In a recent ruling, a US appeals court has deemed Biden’s limitations on “ghost guns” unlawful. The specific court remains unnamed, but the judgement may have various implications in the ongoing national discourse centered around gun rights and regulation (Reuters).
New York City’s challenged Mayor, Eric Adams, has retained WilmerHale following FBI raids on his top fundraiser. The move was drastic enough to compel the Mayor to cancel a meeting with the President and address the situation (Gothamist).
A cyberattack has targeted A&O, a law firm presently in the middle of merging with Shearman. Professionals are being cautioned once more about the perils of clicking on suspicious links (Law360).
A partner at a law firm, whose name remains undisclosed, has resigned following allegations of misconduct (RollOnFriday).
As the American economy hungers for new workers, an enormous backlog of 9 million work visa applications is hindering the process. As a result, the following election is considering stricter border controls (Bloomberg Law News).
In more positive news, there appears to be a resurgence in torts, which are anticipated to make a comeback after a lackluster few years (Law.com).
Finally, Prince Harry’s ongoing legal battle with the Daily Mail is marching on, with the royal winning a key legal dispute that paves the way for a crucial trial against the tabloid (Daily Beast).