Paul Hastings Expands with Major Team Acquisition from King & Spalding
June 3, 2024 In a strategic move to bolster its finance and restructuring capabilities, U.S. law firm Paul Hastings announced…
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WeWork’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan Approved
Overview of WeWork's Bankruptcy Approval On Thursday, a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved WeWork's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. This decision allows…
Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Discrimination
Summary A Muslim attorney in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against Foley & Lardner, alleging that the law firm terminated…
Illinois to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam in 2028
Major Milestone in Legal Licensing Illinois has announced its decision to switch to the NextGen Bar Exam in 2028, becoming…
Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit Against NYU Law Review
Summary of the Article: A Manhattan federal judge dismissed a race and sex discrimination lawsuit against NYU School of Law’s…
ABA Council Examines Standards for Online Law Schools Accreditation
The American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar recently convened in Chicago on May 17,…
ABA Endorses Alternative Attorney Licensing Pathways
A Historic Shift in ABA Policy The American Bar Association (ABA) has endorsed new attorney licensing pathways that do not…
Law Schools to Gain Insight into Applicants’ Educational and Economic Backgrounds
Introduction Law schools may soon have access to more detailed information about the educational and economic challenges faced by applicants…
New Regulations Set Lower Limits on Miners’ Exposure to Toxic Silica Dust
The US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced a significant reduction in miners' exposure to silica dust, a…
Native American Group Pushes to Overturn US Court Decision on Rio’s Arizona Copper Mine
A Native American group is urging a U.S. appeals court to overturn a previous ruling that granted land to Rio…
Court Dismisses Some Claims Against Meta’s Zuckerberg in Social Media Harm Lawsuits
Ruling by U.S. District Judge In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, dismissed…
Supreme Court Decision Puts Black Lives Matter Activist’s Legal Battle in Spotlight
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision regarding a Black Lives Matter activist's appeal has significant implications for public demonstrations. Want…