“[A] statement that is misleading but true is by definition not a ‘false statement,’” Chief Justice Roberts Jr. wrote in a unanimous decision.
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'A Blatant Disregard for the Law': U.S. Treasury Department Slammed with DOGE-Related Data Privacy Litigation
The U.S. Treasury Department battled a wave of privacy litigation last month that sought to block it from sharing the personal data of taxpayers and government employees with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial new executive branch task force that aims to aggressively cut federal spending.
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California Supreme Court Says Litigation Cost-Shifting Law Has Broad Reach
In a unanimous opinion, the California Supreme Court held that Code of Civil Procedure 998 applies to pre-trial settlements, not just trial outcomes.
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SEC Updates Marketing Rule Guidance, Eases Restrictions on Advertising Performance
Subject to certain conditions, market participants can now advertise just the gross performance numbers for individual investments (also called extracted performance) without also displaying net performance figures, as previously advised by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Trump, Paul Weiss Reach Deal to Withdraw White House Order
The firm will commit to providing $40 million in pro bono hours and continue to provide access to legal services across the political spectrum.
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Randy Mastro Returns to New York City Government With Deputy Mayor Appointment
Mastro’s appointment comes months after he withdrew his nomination for New York City corporation counsel.