A Lebanese judge has issued an arrest warrant for Riad Salameh, the former governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, following an extensive questioning related to embezzlement allegations. Salameh, 75, who served as the Central Bank chief for over three decades, faces multiple charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and tax evasion, both locally and internationally. The judge’s …
In a significant development, meat-processing titans Cargill, National Beef Packing, and Hormel Foods have agreed to a combined $57.4 million settlement to resolve allegations of wage suppression at their plants. This settlement is part of a larger class-action lawsuit that accuses these companies of conspiring to keep wages low for thousands of red meat processing …
Meat Industry Giants Cargill, Hormel Reach $57.4 Million Settlement in Wage-Fixing Case Read More »
In a strategic career move, Richard Sauber, the former White House special counsel who navigated the scrutiny over President Biden’s classified documents, has joined Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. Announced on Monday, Sauber will operate from the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner. His role will involve guiding clients through Congressional and other federal …
Ex-Biden Counsel Joins Kramer Levin, Reunites with Old Colleagues Read More »
In a dramatic turn in the pharmaceutical world, AbbVie has filed a lawsuit against BeiGene, alleging the theft of trade secrets related to a cutting-edge cancer treatment. The lawsuit, lodged in a Chicago federal court, accuses BeiGene of leveraging confidential information stolen from AbbVie to fast-track the development of its own cancer-fighting drug. AbbVie claims …
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Early reports from several leading U.S. law schools suggest that the proportion of nonwhite students enrolling this year remains largely unchanged following last year’s Supreme Court decision prohibiting race considerations in admissions. As of early September, six top-ranked law schools—according to U.S. News & World Report—have released some racial diversity figures. Among these, five institutions …
Minority Enrollment Steady at Top U.S. Law Schools Despite Affirmative Action Ruling Read More »
In a candid discussion, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has expressed concerns about the court’s reliance on its emergency docket, often referred to as the “shadow docket.” Speaking at a New York University law school event, Kagan highlighted the pitfalls of this expedited process, which she believes detracts from the court’s ability to deliver …
Justice Kagan Critiques Shadow Docket, Advocates for Court Reform Read More »
In a dramatic courtroom showdown in Alexandria, Virginia, the U.S. Justice Department has launched its latest antitrust assault on Google, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the online advertising arena. The trial, which commenced on September 9, 2024, is poised to explore allegations that Google has systematically stifled competition and manipulated the ad tech market …
Google’s Ad Tech Dominance Under Scrutiny as High-Stakes Trial Kicks Off Read More »
A California doctor and a woman accused of illegally supplying the drug ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his fatal overdose are set to face trial in March. Court documents revealed that Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha, known to her clients as the “ketamine queen,” have both pleaded not guilty to charges related to …
Doctor and ‘Ketamine Queen’ to Stand Trial in March for Matthew Perry’s Death Read More »
A coalition of Republican-led states has launched a fresh legal battle against President Joe Biden’s latest attempt to alleviate student debt. On Tuesday, seven states filed a lawsuit challenging the administration’s most recent debt forgiveness initiative, just days after the Supreme Court shut down a previous attempt. This new suit, lodged in a federal court …
Republican States Push Back Against Biden’s New Student Debt Relief Plan Read More »
A former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Linda Sun, has been accused of secretly working as an agent for the Chinese government, allegedly receiving millions in compensation and extravagant gifts, including gourmet meals. Sun, 41, along with her husband, Chris Hu, 40, both pleaded not guilty to the charges in Brooklyn federal court …
Former Hochul Aide Faces Charges of Acting as Covert Chinese Agent Read More »
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