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After President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is poised to quickly undo several key labor policies of the Biden administration. Trump’s appointees are expected to target regulations on independent contractors, overtime pay, immigrant labor, and workplace safety, potentially reshaping labor practices across various industries. Repealing Independent Contractor Rule One of…
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Two Democratic lawmakers in Congress, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Hank Johnson, are pushing for more transparency in the U.S. judiciary’s rules on disclosing travel-related gifts. They have raised concerns about the recently implemented financial disclosure policy, which they believe falls short in addressing past omissions. Lawmakers Question Limited Scope of New Policy In a…
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In a significant legal development, the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires companies to disclose their real beneficial owners to the U.S. Treasury Department. This decision comes ahead of the initial January 13 deadline for compliance, creating uncertainty for businesses nationwide. Appeals…
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In a dramatic legal move, President-elect Donald Trump has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to pause the enforcement of a controversial TikTok ban set to take effect on Jan. 19, just one day before his inauguration. The request places him in direct opposition to the Biden administration, which has defended the law, arguing that the…
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New York State will impose $75 billion in fines on fossil fuel companies over the next 25 years to fund climate damage mitigation. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the landmark bill into law on Thursday, marking a significant step in holding oil, gas, and coal companies accountable for their role in climate change. Law Targets Polluters…
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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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As 2024 draws to a close, American Law Reporter looks back at the year’s most impactful legal stories, capturing the legal community’s attention with groundbreaking rulings, notable controversies, and significant legal developments. Here’s a roundup of the top 10 legal stories of 2024: 1. States Can’t Ban Guns in Banks, Hospitals, and Churches, But Property…
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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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