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An SEC policy change enabling companies going public to shunt securities fraud claims into binding arbitration before they’re ever filed in court is already prompting ideas about how to turn the tables to the advantage of investors and their attorneys.
US Chamber Tests Members’ Will to Fight Trump on H-1B Visas
The nation’s largest business lobby is soliciting support from its members for a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its changes to the visa system for skilled foreign workers, setting up a potentially rancorous battle between corporate America and the president.
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Government contracting has several nuances and unique features that require extra attention from dealmakers.
US Companies Raise Alarms as Global Tax Deal Rewrite Drags On
US multinational companies are telling Congress members and the Trump administration that negotiations at the OECD to rewrite major parts of the global minimum tax framework are going too slow.

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Fastly Investors Advance Suit Over Decelerating Growth, Selloffs
Fastly Inc. investors have adequately alleged securities fraud claims over one statement by the cloud platform company that its growth wasn’t slowing, a federal court ruled.
Companies Reporting Emissions Gain Flexibility From Global Board
Companies reporting their greenhouse gas emissions under national regimes have gained more flexibility to align with a global board’s standards for disclosing climate-related risks that could hit financial results.
EPA Wants Staff Members to Skip Law Association’s Events
Environmental Protection Agency employees are being told not to participate in events hosted by one of the nation’s premier environmental legal associations, according to a letter reviewed by Bloomberg Law.
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Trump H-1B Lottery Proposal Tests Authority to Pick Visa Winners
A Trump administration plan to steer visas heavily used by the tech sector to higher-earning workers is set to renew a legal fight over authority to pick and choose users of the H-1B program.
Labor Department Threatens H-1B Ban for Rule-Breaking Businesses
The US Labor Department is beefing up its role in enforcing temporary worker rules as the Trump administration spikes fees and oversight for employers of visa holders, putting companies on notice that they must comply or risk being blocked.
DC Circuit Shows Some Support for NLRB Ruling Against Casino
A federal appeals court indicated that it would uphold the National Labor Relations Board’s order requiring a Las Vegas casino to bargain with a union, though not based on the tandem of precedents that the agency wants.
United Bank Signs $2 Million Settlement Over Forced Stock Sale
United Bank Corp. will pay $2 million to resolve litigation by former workers who say they were wrongly forced to sell the company stock they held in their employee stock ownership plan.
Nevada’s Justices Form Panel to Craft New Business Courts
The Nevada Supreme Court has named its commission to develop rules for a dedicated business court that could help lure more Delaware corporations to the Silver State.
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Jackson Walker LLP reached two settlements totaling nearly $1 million to resolve disputes stemming from the Texas law firm’s failure to disclose an intimate relationship between a former partner and a now-resigned bankruptcy judge.
Holland & Hart Brings On Perkins Coie Litigator Graham in Denver
Daniel Graham joined Holland & Hart as a partner in its commercial litigation practice in Denver, the firm announced Thursday.
Law Firms With DEI Programs Won’t Be Hired by Indiana, Says AG
The Indiana attorney general’s office won’t approve hiring outside counsel from law firms that operate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, according to a new policy memorandum.
EPA Wants Staff Members to Skip Law Association’s Events (1)
Environmental Protection Agency employees are being told not to participate in events hosted by one of the nation’s premier environmental legal associations, according to a letter reviewed by Bloomberg Law.
Full Fifth Circuit Weighs Planned Parenthood Immunity Claim (1)
The full Fifth Circuit struggled with immunity for private lawyers in a case over advice from Planned Parenthood attorneys.
ArentFox Recruits Private Wealth Partner Wolven in Chicago
ArentFox Schiff hired Lauren Wolven as a partner in its private clients, trusts & estates practice in Chicago, the firm announced Wednesday.
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