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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

Federal Judge Extends Hold on Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness Plan Amid Legal Challenge by GOP-Led States

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President Joe Biden’s initiative to alleviate student loan debt suffered another legal delay as a federal court has extended an order temporarily halting the plan. The pause, upheld in an extended ruling on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Randal Hall, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, extends the block for an additional two weeks. The block on the debt forgiveness proposal, which promises to affect over 25 million borrowers, stems from a lawsuit initiated by a coalition of seven states led by Republican governors. They assert that the U.S. Department of Education’s strategy … Read more