Akerman Takes on Big Expansion in Chicago
Summary: Akerman is taking on a new, larger office space in the Hyatt Center in Chicago that will more than…
Amanda Griffin
Attorneys Fail When They Abandon the Rules
Summary: Harrison Barnes gets down to the cold hard truth as to why attorneys don’t end up as successful as…
Baker & McKenzie Welcomes Politician to Their Toronto Team
Summary: Peter MacKay is a lawyer and politician in Canada who has served in Parliament for several years but is…
Woman Faces Trial 8 Years after Allegedly Murdering Family Members
Summary: After allegedly killing her family eight years ago, the trial against a Washington woman is finally starting. After eight years,…
Hispanics Attending Law School at Higher Rates Than Before
Summary: Despite lower enrollment numbers for law schools, Hispanics are attending law schools at higher percentages than they were before…
Cosby Gets One Court Ruling to Go His Way
Summary: Bill Cosby gets one ruling in court to go his way when a federal judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit…
UNM Ranked as Best School for Public Service
Summary: The latest issue of preLaw magazine awarded the University of New Mexico School of Law as the best school…
Alabama Carries Out First Execution Since 2013
Summary: Using the new and controversial drug combination involving Midazolam, Alabama successfully executed its first death row inmate since 2013.…
Villanova Receives $25 Million Donation, Renames Law School
Summary: The Law School at Villanova University received their second largest donation in school history, prompting the school to honor…
Quinn Emanuel Raises Signing Bonus to $75K to Attract Law Clerks
Summary: Signing bonuses for law clerks have remained stagnant for years, but Quinn Emanuel has taken the step of increasing…
Kansas Given Go Ahead to Uphold Death Sentences of Carr Brothers
Summary: The Kansas Supreme Court overturned the death sentence convictions of the Carr brothers, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled…
Court to Decide How Much a Dog’s Life Was Worth to Family
Summary: The issue of determining the actual value of a pet is set to be decided by the Georgia Supreme…