The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has raised a complaint against former president Donald Trump following curious vendor payments that were brought to light by the Daily Beast. It is suggested that these payments may be a disguise for concealing campaign payments towards lawyers, as reported by USA Today.
A recent list has revealed certain law schools that are dominating the federal clerkship market—an instance of “affirmative action for conservatives.” It is observed that law schools, which seemed out of place on the list, have managed to move up the ladder post the packing of Trump administration. This information was outlined in a recent report from Reuters.
While non-competes are not rampant in the legal industry, they can be prevalent in legal recruiting. A new rule by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could potentially change this scenario. More details about this development can be accessed from American Lawyer.
The overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s conviction has led prosecutors to prepare for a retrial, as notified by Law360. In other news, a law firm has suggested the use of earbuds as a solution to issues arising from its open floor plan, an idea highlighted by Roll on Friday.
Facing opposition in Houston, leading law firm Paul Weiss is struggling to establish a firm foothold as top targets decide to stay at their current firms. More about this challenge is available at Bloomberg Law News.
Finally, for those interested in stock breakdowns, Liz Dye’s latest Legal Eagle video analyzes Trump’s troubled media company stock, a must-watch available here.