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Fifth Circuit Upholds Life Sentence Despite Defective Jury Instruction
The court found a conceded constructive amendment did not affect the defendant’s substantial rights under plain-error review.
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All developments →UK Regulator Opens Statutory Inquiry Into Social-Housing Landlord
The inquiry will examine governance, conflicts, transactions and the use of social-housing assets at Ash-Shahada.
FCA Sets Conditions for Early Motor-Finance Settlements
Lenders may make voluntary offers during legal challenges, but customers must receive at least the scheme amount.
FCA Finalises UK Rules for ESG Rating Providers
The UK regulator has set the authorisation timetable and conduct standards for ESG rating providers.
Trump Slams $50 Million Deal for Former Lawyer Habba Mildon, Calls It ‘Outrageous’
President Donald Trump has criticised a reported $50 million employment agreement involving his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba Mildon, describing the arrangement…
Harvard Wins Dismissal of Trump Administration’s Admissions Data Lawsuit
A federal judge in Boston has thrown out the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking access to Harvard University’s student admissions records, finding that…
Weil’s Planned Shutdown Puts High-Stakes Litigation, Bankruptcy Cases in Limbo
The planned dissolution of Weil, Gotshal & Manges is threatening to disrupt some of the most closely watched corporate disputes, bankruptcy proceedings…
AI-Assisted Legal Work Does Not Justify Lower Fees, US Appeals Court Holds
A US federal appeals court has rejected an attempt to reduce a law firm's legal fee award over its use of artificial…
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UK Regulator Opens Statutory Inquiry Into Social-Housing Landlord
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Hong Kong Regulator Sets Priorities After AI Readiness Survey
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