Legal Practice Pulse

The Biden administration has finalized rules for a 25% tax credit aimed at semiconductor manufacturing projects, broadening eligibility under the 2022 Chips and Science Act. The expansion includes companies producing wafers and chipmaking equipment, as well as solar wafers, which could enhance domestic production. However, facilities producing underlying materials like polysilicon remain excluded. The tax…

Eric Stelly has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s following an E. coli outbreak linked to the chain’s Quarter Pounder, which has resulted in one death and numerous illnesses across the U.S. Stelly, who experienced severe symptoms after eating at a McDonald’s in Greeley, Colorado, claims negligence and product liability in his 10-page lawsuit filed in…

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Hector Chichioni, a partner at Duane Morris, warns employers and visa or green card holders to anticipate changes to U.S. immigration law. Regardless of the election’s outcome, there is strong momentum for reform, particularly in business-based immigration, as the current system lacks the flexibility to support a competitive global…

Shake Shack has reached a settlement with Attorney General Andrea Campbell over child labor violations, resulting in a fine of $244,500. The fast food chain failed to obtain work permits for minors and scheduled them to work beyond legal limits, affecting over 200 employees across 12 locations in Massachusetts. According to Campbell, “Our child labor…

In a significant fundraising effort, Vice President Kamala Harris garnered over $27.4m from legal professionals between August and September, as reported by the Federal Election Commission. Notable contributions include $250,000 each from Faiza Saeed of Cravath and Rodge Cohen of Sullivan & Cromwell, alongside a $25,000 donation from Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp. The influx…

At the Women, Influence and Power in Law (WIPL) Conference, women legal leaders offered insights on tackling gender disparities in the legal profession. Honorees, including Citigroup’s Jo-Anne Kelly and Morrison & Foerster’s Lisa Phelan, emphasized the importance of family-friendly firm policies, flexible work options, and creative solutions to avoid forcing women to choose between family…