Larry Gennari

M&A: The one thing that ALWAYS matters--great insights from thoughtful authors: bizj.us/1qnt85

They’re going to keep pushing until something stops them.

Tariffs & the future of work: a few interesting reads: www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/...

I can see dead people…. And new insights on data, AI, and becoming our best selves: www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/...

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Trump & Musk are making massive cuts to the National Institutes of Health.

I know there is a lot going on right now, but this is one of worst things they have done so far, will affect cancer research and trials, the search for cures, innovation and competitiveness, our universities. Your lives.

The Courts Blocked Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze. Agencies Are Withholding Money Anyway. Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — an...

Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — and the limits of the presidency.

Trump to Curb Enforcement of Antibribery Law The president plans to sign an executive order that says the use of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has hurt American competitiveness.

President Trump plans to put the brakes on a law that forbids U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials to win business

Today, the rule of law itself is in peril and as members of the legal community, it is our duty to defend it. It's essential for us to take action—whether it's through supporting our legal community or committing to the small, everyday steps that make a difference.

(10/11)

ABA It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accordance with the rule of law and in an orderly manner that respects the lives of affected individuals and the work they have been asked to perform. Instead, we see wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself, such as attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize those who support lawful programs to eliminate bias and enhance diversity. We have seen attempts at wholesale dismantling of departments and entities created by Congress without seeking the required congressional approval to change the law. There are efforts to dismiss employees with little regard for the law and protections they merit, and social media announcements that disparage and appear to be motivated by a desire to inflame without any stated factual basis. This is chaotic. It may appeal to a few. But it is wrong. And most Americans recognize it is wrong. It is also contrary to the rule of law. The American Bar Association supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. We stand for a legal process that is orderly and fair. We have consistently urged the administrations of both parties to adhere to the rule of law. We stand in that familiar place again today. And we do not stand alone. Our courts stand for the rule of law as well.

Someone at the American Bar Association ate their Wheaties this morning.

The Courts Blocked Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze. Agencies Are Withholding Money Anyway. Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — an...

Courts *ordered* the Trump admin to stop its spending freeze

Yet ProPublica found place after place where $ is still frozen

-hot meals for elderly and disabled
-groceries for those in need
-maternal & child health services
-a clinic that serves the poor

www.propublica.org/article/trum...

The ABA supports the rule of law It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...

“We urge every attorney to join us and insist that our government, a government of the people, follow the law. It is part of the oath we took when we became lawyers. Whatever your political party or your views, change must be made in the right way. Americans expect no less.”

Every attorney takes a version of this oath. I took mine more than two decades ago. It still means something to me.

Imagine claiming to be a Christian and attacking a Bishop who is practicing the teachings of the Bible.

Who TF does that..?

A Faux-Christian, little man.
#SheShed

When the Past is All Deception, by R. Michael Cassidy | Atmosphere Press Professor Mark Price has been removed from the classroom due to an explosive conflict with his students over issues of political correctness. As his problems on campus escalate, they pose complex chal...

Considering a "news fast"--need a good book instead??--Look no further than Mike Cassidy's terrific new novel: (bit.ly/3EfM2qp), an engaging, fast-paced read, inspired in part by a cold murder case in Cambridge. Who knew attorney-client privilege could spark such an absorbing romp.
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martin luther king jr. is giving a speech at a podium in front of a crowd of people . ALT: martin luther king jr. is giving a speech at a podium in front of a crowd of people .

For me, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming at just the right time, offering a chance to use his January commemoration as a source for practical resolutions, deep thinking and even deeper renewal. So what might MLK advise us to resolve in 2025?

More: bizj.us/1qmvtg

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Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...

Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.

Actionable advice from MLK in 2025 with an assist from must-read books from Megan Kimble, Scott Walker, and Christine Rosen: bizj.us/1qmvtg

Think inflation just a matter of higher costs? Think again.

Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated Then Deferred The 5th Circuit deferred the reinstated filing under the Corporate Transparency Act and FinCEN has acknowledged that filing isn't required until the case is resolved.

Confused about whether and when your company has to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act? Stay tuned: www.forbes.com/sites/martin...

Engaging book on how Presidents think about their own money and budgets!

This year, I read some notable books that will appeal to entrepreneurial minds! Check them out: www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/...

It’s a wrap…for another semester of Project Entrepreneur at Boston College Law School. So proud of our students and the returning citizen entrepreneurs they partnered with this fall!

I will pause a bit as I figure out who's here, but if you want Bluesky to work, follow people who follow people you like!

Congratulations to Michael Horn, Ethan Bernstein, and Bob Moesta on the publication of Job Moves! So glad we had the chance to preview this terrific book at Authors & Innovators: www.authorsinnovators.org

Project Entrepreneur--Pitch Session--Tuesday, December 3 (6-8PM) at Boston College Law School! Join us as we showcase our inspiring entrepreneurs and their soon-to-be ventures.
More here: lawmagazine.bc.edu/2021/01/no-h...