Munger, Tolles & Olson and Hueston Hennigan, two distinguished defense firms with extensive experience in wildfire litigation, have recently joined the Maui wildfire cases. Their clients are Hawaiian Electric Co. and the state of Hawaii themselves. Hawaiian Electric Co., currently facing over 35 lawsuits, has engaged a Munger, Tolles & Olson team led by partner…
Law professor Jonathan Turley has presented a new way to scrutinize the administration of President Joe Biden: his dogs. In an unswerving commitment to satiate the appetite of his Fox News audience, Turley has presented an array of “legal” analysis on every Joe Biden scandal, regardless of its significance. His most recent “offense”? Biden’s dogs…
In a recent edition of the Blockchain Bi-Weekly published in October 2023, the Polsinelli Blockchain+ team shared their insights on various key stories in the digital asset and blockchain spheres. Notable among these topics are the intersections of code, smart contracts, and U.S. law as understood by attorneys intimately involved in the space. The narrative…
Las Cruces police officer Brad Lunsford has been charged with voluntary manslaughter over the shooting and killing of a Black nurse, Presley Eze, in an announcement made by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday. The incident took place outside a gas station back in August 2022. Read More Here. Torrez expressed his condolences…
The Australian government announced a new initiative aimed at addressing alleged abuses of its migration and visa system, with a particular focus on deterring human trafficking and organized crime. The initiative comes as a response to a review led by former Chief Commissioner of the Victoria Police, Christine Nixon. The review identified several weaknesses and…
Created to generate awareness around secure online practices, this October welcomes the landmark 20th edition of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCAM). Led with the vision to ensure every user of technology, from individuals to large corporates, is guarded against potential digital threats. The significance of robust cybersecurity systems and the adoption of robust measures…
In an informative recent podcast, Troutman Pepper partners, Chris Willis and Matthew Orso, delve into imperative topics concerning the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering (AML), and countering the financing of terrorism rules. These areas bear significant impact on financial institutions as defined by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The discussion sheds light on…
This month, the Cleveland City Council received an exciting proposal known as the “Residents First Legislative Package”. The proposal, nicknamed “Residents First”, is tackling a significant urban issue; vacant and dilapidated buildings within Cleveland’s boundaries. Initiated by local law firm Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP, the proposal also hopes to enforce stricter regulations regarding the…
Recent discussions on law school experiences reveal differing views among some of the leading figures in the judicial sector. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a graduate of Yale and Harvard, now presents himself as an underdog due to his Ivy-league education. More on this unconventional sentiment here. Adding to the string of controversial statements, a former…
An Ex-partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, who has previously represented victims of child abuse, pled guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material. The attorney was found with almost 2,000 illicit files on his personal computer. The former partner’s plea came on Wednesday, marking a sharp turn of events for the attorney…
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Mauritius declared a law criminalizing sodomy as being “unconstitutional”. The court ruled that the provision of the Mauritius criminal code criminalizing sodomy discriminates against gay men based on sex. The court’s ruling was based on claims brought forth by “Collectif-Arc-en-Ciel”(CAEC) on behalf of Abdool Ridwan Firaas Ah Seek who…
The University of Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic has received a generous grant of $3 million from Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The grant is earmarked to fund a program focused on the defense of Mexican nationals involved in criminal cases within the United States. The funds were formally presented at a ceremony…
In a significant shift, New York State has now classified wage theft as criminal larceny. This change in the criminal legal framework was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on September 6, 2023. This development will undoubtedly incite a wave of discourse in the corporate and legal world. The change arrives as an amendment…
A recent ruling by a federal judge in West Virginia shines a light on the nuances of legal timelines, particularly when they intersect with non-business days. The decision rejects an attorney’s motion to dismiss a legal malpractice suit on the grounds that it was filed out-of-time, affirming instead that the weekend did not count toward…
In June 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division published the fourth version of its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP)” guidance, offering salient insights for in-house counsel and chief compliance officers. Although over six months have passed since this publication, the wisdom held within this document remains relevant and noteworthy. JD Supra reports…
Long sought after, former U.S. President Donald Trump managed to achieve a gag order, after a series of provocative tirades against his adversaries in numerous major cases. Notorious for his firehose barrage of invective, Trump had previously failed to receive similar orders, regardless of his relentless attempts to stir the pot. Trump’s platform of preference,…
Charles Edward Littlejohn, a 38-year-old contractor, has been charged by the Justice Department with illegally disclosing the tax returns of several high-profile individuals, including former president Donald Trump. Littlejohn allegedly stole tax returns and tax information, some dating back 15 years or more, which he then gave to news outlets including the New York Times…
As we look to the future, Rhode Island employers must brace themselves for new changes to the Rhode Island Payment of Wages Act. These amendments, initiating on January 1, 2024, are a significant cause for concern as they will impose severe criminal charges for various wage and hour violations. For many, this drastically renegotiates the…
The rise of the metaverse presents unique and complex legal challenges. As individuals and corporations venture more deeply into these digital territories, real-world disputes are increasingly emerging in the realm of the virtual. It is becoming clear that the laws governing these environments are firmly rooted in those of our physical world. Private civil laws…
An intriguing development has come to light in the legal world this week as the verdict on a high-profile case saw a reversal. Last week, a New Jersey appeals court overturned a $223 million talc verdict against pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson. This decision was based on the plaintiffs’ experts, signaling a significant turn in…
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP’s Government Investigations Team has begun rolling out a series of periodic insights aimed at shedding light on legal and regulatory topics. This internally renowned team comprises former federal prosecutors, SEC enforcement attorneys, and federal agency attorneys, all of whom have successfully represented both companies and individuals. Having handled numerous civil and…
Donald Trump’s recent claims that 80% of the case against him has been dismissed by a judge due to statute of limitations has caused quite a stir. However, as the legal community delves deeper into the claims, it seems things might not be as the former president projects them. Trump celebrated this supposed victory outside…
In a turning point for the U.S. cannabis industry, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a recommendation to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA). Historically, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I controlled substance – a category defined as a substance with no…
California employers should prepare for the amended Ban-the-Box regulations that will take effect on October 1, 2023. These revisions pertain to the state’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) and come after over a year of administrative activity dedicated to fine-tuning the policy. The amendments were finalized by the California Civil Rights Council. Changes to a law…
The latest issue of “SuperVision – Labor & Employment Insights” has shed light on new business reporting obligations for employers under the Corporate Transparency Act. This legislation will take effect from January 1, 2024. Particularly, legal entities incorporated, organized or registered to do business – including LLCs, LLP, PLLC, Inc., Co., etc., in any state…