Being barred from practice for five years is career-ending for most lawyers, one ethics attorney said, adding that he believes suspension is a more appropriate punishment for lawyers who qualify for reinstatement. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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What to Expect From the SEC Under Trump 2.0
“While the issues of what’s in the best interest of an investor will continue to be important, we won’t see as much energy put behind trying to expand those obligations beyond the regulatory frameworks that already exist,” said Jennifer Klass, a partner at K&L Gates. Click Here To Read The Full Article
What About the Old Partners Who Have No Interest in AI?
New recruits are much more engaged with AI than partners, according to several large law firms, so what can be done? Click Here To Read The Full Article
'Rapidly Closing Window': Progressive Groups Urge Senate Votes on Biden's Judicial Nominees
“We have always been adamant that the Senate must confirm all of President Biden’s nominees and fill every possible vacancy, regardless of who wins the election,” said Jake Faleschini, of Alliance for Justice. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judge Relies on Recent 8th Circuit Clarification in Quest for Punitive Damages Against Logistics Company
The district court’s decision hinged on a July ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, which clarified the standard of proof in an action brought by a plaintiff who claimed he was severely injured when a nitric acid plant negligently released a cloud of toxic gas. Click Here To Read […]