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2 weeks ago | 
breakingdefense.com | Brittany Cianflone
Twenty-first century threats require new ways of fighting. Recent conflicts have only reinforced the critical role of unmanned systems in both delivering and guiding munitions. The U.S. military is investing heavily in new kinds of weapons able to plug into battle networks, loiter, and strike targets over long distances, and there is universal recognition that unmanned systems are critical to their success.
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2 weeks ago | 
breakingdefense.com | Brittany Cianflone
The Aerospace and Defense industrial supply chain isn’t just a network of companies – it’s the backbone of our national security, our technological leadership and our economic strength. It’s what keeps our warfighters equipped, our allies supported and our country prepared for whatever comes next. But let’s be real – our supply chain is under strain like never before. Geopolitical tensions are rising, and global disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities we can no longer ignore.
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3 weeks ago | 
medcitynews.com | Brittany Cianflone
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly known as Churg-Strauss Syndrome, is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by necrotizing vasculitis of small-to medium-sized blood vessels and eosinophilic infiltration into tissues and organs.
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4 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Joe Patrice |Sean Fitzpatrick |Brittany Cianflone
For those keeping score at home, Paul Weiss and Skadden got on their knees and begged Trump to leave them alone if they give him what he wants and Perkins Coie is fighting the administration’s order since it’s, you know, unlawful. Now Perkins has some company on the courageous side of the ledger with Jenner & Block filing suit in the D.C. District this morning. The case will be going to Judge Howell as a related case to the Perkins fight.
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4 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Brittany Cianflone
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4 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Chris Williams |Sean Fitzpatrick |Brittany Cianflone
When states began to legalize the production and sale of weed, people were quick to try and make a quick buck off the blunts being passed around. 2020 was a big year for lawyers and their burgeoning cannabis practices. Between consumer demand and the legal ambiguities of weed being legal in some states while also being a Schedule 1 drug federally, the clear legal ambiguity put dollar signs in many a lawyers’ eyes. For example, DLA Piper made headlines when they announced their cannabis practice.
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4 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Staci Zaretsky |Brittany Cianflone
The Trump administration is openly targeting Biglaw firms for their representation of clients and causes adverse to the president’s political agenda. Four top firms — Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie, Paul Weiss, and Jenner & Block — have found themselves on the receiving end of Trump’s retaliatory executive orders.
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4 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Brittany Cianflone
* No, you can’t remove a judge just because they rule against you. [Bloomberg Law News]* AI is here to stay. [New York Law Journal]* Supreme Court draws line at ghost guns. [Reuters]* Firms running away from Trump opponents. [ABA Journal]* Interesting retrospective on the firm that refused to cower during the Red Scare and became all the better for it. [Politico]* GE Exec gets 7 years. [Law360]
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1 month ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Steven Chung |Brittany Cianflone
As stated in an earlier column, the IRS historically has not shared tax information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for immigration enforcement purposes. This is because an immigrant’s tax information may not be relevant to the enforcement of immigration laws. Also, promises of nondisclosure encourage undocumented aliens to file tax returns and pay income and payroll taxes. Lastly, the IRS may not be legally allowed to divulge tax information.
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1 month ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Chris Williams |Brittany Cianflone |Sean Fitzpatrick
One of the first things you need to know in a fight is who you can and can’t rely on. Thankfully, time and resources were saved by knowing that Paul Weiss is a lost cause. But the search is still on for compatriots willing to speak out against the current administration’s consistent disregard for the rule of law.
