http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/Law Schools RSS - National Law JournalThe National Law Journal reports legal news for attorneys http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/marylands-litigation-strategy-secures-225b-settlement-in-bridge-collapse-case/Maryland's Litigation Strategy Secures $2.25B Settlement in Bridge Collapse Casehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956149358/0/nationallawjournal~Marylands-Litigation-Strategy-Secures-B-Settlement-in-Bridge-Collapse-Case/http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/marylands-litigation-strategy-secures-225b-settlement-in-bridge-collapse-case/Fri, 15 May 2026 18:46:53 EST"This $2.25 billion settlement reflects the full measure of accountability we were able to secure from the vessel interests," Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said after resolving claims with the international shipping companies involved in the March 2024 tragedy that destroyed the Francis...

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]]> National Law JournalSulaiman Abdur-Rahmanhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/955339475/0/nationallawjournal.jpgAdmiralty/DOJ /Government/Litigation/Litigation Strategy /Personal Injury/Wrongful Death/Cargo and Shipping/Transportation/State and Local Government/Legal Services/Cases and Courts/Analysis https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/23/5b/a8c30b044522b4edb142d9e0d630/francis-scott-key-bridge-dali-jpg767x505.jpg "This $2.25 billion settlement reflects the full measure of accountability we were able to secure from the vessel interests," Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said after resolving claims with the international shipping companies involved in the March 2024 tragedy that destroyed the Francis...

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]]> http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/epa-proposes-rollback-of-coal-plant-wastewater-limits/EPA Proposes Rollback of Coal Plant Wastewater Limitshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956135603/0/nationallawjournal~EPA-Proposes-Rollback-of-Coal-Plant-Wastewater-Limits/http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/epa-proposes-rollback-of-coal-plant-wastewater-limits/Fri, 15 May 2026 16:44:24 ESTIn December, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency extended compliance deadlines with the 2024 rule for six years. Now, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the rule must be rescinded entirely to boost U.S. energy production.

     
]]> National Law JournalDan Novakhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/921992879/0/nationallawjournal.jpgEnvironmental Law/Regulation/Energy https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/f0/ae/e5ef886f48fda7afa74bf18b1ffd/lee-zeldin-025-jpg767x505.jpg In December, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency extended compliance deadlines with the 2024 rule for six years. Now, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the rule must be rescinded entirely to boost U.S. energy production.

     
]]> http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/shutterstock-to-pay-35m-to-settle-ftc-charges-over-labyrinthine-cancellation-process/Shutterstock to Pay $35M to Settle FTC Charges Over Labyrinthine Cancellation Processhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956134505/0/nationallawjournal~Shutterstock-to-Pay-M-to-Settle-FTC-Charges-Over-Labyrinthine-Cancellation-Process/http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/shutterstock-to-pay-35m-to-settle-ftc-charges-over-labyrinthine-cancellation-process/Fri, 15 May 2026 16:18:38 ESTThe stock image platform is the latest in a string of high-profile companies to agree to a multimillion-dollar settlement after requiring customers who wished to cancel to persevere through a multi-step process.

     
]]> National Law JournalMichael Gennarohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/956132681/0/nationallawjournal.jpgConsumer Protection/General Counsel and In House Counsel/Government/Risk and Compliance/Risk Management/Legal Services/Technology Media and Telecom/Federal Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/c3/63/01bebce64ff8920d2c16980bb565/ftc-federal-trade-commission-building-19-jpg767x505-1.jpg The stock image platform is the latest in a string of high-profile companies to agree to a multimillion-dollar settlement after requiring customers who wished to cancel to persevere through a multi-step process.

     
]]> http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/aba-council-votes-to-repeal-diversity-standard-/ABA Council Votes to Repeal Diversity Standardhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956128142/0/nationallawjournal~ABA-Council-Votes-to-Repeal-Diversity-Standard/http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/aba-council-votes-to-repeal-diversity-standard-/Fri, 15 May 2026 15:17:19 ESTThe American Bar Association Accreditation Council voted 10 to 4 during its meeting Friday to repeal Standard 206.

     
]]> National Law JournalChristine Charnoskyhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/956125421/0/nationallawjournal.jpgLegal Education/Diversity/Education/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/3d/dc/3a5b53dc49928bbc5ff47b4aec48/american-bar-association-washington-dc-office-8823-jpg767x505-4.jpg The American Bar Association Accreditation Council voted 10 to 4 during its meeting Friday to repeal Standard 206.

     
]]> http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/morrison-foerster-mayer-brown-baker-mckenzie-saul-ewing-recruit-in-dc/Morrison Foerster, Mayer Brown, Baker McKenzie, Saul Ewing Recruit in DChttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956119244/0/nationallawjournal~Morrison-Foerster-Mayer-Brown-Baker-McKenzie-Saul-Ewing-Recruit-in-DC/http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2026/05/15/morrison-foerster-mayer-brown-baker-mckenzie-saul-ewing-recruit-in-dc/Fri, 15 May 2026 14:17:49 ESTPartner and counsel laterals are joining law firms' energy, real estate, data and cyber, and intellectual property teams in Washington, D.C., offices this month.

     
]]> National Law JournalAbigail Adcoxhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/956119217/0/nationallawjournal.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Law Firm Partners/Law Firms - Large/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/38/24/a4dfb11749d894f47312fb273764/washington-dc-skyline-4-jpg767x505.jpg Partner and counsel laterals are joining law firms' energy, real estate, data and cyber, and intellectual property teams in Washington, D.C., offices this month.

     
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