Russia's oil exports plunge on EU price cap and latest round of sanctions  

Russia's oil exports have plunged on the latest round of sanctions, a sign the EU ban and the price cap mechanism are taking a toll.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:56:40

Experts think 'Avatar: The Way of Water' will live up to big box-office expectations, but 2022 will still be a troubling year for the movie industry  

"The Way of Water" is on pace for a solid box-office opening, but it will need strong legs over the next few months to be as big as the first movie.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:51:39

Apple is beefing up iCloud encryption. The FBI says data encryption 'hinders' investigations of crimes.  

The FBI made the comments after Apple announced it is rolling out new security tools for iPhone texting and iCloud data.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:46:07

GameStop jumps 10% despite 3rd-quarter earnings miss as CEO says the meme-stock favorite will consider acquisitions  

CEO Matt Furlong said GameStop is eyeing potential acquisitions in a mission to "accomplish something unprecedented in the retail sector."

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:45:47

Finished Business – The SEC's New Pay Versus Performance And Clawback Rules [Sponsored]  

PLI's faculty will explore the details of these complex new rules and the implementation steps required. The post Finished Business - The SEC's New Pay Versus Performance And Clawback Rules appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:43:18

A Republican congresswoman broke down in tears begging her colleagues to vote against a same-sex marriage bill  

"I hope and pray that my colleagues will find the courage to join me in opposing this misguided and this dangerous bill," Hartzler said through tears.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:42:57

Ghislaine Maxwell's estranged husband is selling his $7 million oceanfront property — and the proceeds will go to Maxwell's massive unpaid legal fees  

Maxwell, a Jeffrey Epstein associate and convicted sex trafficker, is accused of owing her former legal team nearly $1 million.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:34:52

Kevin O'Leary says he lost almost $10 million in the FTX collapse, and that the exchange had paid him $15 million to be a spokesman  

"We all look like idiots. We relied on each other's due diligence," O'Leary said of the institutional investors that bought FTX equity.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:23:37

Oil from questionable origins with a 40% discount is being offered to US energy traders, report says  

One middleman offered up to 200,000 barrels of heavy-sour crude at a $30 markdown vs. West Texas Intermediate, Bloomberg reported.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:23:12

Case Status, Mobile Client Portal And Messaging App, Raises $5M Series B, For Total Raise Of $11M  

Last January, the company raised $3.5 million in a Series A venture capital round, and it had previously raised of $1.5 million in seed funding in 2020 and $750,000 in funding in 2019. The post Case Status, Mobile Client Portal And Messaging App, Raises $5M Series B, For Total Raise Of $11M appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:18:57

Crocs, Gatorade Fit, and Walmart-branded cream cheese are among the fastest-growing brands of 2022  

Consumers turned toward brands like Crocs, Gatorade, and Walmart-branded food as inflation and worries about the economies remained high this year.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:14:33

The 5 biggest losers in the S&P 500 this year have seen $720 billion in market value erased  

21 S&P 500 companies have lost at least 50% year-to-date, and the 5 biggest losers on a percentage basis are down more than 65%.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:08:01

The clock is ticking for Apple. It officially has 24 months to release a USB-C iPhone under new EU rules.  

Apple previously confirmed it will comply with EU rules to make a USB-C iPhone, but we now know it has to launch one by December 28, 2024.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:06:14

House Republican who attended his gay son's wedding voted against the same-sex marriage protection bill for a 2nd time  

Rep. Glenn Thompson, carrying copies of his statement on the bill, said his gay son knows that his views on "constitutional rights" are "paramount."

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:05:06

How 3 people misused their holiday bonus — and how to avoid the same mistakes  

The careers site Indeed suggests the average holiday bonus is about 5% to 10% of a salary. Here's how to use yours wisely.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:02:17

The Biden administration still hasn't found parents of 120 children separated from their families under Trump  

Parents or guardians for the majority of the children are believed to have been deported, according to a new court filing.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 18:01:32

Brittney Griner released from Russian detainment  

On December 8, President Joe Biden announced WNBA star Brittney Griner's release from Russian detainment.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 17:50:25

One Of Biglaw's Top Firms Enters The Bonus Races With A Match  

Congrats, associates! The post One Of Biglaw’s Top Firms Enters The Bonus Races With A Match appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 17:46:21

A Warren Buffet-backed Tesla competitor is making a dent in Elon Musk's EV empire  

China's BYD has already more than doubled its electric car sales this year as compared to 2021. In 2023, it'll start selling cars in Japan and Mexico.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 17:34:41

25 things to know about investing by age 25  

It's a solid start.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 17:33:06

The third 'Wonder Woman' movie is reportedly on ice, after star Gal Gadot shared an Instagram post saying she 'can't wait to share her next chapter with you'  

The new DC movie bosses are reportedly eyeing a major shakeup, as questions linger about the future of Superman, Black Adam, and more.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 17:30:25

Tips For Closing Out The Year As In-House Counsel  

There are a few things you may want to consider intentionally doing now that could better set you up for success next year. The post Tips For Closing Out The Year As In-House Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 17:20:19

A DEI consultant helped a startup founder overhaul her company culture to attract diverse candidates and create space for important conversations  

Rhonda Moret told Canary founder Rachel Schneider building an equitable workplace starts with a strong brand statement — and making it public.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 17:07:28

Markets shouldn't get caught up in recession fears, and the Fed's credibility is near an all-time high, Jefferies' chief market strategist says  

Markets are deeply concerned about a recession, but Jefferies' chief strategist says the situation isn't as bad as some fear.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 16:49:14

The Beat Of Unchecked Egos Goes On … And On  

Clients and shovels, a match made in Hell. The post The Beat Of Unchecked Egos Goes On … And On appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 16:43:06

The CEO of Coinbase says the exchange will see revenue plunge at least 50% in 2022 as turmoil weighs on crypto markets  

Coinbase stock is down 82% year-to-date, as crypto has lost more than $2 trillion in market capitalization since November 2021.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 16:36:10

SIGN UP NOW — Insider At CES: How Emerging Technologies Influence the Future of Work  

This virtual event features discussions with leaders on how organizations implement innovation matters into the business, and more.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 16:30:37

I fill executive-assistant jobs at tech companies that pay up to $250,000 a year. There's a surprisingly low barrier to entry — I just look for these traits in people.  

"There's a staggering level of access and intimacy in these roles," said Jessica Vann, who hires assistants for Instacart and Palo Alto Networks.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 16:22:20

US House passes a bill to protect same-sex marriage for the second time, this time with less Republican support  

39 Republicans voted for the bill on Thursday, versus 47 in July. The bill, amended by senators, now heads to President Biden's desk.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 16:17:26

The Parental Leave Rule: Give It A Fighting Chance  

Simply put, the Parental Leave Rule was never tested. Until now. The post The Parental Leave Rule: Give It A Fighting Chance appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 16:15:33

Democrats break with tradition by passing over 89-year-old Dianne Feinstein to elect Patty Murray 3rd in line to the presidency  

Senators have long picked their longest-serving member to be third in line to the presidency. But Feinstein declined it.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 16:06:11

SPAC king Chamath Palihapitiya says the Fed crushed the bubble in blank-check firms, and swears he's not responsible for the poor performance of companies he took public  

"The long-term regime in which we operate has changed," the SPAC King said. "That is not in the control of one human being except Jerome Powell."

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:58:38

Startup Choira uses 5G technology to help musicians jam together virtually with minimal latency  

Based in Mumbai, the startup plans to expand across India and then globally, targeting cities where 5G has rolled out.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:57:35

Female Twitter staff had 'targets on their backs' in Elon Musk's layoffs, a lawsuit claimed  

The action, which claimed women were "disproportionately targeted", was filed on behalf of two staff who lost their jobs after Musk bought Twitter.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:55:00

Meta employees can reportedly no longer discuss 'disruptive' topics like abortion, gun rights, and vaccines  

Meta's head of people also said the company will no longer take a public stance on political issues unless the issue is "core" to Meta's business.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:53:27

December 8 is this year's Latina Equal Pay Day, or the day Latina workers finally earn what white men made in just 2021  

Latinas are "gonna work until they die and they still won't catch up," Jasmine Tucker of the National Women's Law Center said.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:49:27

Law Firm Sues Associates For Not Billing Enough  

Don't give Biglaw any ideas! The post Law Firm Sues Associates For Not Billing Enough appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:47:15

A top GOP lawmaker staunchly opposed to Biden's student-loan forgiveness policies pledges to make 'oversight a priority' if selected to lead the House education committee  

Rep. Virginia Foxx, who has supported lawsuits to block Biden's student-loan forgiveness, is looking to chair the education committee next year.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:46:09

The Fed could hike rates to an 'Armageddon' level not seen in 22 years, but the effect on stocks wouldn't be catastrophic, JPMorgan says  

JPMorgan's "Armageddon" scenario would result in a deep recession and conclude with steep Fed rate cuts in 2024.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:46:02

Gen Z founders are taking a mental-health-first approach to building their businesses — and everyone should take notice  

A growing number of Gen Z founders are defying the norms of traditional jobs to create better workplaces for themselves and their employees.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:43:13

This Etsy seller booked more than $100,000 in sales in one quarter last holiday season. Here's how she budgets to prepare for the rush.  

Nicole Lewis shared her exact monthly budget, including strategies for supply-chain prep and marketing, that helps her during Q4.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:41:26

A 55-year-old traded in his corporate job and 3,500-square-foot house for a tiny home in a village at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Despite a post-move cancer diagnosis, he says he's never...  

The Eclipse tiny-home community offers things that others might not: personal interaction and extra bed and bath space.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:36:54

The 17 best books of 2022, from 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' to Amanda Gorman's poetry  

Spanning categories from fiction to graphic novels, here are the best books of the year, according to Goodreads reviewers.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:28:43

FTX t-shirts and swag were stashed away in trash bags during Miami's Art Basel, and some crypto diehards took them home as souvenirs  

FTX t-shirts were stored in trash bags in the Solana Embassy at Art Basel Miami Beach and were offered for free to people who came by the store.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:18:22

Insider-Trader Chooses Friendship Over Freedom  

We must admit it makes us question his shrinks' advice, but not his mental health issues. The post Insider-Trader Chooses Friendship Over Freedom appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 15:03:26

Alex Jones, who mocked Sandy Hook families and swore they'd never be paid, says he has less than 1% of what he owes them  

Alex Jones said in a court filing he only has a tiny fraction of the amount he was ordered to pay the families of Sandy Hook victims.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:55:25

A conservative group that blocked student-loan forgiveness wants the Supreme Court to take it up as the second case on the matter, arguing that 'Congress never could have fathomed' Biden would...  

SCOTUS already agreed to take on one lawsuit that blocked student-debt relief. Another group that filed a separate lawsuit wants the same treatment.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:52:46

Lawmakers are calling on FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried to testify or be subpoenaed: 'The American people need answers'  

"FTX's collapse has caused real financial harm to consumers, and effects have spilled over into other parts of the crypto industry," lawmakers said.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:49:19

US stocks climb as the S&P 500 looks to snap its 5-day losing streak  

The Labor Department reported that claims for unemployment benefits increased 4,000 to 230,000 in the week ending December 3.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:38:14

Kevin O'Leary and Anthony Scaramucci say their due diligence failed to spot FTX risks. 'We all have egg on our faces.'  

"We all look like idiots, let's call it what it is. We all have egg on our faces. But this is not the end of the story," investor Kevin O'Leary said.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:23:12

Russia's central bank just issued a warning about 'new economic shocks,' and it shows the new $60/barrel cap on oil is working  

Despite Kremlin's skepticism towards sanctions, its central bank foresees 'new economic shocks' due to an oil price cap and an EU ban on Russian crude.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:20:50

Saudi Arabia is lavishly hosting China's Xi Jinping, cozying up to a key US rival in a move likely to infuriate the White House  

Saudi Arabia is seeking closer ties with China as it seeks to steer a foreign policy more independent of the US.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:20:22

BlackRock says get ready for a recession unlike any other and 'what worked in the past won't work now'  

"Recession is foretold as central banks race to try to tame inflation. It's the opposite of past recessions," BlackRock strategists said.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:16:11

Morning Docket: 12.08.22  

* Enrollment in Amy Wax’s classes is dropping. Haha Bozo. [The DP] * What? Companies may have to actually moderate the content they host? [Yahoo!] * Considering a state job? You might not be as able to keep up on those new dancing trends… [CBS News] * The Swiftie to Sherman Act enforcer pipeline is […] The post Morning Docket: 12.08.22 appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 14:00:18

Here's how to invest in the stock market next year, according to Bank of America  

Recession signals are blaring, interest rates are on the rise, and Fed policy remains uncertain - but investors still should have a playbook.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 11:15:00

NATO chief says Russia wants a 'freeze' in Ukraine fighting so it can prepare for a renewed assault early next year  

Russia wants to use the winter to "regroup, repair, recover" so it can come back stronger, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 11:03:48

Here's what a 2023 recession could mean for entrepreneurs and how they can prepare  

Small-business owners should be auditing their books and calling up clients to combat some of the challenges expected next year.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 11:00:00

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales told Elon Musk it is 'not for sale' after the Twitter owner accused the encyclopaedia of having a left-wing bias  

A journalist asked Elon Musk in a tweet how much he thought Wikipedia would cost, but founder Jimmy Wales is not looking to sell.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:54:45

Stocks could plummet another 25% if there's a recession next year, 'Dr Doom' economist Nouriel Roubini warns  

The economist known as "Dr Doom" warned that the Federal Reserve will struggle to avoid a "hard landing" economic scenario in its battle to tame inflation.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:40:04

Tesla investors tell Elon Musk to stop wasting time on Twitter as his erratic tweets prompt them to sell shares  

Shareholders in the EV maker expressed their concerns to Bloomberg about Musk given his unpredictable tweets and decision to sleep at the office.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:39:21

Ancient Egyptian mummies were found with gold tongues meant to help them talk with the god of the underworld  

The gold-plated tongues replaced the deceased's real tongues during the embalming process. It is thought it allowed them to speak to Osiris.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:27:35

An author writing a book about Elon Musk's Twitter takeover says the billionaire is one of the most 'complex characters of our time'  

Ben Mezrich, who wrote "The Antisocial Network," is writing a book about Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, due next fall, per the WSJ.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:24:11

American and British Airways just opened brand new joint luxury lounges at New York's biggest airport as they grow their partnership — see inside  

American and British Airways have moved in together at New York-JFK's Terminal 8, boasting new gates, grandiose lounges, and exclusive check-in areas.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:09:00

We asked hairstylists their biggest pet peeves at the salon — here are their 8 rules of customer etiquette  

"A trim and a haircut are the same thing," New York hairstylist Eric Canarick says. "The scissors open and close the same amount of times."

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:08:00

From Portugal to Bali, these 28 countries and territories offer 'digital nomad visas' for remote workers  

Newly-launched "digital nomad visas" allow remote workers to live in countries like Bali, Portugal, and Costa Rica for extended periods of time.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:00:00

Most adults in America and China view other side as enemies or unfriendly, suggesting there may be a political pay-off in exploiting tensions  

More Republicans (73%) than Democrats (63%) view China as unfriendly or an enemy, a new poll found.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 10:00:00

King dollar's worst slump in over a decade is hammering one of 2022's biggest winners – but the greenback's dominant run might not be over just yet  

"The dollar could rise again" in 2023 if energy prices keep rising and investors flock back to the safe haven, one strategist told Insider.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 09:46:07

Leaked email reveals Tesla-wannabe Lucid is worried over canceled orders — and will call customers up to 14 times to ask them not to ditch their six-figure EV  

Lucid introduced a new protocol to sales employees about approving customer cancellations. It requires them to dial customers multiple times.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 09:45:00

Unionized New York Times staffers are staging their first full-day walkout since the 1970s amid a heated contract fight  

More than 1,100 union staffers will not work on Thursday, the first full-day work stoppage at the paper in decades.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 09:11:15

Western officials and Ankara are in talks after stand-off on oil tanker pile-up near Turkey  

Turkey's demanding unusual proof of insurance from oil tankers, causing a pile-up. The US says the ships do not need additional checks.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 09:07:05

Russia's central bank just issued a warning about 'new economic shocks,' and it shows the new $60/barrel cap on oil is working  

Despite Kremlin's skepticism towards sanctions, its central bank foresees 'new economic shocks' due to an oil price cap and an EU ban on Russian crude.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 07:24:34

Herschel Walker's son says his dad wasn't a 'quality candidate' and often sounded like he was doing a book report on a book he hadn't read  

Christian Walker spoke with Buzzfeed hours after Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated his father in Georgia's Senate runoff election on Tuesday.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 02:44:43

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is being investigated for crypto market manipulation: NYT  

US federal prosecutors have launched a probe into FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for the alleged manipulation of TerraUSD and Luna, the NYT reported.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 02:36:38

Rep. Adam Schiff said 'facts support' indicting Trump and that the January 6 panel will make its evidence public so the GOP can't 'cherry-pick' and 'mislead the country'  

Rep. Adam Schiff said the January 6 committee will release its evidence "so when the Republicans take over" they can't propagate a "false narrative."

what do you think? 2022-12-08 02:18:41

Ex-Russian operative who visited the front in Ukraine says Russian troops are in disarray due to a 'crisis of strategic planning'  

Igor Girkin, who led the annexation of Crimea in 2014, said Russian soldiers don't understand the purpose of fighting or the "condition for victory."

what do you think? 2022-12-08 01:33:43

Liz Cheney resurfaced Paul Gosar's deleted tweet supporting Donald Trump's call to terminate the US Constitution: 'Time to condemn Trump yet?'  

Donald Trump suggested the "termination" of rules and regulations in the Constitution that led to disputed voter fraud in the 2020 election.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 00:37:52

Peru swore in the country's first female leader after the now-ousted president's attempted coup  

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo voiced his intention to create a new constitution and install an emergency government before being detained.

what do you think? 2022-12-08 00:27:18

Conservatives On Supreme Court Very Worried That OTHER Courts Might Be Too Political — See Also  

Maybe We Will Have A 2024 Election: Sam Alito fears some supreme court somewhere might become too political. Meanwhile, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson distilled today's independent state legislature case down to various versions of this question and Alito's crew seemed to have no answer. Paragraph One Of The Complaint: When Elon Musk lets it publicly leak through his press agent -- currently played by Matt Taibbi -- that Twitter fired an in-house lawyer for trying to prevent the company from step

what do you think? 2022-12-08 00:01:14

After Trump Org tax-fraud conviction, will Trump only get a slap on the wrist or could he face new NY charges?  

State penal and tax laws limit the penalties Trump's company face at sentencing. But the Manhattan DA's victory may embolden it to pursue new cases.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 23:40:26

7 ways to fix an unresponsive iPhone touchscreen  

If your iPhone's touchscreen is not working, try to force-restart the phone. After rebooting it, the screen is likely to work again.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 23:31:45

How to print from your iPhone or iPad directly, with or without AirPrint  

You can print from your iPhone or iPad by adding a printer with AirPrint, downloading your printer's app, or connecting a USB cord.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 23:30:56

3 ways to force quit apps or programs on a Windows PC  

There are three common ways to force quit applications on a Windows computer, including using a keyboard shortcut.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 23:29:41

Remember All Those Times Trump's Lawyers Swore He Wasn't Hiding Any More Classified Docs? Ummm, About That …  

You knew he was a scorpion when you signed the retainer agreement. The post Remember All Those Times Trump’s Lawyers Swore He Wasn’t Hiding Any More Classified Docs? Ummm, About That … appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 23:25:22

The sponsor of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill was indicted on federal charges of money laundering and wire fraud related to COVID relief loans  

Joe Harding "fraudulently obtained and attempted to obtain more than $150,000 in funds from the SBA," prosecutors alleged.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 23:25:18

Elon Musk told Twitter employees they have to start working exclusively at the company's San Francisco headquarters  

Musk sent an email to staff on Wednesday directing all employees who could "reasonably" be at the San Francisco headquarters to come in.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 23:07:25

Partnerships At This Biglaw Firm Have Taken A Hit  

Not as many partners this year... The post Partnerships At This Biglaw Firm Have Taken A Hit appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 23:01:34

How to stay safe in an extreme solar flare, where the sun bombards Earth with radiation and magnetic havoc  

Preparing for an extreme solar storm mostly means getting ready to live without electricity for several days. Radio and GPS could drop out, too.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 22:56:18

Sunny Balwani, Elizabeth Holmes' right-hand man at Theranos, has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison  

Sunny Balwani was sentenced to more prison time than his ex-lover and Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, who is set to serve just over 11 years in prison.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 22:43:13

How seaweed could replace plastic bags and packaging  

A startup makes compostable thin-film plastic out of seaweed. It gets the seaweed from farms, which can create jobs and provide natural habitats.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 22:36:46

Still Looking For Elon's Twitter Competence? I'm Sorry To Share This With You…  

404: Competency not found. The post Still Looking For Elon’s Twitter Competence? I’m Sorry To Share This With You… appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 22:23:06

Jack Dorsey calls for Elon Musk to release the Twitter Files 'without filter and let people judge for themselves'  

It's the first time Jack Dorsey has responded to Musk's Twitter Files, which the new CEO claims show the company's efforts to suppress free speech.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 22:17:19

A Problematic Delay Between Wrongdoing And Consequences For Complex Financial Crimes  

It's hard to ignore how our justice system is stacked in favor of pretty much all financial criminals. The post A Problematic Delay Between Wrongdoing And Consequences For Complex Financial Crimes appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 22:03:36

Juul settles another 5,000 lawsuits after receiving equity investment, an effort CEO calls 'yet another significant step to secure our path forward'  

The company has narrowly avoided bankruptcy and agreed to pay $439 million to US states and territories in a separate settlement in September.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 21:53:38

Supreme Court justices grapple with a Republican challenge that could upend how elections are run: 'This is a theory with big consequences'  

North Carolina Republicans are advancing a widely debunked theory that says they can set election laws without oversight from state courts.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 21:38:42

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock's runoff victory is a testament to how he connected with voters though faith  

"I often say that a vote is a kind of prayer for the world we desire for ourselves and for our children," Warnock said during his victory speech.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 21:30:48

More Law Firms Should Offer Teambuilding Bonuses  

Law firms can benefit from people getting rewarded for building morale around an office. The post More Law Firms Should Offer Teambuilding Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 21:29:12

ChatGPT, the scary-smart AI chatbot generating buzz around the internet, may pose a threat Google's ad business, says former exec  

The conversational chatbot is sparking debate over if the technology could replace Google and if it may hurt the tech giant's bottom line.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 21:28:54

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee  

The investigation may pertain to her attendance of the 2021 Met Gala. Her office told Insider they're "confident that this matter will be dismissed."

what do you think? 2022-12-07 21:23:36

Meet Amancio Ortega, the fiercely private Zara founder who built a $77 billion fast-fashion empire  

Zara started as a single store in Spain. Now, it's a fashion behemoth that's made its founder, Amancio Ortega, the 23rd-richest person in the world.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 21:22:01

Putin says the war in Ukraine could be a 'long process' as the Russian military's list of failures grows months into the invasion  

Throughout the fighting, Putin has largely avoided touching on how long the war might last. The conflict has not gone to plan for Russia.

what do you think? 2022-12-07 21:18:51