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New York City has a number of strange laws, including ones about fortune-telling and playing golf in parks. Learn about some of these strange and unusual laws in this week’s edition of Law New.
The United Nations’ top court next week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change, in a case that could influence litigation worldwide.
A divided U.S. appeals court blocked the Biden administration from destroying razor wire fencing that Texas placed along its border with Mexico to deter illegal migration.
In a new book, NYU Law Professor Jeremy Waldron examines the role of private sector corporations in international lawmaking. He says that while some companies are more willing to engage with the international community, many still remain aloof and uninvolved.
Litigation finance has grown into a $15.2 billion industry as third-party investors fund lawsuits in exchange for a slice of any awards or settlements. Learn more about this trend in this week’s edition of Law New.
Several law firms, including Paul Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Sidley Austin, are advising clients involved in settlements or charges announced this week by the SEC. Learn more about what the deals mean for the industry and the clients involved.
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