Overview of the Case A federal judge has cut Quinn Emanuel’s legal fees for representing health insurers in an Obamacare-related lawsuit by 50%, reducing the amount… Read More

Introduction A recent report from Bloomberg Law highlights a significant gap between the availability of well-being education and its utilization by legal professionals. Despite wides… Read More

In a notable shift at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, the firm’s founder and chairman emeritus, Bob Lewis, has retired earlier than planned. His son, Tommy Lewis… Read More

A data-deletion firm, Atlas Data Privacy, has filed over 140 lawsuits against various companies for violating a New Jersey law that protects the personal information of judges, law enforceme… Read More

The Bar Exam Remains the Sole Pathway for New Lawyers in California In a ruling on Thursday, the California Supreme Court reaffirmed that the traditional bar exam will remain the only… Read More

Major Shift in Firm Structure Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, a prominent U.S. law firm, has introduced a new category of non-equity partners, joining a growing trend among top… Read More

The American Bar Association (ABA) has made adjustments to the description of its Judicial Clerkship Program following criticism from a conservative group that alleged the programâ… Read More

Paul Hastings Welcomes New Partner Paul Hastings LLP, a prominent U.S. law firm, announced the addition of Benjamin Snyder, a former high-ranking government attorney, to its Washin… Read More

Expansion of Online Legal Education Purdue Global Law School graduates, recognized as the first fully online law school, have now gained eligibility to sit for the bar exam in a third… Read More

Significant Increase in LSAT Registrations The law school admission cycle has commenced with a substantial surge in the number of people registering to take the LSAT, signaling a grow… Read More

As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) continues to evolve, in-house legal departments are gearing up to reduce their reliance on outside law firms. According to a recent report… Read More

The American Bar Association (ABA) has revised its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements for a clerkship program, following accusations of bias from a nonprofit group. This shi… Read More

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Ca.) has introduced new federal legislation aimed at mandating transparency in litigation funding within civil lawsuits. The proposed law seeks to compel all named p… Read More

Rising Focus on Secondary Markets A growing trend among regional law firms is to pursue growth through mergers in mid-sized markets rather than competing in top-tier legal hubs like… Read More

A recent survey by Law360 Pulse revealed that only 52% of lawyers are satisfied with their overall compensation. However, this figure increases significantly when firms practice pay tran… Read More

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to address a significant legal conflict among lower courts regarding the standards plaintiffs must meet to pursue claims against employee benefit plans… Read More

Recent changes proposed by the American Bar Association (ABA) to its diversity and inclusion standards for law schools have sparked strong opposition. Numerous legal education organizati… Read More

Leading U.S. and international law firms are handling fewer corporate deals in 2024, but the ones they manage are more valuable than the previous year. This pattern mirrors a broader tre… Read More

The July 2024 bar exam is shaping up to be a positive one for test-takers, with pass rates trending upward across many states. With more than half of U.S. states reporting their results by e… Read More

Indiana is exploring innovative ways to expand legal services through alternatives to traditional law firms, following the path of other U.S. states that have implemented regulatory refo… Read More

The U.S. legal services sector added 1,600 jobs in September, a much-needed recovery after experiencing steady job losses since the spring. According to the latest data from the U.S. Lab… Read More

Fennemore Craig Acquires Lucent Law to Boost Tech Capabilities In a strategic move to modernize its legal services, U.S.-based law firm Fennemore Craig announced its acquisition of Lu… Read More

A recent large-scale survey conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism has revealed a troubling trend: nearly a quarter of Illinois lawyers reported being victims… Read More

The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program allowing licensed paralegals to offer legal services to lo… Read More

Lawsuit Accusations On August 1, 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed against the law firm Duane Morris, alleging that the firm improperly classifies its nonequity partners and enga… Read More

As the fall semester approaches, many prospective law students are wondering how to best prepare for the rigorous years ahead. While some argue that it’s best to relax and enjoy th… Read More

Clifford Chance, a leading global law firm, is positioning itself to compete more aggressively against major US law firms as it seeks to expand its presence in the United States. The fir… Read More

After years of struggling with sluggish transactional work, law firms have finally seen a resurgence in this crucial area, just in time for a stock market crash. This recovery is significant… Read More

Law schools across the United States are increasingly embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into their curricula, signaling a significant shift in legal education. A recent survey conducted… Read More

The American Bar Association (ABA) is urging legal employers to support their employees in fully disconnecting from work for at least one week each year. This recommendation is part of a bro… Read More

In a strategic move to bolster its environmental litigation practice, U.S. law firm Paul Hastings announced on Thursday the addition of a new partner, Brian Israel, a prominent attorney… Read More

California’s Golden Gate University School of Law has received a reprieve from closure, but its future remains uncertain. Lawsuit to Keep Law School Open Dismissed On Tuesday… Read More

In 2023, new law school graduates entered the job market with unprecedented success. According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), employment rates and salaries reached… Read More

A Legal Fight to Keep the Doors Open Faculty, students, and alumni of Golden Gate University Law School are fighting to prevent the closure of the 123-year-old institution. A pivotal… Read More

Polsinelli, a prominent U.S. law firm, announced on Tuesday the opening of a new office in Philadelphia. This expansion involves the addition of at least 20 partners from the well-known… Read More

Introduction In the legal industry, a recent discussion has sparked controversy regarding the expectations placed on summer associates. The question at hand is whether it’s appr… Read More

Revenue and Profit Growth Clifford Chance announced a 10% increase in partnership profit, reaching 856 million pounds ($1.11 billion), and a profit per equity partner of 2.04 million… Read More

Law firms were among the many businesses affected by a global IT outage on Friday, causing temporary disruptions to website and email access. Impact on Major Law Firms Ashurst Stru… Read More

An Arkansas-based lawyer, Jody Shackelford, has initiated legal action against the well-known national plaintiffs law firm Morgan & Morgan. Shackelford’s lawsuit, filed in an A… Read More

The State Bar of California is set to introduce its bar exam as early as February 2025, diverging from the national attorney licensing test. This move signifies a significant shift for C… Read More

Princeton Review’s Law School Rankings The latest Princeton Review rankings have been released, focusing on two significant categories influenced by student feedback: schools with t… Read More

Arizona is launching a groundbreaking initiative to address the shortage of lawyers in rural areas and improve access to justice for underserved communities. The Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Pr… Read More

Florida will transition to the new version of the bar exam in July 2028, according to an announcement by state officials on Thursday. This makes Florida the largest jurisdiction to reveal it… Read More

Yale Law School’s Lack of Acknowledgement J.D. Vance, the junior senator from Ohio, has been selected to be Donald Trump’s running mate. Despite Vance’s notable achi… Read More

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has announced the addition of Amelia Wilson to its faculty. She joins as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Imm… Read More

Extension of Referral Bonuses Kirkland & Ellis, renowned as the world’s most profitable law firm, has announced the extension of its referral bonuses for junior lawyers thro… Read More

Usha Chilukuri Vance Resigns to Focus on Family In a recent statement, Usha Chilukuri Vance announced her resignation from the prestigious law firm Munger Tolles & Olson, citing t… Read More

Conflict of Interest Leads to Disqualification One of Elon Musk’s longstanding law firms, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, has been disqualified from representing his soci… Read More

Judicial Conference Review The U.S. Judicial Conference, the policymaking body for the federal judiciary, released a report on Friday from its closed-door meeting on March 12. This report… Read More

Incident Overview A shooting during former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday resulted in the death of one person and serious injuries to two ot… Read More