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Trump Administration Takes New Crypto-Enthusiastic Regulatory Approach
March 01, 2025
Just weeks since the Trump administration took the reins, we can already see the broad outlines of a truly seismic change in the U.S. government’s approach to crypto — one that promises to create never before seen opportunities for crypto to expand its presence and achieve an unparalleled level of integration into the U.S. and global financial systems.
Players On the Move
March 01, 2025
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
J&J’s Third Talc Bankruptcy Case Begins
March 01, 2025
A critical trial in Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder bankruptcy began on February 18, with several lawyers arguing to dismiss the Chapter 11 case and reject the $10 billion plan.
Eminent Domain Law
March 01, 2025
Condemnation Upheld Because It Did Not Interfere With Prior Public Use
Is the Ballooning Billing Rate Ready to Pop?
March 01, 2025
Short of a seismic financial shock, hefty law firm billing rate increases are seemingly here to stay, much to the chagrin of clients and their general counsel. But that’s not to say that market conditions aren’t evolving to challenge the status quo of large rate increases — and in the words of one consultant advising corporate law departments, you don’t know you’re in a bubble until it pops.
IP News
March 01, 2025
Federal Circuit: PTAB Jurisdiction Exists Over Expired PatentsFederal Circuit: No Estoppel on Unadjudicated Claims
Recognizing and Combatting Online ‘Dark Patterns’
March 01, 2025
As online platforms become more sophisticated, so do the tactics designed to manipulate user behavior. Among these, “dark patterns” have emerged as a particularly concerning phenomenon. This article explores the different types of dark patterns prevalent online, examines how they affect consumers and businesses, and analyzes the legal frameworks emerging to combat these practices in Connecticut the EU.
Effect of Trump’s Tax Plan on Commercial Real Estate
March 01, 2025
Many industry leaders, analysts, and pundits have broadly considered how the Trump administration’s and GOP-majority Congress’ plans might affect commercial real estate. The Deloitte Center for Financial Services looked at six key parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is set to expire by the end of this year, and the likely implications on domestic and global CRE.
How Small Firms Can Use Digital Marketing to Level the Playing Field
March 01, 2025
Small law firms can often feel outgunned when competing against the massive marketing budgets of larger firms. Luckily, the digital landscape has helped to level the playing field. While bigger firms pour money into traditional advertising, smaller practices can build their brand and attract clients through savvy use of social media and content marketing, without breaking the bank.
EU Antitrust Strategy Faces U.S. Pushback as Regulatory Tensions Rise Over Big Tech
March 01, 2025
With tech giants’ influence on the White House on the rise, the likelihood of U.S. retaliation in response to enforcement of both longstanding EU antitrust rules and newer digital regulations has grown. At the same time, the EU’s own stated desire to cut red tape has raised existential questions about the future of the EU as a global regulatory superpower whose laws are emulated by nations and adhered to by companies around the world.

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