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Maria Lenin Laus

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…

New York State Moves to Protect Minors Online

New York state lawmakers passed legislation to prevent social media platforms from showing "addictive" algorithmic content to users under 18…

ACLU and ABA Oppose Biden’s Executive Order on Asylum Eligibility

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the American Bar Association (ABA) have voiced strong opposition to President Joe Biden’s…

Legal Professionals Embrace Flexible Attendance Policies: A New Era Post-Pandemic

Significant Shift in Satisfaction In a notable shift from the sentiments immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of legal…

University of the Arts Sued Over Abrupt Closure

Lawsuit Alleges Violation of Employment Laws Employees of the University of the Arts have filed a lawsuit against the institution,…

Federal Judiciary to Receive Increased Funding for Court Security in 2025

Funding Boost for Federal Judiciary The federal judiciary is set to receive $774.4 million for court security in 2025, marking…

Attorneys General Urge ABA to Revise Diversity Standards in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

Attorneys general from 21 states are pressing the American Bar Association (ABA) to modify its diversity standards for law school…

Big Law Firms Integrate Generative AI Training for Summer Associates

As generative AI technology continues to revolutionize the legal profession, prominent law firms like K&L Gates, Dechert, and Orrick Herrington…