Increase in Minority Law School Applicants Defies Expectations
Uncertainty surrounding college admissions hasn't deterred minority law school applicants this year. According to the Law School Admission Council, the…
New Legislation Imposes Restrictions on Litigation Funders in Louisiana
Louisiana has enacted a new bill to regulate the growing litigation funding industry, joining a small group of other states…
Universities Reevaluate Policies on Campus Demonstrations
Universities across the country are re-evaluating their policies on campus demonstrations in response to a series of protests earlier this…
Rise in Litigation Over 401(k) Forfeitures
Employers managing 401(k) assets forfeited by former employees are encountering a surge in lawsuits. These litigations claim misuse of plan…
McKool Smith Announces Mid-Year Bonuses for Associates
McKool Smith, a prominent litigation firm, is rewarding its associates with substantial mid-year bonuses, recognizing their hard work and dedication…
Supreme Court Upholds Foreign Investment Tax
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a tax imposed on American investors in certain foreign corporations.…
California’s Plan for Independent Bar Exam Faces Setback
The State Bar of California's initiative to create its own bar exam encountered a significant hurdle in May. The organization…
2024 Report: Top Law Firms Maintain High First-Year Associate Salaries
The National Law Journal (NLJ) has released its 2024 report on first-year associate salaries at the largest 500 law firms…
New Litigation Finance Firm Launches with Over $100 Million in Capital
A new player has entered the litigation finance arena. Arcadia Finance, spearheaded by three former Validity Finance professionals, announced its…
Law Schools Embrace Artificial Intelligence Education to Meet Growing Demand
Introduction to AI in Legal Education As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry continues to flourish, many law schools are incorporating…
Columbia Law School Appoints New Dean
Introduction Columbia University has announced the appointment of Daniel Abebe, a University of Chicago law professor, as the new dean…
‘Robot Lawyer’ DoNotPay Settles Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Practice
DoNotPay, the popular legal chatbot, has settled a lawsuit accusing it of unauthorized legal practice and providing inadequate services. The…