp…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Wage & Hour/Overtime (E.D. Mich.)
A Michigan federal court rejected hourly workers’ request for court-facilitated notice in an FLSA overtime lawsuit against Autoneum North America, citing differing timekeeping policies and collective …
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
White University Student Affairs Worker Advances Race Bias Claim - Bloomberg Law News
A federal judge ruled that a White former employee at RIT can proceed with a race discrimination lawsuit against the university for hiring a Black man over her for a director position.
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Lamborghini Case Reveals Trade Secrets Hazards in Auto Racing
A legal dispute between Lamborghini and Prema Engineering over alleged theft of trade secrets during a 2024 racing partnership reveals vulnerabilities in protecting confidential racing data. The case …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Case: Discrimination/Pay Equity (D.D.C.)
A D.C. federal court denied the District of Columbia’s motion for summary judgment in a female compliance chief’s Equal Pay Act wage discrimination claim, allowing a jury to weigh whether lower pay wa…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Paul Hastings Brings on Cooley Capital Markets Partner Park
Paul Hastings announced the hiring of Jean Park as a partner in its capital markets practice, specializing in IPOs, securities offerings, and M&A. Park, who previously worked at Cooley LLP, will advis…
- Executivenews.bloomberglaw.com
Wachtell’s Richard Mason Moves to M3 Partners as Senior Adviser
Richard Mason, a 30-year veteran of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, is joining M3 Partners LP as a senior adviser to co-lead its fiduciary services practice alongside Robert Drain. The move reflects M…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Simpson Thacher’s Weil Pipeline Showcases Big Law’s Rapid Hiring
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett hired multiple partners from Weil Gotshal & Manges, including Stephanie Srulowitz and Murray Cox, while Weil also added partners in private equity. The moves reflect a broad…
- stblaw.com
News & Events
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP appointed Jonathan Westreich as a Partner in its Tax Practice, based in Los Angeles. Westreich brings expertise in M&A, private equity, restructurings, and financings, w…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
Microsoft-Activision Deal Challengers Seek $60 Million Legal Fee - Bloomberg Law News
Shareholder attorneys involved in a class action challenging Microsoft’s $75.4B acquisition of Activision Blizzard are requesting $60M in legal fees, representing 24% of the $250M settlement. The case…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Champagne Fight Brings Rare Glimpse at Litigation Funding Deal
Legalist, a litigation finance firm, secured a $105,218 arbitration award against client Mario Rinaldi for alleged breach of their funding agreement. The dispute stemmed from Rinaldi’s refusal to coop…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Magistrate Judge’s Friendship With Lawyer Wipes Out Court Award
A Fifth Circuit appeals court vacated a $125M award after finding Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay failed to disclose her close friendship with IFG Port Holdings' lead trial counsel, William Monk. The co…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Europe’s Top Carriers in Talks for Satellite-to-Mobile Venture
Europe’s largest mobile operators—Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone, and Telefonica—are in early talks to form a consortium for bidding on satellite spectrum to offer direct-to-mobile services. The m…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
UK Tax Authority Issues Guidance on Loan Charge Settlements
The UK tax authority issued guidance requiring taxpayers with outstanding loan charge liabilities to settle within 90 days of receiving a formal offer. The loan charge targets individuals who received…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Danish Banks Lose Top Court Fight Over Shareholding Taxation
Denmark’s Supreme Court ruled that banks must prove shares were acquired solely as investments, not for resale, in two cases against Nykredit Bank and Sydjysk Sparekasse. The court found temporary str…
- Legalnews.bloomberglaw.com
SEC Seeks Court Order for ISS Client Data Sought in ESG Probe
The SEC filed a court motion to compel ISS to hand over client-level voting data as part of an ongoing ESG-related investigation into the proxy advisory firm. The probe, launched in March, examines wh…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Meta Sued Over Smart Glasses’ Collection of User Biometric Data
Meta faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it unlawfully collected and exploited user biometric data from Facebook and Instagram to train facial-recognition and generative-AI features for its…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Starbucks Can’t Escape Lion’s Share of NLRB Buffalo Decision
The Fifth Circuit upheld most of an NLRB decision finding Starbucks committed labor law violations in response to worker organizing in Buffalo, NY. The court enforced an order requiring Starbucks to b…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Foreign Government Workers’ Kids Targeted in New Birthright Rule
The Department of Homeland Security issued an interim final rule denying automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. to foreign government employees, expanding a long-standing exception fo…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Effort to Disqualify Essayli Focuses on His Power in LA Office
The federal public defenders office filed a renewed motion to disqualify Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor Bill Essayli, arguing he lacks clear authority and hasn’t disavowed powers. The government …
- news.bloomberglaw.com
EB-5 Investors Fail to Advance Fraud, Attorney Conflict Claims
A federal court dismissed fraud claims by Vietnamese investors in a US EB-5 immigration program, citing untimely filings and vague allegations. The judge also allowed a legal malpractice claim against…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Genesis Healthcare Employee Sues Over Penalties for Tobacco Use
A former employee sued Genesis Administrative Services Inc.’s health plan fiduciaries, alleging penalties for tobacco use lacked legally required disclosures. The plaintiff claims workers weren’t info…
- news.bloomberglaw.com
Casino Loses Bid for High Court Pause on NLRB Bargaining Order
Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa failed to secure a Supreme Court pause on an NLRB bargaining order requiring it to negotiate with a labor union. The D.C. Circuit upheld the order under a precedent set …
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