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Showdown Over Diversity Rule Puts American Bar Association at a Crossroads

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A heated debate is unfolding within the American Bar Association as academics, legal professionals, and institutions rally to preserve a long-standing diversity requirement for U.S. law schools — a rule now facing possible elimination. During a 30-day public comment period, the body overseeing legal education received dozens of submissions urging it to keep — or …

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Judges Pull Back on Donor Disclosure Plan for Friend-of-the-Court Briefs

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A proposed push for greater transparency in friend-of-the-court filings has hit the brakes, after federal judicial rulemakers voted to drop a controversial disclosure requirement that critics warned could expose advocacy groups and their supporters. The decision came during a meeting of the judiciary’s appellate rules advisory panel, which unanimously agreed to remove language that would …

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Musk’s Expanding Legal War Room Adds Former Government Efficiency Counsel

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Elon Musk’s courtroom roster continues to evolve, and the latest addition comes from inside his own former policy orbit. A lawyer who once helped steer Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative is now representing the billionaire’s artificial intelligence venture in a fresh legal battle over state regulation. James Burnham, who joined Musk’s AI company as general counsel …

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Court Halts Trump’s Grand Ballroom Push, Labels Security Argument Overreach

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A federal judge has once again drawn a hard line on plans to expand the White House with a sprawling new ballroom, rebuking efforts to keep construction alive under the banner of national security. The ruling narrows what work can proceed, allowing only limited underground activity while blocking the above-ground structure that has sparked a …

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Gulf Markets Drift as Geopolitics Overshadows Early Gains

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Gulf stock markets opened Thursday with a split personality, as traders balanced cautious optimism over a potential end to the Iran conflict against lingering uncertainty in energy flows and regional diplomacy. The mood was neither risk-on nor risk-off — just a measured wait-and-see. Dubai emerged as the early bright spot. Its main index climbed 1.4%, …

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Dubai’s Secondary Property Deals Top $4.19bn as Investors Cash In and Rents Climb

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Dubai’s property market kept its momentum alive in March, with resale activity alone crossing $4.19 billion, underscoring continued appetite from long-term investors and end users alike. The month saw 3,308 secondary transactions valued at AED15.39 billion, generating a collective gain of AED4.6 billion for sellers. Figures released by fäm Properties paint a picture of resilience. …

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Dar Global Locks In $250 Million Boost to Fuel International Property Push

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Dar Global has secured a $250 million syndicated term loan, strengthening its financial firepower as it accelerates ambitions beyond its existing portfolio. The London-listed developer is positioning the funding as a catalyst for expansion across select international markets, while also speeding up progress on projects already in motion. The facility was arranged by Emirates NBD …

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Abu Dhabi Developer Bolsters War Chest With $1.36 Billion Sustainability-Linked Credit Line

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Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties has secured a fresh AED 5 billion ($1.36 billion) revolving credit facility tied to sustainability goals, adding significant muscle to its balance sheet and extending its financial flexibility. The five-year syndicated deal comes as the developer sharpens its liquidity profile and reinforces access to capital amid ongoing expansion. With the new …

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Family Rift Moves to Courtroom as Damages Fight Intensifies Around Tech Leader

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A deeply personal legal battle involving Sam Altman has entered a new phase, with the tech executive asking a federal court to strike down claims for punitive damages in a lawsuit brought by his sister, Annie Altman. The suit alleges repeated sexual abuse dating back more than two decades — allegations he has firmly denied. …

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Jury Slams Concert Giants: Ticketing Empire Faces Breakup Threat After Monopoly Verdict

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A U.S. jury has delivered a sharp blow to the concert industry’s dominant pairing, concluding that the ticketing and live-event powerhouse built by Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation crossed the legal line by monopolizing key segments of the American live entertainment market. The decision follows a closely watched trial examining how the companies …

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