Category Archives: Legal

Blockbuster Lawsuit Targets Deutsche Bank Executives and Supervisors for Epic Abuses, Value Destruction

An important suit taking aim at the extensive misconduct of Deutsche Bank executives and board members is grinding its way through court.

Ins and Outs of Congressional Review Act and Climate Change Rules

The Biden administration could use the Congressional Review Act to reverse Trump rulemaking. But it’s easier said than done.

More Jockeying on Kentucky Pension Case, Mayberry v. KKR

Mayberry v. KKR may finally be getting to the starting line.

Near-Term Covid Analyses Point to Risk of Medical System Breakdown, Other Severe Dislocations

The Covid situation is continuing to develop not necessarily to America’s advantage.

Flint Water Crisis: Michigan AG Poised to Indict Ex-Gov Snyder, Other Officials, Later This Week, But on What Charges?

The Michigan AG reportedly will soon bring criminal charges against ex-governor Rick Snyder and others for actions in the Flint water crisis.

Trump Designates Cuba a State Sponsor of Terrorism; Biden Likely to Reverse (Quickly?)

Trump designates Cuba a state sponsos of terrorism. What actually changes? How extensive will Biden’s inevitable policy reassessment be?

‘Transparency’ and the New EPA Pollution Rule: Ripe for CRA Overturn by the New Congress

The EPA enacted a contested rule on data disclosure and rulemaking. The new Congress willl likely invoke CRA procedures and overturn it.

New York City Proposes Bill to Regulate Algorithms Used in Hiring

New York City Council proposes bill to regulate the use of hiring algorithms. Familiar issues arise that bedevil similar attempts at effective regulation.

Cuomo Embraces New Sin Taxes to Replace Some COVID-19 Fiscal Shortfalls; Full Legalization of On-Line Betting and Adult Cannabis Use to Feature in 2021 State of the State Proposals

Governor Andrew Cuomo proposes allowing on-line betting and full cannabis legalization, two measures that would increase NY tax revenues.

Mayberry v. KKR Is Back as Attorney General Intervention Approved, Beneficiaries’ Counsel Files Third Amended Complaint

The latest on the seemingly never-ending Kentucky Retirement Systems case, Mayberry v. KKR.

Critics Warn Repeal of Section 230 ‘Would Be Devastating for Human Rights, Social Movements, and Marginalized People’

No, Section 230 is not about Facebook. It protects you from liabilty if you forward an e-mail, so you should think twice about a repeal.

Alaska Tribes, Conservation Groups, and Businesses Sue to Save the Tongass National Forest

Environmentalists, tribes, and small businesses has sued to roll back the Trump rescission of the roadless rule in the Tongass National Forest. Will the Biden administration do so if the courts won’t?

DoJ Launches Nationwide Lawsuit Against Walmart for Opioids Violations

Feds file civil charges against Walmart for opioids violations – eschewing criminal corporate charges even for obvious drug pushing.

Someone Should Ask Biden Cabinet Candidate Ursula Burns If She Supports Child Labor in Africa

Ursula Burns, a candidate for Commerce Secretary, is a director of Nestlé, which defended its use of child labor before the Supreme Court.

Will Trump Pardon Himself? Why the Hell Not?

Will Trump pardon himself, complicating any future federal investigations into his possible misdeeds? I think so. And I would bet on him doing the same for family members.