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The arrangement resolves litigation filed by NPR accusing the corporation of illegally yielding to Trump's demands that the network be financially punished for its news coverage. The argument, part of a broader lawsuit by NPR and several stations against the Trump administration, focused on CPB funding for NPR's operation of a satellite distribution system for local public radio stations. The judge in the case had explicitly told CPB's legal team he did not find its defense credible.

Perryman said the stakes go beyond courtroom victories. The real challenge is demonstrating that the public truly holds the power to counter and often stop the White House's seemingly unstoppable march toward authoritarian rule. "The real thing for us was, how are we going to show people that you actually still get to be in charge in your country-the people get to be in charge," Perryman told moderator and host of the podcast Pod Save America, Jon Favreau.

Weil Gotshal partner Gerhard Schmidt, co-managing partner of the Biglaw firm's German offices and a private equity and mergers & acquisitions attorney, is on the hot seat thanks to a €5 million personal investment. According to reporting by the Financial Times, in 2017 Schmidt invested the money in private equity group Novalpina Capital, sans the typical investor fees due to his relationship with the founders, and chaired Novalpina Capital.

The work began in late 2019, when the city transportation department hired the company Judlau for $101 million to replace corroding steel and decking along the Riverside Drive Viaduct, which towers above the West Side Highway between 153rd And 161st streets. The roadway, which was built in 1928 and last saw major repairs in 1985, had "limited remaining life," city engineers said at the time.

On this episode of the UpLevel View podcast, hosts Steph Corey and Ken Callander talk with Grubhub's Katie Armistead about how legal teams are bringing order to the chaos with phase-based fees, risk-sharing, and value-driven pricing. Changing Models It can often be difficult to convince members of a corporate law department to switch pricing models. Here, Steph and Katie share some factors that can convince a team to make this change.

It isn't particularly strong - it's effectiveness is probably one step above spit, but it is better than nothing when you're dealing with pregnancy cramps or a fever. Unfortunately, the party that brought you bleach and horse de-wormer as COVID cures is still in power and they've set their sights on acetaminophen. And despite Trump's difficulty pronouncing it, he went all in on establishing a causal link between using Tylenol while pregnant and giving birth to a child with autism.

Langley's professional journey began with the challenges common to many young attorneys: finding the right path and making decisions under pressure. Early in his career, he accepted a position out of law school that was not a good fit for him. The experience taught him valuable lessons about patience, self-trust, and the importance of gathering all relevant information before making significant decisions. Those insights shaped the way he has approached his career ever since, emphasizing careful consideration and self-awareness over haste or external pressures.

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Under the terms of the agreement, the defendants will pay $225,000 in attorney's fees stemming from the litigation first filed by Carpenter in 2021.

According to the lawsuit, loanDepot required loan officers unable to obtain higher-cost loans to transfer borrowers to internal loan consultants, regardless of actual necessity.

California's small businesses face immense challenges, particularly from trial attorneys exploiting the Americans With Disabilities Act. These legal ambushes often target technical infractions with no ill intent.

Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips, and Jeannie Rhee left Paul, Weiss due to its deal with Trump, aiming to establish a new law firm independently.

The government's emissions reduction plan faces unprecedented litigation as over 300 lawyers argue it is inadequate for achieving net zero obligations by 2050.

The USDA's directive for states to turn over sensitive SNAP recipient data is currently on hold amid privacy law concerns and a pending lawsuit.

We've finally reached the point where the shadow docket might be gumming up the actual docket.

The Biden administration in 2023 cut off funding to Tennessee and Oklahoma, arguing they violated federal rules by not offering counseling to patients about abortion.