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Former Regulator Predicts SEC to End Ripple Lawsuit, Signaling a Shift Toward Crypto Support

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Washington, D.C. — A former U.S. regulator has indicated that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may soon conclude its legal battle with Ripple Labs and its associated cryptocurrency, XRP, hinting at a potential shift towards a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. This anticipated decision could represent a significant pivot in how digital currencies are treated under U.S. securities laws. The SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs in December 2020, alleging that the company and its executives raised over $1.3 billion through an unregistered, ongoing digital asset securities offering. This lawsuit centers on XRP, a … Read more

Former AIADMK Luminary N. Jothi Defects to DMK in High-Profile Political Shift

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Chennai, India – In a significant political development, former Rajya Sabha member and seasoned attorney N. Jothi has left the AIADMK to join the ranks of the ruling DMK party. The induction ceremony took place at the DMK’s headquarters on Wednesday and was overseen by the party’s president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Jothi, who notably served as a trusted legal advisor to the late AIADMK leader and former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, was welcomed into the DMK fold alongside top party leaders. This high-profile political switch was witnessed by key DMK figures … Read more

Women Take the Lead: Law Firms See Historic Shift as Females Become Majority Among Associates

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Women are increasingly shaping the landscape of the legal profession as they now constitute the majority of law firm associates, a significant shift depicted in the 2024 American Bar Association (ABA) Profile of the Legal Profession. This landmark change comes alongside women comprising over 40% of lawyers in federal government, heralding what may be looked upon as the “Decade of the Female Lawyer.” From spanning the benches of education to the corridors of high-stakes federal agencies, more female lawyers are stepping into varied roles, reshaping norms and nudging the scales towards gender parity. The 2024 … Read more

Brooke Rollins Appointed by Trump as Head of Agriculture Department, Signaling Conservative Shift

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Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has appointed Brooke Rollins, a conservative lawyer with a history of advocating for justice reform and deregulation, to lead the Department of Agriculture. Rollins, who previously served as acting director of the Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s administration, steps into a role vital for shaping U.S. agricultural policy and food regulation. Brooke Rollins, whose career has blended legal expertise with a keen focus on public policy, brings a distinctive approach to her new position. Before her tenure in the White House, she was president and CEO of the … Read more