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How the Farm Lobby Shaped SEC’s Emissions Rules

The American Farm Bureau Federation, renowned for its lobbying prowess, played a pivotal role in influencing the Securities and Exchange…

Allegations of Age Discrimination at Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS), a Mumbai-based information technology firm, alleging discriminatory practices…

Settlement Reached in Case of Voter Suppression Robocalls

In a significant development, conservative operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay $1.25 million in a settlement…

Settlement Redefines “Diversity” in Wisconsin Clerkship Program

The State Bar of Wisconsin has reached a settlement to redefine the concept of "diversity" in its Diversity Clerkship Program,…

Justice Stephen Breyer to Return to First Circuit

Retired US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his plan to return to the US Court of Appeals for…

Google’s Contemplated Mega Deal: Antitrust Implications

Overview Google parent Alphabet is considering acquiring marketing software company HubSpot, a move that would likely face opposition from regulators.…

Winston & Strawn Introduces Winston Legal Solutions: Lower-Cost Legal Services for Routine Tasks

In a bid to offer clients a more cost-effective alternative for routine legal tasks, Winston & Strawn has launched Winston…

Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Elect New Partners Ahead of Merger

Ahead of their anticipated merger set to finalize on May 1, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have announced…

Global M&A Activity Surges in Q1 2024: Law Firms Navigate Bigger Deals

In the realm of global mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the first quarter of 2024 saw a notable surge in activity,…

Former Weil Gotshal Partner Chosen to Fill Vacancy in Houston Bankruptcy Court

In a move to address a vacancy in the bustling Houston, Texas, bankruptcy court, a former partner from Weil, Gotshal…

Former State Bar Deputy Executive Found to Violate Conflict of Interest Rules by Ghostwriting Reports

In a recent revelation, Robert Hawley, a former Deputy Executive Director of the State Bar of California, has been implicated…

Surge in Law Firm Mergers Predicted to Continue in 2024

The realm of legal consultancy, Fairfax Associates, has unveiled a significant surge in law firm mergers during the initial quarter…