ABA’s Commitment to Protecting Sexual Assault Survivors in Bar Admissions Process
The President of the American Bar Association (ABA), Mary Smith, has addressed concerns raised by three Democratic senators regarding the…
TikTok Sues US Government Over Divest-or-Ban Law
TikTok has taken legal action against the US government in response to a newly enacted law that mandates its Chinese…
Improved Bar Passage Rates in States with Lowered Cut Scores
Several states that reduced the minimum passing score for the bar exam in 2023 saw improvements in their February 2024…
Federal Judges Boycott Columbia University Graduates Over Handling of Campus Protests
Background Thirteen federal judges, all appointed by former President Donald Trump, have declared they will no longer hire clerks who…
Apple Manager’s Interrogation Ruled Illegal by US Labor Board
In a significant ruling involving Apple Inc, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found that a manager at an Apple…
Google Privacy Settlement: Lawyers Rewarded, Consumers Empty-Handed
A recent U.S. court decision has greenlit a $62 million settlement in a consumer privacy lawsuit against Google. However, objections…
Law Firms’ Strong Start in 2024: Financial Highlights
Law firms have commenced 2024 on a positive note, rebounding from a lackluster performance in 2023 marked by tepid client…
Goodwin Procter’s ADHD Support Initiative
Goodwin Procter, a global law firm with over 1,800 lawyers, is pioneering initiatives to support its attorneys who have ADHD,…
Addressing Mental Health Challenges: The Story of Rob Dart
Background and Struggles Rob Dart, a 44-year-old lawyer once leading a successful life in Southern California, is now living on…
ABA Legal Ed Section Unveils Slate for 2024-2025 Term
The ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has revealed its council slate for the upcoming 2024-2025…
Paul Weiss Launches New Latin America Practice with Maria-Leticia Ossa Daza at Helm
U.S. law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has announced the establishment of a dedicated Latin America practice, with…
Law Firm Hiring and Expansion
Expansion of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. in Milwaukee New Additions: Steven R. Beckham and Alexandra N. Don join the…