China Delays Expanded Mineral Export Controls, Trump Says

By Dylan Moroses

China has agreed to delay for a year an expansion to export controls for key minerals and is set to start purchasing more U.S. agricultural products including soybeans, while U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will decrease 10%, President Donald Trump said early Thursday morning.

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Senate Votes To Ax Global Tariffs, But House Path Blocked

By Kevin Pinner

The Senate passed legislation Thursday to end the declared national emergency propping up President Donald Trump's global tariff regime shortly after passing similar bills regarding tariffs on Canada and Brazil, though the House previously moved its deadline for action on the matter to next year.

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Trade Deals At Risk In Trump Tariff Case, Feds Tell Justices

By Dylan Moroses

The federal government told the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday that President Donald Trump's global tariffs have led to significant trade deals addressing the underlying national emergencies he declared, and a ruling determining them unlawful would prove catastrophic.

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11th Circ. Says Fla. Properties Can't Satisfy Venezuela Debt

By Caroline Simson

The Eleventh Circuit has refused to revive litigation aimed at enforcing $43.4 million worth of defaulted Venezuelan bonds by seizing control of various Miami properties allegedly controlled by a wealthy businessman accused of bribing Venezuelan officials, saying there was no jurisdiction.

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Tribal Business Owner Says Tariffs Violate 1855 Yakama Treaty

By Crystal Owens

A Yakama Indian tribe member is asking an Oregon federal court to block a series of tariffs issued by President Donald Trump, arguing that the orders violate a 19th century treaty that gives her the right to free trade.

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Analysis

Squires' National Security Fears Over RPIs Draw Skepticism

By Dani Kass

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has started requiring patent challengers to disclose all real parties in interest when filing their initial Patent Trial and Appeal Board petitions, building on his policies to limit such challenges and citing concerns over national security.

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H-1B Fee Guidance Is Helpful But Notable Uncertainty Persists

Recent guidance narrowing the scope of the $100,000 entry fee for H-1B visas will allow employers to plan for the hiring season, but a lack of detail about the mechanics of cross-agency payment verification, fee exemptions and other practical matters still need to be addressed, say attorneys at Klasko Immigration Law Partners.

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Series

Practicing Stoicism Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Practicing Stoicism, by applying reason to ignore my emotions and govern my decisions, has enabled me to approach challenging situations in a structured way, ultimately providing advice singularly devoted to a client's interest, says John Baranello at Moses & Singer.

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Judge Blasted For Violent Sexual Comments Against Minors

By Spencer Brewer

The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct has reprimanded a municipal judge for directing sexual remarks at children and wishing sexual violence upon them, noting that the judge exhibited racial bias from the bench.

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Meet The Judge Hearing Comey's, James' US Atty Challenges

By Jack Karp

The South Carolina federal judge who will consider former FBI Director James Comey's and New York Attorney General Letitia James' challenges to the authority of the interim U.S. attorney who brought separate criminal charges against them is known for her rigorous preparation and exacting standards.

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Comey Wins Bid For Judge Oversight In Privilege Dispute

By Jared Foretek

A Virginia federal judge has appointed U.S. Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick to preside over the privilege review of seized materials in the U.S. Department of Justice's case against former FBI Director James Comey, denying the DOJ's proposal for an outside "filter team" of government attorneys to conduct the review themselves.

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NJ Attys Punch Up Governor's Race With Campaign Funds

By Jake Maher

New Jersey's legal community has donated more than $900,000 to the gubernatorial candidates this election, with the Democrat surpassing the Republican in contributions, campaign finance records show.

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Habba Cites Essayli Ruling To Defend Role In NJ Cases

By Carla Baranauckas

The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Third Circuit to reinstate Alina Habba's authority in two criminal prosecutions, arguing a recent California ruling backs her power to supervise cases as first assistant, even if she's barred from acting as U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey under federal vacancy law.

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Sidley's 'Incomplete' Story Hid Fraud Scheme, Family Says

By Chart Riggall

A family alleging it was roped into an illegal tax sheltering scheme on the advice of a former Sidley Austin LLP attorney has urged a Georgia federal judge to keep its suit against the firm alive, arguing a jury should decide when the family knew enough about the fraud to move forward with its claims.

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Copyright Rules For AI Creations Too Strict, IP Panel Says

By Ivan Moreno

The U.S. Copyright Office's rule barring registration of works created entirely by artificial intelligence systems may be overly strict and unlikely to endure, according to a panel of legal experts who discussed the matter Wednesday at the American Intellectual Property Law Association's annual conference in D.C.

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Judges Say Judicial Freedom Key To Maintaining Rule Of Law

By Rachel Konieczny

Colorado state and federal judges provided a glimpse Wednesday into how courts decide cases when facing current challenges to the rule of law, agreeing that judicial independence is paramount to maintaining the heart of the United States' legal system.

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4 Things To Know About Fla. Bar Admissions Reform Ideas

By Madison Arnold

A work group has issued its final report on possible changes to bar exam admission requirements in Florida, proposing 12 potential alternatives to the current system of requiring graduates to come from law schools accredited by the American Bar Association.

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Analysis

Defamation Litigation Roundup: Drake, IRS, Greenpeace

By Theresa Schliep

In this month's review of defamation fights, Law360 highlights notable developments in California's anti-SLAPP law following a major Ninth Circuit opinion, as well as a decision — and appeal — in Drake's fight with his record label over Kendrick Lamar's diss track.

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