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Home Daily News BigLaw firms’ public policy, lobbying arms… Law Firms BigLaw firms’ public policy, lobbying arms see uptick in client inquiries related to Venezuela January 15, 2026, 2:29 pm CST The United States’ involvement in Venezuela has benefited BigLaw firms’ lobbying and public policy practices. (Image from Shutterstock) The United States’ involvement in Venezuela has benefited BigLaw firms’ lobbying and public policy practices, according to a story by Law.com. Law firms are advising clients of the latest news pertaining to Venezuela, answering trade and compliance-related questions, and engaging with the Trump administration and Capitol Hill on clients’ behalf. They…

From gigs and gallery openings to bingo nights and bold bites, here’s your list of incredible things to do this weekJanuary is done being gentle with the line up of things to do. This is the week it clears its throat and asks you to keep up. There’s food worth leaving the couch for, music that demands volume, art that needs more than a quick glance and a few midweek plans that feel almost rebellious. If your calendar looks empty, that’s about to change.Wok Your WayImage suppliedThe Steam Table at Garage turns up the heat with live wok cooking that’s…

Rachel Hagan,BBC News,Harry Sekulich,BBC NewsandGuy Hedgecoe,MadridFootage shows emergency workers at scene of derailmentAt least 21 people have been killed after a crash involving high-speed trains in southern Spain, as authorities warn the death toll could rise overnight. More than 30 are being treated for serious injuries in hospital, Spain’s transport minister Oscar Puente said. The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba, when a high-speed train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crossed over onto another track, the rail network operator Adif said.The derailed train then collided with an oncoming train, travelling from…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A high-speed train derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, jumping onto the track in the opposite direction and hitting an oncoming train in an accident that authorities estimate left more than 20 people dead and dozens injured.The evening train between Malaga and Madrid went off the rails and slammed into a train coming from Madrid to Huelva, another southern Spanish city, according to the Spanish rail operator Adif. The…

Hat tip to The Hill for noticing that Justice Neil Gorsuch is apparently a jokester not just during oral arguments, but also in written opinions. In his dissent in Bowe v. United States, Gorsuch described Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a major case in which the court overturned the Chevron doctrine, as an “obscure administrative law case.” SCOTUS humor, I know… Latest Opinions Wednesday morning, the court released its opinions in three argued cases: Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, Case v. Montana, and Barrett v. United States. In Bost, the court held that, as a candidate for office,…

Home Daily News Former Utah judge pleads guilty to sexual… Criminal Law Former Utah judge pleads guilty to sexual battery, drug charges January 16, 2026, 8:58 am CST Former Utah District Judge William Kendall pleaded guilty to criminal charges that led to calls for him to step down and his eventual resignation.(Utah State Courts) A former Utah judge has pleaded guilty to criminal charges of sexual battery and attempted distribution of a controlled substance, class A misdemeanors, as part of a plea in abeyance deal. 3rd District Judge William Kendall, who resigned in April after the allegations surfaced, pleaded guilty…

Your favourite places deserve to win but they must be registered for the What’s On Dubai Awards 2026The What’s On Dubai Awards are back for 2026 to toast the city’s best restaurants, bars, hotels, events and all the experiences that make going out here so good. And 2025 has been a seriously strong year. New openings have raised eyebrows, beach clubs have rewritten the rule book and nights out have stretched well past bedtime. Now it’s time to give credit where it’s due.These are the awards where the city has the final say. No secret panels or fancy formulas. Just…

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two regions where deadly wildfires are raging.At least 16 people are confirmed dead in the Ñuble and Biobío regions, about 500km (300 miles) south of the capital Santiago. At least 20,000 have been evacuated. The most dangerous fire has swept through dry forests bordering the coastal city of Concepción. About 250 homes have been destroyed, disaster officials said.Local media show pictures of charred cars in the streets. Chile has experienced a series of devastating fires in recent years, worsened by long-term drought.Chile’s forestry agency, Conaf, said firefighters were battling…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Indonesian rescuers on Sunday recovered wreckage from a missing plane that is believed to have crashed the previous day with 11 people on board while approaching a mountainous region on Sulawesi island during cloudy weather.The turboprop ATR 42-500 was on its way from Yogyakarta, on Indonesia’s main island of Java, to Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi province, when it vanished from radar on Saturday shortly after being…

As we’ve observed before, we read a lot of legal news as we prepare this newsletter. This headline got our attention this week: Supreme Court Keeps Novel-Writing Bankruptcy Judge on Fund Manager’s Case. And a programming note: We will not be sending SCOTUStoday on Monday because of the holiday. We will be back in your inboxes on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Last but not least, we’re hiring! We’re looking for an editor to oversee a new daily newsletter for corporate counsel and commercial litigators that highlights circuit court decisions, relists, denials, en banc grants, notable dissents, and other procedural moves. Week…