Oregon’s Alternative Pathway to the Bar Gains Popularity
Oregon's innovative Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) is quickly becoming a favored route for law graduates aiming to join the…
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House Committee Advances Bill to Prevent College Athletes from Being Classified as Employees
A significant legislative development has emerged in the realm of college sports. The House Education and the Workforce Committee recently…
Legal Precedent and DEI Initiatives: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Civil Rights
Invoking the First Amendment to defend initiatives aimed at boosting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has the potential to…
Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender Pay Gap
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple Inc. in San Francisco, accusing the company of gender-based pay…
Expansion of JD-Next Admissions Program
The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently granted permission to five additional law schools to utilize the alternative admissions program,…
Yale Law Study Highlights Key Factors for Law Firm Selection
Culture Dominates Yale Law Students' Preferences in Law Firm Selection Culture is the most significant factor for Yale Law School…
UC Berkeley Seeks Dismissal of Antisemitism Lawsuit for Second Time
Introduction The University of California at Berkeley has once again requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging campus…
New Overtime Policy Boosts Pay for Millions of Salaried Workers: What You Need to Know
The Labor Department has unveiled a significant change to the federally mandated overtime policy, promising extensive pay reforms for salaried…
The Shifting Influence of U.S. News Law School Rankings
Historically, the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings were crucial for law schools' reputations and student enrollments. According…
Federal Appeals Court Rules on Massachusetts School’s Dress Code Policy
Background and Court Decision A federal appeals court has ruled that a Massachusetts public middle school did not infringe on…
Major Law Firms to Receive Millions from $2.13 Billion Opioid Settlement Fund
A court-appointed panel recommended the distribution of $2.13 billion in legal fees from national opioid settlements. Major law firms will…
Federal Appeals Court Revives $180 Million Malpractice Lawsuit Against DLA Piper
A federal appeals court has breathed new life into a $180 million legal malpractice lawsuit against the global law firm…