Former Chicago Alderman Edward Burke Convicted on Racketeering, Bribery, and Extortion Charges
A federal jury in Chicago rendered a verdict on Thursday, finding former city alderman Edward Burke guilty on charges of…
Lawsuit Challenges State Bar of Wisconsin’s Diversity Clerkship Program
The State Bar of Wisconsin is currently entangled in a legal battle as it faces allegations that its diversity clerkship…
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison Inks Record-Breaking Lease for New Midtown Manhattan Office
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, a legal heavyweight with roots in New York, has solidified its position as the…
Orrick Law Firm Nears Settlement in Class Action Lawsuits Over Data Breach
U.S. law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has disclosed its intention to settle with plaintiffs involved in a class-action lawsuit…
Disney Faces Substantial Copyright Damages in “Beauty and the Beast” Case
In a recent verdict, a federal jury in California has ruled that Disney (DIS.N) must pay nearly $600,000 in copyright…
Oklahoma Man Exonerated After Nearly Five Decades in Landmark Case
In a historic turn of events, Glynn Simmons, a 71-year-old Oklahoma man, has been declared innocent after enduring an astonishing…
Navigating Compensation Decisions with AI: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Attracting Talent with AI Determining compensation that lures top talent while aligning with corporate budgets can be tricky for employers.…
Texas Access to Justice Commission Supports Paraprofessional Licensing Proposal
The Texas Access to Justice Commission has thrown its weight behind a groundbreaking proposal to license paraprofessionals, opening avenues for…
Federal Judge Acquits Environmental Lawyer of Insider Trading Charges
In a significant turn of events, a federal judge in Chicago has acquitted David Sargent, an environmental lawyer, of insider…
Global M&A Activity Hits a Decade Low in 2023, But Signs of Recovery Emerge
In 2023, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experienced a significant downturn, reaching its lowest point in ten years, with total…
The Impactful Legal Landscape: Trump’s Eligibility Case Echoes Across the Nation
The US Supreme Court finds itself at the epicenter of a seismic legal and political storm, grappling with the question…
The NextGen Bar Exam: A Revolutionary Step Forward in Legal Education
The legal community is witnessing the fruition of the first significant overhaul of the bar exam in a quarter-century. This…