We begin with a sobering look back at the law firms we lost in 2023, suggesting that amidst the constant flux of the legal industry, not all entities have managed to stay afloat. American Lawyer provides a detailed analysis on this matter.
Moving into political law, Maine has followed Colorado’s steps in invoking the Fourteenth Amendment to bar Donald Trump from the ballot. This decision has drawn criticism from observers who argue that this move is politically calculated as both states are those where Trump would likely lose. Some speculate that barring Trump from enough states could compromise his nomination. This development is covered extensively by CNN.
In other political news, the Department of Justice has threatened to sue Texas over its new border law, citing the Supremacy Clause. The Houston Chronicle analyzes these potential legal challenges.
Tackling labor law, full employment paired with labor shortages has had employers scrambling for immigrant work options. This predicament, as detailed by the Bloomberg Law News, could be a hot topic in the next election.
Turning to corporate finance, the trial concerning the finances of the NRA is moving forward. The New York Attorney General’s Office believes it has strong evidence that could shift the scales. Reuters provides more details on this evolving story.
Finally, on the home front, New York has introduced a ban on lawyers practicing without an office in the state. The decision has drawn attention to remote working opportunities, arguably presenting WeWork and similar platforms with opportunities missed. More on this topic can be found in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
To get more details on these legal developments, you can refer to the original post at Above The Law.