“Baby FARA” Laws Are Growing Up: State-Level Disclosure of Foreign Relationships Is Here | Insights | Venable LLP

“Baby FARA” Laws Are Growing Up: State-Level Disclosure of Foreign Relationships Is Here | Insights | Venable LLP

As the second Trump administration appears to deprioritize enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), a wave of states has taken up the mantle of shedding light on foreign influence. In 2025, five states have quietly enacted invasive state laws with FARA-like disclosure requirements designed to reveal the activities of foreign governments, political parties,…

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Man beat victim outside Panda Express, stole 0: Sheriff

Man beat victim outside Panda Express, stole $300: Sheriff

Background: The Panda Express located at 8750 West Flagler Street in Miami, Florida (Google Maps). Inset: Reiver Jose Sanchez-Molero (Miami-Dade Sheriff”s Office). A suspect is accused of ambushing a man trying to enter a Panda Express restaurant in Miami, Florida, beating him over the head with a metal bat, and transferring money from the victim’s…

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Federal judge in Mangione case rebukes US Justice Department over possibly prejudicial comments – JURIST

Federal judge in Mangione case rebukes US Justice Department over possibly prejudicial comments – JURIST

A federal judge in New York stated Wednesday that no less than two senior US Department of Justice (DOJ) officials “appear[ed] to be in direct violation” of a local court rule when they issued out-of-court statements suggesting Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was guilty before trial. Judge Margaret…

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Warning Signs: Sixth Circuit Preserves Privilege for Internal Investigations Despite Challenge | Baker Donelson

Warning Signs: Sixth Circuit Preserves Privilege for Internal Investigations Despite Challenge | Baker Donelson

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) urges companies to conduct internal investigations to identify potential wrongdoing by individuals and timely self-disclose when appropriate. However, a U.S. district court judge’s opinion in May 2024 threatened companies’ incentives to do so after ruling that the attorney-client privilege did not apply to FirstEnergy Corporation’s (FirstEnergy) internal investigation…

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup – Above the Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup – Above the Law

Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Fed Independence Reaches Its Moment of Truth as Supreme Court Weighs Cook’s Fate; High court to decide whether Trump can remove board…

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Locking In Value: How GPs Use Crystallization to Balance Incentives | DarrowEverett LLP

Locking In Value: How GPs Use Crystallization to Balance Incentives | DarrowEverett LLP

Crystallization is a pivotal concept in private equity fund management, particularly for General Partners (GPs) seeking to realize the value of their carried interest, or “promote.” As private equity funds mature and assets are monetized, the timing and method of crystallizing a promote can have significant implications for both GPs and Limited Partners (LPs). This…

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