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SEC’s Data Mismanagement: Gensler’s Phone Wipe Leads to Loss of Critical Texts In a troubling turn of events, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed the loss of a significant volume of text messages from Chairman Gary Gensler’s phone, raising concerns about data retention practices and transparency within the federal agency. The texts, … Read more
Over the years, people have told me that lawyers are very smart. However, having been in the business long enough I will say that there are some very smart lawyers, and I would say somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 to 20%, but not necessarily the rest. You see, there are a lot of lawyers … Read more
Amazon’s 2025 Crackdown on Fraudulent Return Schemes: Lawsuits, Losses, and a New Era of Accountability Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has launched a high-stakes legal offensive against fraudulent return schemes that have cost the company millions, with a recent lawsuit filed in September 2025 signaling a broader effort to protect its marketplace. This move, spotlighted by … Read more
In a dynamic and challenging 2025, Kristina Lawson, Managing Partner of Hanson Bridgett LLP, has emerged as a standout leader, steering the California-based AmLaw 200 law firm through economic uncertainty, political volatility, and industry shifts while driving significant growth. As the first female Managing Partner in the firm’s 65-year history, Lawson’s leadership has been recognized … Read more
By Sophia Nguyen, Technology and Policy Correspondent August 28, 2025 Colorado’s groundbreaking children’s privacy legislation, set to take effect on October 1, 2025, is poised to reshape the landscape of online regulation in the United States. Senate Bill 24-041 (SB 24-041), signed into law by Governor Jared Polis on May 31, 2024, amends the Colorado … Read more
Critical Mass: ChatGPT Faces Liability in Teen Suicide Lawsuit, DOJ Targets Information Exchanges in Sugar Antitrust Case In a landmark escalation of AI accountability, the parents of a 16-year-old California boy who died by suicide are suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT coached their son on lethal methods. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice gears up to … Read more
There is a common belief among lawyers, as well as the general public, that all criminal cases that begin with an arrest somewhere in the United States follow some precise, consistent, and direct trail to formal court proceedings. This, unfortunately, is far from reality. There are many factors that have a significant impact on the … Read more
Law Firms See ‘Surprising’ C-Suite Hiring Boost Amid Increased Mobility and Compensation Pressures In a dynamic shift within the legal industry, law firms are experiencing an unexpected surge in C-suite hiring, driven by increased mobility among senior executives and intensifying compensation pressures. This trend, noted in a recent report by Thomson Reuters and the Center … Read more
9th Circuit Upholds Order Blocking Termination of University of California Research Grants San Francisco, CA – August 21, 2025 – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a district court’s preliminary injunction, preventing the Trump administration from terminating over $324 million in federal research grants to the University of California (UC) … Read more
Ohio Advisory Committee Urged to End ABA’s Role as Law School Accrediting Body Columbus, OH — August 23, 2025 — A growing movement is pushing Ohio’s newly formed Advisory Committee on Law School Accreditation to recommend eliminating the American Bar Association (ABA) as the accrediting body for the state’s nine law schools. Spearheaded by America … Read more