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2023-06-08 20:32
Fordham Law School Dean Matthew Diller has announced his decision to step down from his position at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year. This news was communicated to the Fordham com… Read More
2023-06-08 20:26
Tampa-based labor and employment law firm, Johnson Jackson PLLC, has recently introduced a new scholarship program to support law students from historically underrepresented backgrounds or e… Read More
2023-06-08 20:23
Barber Ranen, a prominent U.S. law firm, has recently undergone a significant transformation following the revelation of a series of offensive emails written by its founding partners, John B… Read More
2023-06-08 18:00
OpenAI LLC, the renowned artificial intelligence research laboratory, is currently facing a groundbreaking defamation lawsuit. The legal action stems from allegations that its widely known A… Read More
2023-06-08 17:55
Cooley LLP, a prominent law firm founded in Silicon Valley, has made an unexpected move by requesting certain incoming first-year associates to defer their start dates by one year. In exchan… Read More
2023-06-08 17:50
In a classroom at George Washington University, Toni Marsh conducted an intriguing experiment with her aspiring paralegal students. Splitting them into two groups, one was tasked with using… Read More
2023-06-08 17:40
Davis Polk & Wardwell, a prominent law firm, is set to implement a new work policy requiring its lawyers and most business professionals to be present in the office four days per week, o… Read More
2023-06-08 17:35
In a recent en banc ruling, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia held that a man convicted of food stamps fraud possesses a Second Amendment right to own a firearm, despite… Read More
2023-06-08 17:33
The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has recently released a significant ethics opinion, Formal Opinion 506, shedding light on the… Read More
2023-06-07 18:20
In 2022, law school admissions witnessed a significant increase, with 70% of applicants receiving admissions offers, marking the first rise in admission rates in seven years, according to th… Read More
2023-06-07 17:28
Law firms are undergoing significant transformations in response to a generational shift in career expectations and incentive systems, according to industry analysts. To meet the evolving ne… Read More
2023-06-07 17:23
DraftWise, an AI firm intelligence platform, is making waves in the legal industry with its secure search and drafting platform designed to enhance contract workflows and firm-wide knowledge… Read More
2023-06-07 17:17
Leading defense lawyers from prominent law firms have been enlisted to represent Coinbase and Binance in high-profile cases brought forth by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)… Read More
2023-06-07 17:10
Leading defense lawyers from prominent law firms have been enlisted to represent Coinbase and Binance in high-profile cases brought forth by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)… Read More
2023-06-07 17:02
Renowned U.S. Appeals Court Judge Paul Watford, once considered as a potential nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court by former President Barack Obama, has recently joined the prestigious law fi… Read More
2023-06-07 16:53
Former University of California Hastings College of the Law, now known as University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, faced a setback in a lawsuit over its name change. Desce… Read More
2023-06-07 16:47
The issue of Supreme Court conduct has come under scrutiny following revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas’s failure to disclose luxury travel and other perks provided by billionai… Read More
2023-06-07 16:41
In a recent decision by the Appellate Division’s Third Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court, bar admission has been denied to a 47-year-old law graduate who had been… Read More
2023-06-07 16:37
In a recent development, a lawyer in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, named Justin L. Scott, has faced censure by the New Jersey Supreme Court for improperly accessing his former law firm’s co… Read More
2023-06-07 16:31
A federal appeals court is giving a pro se parent a chance to persuade a federal judge that she may represent her minor children without a lawyer in a federal lawsuit filed against a Texas s… Read More
2023-06-07 15:32
DLA Piper, a prominent international law firm, is currently facing a discrimination lawsuit filed by former attorney Anisha Mehta. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges that… Read More
2023-06-06 18:24
In a shocking development, a partner at a prestigious New York City law firm has been apprehended as part of a sexual predator sting operation in Rockland County. Daniel Waxman, a 55-year-ol… Read More
2023-06-06 18:14
In a recent interview with the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed her dissatisfaction with the widening pay gap between her salary and that of the Michigan S… Read More
2023-06-06 18:09
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has criticized City University of New York (CUNY) Law Schools, urging them to take action amidst the city’s ongoing challenge of accommodating a signific… Read More
2023-06-06 18:04
A committee conducting an inquiry into the competency of Judge Pauline Newman, a 95-year-old U.S. appeals court judge, has shifted its focus to determine whether her refusal to cooperate con… Read More
2023-06-06 17:59
In a recent development, Judge James C. Ho of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has garnered attention for his decision to boycott Yale Law School students for clerkships… Read More
2023-06-06 17:53
The US Supreme Court has announced its decision to take up the trademark case of Vidal v. Elster. This pivotal case aims to determine whether the application of Section 2(c) of the Lanham Ac… Read More
2023-06-06 17:49
A proposed rule change in the Michigan Supreme Court regarding the use of preferred pronouns for lawyers and litigants has ignited a contentious divide among judges. The proposal, scheduled… Read More
2023-06-06 17:44
Georgetown University emerges as the top law school based on its outstanding performance in specialty rankings, according to an analysis conducted by law dean Paul L. Caron. While George… Read More
2023-06-06 16:57
Gun control advocates, including the Giffords Law Center and March for Our Lives, have taken their fight against the firearm industry to law school campuses. They urge law students to sign p… Read More
2023-06-06 16:46
Lewis Brisbois, a prominent law firm, has been embroiled in a scandal following the release of emails containing “wildly offensive and demeaning language.” The emails were exchan… Read More
2023-06-05 18:11
Epstein Patierno, LLP: A Collaborative and Experienced Family Law Firm
Epstein Patierno, LLP is a small family law firm in Denver, CO that has built a reputation for its collaborative… Read More
2023-06-05 17:18
Despite scattered layoffs at some of the highest-grossing law firms in the country, the U.S. legal services sector continues to demonstrate resilience as it added jobs in May. According to p… Read More
2023-06-05 17:12
In recent years, law school admissions experienced a period of relative stability, with annual applicant numbers ranging from 57,000 to 64,000. However, the landscape drastically changed in… Read More
2023-06-05 17:06
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed a bill that prohibits transgender healthcare for minors, effectively banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy in the state. With this move, Tex… Read More
2023-06-05 17:00
Scandals involving judges have the potential to shake public confidence and question the legitimacy of the judiciary. Recent controversies surrounding U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Tho… Read More
2023-06-05 16:54
In a landmark decision, Judge Thomas Parker, serving on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, ruled on Friday that Tennessee’s Adult Entertainment Act… Read More
2023-06-05 16:48
Clifford Chance, a leading global law firm, has announced its plans to open a new office in Houston, Texas, accompanied by the addition of a 10-partner team. This strategic move aims to stre… Read More
2023-06-05 16:41
In a groundbreaking report released by the ABA Criminal Justice Section’s Plea Bargaining Task Force, alarming concerns regarding the growing trend of cases not reaching trial have com… Read More
2023-06-05 16:33
Eckert Seamans, a leading Biglaw firm known for its impressive $139,650,000 gross revenue in 2022, has recently announced a reduction in force as part of a strategic review of its resources… Read More
2023-06-05 16:27
Seramount, formerly known as Working Mother Media, has recently announced Perkins Coie as the leading law firm for women and diversity. In its annual assessment of law firms, Seramount recog… Read More
2023-06-02 18:31
New York City has long been a hub of innovation and technological advancement, attracting some of the brightest minds and businesses from around the world. As the demand for legal expertise… Read More
2023-06-02 18:07
With its recent recognition as a “Notable Firm” in China’s “Commercial and Transactions – International firms” category in the esteemed Benchmark Litigati… Read More
2023-06-02 17:28
Sheppard Mullin has once again been recognized as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity” by Seramount for their exceptional initiatives and best practices in promoti… Read More
2023-06-02 17:23
In a recent development, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has overturned sanctions imposed on two Dechert partners and directed the trial judge to reassess whether the attor… Read More
2023-06-02 17:15
Stetson University College of Law has taken a significant step in prioritizing its students’ mental health and well-being by introducing two dedicated meditation rooms on campus. This… Read More
2023-06-02 16:55
Two recent graduates of CUNY Law School, Fatima Mousa Mohammed and Nerdeen Kiswani, have attracted attention and criticism due to their commencement speeches that expressed strong anti-Israe… Read More
2023-06-02 16:42
Judge Patrick Connolly of Los Angeles County has been unsuccessful in his attempt to disqualify a colleague from a resentencing case involving a defendant Connolly had previously prosecuted… Read More
2023-06-02 16:36
Gibbons, a prominent law firm based in New Jersey, announced its recent hire of a co-chair for its reestablished white-collar and investigations practice group. This strategic move aims to s… Read More
2023-06-02 16:31
Louisiana’s attorney general, Jeff Landry, recently filed a sweeping lawsuit that aims to dismantle hard-won legal protections against systemic racism. The lawsuit, filed on May 24, ta… Read More
2023-06-02 16:24
In a recent ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has once again dealt a blow to organized labor, prompting legal experts to speculate on the potential consequences for unions engaging in strikes… Read More
2023-06-02 16:17
US State Department Ambassador, Beth Van Schaack, revealed during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that the Department of Defense (DOD) is actively blocking US cooperation in the… Read More
2023-06-02 16:12
Chesa Boudin, who faced removal from his position as San Francisco’s district attorney in a recall referendum last year, has now been appointed by the University of California Berkeley… Read More
2023-06-01 18:35
In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, a corporate lawyer based in the New York City area has been charged with the sexual assaults of four women in Boston between 2007 and 2008… Read More
2023-06-01 18:20
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is seeking sanctions against conservative lawyer Sidney Powell for her failed lawsuit alleging fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Lawyers representing Gov… Read More
2023-06-01 18:15
Christian Lang, the former president and chief operating officer of Reynen Court, unveiled his latest venture, Lega Inc, on Wednesday. The company aims to assist law firms in securely explor… Read More
2023-06-01 18:11
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, a reputable U.S. law firm headquartered in Boston, recently announced a significant addition to its team as part of its ongoing expansion effor… Read More
2023-06-01 18:05
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have raised concerns about the bar exam performance claims of ChatGPT, the latest version of OpenAI’s AI language model… Read More
2023-06-01 18:01
U.S. District Judge Steven C. Seeger of the Northern District of Illinois, known for his sharp critiques of attorneys, has turned his attention to a lawyer engaged in legal battles against f… Read More
2023-06-01 17:57
Educational Testing Service (ETS) recently announced significant changes to the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), the standardized test many graduate programs use as part of their admissio… Read More
2023-06-01 17:53
Camden, South Carolina – Lawyer Tom Mullikin is spearheading an initiative to request a renaming of the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education, which played a pivotal role in disman… Read More
2023-06-01 17:49
Lawyer Tom Mullikin, based in Camden, South Carolina, intends to bring a unique request before the U.S. Supreme Court: renaming the renowned Brown v. Board of Education case. Mullikin is col… Read More
2023-06-01 17:46
Fenwick & West, a prominent Biglaw firm known for its expertise in the technology sector, has recently joined the ranks of firms opting to defer the start dates for their incoming first… Read More
2023-05-31 19:00
Irvine, a vibrant city known for its hospitality industry, is set to enforce additional requirements under the Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance. As the effective date of May 21 approaches… Read More
2023-05-31 18:28
At the recently concluded American Fair Credit Council (AFCC) 2023 Spring Conference in Orlando, Florida, Greenspoon Marder LLP once again made headlines. The firm’s esteemed partner… Read More
2023-05-31 17:48
Greenspoon Marder LLP, a prominent law firm renowned for its expertise in commercial litigation, has secured a decisive victory on behalf of Pasiphae Holdings, Inc. (Pasiphae). The case invo… Read More
2023-05-31 17:26
Goulston & Storrs, an esteemed Am Law 200 firm, proudly announces that Thuy-Dien Bui has been recognized as a 2023 “Up & Coming Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. T… Read More
2023-05-31 16:40
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, an esteemed international law firm, has announced the addition of Chris Bennett as a partner in their Corporate Department. Chris brings extensive experience… Read More
2023-05-31 16:36
In a groundbreaking decision, a federal trial court judge in the Northern District of Texas issued a standing order requiring attorneys appearing before the court to certify that no part of… Read More
2023-05-31 16:32
The impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been embroiled in a series of legal woes since his election in 2014. A conservative firebrand and staunch ally of former President Donald… Read More
2023-05-31 16:21
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, a prominent U.S. law firm, recently announced the addition of partner Tarun Warriar to its special situations and private credit team in Hong Kong. This c… Read More
2023-05-31 16:18
In a significant development, attorney regulators in California have announced that the California Supreme Court has disbarred Kelly DuFord Williams, a lawyer based in San Diego. Williams, w… Read More
2023-05-31 16:15
In a significant development highlighting civil rights abuses, Willie Stokes has been awarded a landmark settlement of $9.62 million by the city of Philadelphia. Stokes, who spent almost fou… Read More
2023-05-31 16:12
A recent commencement speech delivered by a graduating law student at the City University of New York (CUNY) sparked outrage and accusations of incitement. The speech, given by Fatima Mousa… Read More
2023-05-31 16:08
In a groundbreaking move, Colorado has passed a new law that significantly alters the landscape of child custody cases. The legislation, signed into law just last week, prevents family court… Read More
2023-05-30 18:54
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving legal landscape, staying up-to-date with the latest industry news, insights, and trends is crucial for legal professionals and enthusiasts alike. Regu… Read More
2023-05-30 18:28
Senior U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel, presiding over the Southern District of New York, ordered two lawyers and their law firm to provide a compelling justification for why they should… Read More
2023-05-30 17:40
Preparing for the bar exam can be an overwhelming and stressful experience for law school graduates. The pressure to learn and master numerous subjects and the demands of practice exams can… Read More
2023-05-30 17:35
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a case involving a lawsuit that aimed to hold Reddit Inc. accountable for its alleged failure to remove child pornography from its platfo… Read More
2023-05-30 17:32
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into a California unit of oil refiner PBF Energy Inc regarding an emissions release incident that occurred in November. Accordin… Read More
2023-05-30 17:27
Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is making significant strides in addressing the complex issue of heirs’ property rights through its pro bono heirs’ r… Read More
2023-05-29 16:39
Thompson Coburn’s Jayna Rust: Navigating the Path to Partnership with Dedication and Advocacy
Jayna Rust, a government contracts partner at Thompson Coburn, was recently featured in… Read More
2023-05-29 16:14
Thompson Coburn: A Trusted Law Firm Navigating Legal Challenges for Health Care Startups
Thompson Coburn, a leading law firm renowned for its expertise in various industries, is proud to… Read More
2023-05-29 15:34
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati: Leading the Way in Sustainable Reforestation Financing
In a groundbreaking initiative to combat the devastating impacts of wildfires and promote envi… Read More
2023-05-29 15:13
In a significant legal victory, global law firm DLA Piper successfully defended itself against a $180 million legal malpractice lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero in Manhattan dismi… Read More
2023-05-29 15:01
In a draft ethics advisory open for comment, the California Supreme Court’s Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions urges judges in the state to refrain from attending law firm celebrati… Read More
2023-05-29 14:59
In a recent development, the California State Bar Court’s decision to dismiss disciplinary charges against former bar Executive Director Joe Dunn has been upheld by an appellate panel… Read More
2023-05-29 14:51
Neil Gorsuch and Ketanji Brown Jackson, justices from opposite ends of the ideological spectrum on the Supreme Court, have formed an unexpected alliance, joining forces in four opinions duri… Read More
2023-05-29 14:47
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy made headlines last week as he signed a groundbreaking bill into law, introducing stricter regulations for telemarketers operating within the state. This new… Read More
2023-05-29 14:43
Former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife and one of his sons, now faces federal charges related to the alleged theft fr… Read More
2023-05-29 14:38
In a significant development, a committee of the Texas House of Representatives has recommended the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The committee alleges that Pa… Read More
2023-05-26 16:06
As the global legal landscape continues to evolve, Dentons, a leading law firm renowned for its technology and life sciences expertise, presents an insightful analysis of the 2022 Technology… Read More
2023-05-26 15:40
As the global legal landscape continues to evolve, Dentons, a leading law firm renowned for its technology and life sciences expertise, presents an insightful analysis of the 2022 Technology… Read More
2023-05-26 14:55
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, one of the US’s largest and elite law firms, has recently implemented a new office work policy, requiring lawyers to be physically present at… Read More
2023-05-26 14:43
In a significant move towards supporting working mothers, Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill mandating private, clean lactation rooms in county courthouses acros… Read More
2023-05-26 14:41
Jeff Haidet, the former chairman of Dentons US, has recently joined Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner as a partner, marking another leadership change at the renowned global law firm. Haidet will b… Read More
2023-05-26 14:36
In a recent legal development, U.S. District Judge Joshua Wolson in Philadelphia has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Judge Paula Patrick against media publication The Daily Beast. Th… Read More
2023-05-26 14:33
Mintz Levin, a prominent law firm led by Bob Bodian, is taking proactive measures to encourage its lawyers to return to the office, starting with the firm’s partners. Recognizing the i… Read More
2023-05-26 14:22
In a recent column by Big Law Business from Bloomberg Law, it has been observed that certain Big Law firms, which have exhibited strong financial performance and sustained profit growth, are… Read More
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