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FCA Doubles UK EMIR Commodity Clearing Threshold to €6B
The FCA raised the UK EMIR commodity derivatives clearing threshold from €3B to €6B, impacting compliance for market participants and legal teams.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
Cboe Defends Proposed Disruptive Trading Rule Amid Industry Pushback
Cboe seeks SEC approval for Rule 8.23 on disruptive trading, facing industry criticism over intent standards important for compliance.
BigLaw Profits Soar as Firms Tighten Equity Partnership Doors
Leading US law firms report record profits but limit equity partner promotions amid shifting partnership models.
Susman Godfrey’s 2026 Salaries Competitive but Vary vs. Market Raises
Susman Godfrey’s 2026 salary scale offers competitive pay above market for mid-level associates but aligns or trails at entry level amid BigLaw raises.
GAO Report Flags Safety, Waste Issues at Texas ICE Facility
GAO report finds safety, medical, and financial failings at Texas ICE detention center, prompting contractor change and DHS action.
Emory Scholar: Federal Judges’ Life Tenure Depends on Good Behavior
Emory Law professor explains that federal judges hold office during good behavior, underpinning accountability amid Georgia judge misconduct case.
D.C. Boutique Wilkinson Stekloff Matches New Big Law Pay Scale
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP raises associate salaries to match big law firms' new 2026 market rates, heightening competition in elite litigation recruiting.
Montana Supreme Court Revises Ballot Statement on Corporate Spending Initiative
Montana Supreme Court removes argumentative sentence from AG’s ballot statement, affecting legal framing of corporate election spending measures.
Virginia Appeals Court Overturns Convictions on Obscene Sexual Gesture
Virginia Court of Appeals reverses two obscene sexual display convictions, refining legal standards on simulated masturbation acts under state law.
Kenya Arrests Ex-Chief Justice Maraga in National Park Protest
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested amid protests against Nairobi National Park construction, highlighting tensions over environmental rights and rule of law in Kenya.
BC Civil Liberties Groups Demand End to Police in Schools
The BCCLA and Policing-Free Schools Canada petition BC ministers to stop police programs in schools amid rights concerns.
Clio Acquires Jurisage to Boost AI Legal Tools in Canada
Clio completes acquisition of Canadian legal data startup Jurisage to expand AI-powered workflow solutions with Clio Work in Canada.
Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5 and Claude for Legal With AI Plugins
Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5 and Claude for Legal with over 20 connectors and 12 legal practice plugins, advancing AI in law firms and departments.
LA Jury Acquits Atkins of Murder After Police Kill Trader Joe’s Employee
A Los Angeles jury acquitted Gene Evin Atkins of murder despite police killing employee Melyda Corado during his 2018 rampage.
Billables AI Raises $10.2M to Expand AI Legal Timekeeping Tools
Billables AI secures $10.2M Series A to develop advanced AI features beyond timekeeping for law firms and legal departments, spotlighting legal tech innovation.
Apple Launches Siri AI with Google’s Gemini Tech After $250M Delay
Apple unveils Siri AI with advanced context features powered by Google Gemini, following delays and a $250M class-action settlement.
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General
President Trump nominated Todd Blanche as permanent U.S. Attorney General, signaling potential DOJ shifts impacting legal strategies.
BigLaw Firms Shift from Lockstep to Market-Based Partner Pay Models
Top BigLaw firms like Debevoise and Cravath adopt market-driven partner compensation, reshaping partnership dynamics and talent strategies.
Partner Sues Maynard James Keenan Over Thirteen Moons Gin Partnership Dispute
Maynard James Keenan faces lawsuit from partner alleging conspiracy to remove him from Thirteen Moons Gin. Key issues for legal counsel in partnership governance.