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Trying something new this week: instead of one legal win at a time or a long deep-dive, here’s a 3-minute roundup of the administration’s legal L’s — a concentrated shot of court losses, blocked policies, and judges saying “not so fast.” Think of it as a rapid cleanse for your timeline: more substance than a micro-update, less time than a full briefing. Testing the format — tell me if this jam-packed recap hits the sweet spot.
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FLASHBACK to 8 years ago, when a group of ~30 volunteers who cared about economic diversification in #Wyoming + defining a property-rights based legal & regulatory regime for #crypto within the US got 5 blockchain-friendly bills passed in the 2018...
hot tip when you're reviewing contracts, ALWAYS hit CTRL+F for the words "perpetual" and "non-revocable". ...because 99% of the time they're tied into a clause you definitely don't want to agree to. love, -your legalmiga®
States sue Trump administration for blocking funded renewable projects Congress approved the money. The White House froze it. Now states are daring the courts to decide if the Constitution still stands. https://t.co/rYIh7fS9kw #ClimatePolicy #Federalism #EnergyPolitics #IRA #USPolitics
We are running out 1st SAFE closing for a startup through the 9to5 Docs platform. Founder saves $$$ and Attorney saves time. Win-win.
If we criminalize cheating, we are inviting the government into the most intimate parts of adult life. And that should make everyone pause. Yes, marriage is a legal contract. But it’s a family law contract, not a criminal code provision. Here’s...
CBS lawyers told Colbert he couldn't interview a Senate candidate. Couldn't show a photo. Couldn't show a drawing. Couldn't tell the audience it was happening. Based on an FCC rule that hasn't actually been changed. New piece on what CBS...
This AI startup just hit an $11B valuation by solving one of the most boring problems in tech.... Harvey is reportedly raising $200M and has reached: - $190M in ARR - 1,000 customers - 100,000 lawyers on the platform So...
JUST FINISHED RECORDING MY APPEARANCE ON 'THE EPSTEIN FILES BOOK CLUB'! The fabulous @elisewho and @jenafriedman are *awesome* hosts, and we covered a lot of ground, including what *are* the Epstein files, and what has to happen to bring people...
Build Windmills, Not Walls: Michael Gerstenzang Cleary Gottlieb’s managing partner until last month, Gerstenzang shares insights about the importance of adaptability, the AI revolution, and more. LINK: https://t.co/vXUH338qAL https://t.co/SZIJHMLcnA
FCC Chair Brendan Carr says, "the equal time rule is going to apply to broadcast across the board" but adds he hasn't seen same issues in radio.
The pharmaceutical industry needs stability & clear guidance from #FDA as it attempts to bring through licensure new drugs & vaccines. Vinay Prasad, FDA's head of biologics, has brought drama to a setting where it's not welcome, @matthewherper.bsky.social writes. https://t.co/Qaw1QmYNpL
NOW: 🇺🇸 Arizona’s SB1649, creating a state-run crypto reserve holding XRP, BTC, and more, cleared the Senate Finance Committee and now heads to the Rules Committee https://t.co/KSlJxJiDTM
#FDA backs down on #Moderna: The agency had refused to review the company's licensure application for an mRNA flu vaccine, but after significant pushback has relented. https://t.co/omo7bEBQGW
Eightfold #AIbias suit: Just the ‘tip of the iceberg’? @HR_Exec https://t.co/stdZRYvq2H #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
If you got laid off following a performance improvement plan that came relatively shortly after you took protected medical leave, sought a reasonable accommodation, or reported unlawful employer practices-- you may have experienced algorithmic discrimination. Consult an employment lawyer before...
POLAND INVESTIGATING EPSTEIN FILES - THE WALLS ARE SLOWLY CLOSING IN The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, has announced the formation of a team to analyze Epstein files and "possibly also to launch an investigation if our concerns over the...
It’s always fascinating to watch people say, “Why didn’t she just hire a solicitor?” as if that’s a normal, frictionless life choice. Of course a poor 18-year-old will not run to hire a lawyer. The legal system (then and now) is navigable...
Warner Bros. Blasts ByteDance for AI Videos of Superman, Batman and ‘Game of Thrones’ https://t.co/f1uTztF2Ef
🇪🇺 @steipete on why Europe was unable to retain him as talent: "In the US, most people are enthusiastic. In Europe, I get insulted, people scream REGULATION and RESPONSIBILITY. And if I really build a company here, then I get to struggle...
NEW: The filing, which shreds the logic behind the raid, marks the county’s latest effort to reclaim the materials seized by the FBI during the raid, including the original — and only — copy of Fulton County’s 2020 election records....
Influencers: “Rent your house to your business and boom — tax-free money.” What they don’t tell you: 📂 Fair market rent. 📝 Real agendas and minutes. 👥 Actual humans in attendance. 💼 A separate legal entity. 📸 Documentation that doesn’t look like it was created during...
"The SEC dismissing cases that should not have been brought is not corruption." 🦾 -- Jessi Brooks https://t.co/jdHAEKYBe9
About SBF's retrial motion: One debate is, what was wrong about how Gensler regulated crypto? The other is: "Is it legal to steal customer funds and lie about it?" "Even if you agree that crypto enforcement was politicized, that is...
SBF's "not using a lawyer to file this motion, and could mean he doesn't have the money to pay for it or none of the lawyers he spend a gazillion dollars on would do it." -- Jessi Brooks https://t.co/jdHAEKYBe9
Bitcoin doesn’t need mass retail adoption to prove utility. It needs regulated distribution. That’s what SoFi Technologies just demonstrated with Bitcoin. This isn’t a “crypto comeback” story. It’s a regulatory arbitrage story. After exiting crypto in 2023 due to bank charter constraints, SoFi re-entered through...
Judicial Notice (02.16.26): An Embarrassing Distraction The resignation of Kathy Ruemmler, a grand-jury rejection for the Trump DOJ, a judge’s acknowledgment of an ‘abusive’ workplace, and a smart move by Cooley. LINK: https://t.co/X8bQgPNjOb https://t.co/msTs5LcupA
The CFTC is pushing to get CRYPTO market structure done. The American economy is hurting and this will allow a new sector to contribute. https://t.co/mjyG0H8Ln0
NEW: CFTC chair Selig says the agency has exclusive authority over prediction markets and will defend its jurisdiction against state challenges. https://t.co/lOKfXA8tzw
[Hiring alert] AVP/Director – Regulatory (Legal) 📍 Bangalore | Work from Office India’s Web3 story is being written right now and this role puts you at the table where it's being shaped. Here is what the role includes and what we...
https://open.substack.com/pub/pauloffit/p/weaponizing-the-fda-against-vaccines?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web A closer look at the FDA's recent kill shot against an mRNA influenza vaccine.
I interviewed a dual-boarded psychiatrist and internist who warns that the ambiguity of CPT codes is being used to criminalize physicians. Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai joined me to discuss the chilling case of Dr. Ron Elfenbein. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Elfenbein...
A guide to business meal deductions Lower Risk • Occasional client lunch • Modest amounts • Clean documentation • Clear business relationship Moderate Risk • Frequent meals but defensible revenue • Slightly aggressive % of expenses • Documentation exists but is thin High Risk • Large meals relative to income • vague “business meeting” notes • No attendee names • Receipts missing • Pattern suggest disguised...
Come get this tea ☕️ Reports about a relationship between Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski may raise more than gossip — they could raise legal concerns. As a Special Government Employee, Lewandowski must avoid conflicts of interest and cannot exceed...
Appellate Practice and Procedure Class (@MercerLAWSchool) No. 5 (Spring 2026), featuring Judge @TrippSelf (U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and @AppealsCourtGA alum). https://t.co/hs80xkZ0nR
Disney sent a cease-and-desist to #Seedance over AI clips of Brad Pitt vs Tom Cruise. They are treating this as a copyright problem. It is not. Gaming's modding economics are coming to video—and half-measures will not stop it. https://t.co/OyzvSOwB7d https://t.co/fgCZBrnrNV
Antitrust filing by Penske Media Corporation claims Google is cannibalizing search traffic of sites repackaged into AI search answers. https://t.co/sHZrDZGsuS via @martinibuster, @sejournal
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What it looks like and what’s on the roadmap: 1) E-Sign integration (right now it just sends a copy to the client via email); 2) Check in/Check out functionality (you edit in platform, but would prefer sometimes to edit outside and...
For community banks to have a fighting chance, we must have regulator support of innovation. Even the smallest steps of progress are scrutinized as “novel”. VC Bowman’s efforts should help, but adoption of her new norm must be faster than...
I’ve said this many times and I will say it again…if ✨🪩 current events 🪩✨ have you inspired to go to law school and you want to talk to a practicing attorney, my door is always open. DM us or...
we’re at this part of the awareness of the IP issues surrounding training AI and the national economic and security issues that flow from the decisions US courts will make in the coming months and years
Unsure whether this will be because they're in the money or via an out-of-court restructuring
"I’ve wanted Marc Elias to be wrong for seven years, or six years, for as long as he’s been coming on my show. I have wanted his warnings to be wrong, but every single one of them has been either...
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shout-out to @edleeprof for totally calling the class-action angle for AI lawsuits ahead of the curve in 2023! https://t.co/MwA9eSRAua
It was truly my pleasure to spend some time with my dear friends and colleagues, Judge Wade Padgett and Judge Tain Kell on their highly informative and entertaining “The Good Judge-ment” podcast. This is a link to the first part...
I can think of half a dozen reasons why it is NOT a mistake to gift a house to a child before passing. Why? Because these decisions are fact and portfolio dependent, and always/never advice is rarely reliable when it...
I don't know any details or who, but just reading the article, it's self contradicting 👇. One could also make a narrative "maybe they were fired because they didn't prevent it?" IF it were even true. It would also mean...
