Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) suspended its medical activities in Yei, South Sudan on Tuesday, following an attack on staff last week. The charity organization, also known as Doctors Without Borders, recounted the incident that occurred on Friday, 20th September, when armed men forced their personnel out of their vehicle at gunpoint and looted their MSF…
As readers of this blog are aware, the most contentious battles during a lawsuit are fought during discovery. Among the various discovery battles is scheduling depositions. In many cases, parties tend to reschedule depositions, which typically drags out the length of a litigation. The worst decision a party can make is failing to appear for…
On September 16, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the final modifications on China 301 tariffs after completing its statutory four-year review in May 2024. 2024年9月16日，美国贸易代表办公室宣布了对中国301关税的最终修改措施，此前他们在2024年5月完成了对301关税的法定四年期审查。 As we reported in May 2024, President Biden directed USTR to take action to increase tariffs across “strategic sectors,” such as steel and aluminum,…
The greatest challenge for the in-house lawyer today is reconciling the role of being a corporate business partner with the role of being the corporate guardian. Balancing these roles can be fraught with ethical pitfalls. To navigate these pitfalls, it is important for the in-house lawyer to know and understand the ethical rules that have…
Left: New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media, Nov. 6, 2023, in New York (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File). Center: Justice Engoron. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File). Right: Former President Donald Trump speaks during a break in closing arguments at New York Supreme Court, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)….
A US federal court on Wednesday partially blocked enforcement of an Alabama law criminalizing absentee ballot assistance. The court sided with a coalition of plaintiffs who argued the law would violate the rights of disabled, blind, and low-literacy voters. The judge enjoined several sections of Senate Bill 1 (SB1). The bills Submission Provision restricted an…
On August 16, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published its semiannual regulatory agenda in the Federal Register, detailing the agency’s upcoming regulatory actions and priorities. The agenda outlines the proposed, final, and long-term rulemaking activities across various divisions, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Highlights from the agenda, include: Proposed Rule Stage: Establishment…
Washington State’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to include salary ranges and benefit information in job postings. Violations have resulted in over 100 EPOA class action lawsuits in the past year, often filed by the same firm, where the plaintiffs’ genuine intent to work is questionable. The…
Legal dramas aren’t just confined to the courtroom or our favorite TV shows. The tech startup world, brimming with secrecy, scandal, and high-stakes decisions, provides its own theater of legal intrigue. But what if those real-life stories — often whispered behind closed doors — were brought to the stage? Enter “Dirty Legal Secrets: Based in…
Background: FILE — Violent rioters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021 (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File). Insets, top to bottom: Kelly Fontaine poses for a picture taken by Bryan Dula inside the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021; Fontaine, left, and Dula (DOJ court filing). An Illinois…
