Morning Docket: 05.19.25 - Above the Law
Briefly

Recent developments in major legal cases and firm mergers highlight a troubling intersection of law, ethics, and corporate strategies. The Supreme Court reaffirmed due process protections against government exploitation in the prison system, while significant mergers like McDermott/Schulte signal impending shifts in corporate law dynamics. Concurrently, litigation is evolving against tech giants over the algorithms that perpetuate radical content, posing challenges to immunity laws, thus shaping the future of legal accountability and oversight in technology and corporate mergers.
The Supreme Court firmly established that government actions cannot infringe upon an individual's due process rights, as reiterated in their latest ruling.
The McDermott/Schulte merger is poised to create a major New York law firm presence, setting the stage for potential job cuts amid economic uncertainty.
Wachtell and Latham's decision to pursue further monopolistic strategies amid the public's dissatisfaction with cable companies highlights the ongoing problems in market dominance.
The case against tech algorithms poses significant legal questions about accountability and whether existing laws can effectively regulate their influence on user behavior.
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