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Columbia University Implements Safety Measures Amid Protests to Settle Lawsuit

Columbia University to Enhance Student Safety In response to a lawsuit alleging the campus had become unsafe during recent pro-Palestinian…

Georgetown Law Embraces STEM Majors

Summary of the Article Georgetown Law admissions dean Andy Cornblatt is particularly enthusiastic about applications from students with STEM (science,…

Continued Investment in DEI Amid Political Uncertainty

Summary Despite the contentious political environment, companies continue to support their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, with many planning…

Walmart 401(k) Data Breach Exposes Regulatory Gaps

Summary of the Article A recent breach exposing over a thousand Walmart 401(k) participants’ Social Security numbers highlights regulatory gaps…

Marc Krickbaum Rejoins Winston & Strawn After Special Counsel Role

Return to Private Practice Marc Krickbaum, previously U.S. Deputy Special Counsel under Robert Hur's investigation into President Joe Biden's handling…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…