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June 09, 2025
Hemp Vape Makers, Sellers Fight RICO Claims In Delta-9 Suit
Several hemp vape makers and sellers are urging a Georgia federal court to throw out a woman's proposed class action alleging they conspired to sell vapes with delta-9 THC levels above legal thresholds, saying her complaint fails to back up her claims and conflates manufacturers and retailers.
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June 09, 2025
FCC Affirms $2.4M Fine For Miami DJ's 'Pirate Radio'
The Federal Communications Commission affirmed a nearly $2.4 million fine against a Miami-area DJ for operating an alleged illegal "pirate radio" in 2023, finding that he disregarded previous calls to stop unauthorized radio operations in the past.
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June 09, 2025
'No Question' DuPont Polluted Delaware River, NJ Court Told
New Jersey told a federal judge on Monday that it was clear E.I. du Pont de Nemours discharged "forever chemicals" into the Delaware River, wrapping up the majority of a first-of-its-kind series of bench trials over whether the company is liable for contamination at a longstanding manufacturing facility.
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June 09, 2025
Tax Court Backs Penalties In $24M Georgia Easement Feud
An Internal Revenue Service agent properly followed the procedure to secure timely supervisory approval to impose penalties against a partnership for incorrectly claiming a $24 million charitable tax deduction on its Georgia conservation easement donation, the U.S. Tax Court said Monday.
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June 09, 2025
MoneyLion Must Wait To Challenge ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ's Fed Funding
A New York federal judge has said that while MoneyLion may challenge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding as a defense to an enforcement lawsuit, the fintech must first answer the agency's allegations that it overcharged service members.
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June 09, 2025
Gov't Seeks $706M Penalty In FCA Case Against Omnicare, CVS
The government asked a New York federal judge to impose a collective $706 million in civil penalties on Omnicare Inc. and its parent, CVS Health Corp., after a jury found that they submitted millions of false billing claims for healthcare programs.
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June 09, 2025
Madigan Denied Acquittal, New Trial Ahead Of Sentencing
An Illinois federal judge on Monday denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's bid for acquittal or a new trial, clearing the way for him to be sentenced for bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy later this week.
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June 09, 2025
Ohio Manufacturer Fined $500K For Fatal OSHA Violation
A Grove City, Ohio, concrete plant will pay a $500,000 fine for failing to have "lockout" procedures that would have prevented a worker from being fatally crushed by a pneumatic door on a cement mixer in 2020, federal prosecutors said Monday.
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June 09, 2025
Justices Urged To Keep Pause On 'Breakneck' Gov't Overhaul
The U.S. Supreme Court should leave in place a California federal judge's order barring implementation of layoffs and reorganizations at various federal departments and agencies, several unions and nonprofits argued Monday, claiming a decision allowing the changes would irreversibly harm the federal government and render Congress and the judiciary powerless.
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June 09, 2025
Parker-Hannifin Urges Justices To Turn 6th Circ. ERISA Ruling
Parker-Hannifin Corp. urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to reverse the Sixth Circuit's decision to revive investment mismanagement allegations against the company from employee 401(k) participants, arguing a circuit split had deepened since the company first petitioned for review of the case.
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June 09, 2025
Southwest Beats Customers' 737 Max Overcharge Suit
A Texas federal judge said Monday that consumers claiming Southwest Airlines overcharged them for riskier flights on Boeing 737 Max 8 jets didn't even fly on the Max aircraft and failed to plausibly allege any concrete injuries, so they have no standing to sue.
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June 09, 2025
WilmerHale Seeks Full Fed Compliance On Struck-Down Order
WilmerHale is asking a D.C. federal judge to make clear that a ruling invalidating an executive order against the firm applies to all federal agencies subject to President Donald Trump's directives.
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June 09, 2025
Legal, Compliance Heads Named In Mallinckrodt-Endo Merger
Ahead of finalizing their $6.7 billion merger, Ireland's Mallinckrodt PLC and Pennsylvania-based Endo Inc. announced that Mallinckrodt's current chief legal officer and Endo's chief compliance officer will be a part of the executive team that will drive the formation of what the companies said will be a global pharmaceutical industry leader.
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June 09, 2025
German Court Convicts 1 In €23M Platinum Coin VAT Fraud
A German court has convicted one of the leaders of a criminal organization responsible for more than €23 million ($26.3 million) in evaded value-added taxes through its trade of platinum coins, the European Public Prosecutor's Office said.
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June 09, 2025
Feds Can Sell Russian Oligarch's Seized $230M Superyacht
A New York federal judge has determined the government can proceed with an auction of a superyacht that once belonged to a sanctioned Russian billionaire, rejecting an argument that a potential sale would undercut the vessel's full value.
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June 09, 2025
Feds Flag 'Varsity Blues' Ringleader's College Adviser Job
Boston federal prosecutors on Monday argued that the mastermind of the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal should look for work outside the college counseling business that served as the springboard for the yearslong, high-profile legal battle.
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June 06, 2025
FTC Scoffs At Meta's Accusation Of 'Biased' Econ Expert
The FTC on Friday urged a Washington, D.C., federal judge to reject Meta's bid to strike testimony the agency's lead economics expert gave during the antitrust trial over Meta's purchase of Instagram and WhatsApp, scoffing at the allegation the New York University School of Law professor is biased.
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June 06, 2025
Senate Banking Bill Would Zero Out ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ's Fed Funding
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Republicans called Friday for eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Federal Reserve funding as part of their proposal package for the "One Big Beautiful" budget bill, a move that could effectively restructure the agency.
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June 06, 2025
Masimo Fights Ex-CEO's Bid To Ax Suit Over $450M Demand
Masimo Corp. fought back against founder Joe Kiani's motion to dismiss the company's Delaware Chancery Court suit seeking a declaration that he's not due a $450 million payout after his ouster as CEO, arguing that bid is an "improper attempt to evade" the Delaware court's jurisdiction.
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June 06, 2025
Judge Signs Off On SEC Dismissal Of Crypto Promoter Suit
A Texas federal judge signed off on the end of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against crypto promoter Ian Balina, resolving the dispute over Balina's promotion of so-called SPRK tokens amid the agency's policy pivot on digital assets.
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June 06, 2025
LA Fitness Beats DOJ's ADA Suit, For Now
A California federal judge tossed the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit Friday alleging LA Fitness did not accommodate disabled patrons, ruling the government failed to allege a pattern or practice of discrimination or put the gym chain on notice of claims the attorney general determined are of public importance.
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June 06, 2025
Fed's Bowman Calls For Oversight Built On 'Pragmatism'
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman on Friday previewed a sweeping industry-friendly agenda to ease burdens on smaller lenders, overhaul supervisory ratings and reevaluate capital rules as the central bank's new top regulator, drawing immediate praise from banking industry groups.
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June 06, 2025
Legislative Reprieve For Texas Green Energy Isn't Permanent
Texas renewable energy companies dodged another bullet when several bills that would have restricted development died in the state Legislature a second time, but the industry remains on guard for future attempts to more tightly regulate renewable projects.
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June 06, 2025
DC Circ. Backs FERC Extension For Southgate Pipeline Work
A D.C. Circuit panel on Friday affirmed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's construction deadline extension for the Mountain Valley Pipeline's southern spur, with one judge characterizing a suit challenging it as "typical" of litigation that has stymied American progress.
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June 06, 2025
WaPo Can't Exit Trump Media's Defamation Suit, Judge Says
The Washington Post must face Trump Media & Technology Group's suit over an article accusing it of committing securities fraud over a purported finder's fee paid to Entoro Securities to secure a loan, a Florida federal judge said Friday, ruling Trump Media's latest pleading "squarely alleges" no fee agreement existed.Â
Expert Analysis
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3 Tax Issues Manufacturers Should Watch In 2025 Budget Bill
As Congress works toward a budget reconciliation bill, manufacturing companies should keep a keen eye on proposals to change bonus depreciation, the qualified business income deduction and energy tax credits, which could have a significant impact on capital-intensive industries, say attorneys at Frost Brown Todd.
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Key Aspects Of FDIC's Resolution Planning FAQ
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s recent FAQ on changes to its resolution plan rule ease burdensome requirements for some large institutions and exempt others from discussion of franchise components, making it easier for banks to finalize submissions before the July 1 deadline, say attorneys at Moore & Van Allen.
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Trump Rule Would Upend Endangered Species Status Quo
The Trump administration's recent proposal to rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" in the Endangered Species Act would be a tectonic shift away from years of established regulatory practice, with major implications for both species protection and larger-scale conservation efforts, says David Smith at Manatt.
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Chancery Ruling Raises Bar For Advance Notice Bylaws Suits
The Delaware Court of Chancery's recent ruling in Siegel v. Morse will make it more difficult for plaintiffs to successfully challenge advance notice bylaws before the emergence of an actual or threatened proxy contest, presumably reducing the occurrence of such challenges, say attorneys at Venable.
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DOJ Memo Raises Bar For Imposition Of Corporate Monitors
A recently released U.S. Department of Justice memo, outlining guidance on the imposition of compliance monitors in corporate criminal cases, reflects DOJ leadership’s concerns about scope creep and business costs, but the strategies for companies to avoid a monitorship haven't changed much compared to the Biden era, says James Koukios at MoFo.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Becoming A Firmwide MVP
Though lawyers don't have a neat metric like baseball players for measuring the value they contribute to their organizations, the sooner new attorneys learn skills frequently skipped in law school — like networking, marketing, client development and case evaluation — the more valuable, and less replaceable, they will be, says Alex Barnett at DiCello Levitt.
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How NY's FAIR Act Mirrors ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State Recommendations
New York's proposed FAIR Business Practices Act, which targets predatory lending and junk fees, reflects the Rohit Chopra-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's recommendations to states in a number of ways, including by defining "abusive" conduct and adding a new right to file class actions, says Christian Hancock at Bradley Arant.
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Expect Eyes On Electronic Devices At US Entry Points
Electronic device searches are becoming common at U.S. border inspections, making it imperative for companies to familiarize themselves with what's allowed, and mandate specific precautions for employees to protect their privacy and sensitive information during international travel, say attorneys at Seyfarth.
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Big Tech M&A Risk Under Trump May Resemble Biden Era
Merger review under the Trump administration may not differ substantially from merger review under the Biden administration, particularly in the Big Tech arena, in which case dealmakers and investors should shift the antitrust discount on M&A deals upward, says Jonathan Barnett at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.
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Takeaways From DOJ's 1st Wage-Fixing Jury Conviction
U.S. v. Lopez marked the U.S. Department of Justice's first labor market conviction at trial as a Nevada federal jury found a home healthcare staffing executive guilty of wage-fixing and wire fraud, signaling that improper agreements risk facing successful criminal prosecution, say attorneys at McGuireWoods.
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Calif. Climate Superfund Bill Faces Legal, Technical Hurdles
California could soon join other states in sending the fossil fuel industry a massive bill for the costs of coping with climate change — but its pending climate Superfund legislation, if enacted, is certain to face legal pushback and daunting implementation challenges, says Donald Sobelman at Farella Braun.
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How Cos. Can Navigate Risks Of New Cartel Terrorist Labels
The Trump administration’s recent designation of eight drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations gives rise to new criminal and civil liabilities for companies that are unwittingly exposed to cartel activity, but businesses can mitigate such risks in a few key ways, say attorneys at Steptoe.
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Cosmetic Co. Considerations As More States Target PFAS
In the first quarter of the year, seven states introduced or passed legislation focused on banning the sale of cosmetics that contain PFAS, making it necessary for businesses to adjust their product testing and supply chain practices, product formulations, marketing strategies, and more, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.
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What We Lost After SEC Eliminated Regional Director Role
Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regional Director Marc Fagel discusses the recent wholesale elimination of the regional director position, the responsibilities of the job itself and why discarding this role highlights how the appearance of creating a more efficient agency may limit the SEC's effectiveness.
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Mass. Suit Points To New Scrutiny For Home Equity Contracts
The Massachusetts attorney general’s recent charge that a lender sold unregulated reverse mortgages shows more regulators are scrutinizing mortgage alternatives like home equity contracts, but a similar case in the Ninth Circuit suggests more courts need to help develop a consensus on these products' legality, say attorneys at Weiner Brodsky.