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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
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June 06, 2025
Supreme Court Limits Discovery In FOIA Suit Against DOGE
The U.S. Supreme Court halted discovery Friday into whether the Department of Government Efficiency is an agency subject to the Freedom of Information Act, but left the door open to future, more tailored inquiries about the inner workings of the initiative.
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June 06, 2025
Chancery Pauses Meta Privacy Suit For EU, Ireland Actions
A Delaware court on Friday paused a pension fund stockholder suit seeking documents on data privacy violations made by Meta Platforms Inc. that led to a €1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) fine from European authorities.
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June 06, 2025
Fox Stockholders Press For Election Suit Docs In Chancery
Attorneys for Fox Corp. shareholders are accusing the company of unjustifiably withholding documents sought in Delaware's Court of Chancery related to a derivative suit over the alleged defamation of vote tabulation companies in the midst of the 2020 election.
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June 06, 2025
Real Estate Recap: Hotels, Healthcare REITs, Secondaries
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including where the hotel sector stands at the midyear, which states are trying to curb healthcare investment models and what is fueling the surge in the real estate secondaries market.
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June 06, 2025
Full 11th Circ. Asked To Rethink Workplace Attack Case
An employee has asked the en banc Eleventh Circuit to rethink its ruling that wholesale restaurant supply store McLane Foodservice Inc. is not liable for injuries suffered by an employee who was set on fire at work by a former partner, arguing it took too narrow a view on foreseeability.
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June 06, 2025
6th Circ. Sends GM Emissions Fraud Claims Back To Michigan
The Sixth Circuit on Friday partly revived drivers' claims alleging General Motors deceptively marketed Chevrolet Cruze vehicles as clean vehicles when they were actually outfitted with emissions-cheating software, punting a question of preemption back to Michigan federal court.
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June 06, 2025
Commerce Dept. Creates Tech-Neutral Plan For BEAD Funding
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday unveiled a technology-neutral approach for broadband deployment subsidies under the $42.5 billion program created during the Biden administration, which he argues will speed up the federal effort.
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June 06, 2025
Feds Seek 15 Months For Russian Crypto Market Manipulator
A Russian national who pled guilty to manipulating crypto markets through his market-making service says the time he has already served is sufficient punishment, but the government is seeking 15 months in addition to his company's $23 million forfeiture.
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June 06, 2025
Texas AG Says Trans Care Investigation Is Lawful
The Texas Attorney General's Office told the state's Supreme Court that a lower court went too far by blocking an investigation into an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization that allegedly had knowledge about outside parties performing gender-affirming care on minors, saying the court undermined the AG's investigative authority.
Expert Analysis
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SEC Staff Input Eases Path For Broker-Dealer Crypto Activities
Recent guidance from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff on broker-dealer and transfer agent crypto-asset activities suggests a more constructive regulatory posture on permissibility and application of financial responsibility rules, bringing welcome clarity for blockchain market participants and traditional financial institutions alike, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Compliance Essentials To Mitigate AI Crime Enforcement Risk
As artificial intelligence systems move closer to accurately mimicking human decision-making, companies must understand how the U.S. Department of Justice might prosecute them for crimes committed by AI tools — and how to mitigate enforcement risks, say attorneys at Paul Hastings.
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw
When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — I learned there are more similarities between the two jobs than many realize, with both disciplines requiring resourcefulness, zealous advocacy and foresight, says Zach Terwilliger at V&E.
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How The DOJ Is Redesigning Its Approach To Digital Assets
Two key digital asset enforcement policy pronouncements narrow the Justice Department's focus on threats like fraud, terrorism, trafficking and sanctions evasion and dial back so-called regulation by prosecution, but institutions prioritizing compliance must remember that the underlying statutory framework hasn't changed, say attorneys at Blank Rome.
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At 'SEC Speaks,' Leaders Frame New Views
At the Practising Law Institute's recent SEC Speaks conference, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission leadership highlighted the agency's significant priority changes, including in enforcement, crypto and artificial intelligence, say attorneys at Perkins Coie.
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The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References
As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understand how the process works, why it's gaining traction, and why carefully crafted agreements make all the difference, say attorneys at Pillsbury.
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Calif. Digital Assets Proposal Provides Only Partial Clarity
Recently proposed regulations under California's Digital Financial Assets Law answer some important questions about the new regime, particularly regarding its interaction with the state's money transmission law, but many key compliance questions remain, say attorneys at Stinson.
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Staying The Course Amid Seismic DOJ White Collar Changes
While some of the big changes at the U.S. Department of Justice during the second Trump administration — like an embrace of cryptocurrency and more politicized prosecutions — were expected, there have also been surprises, so practitioners should advise clients to stay focused on white collar compliance in this unpredictable environment, say attorneys at Keker.
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SpaceX Labor Suit May Bring Cosmic Jurisdictional Shifts
The National Mediation Board's upcoming decision about whether SpaceX falls under the purview of the National Labor Relations Act or the Railway Labor Act could establish how jurisdictional boundaries are determined for employers that toe the line, with tangible consequences for decades to come, say attorneys at Davis Wright.
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Opinion
The BigLaw Settlements Are About Risk, Not Profit
The nine Am Law 100 firms that settled with the Trump administration likely did so because of the personal risk faced by equity partners in today's billion‑dollar national practices, enabled by an ethics rule primed for modernization, says Adam Forest at Scale.
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Current Antitrust Zeitgeist May Transcend Political Parties
The Trump administration's "America First" antitrust policy initially suggests a different approach than the Biden administration's, but closer examination reveals key parallels, including a broad focus on anticompetitive harm beyond consumer welfare and aggressive enforcement of existing laws, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.
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House Bill Tax Tweaks Would Hinder Renewable Projects
Provisions in the budget reconciliation bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would rapidly phase out clean energy tax credits, constrain renewable energy financing arrangements and impose sweeping restrictions on projects with foreign ties, which may create compliance and supply chain issues for many developers, say attorneys at Paul Hastings.
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State Tort Claims May Help Deter Bribes During FCPA Pause
As the U.S. pauses Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement, companies that lose business due to competitors' bribery should consider using state tortious interference suits to expose corruption, deter illegal practices and obtain compensation for commercial losses, says Jason Manning at Levy Firestone.
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4 States' Enforcement Actions Illustrate Data Privacy Priorities
Attorneys at Wilson Elser examine recent enforcement actions based on new consumer data privacy laws by regulators in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Texas, centered around key themes, including crackdowns on dark patterns, misuse of sensitive data and failure to honor consumer rights.
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Google Ad Tech Ruling Creates Antitrust Uncertainty
A Virginia federal court’s recent decision in the Justice Department’s ad tech antitrust case against Google includes two unusual aspects in that it narrowly construed U.S. Supreme Court precedent when rejecting Google's two-sided market argument, and it found the company liable for unlawful tying, say attorneys at Ballard Spahr.