In an intriguing turn, Rudy Giuliani, former lawyer for Donald Trump, has successfully raised a million dollars for his legal defense from sizeable donors. Notable for his Cameo appearances, the question remains as to the lengths he will go to on camera to amass such significant funds. CNBC reports the details.
Moreover, the SEC has taken a decisive move against Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), adopting stringent disclosure rules. This action puts to rest any notion that SPACs could somehow circumvent regulation often associated with going public. More on this story can be found in the National Law Journal.
In Alabama, reports surface of a new death penalty method described as “painless”. The reality of the technique soon became clear to prison officials, with witnesses describing their visible shock at the disturbing outcome. This troubling account has been reported by Reuters.
Attention turns to the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) as Bloomberg Law News provides an inside look into their operations. Satirically critiqued, this right-leaning organization that often crosses swords with federal regulation, seems insistent on fighting ‘deep-state’ interference even in matters as hazardous as asbestos exposure.
Following in the footsteps of Slaughter & May, another law firm employs the ‘Big Brother’ approach to monitor office attendance. As work-from-home becomes more common, some firms feel the need to ensure the office isn’t entirely abandoned. The full story is featured on Roll on Friday.
We wrap up with a hearty congratulations to the newly-appointed Editor-in-chief of the American Lawyer. As reported by the American Lawyer
itself, this promises to be a new chapter in the esteemed publication’s history.