Congress

Big Law Braces for Boom in Business as GOP-Led Congress Shifts Investigative Focus to Private Sector

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WASHINGTON — As Republicans look forward to governing with control of both the White House and Congress in 2025, leaders of big law firms are gearing up for a busier season, especially in their Congressional investigation practices. Despite a probable slow start due to other priorities, such as confirmations and legislative activities, attorneys anticipate an uptick in investigations, particularly those targeting private sector practices. The landscape of Congressional oversight is expected to shift substantially, with Democratic executive branches traditionally being the primary focus, paving the way for increased scrutiny on corporate America. Industries and companies … Read more

Wisconsin Senate Hopeful Eric Hovde’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Campaign Ad to Be Heard Day Before New Congress Sworn In

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Green Bay, Wis. – A Wisconsin courtroom is set to address a legal dispute on Jan. 2, 2025, involving Eric Hovde, U.S. Senate candidate, who has alleged that a political advertisement falsely maligned his character and business practices. This hearing occurs just one day before the convening of the 119th United States Congress, adding a layer of urgency as Hovde vies for a seat currently held by incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin. In the lawsuit, filed in Brown County Court, Hovde takes aim at the Democratic group, WinSenate, along with several media outfits for broadcasting what … Read more

Activists Sideline Congress, Employ Courts in Push to Restrict Fossil Fuels

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WASHINGTON — With the planet warming and a storm of legal battles swirling, recent lawsuits in state courts have brought into focus a fierce debate over the role of the judiciary in climate change policy. Some activists and local governments argue that, faced with congressional inaction and persistent global emissions, pursuing legal action against oil companies may be an effective route to trigger change. This strategy has drawn criticism from various quarters, who claim it circumvents the democratic process and could saddle U.S. companies with disproportionate blame for global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change, historically … Read more

FTC Urges Congress for Stricter Privacy Laws Amid Extensive User Data Surveillance by Social Media Giants

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Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is sounding the alarm on social media giants regarding the widespread use of personal data, including sensitive information belonging to minors. In a recent plea, the agency has approached Congress urging the enactment of more stringent privacy legislation to rein in what it describes as ‘vast surveillance’ operations. These revelations have emerged from a comprehensive analysis conducted by the FTC, using data that dates back four years. The findings indicate that multiple social media and video streaming platforms have been extensively sharing user data with various entities, often … Read more