Ex-Pa. AG, Trump Defense Firm Want Malpractice Claims Axed

By James Boyle

An elections nonprofit is seeking to keep alive its malpractice claim against the former acting attorney general of Pennsylvania and his firm, van der Veen Hartshorn & Levin, filing a quick response over the weekend to a motion to dismiss its amended complaint in Pennsylvania federal court.

Judge Rebukes Feds For Demanding Pennsylvania Voter Info

By Matthew Santoni

A Pennsylvania federal judge rebuked the U.S. Department of Justice for demanding the state's voter rolls, ruling Saturday that the federal government lacked legal authority to seek records that include voters' private information.

High Court To Issue Big Decisions In Term's Final Days

By Katie Buehler

As the U.S. Supreme Court enters the final days of its term, the justices still have several major decisions to issue, including some concerning birthright citizenship, the president's power to remove independent agency officials, transgender athletes and election rules. 

GOP Election Rules Appeal Sent To Ga. Supreme Court

By Kelcey Caulder

A Georgia appellate panel said Thursday that the state's justices, rather than the Georgia Court of Appeals, will need to consider whether two rules promulgated by the State Election Board violated the nondelegation doctrine of the state constitution.

Several Democrats Challenge FCC Political Ad Guidance

By Corey Rothauser

Democratic candidates and officeholders, including former Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Jon Ossoff, former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, have asked the Fourth Circuit to strike down Federal Communications Commission guidance they say unlawfully expands discounted political advertising rates to party committees and joint fundraising groups.

Ga. Judge Steps Away From DOJ Voter Case After Ethics Flap

By Kelcey Caulder

U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross of Georgia agreed to recuse herself in a U.S. Department of Justice suit seeking full access to Georgia election records after being reprimanded for her attendance at a partisan political event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who has prosecuted President Donald Trump.

Justices Allow Ala. To Use 'Discriminatory' Map In Midterms

By Katie Buehler

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday paused a lower court order requiring Alabama to hold this year's elections under a court-drawn map that gives Black voters a chance to elect two preferred congressional candidates, allowing the state to readopt a map that gives Black voters only one such opportunity. 

Onetime Trump Defense Firm Beats Pa. Legal Malpractice Suit

By James Boyle

A malpractice claim against former acting Attorney General of Pennsylvania Bruce Castor Jr. and his firm, van der Veen Hartshorn & Levin, has been tossed by a Pennsylvania federal judge who found the plaintiff did not provide enough material to support its claim.

Expert Analysis

Expect A Big Shake Up At The EEOC Under 2nd Trump Admin

By Brenda Baumgart, Karen O’Connor and Madeline Hueske

During President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is likely to significantly shift its focus and priorities, especially where workplace DEI initiatives, immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ rights and pregnancy protections are concerned, say attorneys at Stoel Rives.

How Trump 2.0 May Change Business In Latin America

By Matteson Ellis

Companies in Latin America should expect to face more trade restrictions, tighter economic sanctions and enhanced corruption risks, as the incoming administration shifts focus to certain non-U.S. actors, most notably China, says Matteson Ellis at Miller & Chevalier.

How To Manage During A Trade Dispute With USMCA Partners

By Peter Tabor, Molly O’Casey and Andrew McAllister

Companies can try to minimize the potential impacts of future tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods, and uncertainty about future trade relations, by evaluating supply chains, considering how they may be modified, and engaging with the new administration over exemptions and the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

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