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ICJ Orders Russia to 'immediately suspend' Ukraine Invasion - the International Court of Justice issued the order Wednesday after Ukraine filed a request for provisional measures last month. More here.
Former Harvard Law Student Launches Anti-War Petition - Ryan Donahue has formed a petition with other students from T14 schools to put pressure on law firms to drop their Russian clients. More here.
Congressional Report Recommends CBD Regulation - The U.S. Senate Appropriation Committee is proposing incorporating language that would regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids. More here.
Law School Admission Council Piloting Alternative Path to Law School - the council is designing a program to enable would-be law students to apply without taking a standardized test. It won't replace the LSAT, but would allow prospective students to complete a tailored curriculum before graduation. More here.
SnapChat Faces Potential Liability for Speed Filter - The Georgia Supreme Court ruled the social media company might be liable for negligently designing a speed filter used by a teen driver who recorded speeds of 100+ MPH before crashing and severely injuring another driver. More here.
ClientEarth Sues Shell over allegations the oil company's Board of Directors have failed to adopt and implement a climate strategy plan. More here.
ReedSmith Announces New Benefits in Talent War - the BigLaw firm will provide fertility and family-forming benefits to new personnel. This development comes after months of pay raises and bonuses offered to new hires. More here.
Saul Ewing Declares Wednesdays "Zoom Free" - In an effort to help lawyers and staff to get back to the office, the law firm has made "Zoom-Free" Wednesdays so colleagues can spend time together instead of in meetings on their screens. More here.
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The California DMV has suspended Cruise LLC due to safety concerns.
The Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron deference doctrine, significantly altering the regulatory landscape and emphasizing judicial authority in interpreting laws.
For the longest time, the EB-5 Program has been running with little clarification and guidance from the multitude of federal and state agencies involved which includes USCIS.
On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok U.S. The court deemed ownership a national security risk due to potential Chinese government interference. TikTok’s arguments against the Act’s constitutionality were rejected, affirming the law’s necessity.
Erich Andersen, TikTok's General Counsel, will become Special Counsel at ByteDance to focus on legal strategies against a potential U.S. ban following new legislation.
