ABA Revises Judicial Clerkship Program Description Amid Controversy
The American Bar Association (ABA) has made adjustments to the description of its Judicial Clerkship Program following criticism from a…
U.S. Law Firm Paul Hastings Bolsters Appellate Practice with Key Government Lawyer Hire
Paul Hastings Welcomes New Partner Paul Hastings LLP, a prominent U.S. law firm, announced the addition of Benjamin Snyder, a…
Connecticut Approves Purdue Global Law Grads for Bar Exam
Expansion of Online Legal Education Purdue Global Law School graduates, recognized as the first fully online law school, have now…
Surge in LSAT Registrations Signals Increased Interest in Legal Careers
Significant Increase in LSAT Registrations The law school admission cycle has commenced with a substantial surge in the number of…
In-House Legal Teams Anticipate Less Dependence on External Law Firms Amid Generative AI Advances
As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) continues to evolve, in-house legal departments are gearing up to reduce their reliance on…
ABA Loosens Diversity Requirements Amid Legal Challenges
The American Bar Association (ABA) has revised its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements for a clerkship program, following accusations…
Federal Legislation Introduced to Require Disclosure of Litigation Funding in Civil Lawsuits
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Ca.) has introduced new federal legislation aimed at mandating transparency in litigation funding within civil lawsuits. The…
Regional Law Firms Expand Through Mergers in Secondary Markets
Rising Focus on Secondary Markets A growing trend among regional law firms is to pursue growth through mergers in mid-sized…
Low Lawyer Satisfaction with Compensation, But Pay Transparency Boosts Contentment
A recent survey by Law360 Pulse revealed that only 52% of lawyers are satisfied with their overall compensation. However, this…
U.S. Supreme Court to Resolve Legal Dispute on Employee Benefit Plans
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to address a significant legal conflict among lower courts regarding the standards plaintiffs must…
ABA’s Proposed Diversity Standard Changes Face Opposition from Legal Education Groups
Recent changes proposed by the American Bar Association (ABA) to its diversity and inclusion standards for law schools have sparked…
Law Firms Navigate Fewer but Larger Deals Amid Global M&A Surge
Leading U.S. and international law firms are handling fewer corporate deals in 2024, but the ones they manage are more…