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U.S. Law Firms Gear Up for New Challenges as Supreme Court Limits Federal Agency Authority

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Washington, D.C. — In a recent transformative ruling by the Supreme Court, the dynamics of administrative power within federal agencies have been upended, potentially reshaping the landscape of government oversight and regulatory authority. This judicial recalibration is seen as a goldmine for U.S. law firms specializing in administrative law and regulatory affairs, spotlighting an escalating demand for legal expertise in compliance, litigation, and policy advising. The decision significantly curtails the reach of federal agencies to make rules that interpret federal laws, a move which some experts argue could lead to a reduction in governmental influence … Read more

Cannabis Firms Challenge Federal Restrictions, Cite Commerce Clause in Appeal

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Washington, D.C. — A group of cannabis companies has announced plans to appeal a recent lawsuit dismissed by a federal judge, asserting that federal laws are impeding their ability to conduct business across state lines, thereby violating the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. This legal battle underlines the ongoing tension between federal restrictions and the burgeoning cannabis industry, which has been legalized in various forms in multiple states. The lawsuit originally aimed to challenge the federal government’s stringent control over cannabis production and distribution, a regulation rooted in the Controlled Substances Act that categorizes … Read more

Legal Titan Behind Trump Trials and #MeToo Triumphs Faces Firm’s Collapse

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Elizabeth Taveras, once at the helm of a thriving law firm in New York, experienced a stunning downfall that resonates with the dramatic shifts in the legal profession and cultural landscape of America. Known for her formidable legal acumen, Taveras spearheaded numerous high-profile cases, including those against prominent figures in the wake of the #MeToo movement. However, amid tumultuous times marked by evolving social norms and economic uncertainty, her law firm faced insurmountable challenges, ultimately leading to its closure. The inception of Taveras’s firm dates back to a time when she broke away from a … Read more

Philadelphia Welcomes Veteran Litigator Mike Daly to Motley Rice, Boosting the Firm’s Class Action and Multi-Litigation Practice

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Mount Pleasant, SC – Amid aspirations to bolster their presence in mass tort and class action lawsuits, Motley Rice LLC has welcomed esteemed attorney Mike Daly to its Philadelphia branch. Daly, heralded as an influential addition to the Three Logan Square office, brings a distinguished pedigree in handling some of the nation’s most challenging mass tort claims, particularly those entwined with questionable medical practices and environmental negligence. Philadelphia’s own Daly’s expertise shines in areas fraught with complex legal battles involving faulty medical devices and pharmaceutical missteps. Notably, he has played a significant role in mass … Read more