In a move that strikes at the heart of nearly a century of SEC enforcement authority, the Supreme Court is hearing a challenge. Should the court find in favour of the challenge, it may bleed into the economic environment of the early 1930s, a time when “securities and exchange” was nowhere to be found in our Constitution. Reuters provides a comprehensive report on this significant case.
In other legal developments, there is a somewhat unusual case in which the platforms where FTX ran its ads are being sued. The claim, contested vehemently and reported in detail on Law.com, is raising eyebrows amongst legal professionals.
Meanwhile, controversy brews around Facebook with State AGs accusing Facebook of refusing a ban on image filters deemed harmful to mental health. However, it seems there is research arguing against such a ban, leading to a delicate question: do we need to defend Mark Zuckerberg in this instance? More on this story is available on Law360.
There’s change in the wind within the realm of litigation finance. Rather than traditional channels like fine art purchases for money laundering, a modern approach is emerging. To delve a little deeper into this intriguing topic, you might want to pay a visit to Bloomberg Law News.
We need to touch upon the Trump judiciary’s continued assault on the Voting Rights Act. Why does it persist despite John Roberts setting an outer bound on the law? The answer may surprise you – it seems to be the unpredictable whim of a single individual rather than any established rule of law. Learn more on Vox.
Finally, there’s a noteworthy development in Georgia, where John Eastman is requesting a speedier trial. Reports suggest that the underlying motive might be to give Trump a sneak peek at the evidence. This particular story can be pursued further on Newsweek.
These stories provide a snapshot of the intricate and dynamic world of law as it stands today, illuminating some of the most contentious and engaging debates currently taking place.