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November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Judge Grants Special Counsel's Motion, Dismisses Criminal Case Against Trump Without Prejudice

"Dismissal without prejudice is ... consistent with the Government's understanding that the immunity afforded to a sitting President is temporary, expiring when they leave office," U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan wrote.
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November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Professional Misconduct': Maryland Supreme Court Disbars 86-Year-Old Attorney

"We have considered that Respondent practiced law for 60 years without receiving any prior discipline," Justice Jonathan Biran wrote for a unanimous court in disbarring Francis Edward Yeatman. "It is unfortunate that Respondent ended his career as he did. However, the aggravating factors significantly outweigh the mitigating factors in this case."
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November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC Obtained Record $8.2 Billion in Financial Remedies for Fiscal Year 2024, Commission Says

The $8.2 billion figure includes $6.1 billion in disgorgement and prejudgment interest, also the highest amount on record, and $2.1 billion in civil penalties, the second-highest amount on record, the SEC added.
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November 25, 2024 | The Recorder

SEC Targets Rising Crypto Financier in $115 Million Securities Fraud

“This complaint speaks to your average investor’s lack of knowledge or unfamiliarity with these assets, highlighting the importance of diligence and understanding about what you are buying,” said Jonathan Groth, a partner at DGIM Law.
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November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

When Police Destroy Property, Is It a 'Taking'? Maybe So, Say Sotomayor, Gorsuch

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, questioned the idea that police destruction of property should be treated differently than eminent domain cases.
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November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Justices Seek Solicitor General's Views on Music Industry's Copyright Case Against ISP

The issue concerns the liability of internet service providers for their users' music piracy.
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November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Communications, Media Attorneys Brace for Changes Under Trump

“We’ve seen some rhetoric out of the president-elect, Elon Musk, and chairman-designate Brendan Carr targeting the media. Around the edges, clients are asking questions about what that means and whether they should be concerned,” said Wiley's Kathleen Kirby.
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November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Democratic State AGs Revel in Role as Last Line of Defense Against Trump Agenda

“We should always be careful about the cases we bring, but we should also be fearless,” said Nick Brown, Washington state's incoming attorney general.
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November 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump's Solicitor General Expected to 'Flip' Prelogar's Positions at Supreme Court

In a number of hot-button cases, the Trump administration is expected to disavow the current U.S. solicitor general’s arguments to the Supreme Court.
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November 22, 2024 | The Recorder

Outgoing USPTO Director Kathi Vidal: ‘We All Want the Country to Be in a Better Place’

As Vidal prepares to transition back to private practice, rejoining Winston & Strawn in Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., the outgoing director of the USPTO spoke with The Recorder about the key challenges ahead on IP, AI and innovation.
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