U.S. Legal Sector Sees Job Growth in September, Reversing Recent Decline
The U.S. legal services sector added 1,600 jobs in September, a much-needed recovery after experiencing steady job losses since the…
Fennemore Craig Expands with Acquisition, Embraces AI for Legal Services
Fennemore Craig Acquires Lucent Law to Boost Tech Capabilities In a strategic move to modernize its legal services, U.S.-based law…
Workplace Bullying Among Lawyers: A Pervasive Issue
A recent large-scale survey conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism has revealed a troubling trend: nearly a…
Texas Supreme Court Approves New Program Allowing Licensed Paralegals to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents
The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program…
Duane Morris Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender and Racial Pay Inequities
Lawsuit Accusations On August 1, 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed against the law firm Duane Morris, alleging that…
Preparing for Law School: Strategies to Gain an Edge Before the Fall Semester
As the fall semester approaches, many prospective law students are wondering how to best prepare for the rigorous years ahead.…
Clifford Chance Aims to Challenge US Law Firms in the American Market
Clifford Chance, a leading global law firm, is positioning itself to compete more aggressively against major US law firms as…
Law Firms Recover Transactional Work Amid Market Volatility
After years of struggling with sluggish transactional work, law firms have finally seen a resurgence in this crucial area, just…
Increasing Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education
Law schools across the United States are increasingly embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into their curricula, signaling a significant shift in…
Encouraging Legal Professionals to Disconnect: ABA’s Proposal
The American Bar Association (ABA) is urging legal employers to support their employees in fully disconnecting from work for at…
Paul Hastings Welcomes Key Environmental Litigator Amid Expanding Focus on Environmental Law
In a strategic move to bolster its environmental litigation practice, U.S. law firm Paul Hastings announced on Thursday the addition…
California’s Golden Gate University Law School Avoids Immediate Closure
California’s Golden Gate University School of Law has received a reprieve from closure, but its future remains uncertain. Lawsuit to…