In a pivotal ruling, a federal appeals court in Manhattan affirmed key aspects of New Yorkās sweeping gun control law, permitting the state to enforce a range of firearm restrictions. Among the upheld measures are prohibitions on carrying guns in āsensitiveā locations, including schools, parks, theaters, bars, and Times Square. The court also authorized officials ā¦
In a fiery speech before the Heritage Foundation, U.S. Circuit Judge Amul Thapar called for a radical rethink of law school funding, urging donors and taxpayers to demand that schools foster āoriginalistā legal theory. Thapar, a federal judge on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and former contender for a Supreme Court seat, argued that ā¦
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A recent survey of U.S. law firms reveals a monumental shift in partner compensation, fueled by steep hourly billing rates and evolving payment models. Average partner rates have soared to $1,114 per hour, marking a 36% leap since 2022 and an 83% increase over the past decade, according to data from Major, Lindsey & Africa ā¦
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In a twist few expected, a Texas federal judge has spotlighted a detail in Boeingās plea deal that could reshape the future of corporate accountabilityāand Americaās culture wars. Judge Reed OāConnor, known for his conservative rulings, has zeroed in on a single line in the Department of Justiceās (DOJ) agreement with Boeing over the deadly ā¦
In a landmark settlement, the owners of a Singapore-flagged cargo ship have agreed to pay $102 million to the U.S. government after the vessel collided with Baltimoreās Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, tragically killing six people. The collision, involving the Dali cargo ship, sent a section of the iconic bridge crashing into the Patapsco ā¦
In a chilling reminder of foodborne risks, a Colorado man has filed a lawsuit against McDonaldās, claiming that a Quarter Pounder burger led to his serious E. coli infection amidst a fast-spreading outbreak tied to the iconic fast-food chain. Eric Stelly, the plaintiff, alleges he became ill after eating at a McDonaldās in Greeley, Colorado, ā¦
After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has reached a resolution with former attorney Kristy Wagner, who alleged discrimination following a life-altering zip-lining accident in 2011. On Tuesday, both parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal in federal court in Washington, D.C., though details about a potential settlement ā¦
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A federal judge has dismissed a Pittsburgh newspaperās challenge to the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), even as she hinted that the agencyās established authority may face increasing scrutiny. U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon ruled that a pivotal 1937 Supreme Court decision supporting the NLRBās framework remains valid, contrary to the assertions ā¦
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A U.S. appeals court is delving into the contentious case between luxury brand Hermes and artist Mason Rothschild, known for his āMetaBirkinsā NFTs, which depict the iconic Birkin bags in vibrant, faux-fur aesthetics. During a recent hearing at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Senior Circuit Judge Pierre Leval raised eyebrows over the initial ā¦
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A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a controversial border policy, known as āmetering,ā violated federal law by turning away asylum-seekers once daily caps were met. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals stated that immigration law obliges U.S. border agents to inspect all individuals arriving at designated crossings, even if they have not yet physically ā¦
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