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Regulators Seek Rule Ending Reputation Risk Scrutiny, Even for Banks Tied to Money Laundering
10/10/2025

Regulators Seek Rule Ending Reputation Risk Scrutiny, Even for Banks Tied to Money Laundering

Legal experts say money laundering and other financial crimes under the federal Bank Secrecy Act have not been used as a pretext to scrutinize the reputation of banks, which can suffer consequential reputational hits by engaging with bad actors.

Majority of Trump Nominees for NC Federal Courts Get Bipartisan Support; Fourth Advances on Party-Line Vote
10/10/2025

Majority of Trump Nominees for NC Federal Courts Get Bipartisan Support; Fourth Advances on Party-Line Vote

Carl Tobias, a University of Richmond Law School professor, applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for embracing bipartisanship during the hyperpartisan Trump era as Democrats and Republicans advanced the nominations of three President Donald Trump nominees for federal courts in North Carolina.

“Defendants’ termination of the Competitive Grant Program on the basis that the Digital Equity Act is unconstitutional i...
10/10/2025

“Defendants’ termination of the Competitive Grant Program on the basis that the Digital Equity Act is unconstitutional is contrary to the powers that the Defendants may exercise under the Constitution,” co-counsel for NDIA alleged in the complaint. https://loom.ly/XhWaFaQ

"Defendants' termination of the Competitive Grant Program on the basis that the Digital Equity Act is unconstitutional is contrary to the powers that the Defendants may exercise under the Constitution," counsel for plaintiff National Digital Inclusion Alliance wrote in a complaint alleging the Trump...

“There’s no business interest that allows you to violate ethics rules,” said Susan Koniak, one of the complainants and a...
10/10/2025

“There’s no business interest that allows you to violate ethics rules,” said Susan Koniak, one of the complainants and a professor emeritus at the Boston University School of Law. https://loom.ly/3SnFGcA

A New York state attorney grievance committee decided not to investigate the ethical implications of nine Big Law firms' deals with President Donald Trump following his run of targeted executive orders, spurring criticism from the attorneys who raised concerns.

On the inaugural episode of the Supreme Court Brief podcast, constitutional law scholar and Berkeley Law School Dean Erw...
10/10/2025

On the inaugural episode of the Supreme Court Brief podcast, constitutional law scholar and Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky joins Jimmy Hoover to preview the October 2025 term. https://loom.ly/j62gpIE

In the inaugural episode of the Supreme Court Brief podcast, the dean of Berkeley Law School joins host Jimmy Hoover to discuss the stakes of the October 2025 Supreme Court term.

The regulation states that an employers’ efforts to test its systems for bias, or failure to do so, will be relevant to ...
10/10/2025

The regulation states that an employers’ efforts to test its systems for bias, or failure to do so, will be relevant to anti-discrimination claims against it, though it does not explicitly require them to do such testing.

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“The first step that employers should really focus on is to conduct a thorough audit of what tools they’re using,” said Jillian Ambrose, counsel at Crowell & Moring.

Of the dozens of federal disputes U.S. District Judge Jamar K. Walker has presided over, the criminal case against James...
10/10/2025

Of the dozens of federal disputes U.S. District Judge Jamar K. Walker has presided over, the criminal case against James is arguably the most high-profile case assignment in his judicial career. https://loom.ly/Q0HRbXs

U.S. District Judge Jamar K. Walker, a former Covington & Burling associate and ex-prosecutor who once oversaw the Financial Crimes & Public Corruption Unit in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, will preside over the Trump administration's white-collar criminal case cha...

As the government shutdown stretches on, it’s causing headaches for attorneys in government-facing practices. While some...
10/10/2025

As the government shutdown stretches on, it’s causing headaches for attorneys in government-facing practices. While some client work remains unaffected, attorneys say the longer the shutdown lasts, the more disruptive it will be. https://loom.ly/J95m8_A

“We're almost at year-end. People want to accomplish things before the year ends. If we're shut down all of October, that slows things down and hurts companies,” noted Aaron Cutler of Hogan Lovells.

Confirmed in a 50-47 vote, Mascott is Trump’s second appointee to the Third Circuit in his second term. https://loom.ly/...
10/10/2025

Confirmed in a 50-47 vote, Mascott is Trump’s second appointee to the Third Circuit in his second term. https://loom.ly/FHtpans

Confirmed in a 50-47 vote, Mascott is Trump’s second appointee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in his second term. The Senate confirmed the president’s former personal lawyer and Justice Department official Emil Bove in July.

One repercussion of lawyers misusing AI could be an increase in insurance premiums, since attorneys often hold errors an...
10/10/2025

One repercussion of lawyers misusing AI could be an increase in insurance premiums, since attorneys often hold errors and omissions and professional liability policies to help guard against malpractice and professional negligence claims. https://loom.ly/3rO0iLo

Litigators have made news headlines for AI 'hallucinations' discovered in public court documents, but transactional lawyers, whose work is more private, have dodged the same scrutiny. Experts still urge continued caution as the technology becomes more prevalent.

Jack Murphy’s return to Akin, the second-largest lobbying firm in the U.S. by revenue, underscores how top firms are exp...
10/10/2025

Jack Murphy’s return to Akin, the second-largest lobbying firm in the U.S. by revenue, underscores how top firms are expanding enforcement and compliance benches as Washington recalibrates its approach to digital asset regulation and financial market risk. https://loom.ly/0cSlbbs

Jack Murphy warned general and outside counsel of digital asset companies seeking to avoid risk that it would be a mistake for them to be complacent, notwithstanding the current administration’s industry-friendly approach.

"I don’t believe in saying “no” without a pathway forward. My approach is: 'You can’t do it that way, but let me help yo...
10/10/2025

"I don’t believe in saying “no” without a pathway forward. My approach is: 'You can’t do it that way, but let me help you figure out how to achieve your goal lawfully.' When I hire lawyers, I screen for that mindset." https://loom.ly/IZo0PiQ

"The most important lesson I've learned is how to mess up effectively. Everyone makes mistakes. What matters is how you respond," Tiffany Wright said.

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