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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
D&O Suite™ Transforms Disclosure and Assessment Processes for Faster Compliance and Risk Mitigation
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
RE/MAX Parent Appoints General Counsel and Compliance Chief
Law Firm ManagementNYSE-listed RE/MAX Holdings, parent company of RE/MAX and Motto Mortgage, has promoted Susie Winders to become general counsel, chief compliance officer and
Reading the Riot Act: $100 Million Settlement in Gender Discrimination Class Action
Law Firm ManagementA California Superior Court judge recently preliminarily approved a $100 million settlement in connection with a class action brought on behalf of a class of current and former
Apple’s $30M Employee Bag Search Lawsuit Settlement Given Approval
Law Firm ManagementLast year, Apple agreed to pay retail workers in California $30 million to settle a lawsuit over its bag check policy. That settlement has now been approved by a US District Court
Fuel Is Not Energy. Investors Should Know the Difference.
Law Firm ManagementFuel is not energy. Fuel is a valuable material. Energy is an abstract concept (the ability to do work) until it is combined with time. Then energy becomes valuable power. It is
Barcelona will be Able to Sign Teenage Sensation on a Five-Year Contract Tomorrow
Law Firm ManagementBarcelona midfield prodigy Gavi will celebrate his 18th birthday tomorrow, August 5. The teenage sensation has enjoyed a memorable past twelve months, having been plucked
NHL Contract Efficiency Rankings: Grading Every Team in the League
Law Firm ManagementLast week we went through the league’s best and worst contracts, but that was only the tip of the iceberg a sneak peek toward a much larger outlook. It’s now time to look at every
