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June 09, 2025
Squires Dodges Trump Questions, Emphasizes AI For Backlog
The Trump administration's nominee for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director avoided answering whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election, how to describe defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and whether he would follow an illegal directive from the president, along with addressing concerns about USPTO resources and artificial intelligence in post-hearing responses to senators.
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June 09, 2025
Trump Executive Order Revamps US Cybersecurity Policy
President Donald Trump has moved to "reprioritize" the nation's cybersecurity efforts by issuing an executive order scrapping the provisions of prior directives issued by the past two Democratic administrations while focusing on measures such as mandating more secure software development and the latest encryption protocols.
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June 09, 2025
Russian Crypto CEO, Charged With $530M Fraud, Can't Get Bail
The Russian CEO of Miami-based cryptocurrency firm Evita was arrested and charged Monday with 22 criminal counts for allegedly orchestrating a $530 million scheme to dodge U.S. sanctions and export controls and launder funds, prompting a New York federal judge to deny him bail given his incentive to flee.
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June 09, 2025
Treasury Warns Of Iranian 'Shadow Banking,' Oil Smuggling
The Treasury Department has laid out red flags that financial institutions should monitor for identifying and reporting possible sanctions evasion schemes and other suspicious activity tied to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including illicit oil smuggling and the use of "shadow banking" networks.
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June 09, 2025
2nd Circ. Weighs Menendez Bail Bid Over Evidence Mishap
The Second Circuit questioned Monday whether providing excluded evidence to the jury in former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial is the type of error that can justify bail pending appeal.
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June 09, 2025
Bitcoin Platform Parataxis Eyes Public Listing Via SPAC Deal
Bitcoin-focused investment startup Parataxis Holdings LLC plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company SilverBox Corp IV, both parties announced Monday, marking the latest crypto-related foray into public markets.
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June 09, 2025
Chinese Student Accused Of Smuggling Roundworms To US
A Chinese student pursuing a doctoral degree in Wuhan has been charged with smuggling roundworms to recipients associated with a University of Michigan laboratory and lying to federal agents about it, according to an announcement Monday by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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June 09, 2025
US Eyes Deal With China On Rare Earths, Chips, Official Says
The U.S. government hoped to reach an agreement Monday with China's government to loosen export controls on rare earth elements in exchange for the U.S. relaxing controls on semiconductors, the White House National Economic Council director said.
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June 09, 2025
Businesses Warn Fed. Circ. Against Pausing Block On Tariffs
Thousands of businesses will suffer "irreparable harm" if the Federal Circuit halts the U.S. Court of International Trade's order that struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs, a wine importer told the appellate court, urging against a long-term pause.
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June 09, 2025
German Court Convicts 1 In €23M Platinum Coin VAT Fraud
A German court has convicted one of the leaders of a criminal organization responsible for more than €23 million ($26.3 million) in evaded value-added taxes through its trade of platinum coins, the European Public Prosecutor's Office said.
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June 09, 2025
Nadine Menendez Says Counsel Shake-Up Erases Conviction
Former Sen. Robert Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, has asked a Manhattan federal judge to vacate the jury's guilty verdict in her bribery case, arguing that her Sixth Amendment rights were violated when she was denied her choice of legal representation.
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June 06, 2025
Circle's Smash IPO Could Pave Way For More Crypto Listings
Stablecoin issuer Circle's explosive debut will likely stimulate more crypto listings and possibly jolt the broader pipeline of initial public offerings, capital markets attorneys say.
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June 06, 2025
9th Circ. Mulls If Seagate Win Could Spur Antitrust Suits
A Ninth Circuit judge on a panel doubted Seagate Technology's request to reverse NHK Spring's partial win in an antitrust fight over hard drive components, observing Friday that Seagate's position may broaden antitrust liability and asking "how does this not open up the floodgates for a new plaintiffs' cottage industry?"
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June 06, 2025
Judge Won't Toss 'Patent Ambush' Case Against Clorox, Brita
A Pennsylvania federal judge has shot down a bid from Clorox Co. and its Brita brand to toss an antitrust lawsuit accusing the companies of engaging in a "patent ambush" to corner the market on home water filters, saying the request was premature.
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June 06, 2025
Iraq Says $120M Pier Award Enforcement Must Be Thrown Out
Iraq has filed an appellate brief urging the D.C. Circuit to overturn a lower court ruling giving a Cypriot construction firm permission to enforce a nearly $120 million arbitral award it won in a dispute over a major port project.
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June 06, 2025
Lobbying Firm Sued Over Deal For White House Meetings
A lobbying firm, its owner and an employee have been sued in Georgia federal court by a legal and consulting firm for breach of contract after they allegedly accepted partial payment for but never delivered on a $500,000 deal to arrange meetings with senior White House officials: the president, vice president and secretary of state.
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June 06, 2025
Arizona Mining Co. Challenges $417M Ruling In Peru Dispute
Peru breached its U.S. trade agreement by imposing $417 million in penalties and interest on the unpaid royalties of an Arizona-based mining company's local operator, the company said while asking international arbiters to partially annul an award that it claimed mistakenly ignored the issue.
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June 06, 2025
DOJ Says More IT Workers Laundered Crypto For North Korea
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint alleging information technology workers from North Korea evaded U.S. sanctions and accumulated millions in cryptocurrency for the benefit of the North Korean government.
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June 06, 2025
Auto Industry Questions Update To FCC Connected-Tech Ban
With the automotive technology players saying they need more time to assess their supply chains, the Federal Communications Commission is giving the public an additional 18 days to comment on a proposal that would add to the list of vehicle connectivity technologies banned from Russian and Chinese manufacturers.
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June 05, 2025
AI Co. Sues French Tech Biz Over $20M Graphics Content Deal
An artificial intelligence company is suing a French technology business in California federal court over a more than $20 million deal giving it access to a platform that creates graphics content, accusing it of committing acts of bad faith "at every stage" of their relationship.
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June 05, 2025
DOJ Says Cross-Border Monopoly Member Deserves 11 Years
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking 11 years in prison and a $2 million fine for a man who pled guilty to charges tied to the running of a cross-border used-car transport business, which prosecutors say used violence to keep competition at bay.
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June 05, 2025
Major Co. Group Asks Full Fed. Circ. To Review Lashify ITC Case
A coalition representing big companies including Google and Apple is backing the U.S. International Trade Commission's request that the Federal Circuit rethink its finding that the commission had been wrongly barring domestic expenses related to sales, marketing and other activities from ITC patent cases.
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June 05, 2025
Trump Expects China Trade Talks To Resume After Xi Phone Call
President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke over the phone Thursday about an impasse in ongoing trade talks over U.S. claims China was slow-walking the exports of rare earths, with Trump saying he expects meetings between the countries' negotiating teams to resume.
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June 05, 2025
Supreme Court Bars Hamas Victims From Reviving Bank Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that victims of Hamas terrorist attacks cannot get a second shot at filing a lawsuit that seeks to hold a Lebanese bank liable for aiding and abetting Hamas, reasserting that final judgments can only be reopened under "extraordinary circumstances."
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June 04, 2025
French Plane Co. Escapes Crash Suit In Fla. Courts
A Florida appeals panel on Wednesday threw out product liability claims against a French plane manufacturer in a suit over a crash that killed all but one of its passengers, saying the company's ties to the Sunshine State are not related to the allegations in the complaint.
Expert Analysis
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Charging A Separate Tariff Fee May Backfire For Retailers
In the wake of the Trump administration's newly imposed tariffs, retailers facing significant supply chain cost increases may be considering adding a tariff fee to offset these costs, but doing so risks violating state drip pricing bans, say attorneys at Benesch.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From DOJ Enviro To Mid-Law
Practitioners leaving a longtime government role for private practice — as when I departed the U.S. Department of Justice’s environmental enforcement division — should prioritize finding a firm that shares their principles, values their experience and will invest in their transition, says John Cruden at Beveridge & Diamond.
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Why Cos. Should Investigate Unethical Supply Chain Conduct
The U.K. government’s recent updated guidance for businesses on reporting slavery and human trafficking in supply chains underscores the urgent need for companies to adopt transparent and measurable due diligence practices, reinforcing the broader need for proactive internal investigations into unethical or criminal conduct, say lawyers at Seladore and Matrix Chambers.
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Why Trade Cases May Put Maple Leaf Deference On Review
When litigation challenging the president’s trade actions reaches the Federal Circuit, the court will have to reevaluate the Maple Leaf standard in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2024 Loper Bright decision limiting Chevron-like deference to cases involving statutory provisions in which Congress delegated discretionary authority to the executive branch, say attorneys at Wiley.
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3 Change Management Tools To Boost Compliance Efforts
As companies grapple with rapidly changing regulations and expectations, leaders charged with implementing their organizations’ compliance programs should look to change management principles to make the process less costly and more effective, says Liisa Thomas at Sheppard Mullin.
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As Tariffs Rise, Cos. Can Address Trademark Non-Use Risks
Although new tariffs may temporarily prevent companies from selling their goods and services in the U.S., businesses can take steps to minimize the risk of losing their trademark rights due to non-use, say attorneys at DLA Piper.
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Legal Ethics Considerations For Law Firm Pro Bono Deals
If a law firm enters into a pro bono deal with the Trump administration in exchange for avoiding or removing an executive order, it has an ethical obligation to create a written settlement agreement with specific terms, which would mitigate some potential conflict of interest problems, says Andrew Altschul at Buchanan Angeli.
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Playing Football Made Me A Better Lawyer
While my football career ended over 15 years ago, the lessons the sport taught me about grit, accountability and resilience have stayed with me and will continue to help me succeed as an attorney, says Bert McBride at Trenam.
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10 Arbitrations And A 5th Circ. Ruling Flag Arb. Clause Risks
The ongoing arbitral saga of Sullivan v. Feldman, which has engendered proceedings before 10 different arbitrators in Texas and Louisiana along with last month's Fifth Circuit opinion, showcases both the risks and limitations of arbitration clauses in retainer agreements for resolving attorney-client disputes, says Christopher Blazejewski at Sherin and Lodgen.
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4 Ways US Banks Can Operate In Canada
Contrary to recent statements from the Trump administration, there are several options for U.S. banks that want to operate and compete in Canada, and the country’s bank ownership regime may actually be more favorable to U.S. banks than to Canadian shareholders, say attorneys at Torys.
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Power To The Paralegals: The Value Of Unified State Licensing
Texas' proposal to become the latest state to license paraprofessional providers of limited legal services could help firms expand their reach and improve access to justice, but consumers, attorneys and allied legal professionals would benefit even more if similar programs across the country become more uniform, says Michael Houlberg at the University of Denver.
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UK Top Court Charts Limits Of Liability In Ship Explosion Case
A recent U.K. Supreme Court ruling, capping a ship charterer's damages for an onboard explosion, casts a clarifying light upon the murky waters of maritime liability, particularly concerning the delicate operation of limitation under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, says Josep Galvez at 4-5 Gray's Inn.
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10 Soft Skills Every GC Should Master
As businesses face shifting regulatory and technological uncertainty, general counsel will need to strengthen certain soft skills to succeed, from admitting when they make a mistake to maintaining a healthy dose of dispassion, says Douglas Brown at Manatt.
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6 Criteria Can Help Assess Executive Branch Actions
With new executive policy changes announced seemingly every day, several questions can help courts, policymakers and businesses determine whether such actions are proper, effective and in keeping with our democratic norms, say Marc Levin and Khalil Cumberbatch at the Council on Criminal Justice.
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Traversing The Shifting Sands Of ESG Reporting Compliance
Multinational corporations have increasingly found themselves between a rock and a hard place attempting to comply with EU and California ESG requirements while not running afoul of expanding U.S. anti-ESG regimes, but focusing on what is material to shareholder value and establishing strong governance can help, say attorneys at MoFo.