Attorneys General Urge ABA to Revise Diversity Standards in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
Attorneys general from 21 states are pressing the American Bar Association (ABA) to modify its diversity standards for law school…
Big Law Firms Integrate Generative AI Training for Summer Associates
As generative AI technology continues to revolutionize the legal profession, prominent law firms like K&L Gates, Dechert, and Orrick Herrington…
Columbia University Implements Safety Measures Amid Protests to Settle Lawsuit
Columbia University to Enhance Student Safety In response to a lawsuit alleging the campus had become unsafe during recent pro-Palestinian…
Georgetown Law Embraces STEM Majors
Summary of the Article Georgetown Law admissions dean Andy Cornblatt is particularly enthusiastic about applications from students with STEM (science,…
Continued Investment in DEI Amid Political Uncertainty
Summary Despite the contentious political environment, companies continue to support their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, with many planning…
Walmart 401(k) Data Breach Exposes Regulatory Gaps
Summary of the Article A recent breach exposing over a thousand Walmart 401(k) participants’ Social Security numbers highlights regulatory gaps…
Marc Krickbaum Rejoins Winston & Strawn After Special Counsel Role
Return to Private Practice Marc Krickbaum, previously U.S. Deputy Special Counsel under Robert Hur's investigation into President Joe Biden's handling…
Paul Hastings Expands with Major Team Acquisition from King & Spalding
June 3, 2024 In a strategic move to bolster its finance and restructuring capabilities, U.S. law firm Paul Hastings announced…
WeWork’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan Approved
Overview of WeWork's Bankruptcy Approval On Thursday, a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved WeWork's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. This decision allows…
Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Discrimination
Summary A Muslim attorney in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against Foley & Lardner, alleging that the law firm terminated…
Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit Against NYU Law Review
Summary of the Article: A Manhattan federal judge dismissed a race and sex discrimination lawsuit against NYU School of Law’s…
Illinois to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam in 2028
Major Milestone in Legal Licensing Illinois has announced its decision to switch to the NextGen Bar Exam in 2028, becoming…