Kathi Vidal, the outgoing director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is set to rejoin Winston & Strawn, her former law firm, as a partner and executive committee member. Her return on December 16 follows a transformative tenure at the USPTO, where she spearheaded significant initiatives addressing artificial intelligence, international intellectual property (IP) …
A critical meeting of the U.S. House Ethics Committee is set for Wednesday, potentially determining the future of Matt Gaetz, recently nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general. Gaetz, who resigned his House seat just hours before the nomination was announced, is under scrutiny for allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use—claims he has …
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In a closely watched legal battle, Amazon and SpaceX may have overstepped in their effort to challenge the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), as a U.S. appeals court panel on Monday signaled skepticism about the timing of their actions. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans examined whether the two companies prematurely escalated …
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Once a rarity in law schools, women are now reshaping the legal profession in profound ways. Back in 1970, they made up a mere 9% of law students. Fast forward to today, and women comprise 56% of students in American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law schools, with 65,000 pursuing juris doctor degrees compared to 50,000 men …
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New York prosecutors are poised to decide how to navigate a complex legal dilemma: the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump following his hush money conviction, a case entangled in both legal precedent and political implications. Where Things Stand Trump, now 78, was convicted in May for falsifying business records linked to a $130,000 payment made …
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In a sweeping effort to safeguard Nigerians from fraudulent investment schemes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing for stronger legal measures to curb Ponzi and pyramid scams. Under the proposed 2024 Investments and Securities Bill (ISB), promoters and operators of illegal financial schemes face hefty fines and long jail sentences. The ISB seeks …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has voiced significant concerns over provisions in the Investment and Securities Bill 2024, warning that some of the proposed powers for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may conflict with existing money laundering laws and could lead to operational clashes between the two entities. At a public hearing in …
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Elon Musk is intensifying his legal fight against OpenAI, broadening his lawsuit to include Microsoft and allegations of antitrust violations. Filed in federal court in Oakland, California, the amended suit accuses both companies of conspiring to dominate the market for generative AI, stifling competition in the process. The lawsuit, originally filed in August, claims that …
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In a significant move, FanDuel has settled a lawsuit with Major League Baseball’s players union, resolving allegations that the sports betting platform had used the names, images, and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players without proper permission. The settlement, confirmed by a FanDuel spokesperson, involves a confidential licensing agreement between the two parties. As part …
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The new design standards set in 2021 for federal courthouses are expected to significantly increase construction expenses, according to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The updated guidelines, aimed at enhancing security by expanding space for public, court staff, and prisoner movement, could increase the size of courthouses by 5.8% and push …
New Courthouse Design Guidelines Could Drive Up Costs, Accountability Office Warns Read More »
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