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Alexander MacDonald discusses Trump’s pick for an NLRB seat move and how it will impact quorum and precedent. Law360 View (Subscription required) Information contained in this publication is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or opinion, nor is it a substitute for the professional judgment […] Read More
For people who don’t watch online videos designed to enrage people, you may not have heard of Johnny Somali. Somali is infamous for his rage bait or nuisance livestream videos in other countries. But Somali learned that South Korea does not play around. On April 15, 2026, the Seoul Western […] Read More
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Amnesty International called for the immediate withdrawal of India’s proposed digital media amendments on Thursday, warning that the new rules would grant the government “abusive powers” to censor and monitor ordinary citizens online. The human rights organization submitted a detailed legal analysis to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology […] Read More
Alexander MacDonald discusses the state of the NLRB and the fact that unions and employers are worried Trump will break Washington’s workplace referee. Politico Pro View (Subscription required) Information contained in this publication is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or opinion, nor is it […] Read More
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, how many firms in the Am Law 100 increased their profits per equity partner (PEP) in 2025? Hint: Across the Am Law 100, the average PEP in 2025 was $3,588,162. See the […] Read More
The U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently took the unusual step of terminating resolution agreements with five school districts and a California community college. The rescission of the resolution agreements, which were related to transgender or LGBTQ+ students, reflects the Trump administration’s shifting interpretation of […] Read More
Human Rights Watch (HRW) and 10 human rights organizations, on Thursday, urged the government of the Republic of Maldives to withdraw its plans to end its death penalty moratorium and introduce capital punishment for drug-related crimes. HRW warned that the Maldives’s recent proposal would violate its obligations under international law, […] Read More
A reader writes: About a year ago, I got prescribed a CPAP machine. Very important for, you know, supplying oxygen to my brain while I sleep, but one doozy of an adjustment period. It took me about a month to adjust to wearing it at night, and during that month […] Read More
The HMRC v Orsted judgment from the UK Supreme Court clarifies when survey and study costs in offshore windfarm development qualify for capital allowances under section 11(4) of the Capital Allowances Act 2001, specifically whether such expenditure is incurred “on the provision of plant.” Capital allowances are available only where […] Read More
Lawyer Tells Attorneys They Will Burn In Hell: Don’t remember covering that in law school. A Lesson In Transferable Skills: Former adult movie actress passes the bar. Trump Allegiance And Owing Money Go Hand In Hand: Time for this Trump PAC to pay up! Do You Know The Super Rich […] Read More
The Three-Prong Dhanasar Test Once EB-2 eligibility is established, the petition moves to the NIW evaluation. USCIS reviews these petitions under the standard set by Matter of Dhanasar (2016), which requires the petitioner to satisfy three criteria by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning it is more likely than not that you meet each standard. USCIS evaluates EB-2 NIW petitions […] Read More
UN experts on Thursday insisted on accountability for trafficking allegations contained in the Epstein files, warning that disclosures emerging from the documents indicate that the systemic trafficking continues. UN experts Siobhán Mullally, Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, as well as Claudia Flores, Ivana Krstić, Dorothy […] Read More
When priorities keep changing, employees tend to keep their heads down and wait for the next set to appear. To get real work done, you have to stop the cycle. The post Can Your Employees Recite Your Priorities? My Sources Say No. first appeared on Employment Law Information Network. Source […] Read More
The European Commission has revised the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER), with the updated framework taking effect on 1 May 2026. The changes clarify how EU competition law applies to technology licensing, including the treatment of data licensing arrangements and joint negotiation structures between market participants. Businesses entering into […] Read More
When I started my first job in the legal industry, I was extremely excited to order business cards. Even though I worked at a Biglaw shop, attorneys were given some leeway with the information they wished to include on the business cards. I remember including my cellphone number, which my colleague […] Read More
On April 16, 2026, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued an exemptive order permitting certain tender offers for equity securities to remain open for as few as 10 business days rather than the current 20-business-day minimum under Exchange Act Rules 13e-4(f)(1)(i) and 14e-1(a). The Division said the relief is […] Read More
A group of UN independent experts on Wednesday denounced the assassination of human rights advocate Zweli “Khabazela” Mkhize, and urged South Africa to hold perpetrators accountable. The experts, referred to as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council, stated: We urge South Africa to ensure a prompt, effective, impartial […] Read More
It started with Harvey, the legal AI company that signed Gabriel Macht – the actor who played Harvey Specter on Suits – as a brand ambassador. Then Legora one-upped everyone by signing the actor Jude Law, building a whole campaign around the tagline, “Law just got more attractive,” and shooting […] Read More
Employees, being told to work alongside AI, are forced to learn about it on their own. The post Most Employees Are Learning AI By Osmosis These Days first appeared on Employment Law Information Network. Source link
When $30 chicken sandwiches and $50 coffees go viral at major events, the immediate assumption is that something must be legally wrong. In reality, U.S. law draws a far sharper distinction. Businesses are generally free to charge any price. The legal boundary is not how expensive something is, but whether […] Read More
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, which firm’s compensation for all partners increased the most in 2025? Hint: Compensation for all partners increased over 68% at this firm last year. See the answer on the next page. The […] Read More
Minnesota has again delayed its first-in-the-nation reporting deadline for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products. On April 15, 2026, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced that it is extending the deadline for initial PFAS in products reports from July 1, 2026, to September 15, 2026. MPCA also released […] Read More
On Tuesday, Volker Türk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, spoke at the fifth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, where he described reparations as “key to dismantling systemic racism.” Türk called for member states to adopt and enforce anti-racism law, policies, and practices; include […] Read More
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 14, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Los Angeles Principal and Office Litigation Manager Yvonne Arvanitis Fossati has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Top 100 Lawyers list. The annual recognition honors leading attorneys in the […] Read More
Who bears financial responsibility if the Gambling Commission is found liable in the £1.3bn National Lottery lawsuit? That question now sits before the High Court, where Mrs Justice Joanna Smith is expected to deliver judgment imminently in proceedings brought by Richard Desmond. The dispute extends beyond the outcome of a […] Read More
Justice Says Sorry For Accurately Describing Kavanaugh’s Pro-Racial-Profiling Opinion: He’s yet to apologize for penning the damned thing. You Can’t Just Call Renovations A “National Security Necessity”: The administration’s ballroom plan has two left feet. Looking For The Best Summer Associate Programs?: Look no further! The T14 Is Dead. Long […] Read More
Texas House and Senate leadership recently released their interim charges, which serve as “homework assignments” for legislative committees to study before the 2027 session. These directives often form the foundation for future legislation, and can signal leadership priorities for the upcoming session. This year’s charges show a clear focus on the […] Read More
Samridh Chaturvedi is a JURIST correspondent and a third-year law student at the School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University) where he covers legal, policy, and human rights developments in India. Harish Rana, the first person in India to obtain legal authorization for passive euthanasia died at the All […] Read More
In its sixth acquisition, Alt Legal, the cloud-based trademark docketing and management platform, has acquired WebTMS, a UK-based provider of IP portfolio management software with more than 25 years in business and over 500 clients globally. The acquisition, announced today, brings together Alt Legal’s automation-driven approach to trademark docketing with […] Read More
In part one of this two-part episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Samantha Duncan (Washington) and Lina Fernandez (Boston) discuss the importance of conducting global HR self-audits and best practices for developing a unified audit framework that can be scaled across multiple jurisdictions. The speakers explore key timing considerations […] Read More
On April 13, 2026, Commerce.com, Inc. adopted a shareholder rights plan commonly known as a “poison pill” as disclosed in a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Rights Agreement establishes a defensive governance mechanism intended to safeguard […] Read More
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, which firms in the Am Law 100 only have an equity class of partners? Hint: The rise of nonequity partners continues in Biglaw and, as of 2025, only 10 firms have a […] Read More
The Headline. The US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has joined other federal law enforcement agencies in placing a “whole-of-government” focus on combatting benefits fraud against the federal and state governments. In a March 30, 2026 Healthcare Fraud Advisory (Advisory, FIN-2026-A001), FinCEN urged financial institutions to be vigilant […] Read More
Singaporean authorities are scheduled on Thursday to execute a man convicted of importing just over a kilogram of cannabis across the country’s border in a case that has drawn urgent condemnation from human rights organizations, the European Union, and a growing chorus of international observers. Omar bin Yacob Bamadhaj, 41, […] Read More
A newly released report on legal technology advertising trends suggests that while demand for legal tech continues to rise, the market is increasingly dividing between commoditized product categories and highly competitive segments tied to revenue generation. The report, Q1 2026 Legal Tech Adoption Report, was produced by FlyTech, a marketing […] Read More
The February 2026 survey shows that while more Americans are using AI at work, there is an uptick in concern about job security. The post The latest Gallup poll reveals these 3 findings on AI in the American workplace first appeared on Employment Law Information Network. Source link
Ted Cruz, Supreme Court Justice?: One hell of a promotion for being annoying to work with! How Much Is Your Loyalty To Your Firm Worth?: Probably less than $80M! The Rich Really Do Get Richer: The #1 firm raked in $10.556 billion in gross revenue! Where Would You Like To […] Read More
On April 13, 2026, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law the legislation, passed by Virginia’s General Assembly on March 31, 2026, amends Virginia’s Retail Franchising Act in two significant ways and takes effect July 1, 2026. Virginia Law to Govern Franchise Agreements Under the amended Virginia Retail Franchising Act, […] Read More
Note: This story is part of a series of coverage from the first week of the 2026 UN Women’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). Read Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3. The fourth day of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) brought together a series […] Read More
We don’t usually say this, but for today’s LawNext, you’re going to want to watch the video version, if you can. The audio will be good, but the video will be great. You can find it on YouTube. Why? Because we’re going to be talking today about vibe coding, and you’re […] Read More
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently updated its National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards to better target inspections, enforcement, and outreach in industries most at risk for heat stress. Using OSHA and Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2022–2025, the revised program prioritizes 55 […] Read More
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Well, folks, it looks like the Senate is getting its confirmation ducks in a row — because if Justice Samuel Alito does finally decide to hang up his robes, Majority Leader John Thune wants you to know they are ready. Thune told the Washington Examiner […] Read More
Public discussion around consumer legal funding often focuses on its role within the litigation process. While that dimension is important, it tells only part of the story. In practice, consumer legal funding operates as a localized economic support mechanism, delivering immediate financial relief to individuals while simultaneously reinforcing the economic […] Read More
Haitian National Police on Monday announced the arrest of five people and two employees of the Institute for the Safeguarding of National Heritage (ISPAN) involved in a stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière. The incident at the mountaintop heritage site was reportedly a result of “severe overcrowding, linked in particular to […] Read More
The Supreme Court of California recently ruled that the formatting and legibility of an arbitration agreement do not bear on whether it is substantively unconscionable but clarified that courts must still scrutinize difficult-to-read agreements for unfairness as with other contracts. The post California High Court Reinforces Sliding Scale Arbitration Provision […] Read More
A dispute between neighbours in Barnet, England—involving allegations of pond contamination and the death of ornamental fish—illustrates the legal risks associated with property damage and environmental interference. The case, heard at Willesden Magistrates’ Court, demonstrates how residential conflicts in England and Wales can escalate into criminal proceedings under the Criminal […] Read More
DLA Piper Wins Workplace Discrimination Suit: Guess juries don’t like mistakes in work product either. A Challenger Approaches!: A freshly merged firm will break into the top 20. All’s Well That Settles Well: Troutman Pepper settles $35M racial discrimination suit. Clearing Up The Myths About Mythos: Read this before you […] Read More
A federal court in Massachusetts has again halted the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey admissions data collection for an expanded group of colleges and universities not covered by a preliminary injunction applying to the public higher education institutions in the seventeen states that […] Read More
South Sudan’s military and opposition forces have blocked humanitarian access and unjustifiably ordered civilians to evacuate populated areas, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Sunday. The country’s military has issued multiple evacuation orders since late 2025, at least three of which have been sweeping in nature. Over the same period, opposition […] Read More
