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Doctors Counter Misinformation Amid Texas Measles Outbreak
The recent measles outbreak in West Texas has escalated, with cases nearing 230 across Texas and New Mexico. Healthcare professionals like Dr. Ana Montanez from Lubbock are actively working to dispel misinformation and encourage vaccinations. Some parents, influenced by anti-vaccine groups like Children’s Health Defense, have turned to high doses of vitamin A as a […]
Trump’s Childhood Cancer Claim Sparks Debate – What the Science Says
Former President Donald Trump recently made a striking claim regarding childhood cancer rates, stating they have surged by 40% since 1975. This statement has drawn attention to long-term trends in pediatric cancer cases, prompting discussions about the accuracy of the data and the factors influencing these statistics. According to figures from the National Cancer Institute […]
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act Reintroduced
On March 4, 2025, Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) reintroduced the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), aiming to enhance online privacy safeguards for minors. COPPA 2.0 prohibits digital platforms from directing targeted ads at children and teenagers. This law requires companies to limit the collection of personal […]
CISA Warns of Exploited Flaws in Cisco, Microsoft, Hitachi & Progress
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added five security vulnerabilities affecting Cisco, Hitachi Vantara, Microsoft Windows, and Progress WhatsUp Gold to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This action signals that these flaws are actively exploited in the wild, posing significant risks to affected systems. One of the vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-20118, affects Cisco […]
Bitcoin Surges 20% Following Inclusion in U.S. Strategic Reserve
On Monday, Bitcoin’s value experienced a significant surge, increasing by over 20% from its previous lows. This rise follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will be included in a new U.S. strategic reserve. In a Sunday Truth Social post, President Trump stated that his January executive order on digital […]
First U.S. Measles Death in 10 Years Reported in Texas
A measles outbreak in West Texas has led to the first U.S. measles-related death in a decade, with over 130 reported cases across Texas and New Mexico. The outbreak began in early February in a rural Mennonite community in Gaines County, Texas, and has since spread to about ten counties, including nine cases in eastern […]
Trump Unveils $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa for Wealthy Immigrants
President Donald Trump has introduced a new immigration initiative offering a ‘Gold Card’ visa for $5 million, granting permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship for affluent foreign nationals. This program attracts successful individuals who contribute economically through job creation and tax payments. The ‘Gold Card’ is set to replace the EB-5 Immigrant Investor […]
DBS Bank to Cut 4,000 Jobs as AI Replaces Human Roles
DBS Bank, Singapore’s largest financial institution, plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on tasks traditionally handled by humans. According to a DBS spokesperson, the workforce reduction will occur through natural attrition as temporary and contract roles phase out over time. Permanent employees will not be affected […]
Apple Intelligence May Soon Integrate Google’s Gemini AI
Apple is reportedly advancing its AI capabilities by planning to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into its Apple Intelligence platform. This development was hinted at in the recent iOS 18.4 beta update, which includes backend code referencing both “Google” and “OpenAI” as third-party models for Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence allows Siri to utilize OpenAI’s ChatGPT for […]
U.S. Department of Justice Drops Immigration Case Against SpaceX
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the dismissal of its case against SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, which was accused of discriminatory hiring practices against certain immigrants. This decision, filed in a Brownsville, Texas court, concludes the case with prejudice, preventing future similar claims. In August 2023, during President Joe […]
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
A U.S. appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting automatic birthright citizenship. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the administration’s emergency request to lift a nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge in Seattle. This executive order, signed on January 20, directed U.S. agencies to deny citizenship to […]
Elon Musk Proposes $5,000 ‘DOGE Dividend’ Checks for Taxpayers
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has suggested distributing “DOGE dividend” checks to American taxpayers, aiming to return 20% of the savings achieved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) back to the public. Initially put forward by Azoria CEO James Fishback, this proposal could provide approximately $5,000 to each of the 78 million households that pay […]
LITTLER AWARDED TOP FIRM FOR DIVERSITY BY YALE LAW WOMEN+
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been named the Top Firm for Diversity in the Yale Law Women+ (YLW+) Top Firms Report 2023.
Govenda Launches D&O Questionnaire Suite
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Big Law Profit Plunge Looks Like Precursor to Another Good Year
Law Firm ManagementOne question I’ve asked lawyers is whether Big Law’s outstanding financial performance in 2021 was a historical anomaly or the result of a secular shift that bolstered
Former Facebook General Counsel Joins Latham & Watkins
Law Firm ManagementLatham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Colin Stretch, Facebook Inc.’s now Meta Platforms, Inc. General Counsel from 2013-2019, has joined the firm’s
Brad Pitt Reaches $20.5M Settlement with Katrina Victims Over Faulty Homes
Law Firm ManagementBrad Pitt and his Make It Right Foundation, who were sued in 2018 over shoddy homes they built in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, settled their lawsuit for $20.5 million.
Capital One $190 Million Data Breach Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment?
Law Firm ManagementCapital One’s infamous 2019 data breach exposed the personal information of more than 100 million people and resulted in a class-action lawsuit that’s been tentatively
The U.S. Cities Where Biglaw Associates are The Most Satisfied (2022)
Law Firm ManagementHere at Above the Law, we’ve spent the past week or two discussing what makes Biglaw associates satisfied with their jobs. From their compensation to their firm’s commitment to
