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In 2024, major U.S. law firms rapidly reduced their presence in Greater China, signaling an uncertain future for foreign legal practices in the world’s second-largest economy. At least 11 prominent firms, including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, either closed or announced plans to shutter offices in Shanghai,…
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A federal judge recently acknowledged violating judicial ethics rules by delivering presentations to a politically affiliated club. To address the issue, the judge removed his presentations from the club’s YouTube channel and pledged not to speak at future meetings of the organization. Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Jerome Holmes of the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court…
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Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has blocked Uber Technologies’ $950 million acquisition of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda operations on the island, citing anti-competitive concerns. The FTC announced the decision on Wednesday, highlighting that the merger would negatively impact market competition. Concerns Over Market Dominance The FTC explained that UberEats currently faces significant competition from Foodpanda in…
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When Republican President-elect Donald Trump assumes office for the second time next year, he will face a wave of lawsuits targeting the Biden administration’s healthcare policies. These cases present Trump with immediate opportunities to shift policy direction before introducing new rules or legislation. Below, we examine the most significant cases to watch. Abortion Cases Take…
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In a 13-2 ruling on Monday, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed its decision that Bryan Range, a Pennsylvania man convicted of food stamp fraud, cannot be barred from owning firearms under federal law. The decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court directed the appellate court to reconsider its prior ruling in light…
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The U.S. federal judiciary’s leadership voiced strong criticism on Tuesday after President Joe Biden vetoed the JUDGES Act, a bill aimed at adding 66 new judges to alleviate the growing burdens on federal courts. Judge Robert Conrad, director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, described the veto as a “regrettable” move that undermines…
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Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting health insurance executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, pleaded not guilty on Monday to murder charges in New York state court. The 26-year-old now faces an 11-count indictment that includes charges of murder as an act of terrorism and weapons offenses. If convicted, Mangione could spend the rest…
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A construction executive accused of illegally contributing to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign has revealed plans to plead guilty, according to court records filed on Monday. This development adds another layer of complexity to Mayor Adams’ legal troubles as the Democrat prepares for a re-election campaign and a high-stakes trial in April 2024.…
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In a major legal decision, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that the Biden administration likely overstepped its authority by issuing a privacy rule designed to protect women seeking abortions and patients receiving gender-affirming care. The judge, known for his previous rulings on reproductive healthcare, granted a preliminary injunction to block the U.S. Department of…
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Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, is set to be arraigned on Monday in New York state court. Mangione faces an 11-count indictment that includes three murder charges, one of which brands the killing as an act of terrorism. If convicted, he could…
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