Latin America: several countries look to combat gang violence by fighting fire with fire
May 09, 2024 08:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Gangs have an enduring presence in Latin America. They have existed as power brokers, illicit economic actors and spoilers in the developmental processes of several countries. And yet, despite their power and influence,...
Senate report on lobbying passes the buck on improving transparency or legislation
May 09, 2024 08:01 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Lobbying is at the heart of government. Who has access to and influence over key government officials shapes the decisions governments make and how they make them. The ability to influence government is certainly...
House Overturns SEC Crypto Ban, Biden Threatens Veto Amid Regulatory Clash
May 09, 2024 04:15 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency Law
In a significant bipartisan move, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to overturn the SECs Special Accounting Bulletin (SAB 121), which had barred banks from holding cryptocurrency assets. The resolution, facing a...
Levi Strauss Settles Trademark Lawsuit with Brunello Cucinelli
May 08, 2024 03:24 am UTC| Business Law
Levi Strauss Co. has reached a settlement in its trademark infringement lawsuit against Brunello Cucinelli, an Italian luxury fashion house. The denim giant announced the resolution following the notification to a federal...
Goldman Sachs' 1MDB Criminal Case Dismissed After Fulfilling $2.9 Billion Penalties
May 07, 2024 06:32 am UTC| Business Law
In a significant legal closure, a U.S. judge on Monday officially concluded the criminal proceedings against Goldman Sachs regarding its involvement with the Malaysian investment fund, 1MDB. This follows the Wall Street...
What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case
May 03, 2024 00:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics
Following the nearly three-hour oral argument about presidential immunity in the Supreme Court on April 25, 2024, many commentators were aghast. The general theme, among legal and political experts alike, was a...
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