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Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies

The Trump administration is reducing legal scrutiny on corporations, potentially leading to increased violations.

Numerous investigations are being halted, affecting the enforcement of laws regarding bribery and corporate misconduct.

2 weeks ago

Intellectual property law

Morning Docket: 05.20.25 - Above the Law

fromwww.nytimes.com

US politics

What to Know About Paul Weiss, the Law Firm Bowing to Trump's Demands

Law

Judge snaps at DOJ lawyer arguing Trump executive order targeting Big Law firm can't be illegal

Law

Cadwalader Feels The Fallout From Cowardly Trump Deal - Above the Law

New GC Report Details All The In-House Concerns That Ceased To Matter Around, Say, Inauguration Day - Above the Law

The report underscores that corporate legal officers are increasingly concerned about regulatory compliance, reflecting a significant rise in risk assessment.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies

The Trump administration is reducing legal scrutiny on corporations, potentially leading to increased violations.

Numerous investigations are being halted, affecting the enforcement of laws regarding bribery and corporate misconduct.

2 weeks ago

Intellectual property law

Morning Docket: 05.20.25 - Above the Law

fromwww.nytimes.com

US politics

What to Know About Paul Weiss, the Law Firm Bowing to Trump's Demands

Law

Judge snaps at DOJ lawyer arguing Trump executive order targeting Big Law firm can't be illegal

more#trump-administration

Law

Cadwalader Feels The Fallout From Cowardly Trump Deal - Above the Law

How Legal Ops Solves Your Real-World Challenges - Above the Law

Legal ops is no longer just a support function but a strategic partner in building agile, scalable legal teams.

DevOps

Law Student Rips Up Biglaw Offer For Canadian Pride - Above the Law

Erik De Lorenzi chose to remain in Canada instead of pursuing a corporate law career in the US, highlighting a shift in young professionals' priorities.

Privacy professionals

Kirkland & Ellis Wants To Cave To Donald Trump - Above the Law

Marketing tech

Biglaw Merger Talks Could Create New $2 Billion Firm - Above the Law

Tech industry

The Stench Of Capitulation Lingers On Biglaw Firms In League With Trump - Above the Law

Toronto startup

Law Student Rips Up Biglaw Offer For Canadian Pride - Above the Law

Erik De Lorenzi chose to remain in Canada instead of pursuing a corporate law career in the US, highlighting a shift in young professionals' priorities.

Privacy professionals

Kirkland & Ellis Wants To Cave To Donald Trump - Above the Law

Marketing tech

Biglaw Merger Talks Could Create New $2 Billion Firm - Above the Law

Tech industry

The Stench Of Capitulation Lingers On Biglaw Firms In League With Trump - Above the Law

more#biglaw

Elite Biglaw Firm Loses One Of Its Highest Compensated Partners In History - Above the Law

Taurie Zeitzer, who joined White & Case as a highly compensated co-head of the global private equity group, will leave to launch her own M&A advisory firm after just 16 months.

Marketing tech

Startup companies

Meet the new legal startup that Alex Spiro and Goodwin's top deals partner are betting on

Marveri aims to revolutionize corporate due diligence with its technology, securing $3.2 million to accelerate document review from months to minutes.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Movement to settle dramatic legal battle with Summit

The legal battle began when Movement accused former employees of poaching and misappropriating trade secrets after they joined Summit, leading to multiple lawsuits.

Marketing tech

#legal-industry

4 months ago

Law

The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area

Apple

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

4 months ago

Law

The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area

Apple

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

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#technology

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Understanding IP Matters: When IP Rights Lose Their Property-Like Function Innovation Suffers

Large companies are undermining intellectual property rights, negatively impacting innovation and creative expression.

fromGSMArena.com

NYC startup

Apple and Google face $850 billion liability from TikTok ban

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Understanding IP Matters: When IP Rights Lose Their Property-Like Function Innovation Suffers

Large companies are undermining intellectual property rights, negatively impacting innovation and creative expression.

fromGSMArena.com

NYC startup

Apple and Google face $850 billion liability from TikTok ban

US news

Morning Docket: 04.01.25 - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

The Biglaw Firms That In-House Counsel Recommend Most (2025) - Above the Law

US news

Morning Docket: 04.01.25 - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

The Biglaw Firms That In-House Counsel Recommend Most (2025) - Above the Law

Elon Musk's 'Dexit' sparks corporate exodus, threatens Delaware's business throne

Delaware's appeal as a corporate home is declining as companies seek to incorporate in states like Texas and Nevada, a trend called 'Dexit.'

European startups

Delaware is trying to make nice again with corporations after Elon Musk's exit

Startup companies

fromTESLARATI

Elon Musk's 'Dexit' sparks corporate exodus, threatens Delaware's business throne

Delaware's appeal as a corporate home is declining as companies seek to incorporate in states like Texas and Nevada, a trend called 'Dexit.'

European startups

Delaware is trying to make nice again with corporations after Elon Musk's exit

Florida AG Sues Target for Not Warning Investors About Anti-LGBTQ Backlash

Florida's lawsuit against Target highlights new efforts to regulate corporate DEI initiatives under securities laws.

Will Perkins Coie's Clients Obey In Advance? - Above the Law

Perkins Coie's temporary restraining order offers relief but highlights the persistent challenges faced from client loss due to targeting by an executive order.

Social justice

fromTruthout

Florida AG Sues Target for Not Warning Investors About Anti-LGBTQ Backlash

Florida's lawsuit against Target highlights new efforts to regulate corporate DEI initiatives under securities laws.

Will Perkins Coie's Clients Obey In Advance? - Above the Law

Perkins Coie's temporary restraining order offers relief but highlights the persistent challenges faced from client loss due to targeting by an executive order.

more#legal-challenges

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.

Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.

Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.

Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.

fromPatently-O

Corporate Shells and Legal Loopholes: The Dewberry Decision's Trickster Legacy

The Supreme Court's decision may encourage corporate structuring to shield profits from trademark liability.

fromabovethelaw.com

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.

Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.

Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.

Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.

fromPatently-O

Corporate Shells and Legal Loopholes: The Dewberry Decision's Trickster Legacy

The Supreme Court's decision may encourage corporate structuring to shield profits from trademark liability.

Morning Docket: 02.24.25 - Above the Law

Judiciary staff not required to respond to Musk's email, easing demands on Justice Thomas.

Non-profit organizations

fromEngadget

Why OpenAI is trying to untangle its 'bespoke' corporate structure

OpenAI is restructuring its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation to better align with its mission of developing safe artificial general intelligence.

Morning Docket: 02.19.25 - Above the Law

Big Four firms are beginning to encroach on American law firm work.