Efficiency

  • Judge Will Not Block Biden Administration Ban On Worker ‘Noncompete’ Agreements

    A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a tree-trimming company’s attempt to block a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule banning agreements that prevent workers from joining rivals or starting competing businesses. U.S. District Judge Kelley Hodge in Philadelphia ruled that the FTC, which enforces federal antitrust laws, possesses the authority to prohibit practices it deems…

  • Democrats Push Senate Bill To Reverse SCOTUS Ruling Curbing Agency Power

    Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced a bill to reverse a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from last month that limits federal agencies’ ability to issue regulations on issues such as the environment, consumer protection, and workers’ rights. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts announced that she and 10 fellow Democrats are sponsoring a bill to codify…

  • X Corp Hit With Lawsuit From PR Firm Over ‘X’ Trademark

    Elon Musk’s social-media platform X violates the trademark rights of PR firm Multiply, according to a lawsuit filed in California federal court and made public on Monday. The complaint states that X, formerly known as Twitter, causes consumer confusion by using the “X” trademark for social-media marketing services that compete with Multiply. Spokespeople for X…

  • Fox Defeats Defamation Lawsuit By Former Biden Anti-Disinformation Official

    Fox News Media and its parent Fox Corp (FOXA.O) won a ruling on Monday, dismissing a lawsuit by a former Biden administration official who accused the media giant of defaming her as a proponent of censorship. Chief U.S. District Judge Colm Connolly in Delaware ruled that Nina Jankowicz, who resigned from her U.S. Department of…

  • Los Angeles Court Closed After Ransomware Attack

    The Los Angeles Superior Court, the largest single unified trial court in the country, closed on Monday due to a ransomware attack that affected its systems late last week. The court announced on Sunday that all 36 courthouse locations in the county would remain closed Monday as court personnel and security experts worked to repair…

  • Prime Sued In Trademark Case By US Olympic Committee

    The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee is suing Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime energy drinks brand, accusing it of trademark infringement. The committee claims that Prime is using trademarked Olympic phrases and symbols on a special edition of its hydration drink featuring basketball star and three-time Olympic gold medallist Kevin Durant. The committee stated that…

  • President Biden Endorses Kamala Harris After Ending Re-Election Campaign

    President Joe Biden has decided to end his candidacy for re-election, stating, “it is in the best interest of my party and the country.” His announcement comes four months before Americans head to the polls, significantly altering the race for the White House. Biden faced weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats following a faltering…

  • Navigating Scholarship Negotiations: A Comprehensive Guide for Law School Applicants

    In today’s blog post, we’re diving into a critical topic: scholarship negotiations. As many of my students find themselves overwhelmed by the law school application process, the realization of financing their education often brings additional stress. To help you navigate this journey, I’ve broken down the scholarship negotiation process into three essential parts: Research, Preparation,…

  • California Forges Ahead With Plan To Give Its Own Bar Exam In 2025

    The State Bar of California plans to administer its own bar exam as early as February 2025, parting ways with the national attorney licensing test. On Thursday, the state bar’s board of trustees authorized officials to finalize and execute an $8.25 million, five-year contract with Kaplan Test Prep to develop bar exam questions. This decision…

  • Alaska Judge Scandal Prompts Referral To DOJ Watchdog

    The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday referred a judicial misconduct investigation of a federal judge in Alaska to its internal watchdog. This investigation concerns conflicts prosecutors who appeared before the judge may have faced. The department revealed the referral after Alaska’s top federal public defender, Jamie McGrady, requested that the Justice Department’s inspector general…