Trump Suddenly Exits E. Jean Carroll Trial

TL/DR - A defamation trial against former president Donald Trump has begun deliberations, deciding if he owes additional millions to writer E. Jean Carroll after a jury last year found that he sexually abused her in 1996. Carroll's lawyer asked jurors to award $24 million in compensatory damages and more in punitive damages, while Trump's…

Manchin Aide Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act Cash Out

TL/DR - Peter Stahley, former staffer for Senator Joe Manchin, was responsible for major provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and played a key role in creating new tax credits, which in turn complicates the tax code and raises tax rates. Having left his position as a staffer, Stahley is now a…

Acclaimed Poole’s Diner in Raleigh Announces Exciting Expansion

TL/DR - Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen is expanding her flagship restaurant, Poole’s Diner, into the space of the former Poole’side Pies in Raleigh. The expansion will provide a larger dining room and kitchen, with the original Poole’s Diner space closing in March for renovations before reopening in the spring. The popular weekend brunch…

2024 Int’l Trade & Security Webinar: Key Policies & Cases, Feb 15

TL/DR - In 2024, international trade and national security law and policy are expected to be significant, with the Biden Administration and Congress debating trade legislation and policy priorities. Trade negotiations, enforcement actions, and national security policies could affect industries and companies, including the U.S. Department of…