Public Policy

Are Law Firms Facing Political Pressure on Client Choices?
Corporate & Financial Law Are Law Firms Facing Political Pressure on Client Choices?

The legal industry finds itself amidst gripping turmoil as over 700 partners from leading law firms like DLA Piper and Akerman have taken an unprecedented step. They collectively filed an amicus brief backing Susman Godfrey's lawsuit against the U.S. administration, challenging the chilling effect

Trump Administration Faces Criticism Over Data Privacy Rollbacks
Tech & Intellectual Property Trump Administration Faces Criticism Over Data Privacy Rollbacks

The Trump administration's approach to data privacy has sparked a contentious debate over the balance between economic growth and consumer rights. This deliberation intensified with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) recent decision to walk back a proposed rule designed to bolster

Is Trump's New Order Against Overcriminalization Meaningful?
Regulatory & Administrative Law Is Trump's New Order Against Overcriminalization Meaningful?

In a significant move, President Donald Trump signed the executive order "Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulation" in an effort to lessen criminal prosecutions for federal regulatory violations. The order reflects Trump's broader campaign against regulatory environments that he perceives

Are Buffer Zones Around Courts Stifling Free Speech Rights?
Regulatory & Administrative Law Are Buffer Zones Around Courts Stifling Free Speech Rights?

The question of whether imposing buffer zones around courts infringes upon free speech rights has gained significant attention as a First Amendment challenge unfolds in a Massachusetts court. The challenge has arisen in response to a 200-foot buffer zone implemented outside the Norfolk Superior

Will Alberta's Privacy Reforms Set a New Standard in Canada?
Tech & Intellectual Property Will Alberta's Privacy Reforms Set a New Standard in Canada?

Amid a climate of national legislative inertia, Alberta has embarked on a proactive journey to reform its privacy laws, potentially setting a new standard for Canada. The proroguing of Parliament earlier this year dashed hopes for imminent federal privacy legislation reforms, leaving provinces to

Key Shifts in Law School Rankings and Major Litigation Updates
Regulatory & Administrative Law Key Shifts in Law School Rankings and Major Litigation Updates

Recent shifts in law school rankings and high-profile litigation updates have captured the attention of the entire legal community. Noteworthy among these are significant movements in the US News Law School Rankings, marked by Cornell University's unexpected departure from the T14 and Harvard

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