* Former President Donald Trump is invoking an immunity decision in his attempt to overturn a New York conviction, asserting that evidence introduced in his case dated after he took office was improperly included. For more detail on this decision’s implications, see Law360. An analysis of the decision’s impact on evidence criteria is available here.
* In the Panama Papers case, several lawyers have been acquitted. The acquittal of these 28 individuals was recently reported by ABC News.
* The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is set to propose new regulations addressing heat stress in the workplace. However, this proposal is likely to face challenges in the Fifth Circuit, which has a history of narrowly interpreting the concept of “safety.” For more, refer to Bloomberg Law News.
* Hunter Biden has taken legal action against Fox News, basing part of his claim on a statute related to revenge porn. Detailed coverage of this lawsuit is available at Reuters.
* A new law school ranking has been published, emphasizing the financial returns for graduates. This latest ranking allows users to adjust the weight of various factors. For additional information, visit Forbes. The flexibility of this ranking system can be explored here.
* A legal partner is reportedly billing an average of 12 hours per day on weekdays, a remarkable feat documented by ABA Journal.
* In a notable development within law firm compensation structures, there is a move to include mental health considerations in partner compensation. Read more about this evolving trend on American Lawyer.
This comprehensive summary captures key developments covered in the Morning Docket: 07.02.24 update.