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WebCalifornia Ad Tax Bill Taps Amazon, Google, Meta to Fund News. Amazon.com Inc., Google, and Meta would pay a 7.25% tax on California advertising revenue over $2.5 billion to fund tax credits for California news organizations under a bill introduced on Wednesday. CFPB Says Health Savings Account Junk Fees Cause Harm to Workers.
Demystifying the Litigation Funding Process - Bloomberg Law News
WebJun 16, 2021 · Demystifying the Litigation Funding Process. Andrew A. Stulce. Longford Capital Management LP. Jonathan D. Parente. Alston & Bird. Third-party litigation funding is moving mainstream. Andrew Stulce, vice president at Longford Capital, and Jonathan Parente, a litigation partner at Alston & Bird, provide pointers on commercial litigation …
Michael Cohen Could Practice Law Again, But It Won’t Be Easy
WebMar 1, 2019 · Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen may one day be able to practice law again after New York State disbarred him this week, but his return to practice would be far from a sure thing. Other high-profile attorneys ensnared in political scandals and convicted of crimes like Lewis “Scooter” Libby and Egil Krogh were able to practice again.
INSIGHT: Seven Things You Need to Know Before Investing in …
WebFinancing commercial litigations has become an increasingly popular area of investment in recent years. This novel area of finance provides commercial plaintiffs and law firms with the capital needed to prosecute expensive, complex claims and can reap large rewards for the litigation funder if the litigation is successful. The advances are often non-recourse, …
Environment & Energy Report - Bloomberg Law News
WebFEMA Must Build Back Sustainably After Disasters, Lawsuit Says. An environmental group’s lawsuit filed Thursday seeks to compel the federal government to rebuild communities hit by climate disasters with renewable energy, rather than replicating the fossil fuel-based systems that were in place before disaster struck.
SEC Freezes Climate Rules After Challengers Pushed for Pause (1)
WebApr 4, 2024 · The SEC put its climate reporting rules for public companies on hold Thursday in the face of multiple lawsuits challenging the regulations. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to pause the March 6 regulations on its own came after business interests and right-leaning challengers asked the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth ...
INSIGHT: Zooming and Attorney-Client Privilege - Bloomberg Law …
WebMay 22, 2020 · The use of videoconferencing like Zoom is skyrocketing during the coronavirus pandemic, but the legal profession must keep in mind the accompanying risks to the privacy of client data and attorney-client privilege, Jenner & Block attorneys write. They examine common videoconferencing practices and pitfalls of that could lead to waivers of …
Walmart Workers’ $35 Million Wage Statement Deal Wins Final Nod
WebDec 8, 2022 · Walmart’s $35 million deal to end a class action over its alleged failure to provide workers with accurate wage statements received the US District Court for the Central District of California’s final approval.. Judge André Birotte Jr. additionally approved class counsel’s request for $11.6 million in attorney’s fees and $158,765.80 in costs.
DOL Overtime Rule Under White House Review, Nears Release (1)
WebMar 4, 2024 · DOL Overtime Rule Under White House Review, Nears Release (1) A US Labor Department rule to expand overtime protections to millions more workers is under review at the White House budget office, the last step before the details of the highly anticipated rulemaking are released to the public. The Office of Management and Budget …
BP Names 26 Firms to New Outside Counsel Panels for 2022 to 2024
WebNov 30, 2021 · Reporter. BP announced global, U.K., U.S., and Singapore panels. Firms include Freshfields, Baker Botts, Arnold & Porter. BP Plc has named 26 firms to its new outside counsel panels for 2022 through 2024, including 11 in the U.S. Baker Botts, Greenberg Traurig, and Kirkland & Ellis are among the U.S. firms the London-based BP …
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