The law had bipartisan support amid lawmakers’ concerns about national security posed by TikTok. But TikTok contends Congress provided no proof that the video app is or could be misused by the Chinese government.
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Judges Keep Stepping Down From Jeff Davis' Election Case
At least two Fulton County judges have recused from deciding a motion to stay certification of the statewide election of Jeff Davis to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
Supreme Court Wades Into San Francisco's Sewage Fight With EPA
According to the city, the EPA’s ocean wastewater permit contains “generic” prohibitions on violating applicable water standards without specifying exactly how much pollution can occur without risking enforcement under the federal Clean Water Act.
'Acceptance' of Return-to-Work Policies Permeates Big Law
“What we found was, the majority of law firms aren’t forcing people back to the office full time (and are) not being particularly strident in their enforcement, and lawyers are saying, ‘Oh, this strikes a good balance,’” one analyst said.
State Appellate Court Rejects Police Officer's Claim That Day-to-Night Shift Resulted in Adverse Employment Action
Associate Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian wrote that while the transfer could constitute an adverse employment action, with such issues as a lifestyle change and family life balance, there was no factual showing to support the union’s claim.
Tenth Circuit Reinforces Plain Meaning Rule in IRS Church Audit Protections Case
The court held that special audit procedures in I.R.C. Section 7611 designed to protect churches’ First Amendment rights do not constrain the IRS’s power to obtain records via third-party summonses in investigating churches.
Former GE Legal Chief to Join Paul Weiss
Michael Holston said one of the draws of Paul Weiss was the opportunity to work with Scott Barshay, chair of the firm’s Corporate Department. “I think Scott is the best M&A lawyer in the world,” Holston said.
Prologis' 30-Year Legal Chief to Exit After Helping Build $100B Powerhouse
The market value of the industrial real estate developer has grown more than 20-fold since Edward Nekritz came aboard in 1995 as its first in-house attorney.
'A Lot of Outrage': Privacy Suits Allege GM Steers Driver Data to Insurers
About two dozen class actions allege General Motors is gathering data about drivers without their consent, and then sending it to insurance companies, which raise their rates.
Largest Law Firms Increase Partner Pay Spread, as Comp Models Hit 'Inflection Point'
The Am Law 100 upped its average equity partner pay spread from 9.8-to-1 in 2022 to 10.3-to-1 in 2023, according to a sample of firms’ data.