A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration, arguing that federal agencies unlawfully imposed new restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in government contracts without clearly defining what conduct is prohibited. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Maryland, targets the implementation of …

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Venezuela has brought in Greenberg Traurig to spearhead its defense in a long-running U.S. court battle involving Canadian miner Crystallex and a group of creditors seeking compensation for past expropriations, according to court filings. The change in legal representation was disclosed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit after Munger, Tolles & …

Venezuela Shifts Legal Defense in High-Stakes Crystallex Fight as New Counsel Takes Over Read More »

A legal clash over the identity of Washington’s premier performing arts venue has entered a new phase, with the Trump administration appealing a federal court decision that ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center and blocked plans to temporarily shut the institution for a major renovation project. The appeal, filed …

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The race to secure a coveted job at a major law firm is beginning earlier than ever—and a growing number of law students say it is reshaping their education for the worse. Across U.S. law schools, firms are increasingly courting future associates almost as soon as students arrive on campus, triggering concerns that academic development …

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The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the ability of private investors to challenge investment fund practices under one of America’s most significant securities statutes, delivering a victory to a group of asset managers led by BlackRock. In a 6-3 ruling, the court overturned lower-court decisions that had allowed hedge fund Saba Capital Master Fund to …

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President Donald Trump is poised to make another influential judicial appointment after a vacancy emerged on one of the nation’s most conservative federal appellate courts. Judge Kurt Engelhardt of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has notified the White House that he plans to transition to senior status at the close of 2026, or …

Trump Set to Shape Another Key Federal Court as Fifth Circuit Seat Opens Read More »