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US House of Representatives Passes Two-Year Reauthorization of Controversial Surveillance Law

The US House of Representatives recently approved a two-year reauthorization of a contentious warrantless surveillance law, known as Section 702…

Legal Battle Over Jan. 6 Charges

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on April 16 in a case that highlights the legal complexities surrounding…

Tensions Escalate: Confrontation at UC Berkeley Law School Dean’s Residence Draws Attention to Campus Dynamics

Allegations of Discrimination A Muslim law student at UC Berkeley intends to file a discrimination complaint against the university following…

Kansas Governor Rejects Legislation Limiting Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed Senate Bill 233, which aimed to limit gender-affirming care options for transgender youth, including…

Supreme Court to Review Federal Bribery Law in Snyder v. United States

The Supreme Court is set to review an appeal in Snyder v. United States, a case with significant implications for…

Supreme Court Ruling on SEC Liability Requirement

The US Supreme Court issued a narrow ruling siding with businesses regarding Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) liability requirements. Justice…

NALP Foundation Report Highlights Associate Departure Trends

A recent report by the NALP Foundation sheds light on the patterns of associate turnover within law firms, revealing insights…

Epic Games Advocates App Store Reforms in Response to Antitrust Win Against Google

Epic Games, the creator of the popular video game "Fortnite," is pushing for reforms in Google's Play Store following an…

Signs of Decline in Influence

After years of dominating the legal education landscape, U.S. News' law school rankings are showing signs of waning influence, marked…

US Supreme Court Rejects Industry Test for Arbitration Exemption

The US Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision, rejecting an industry-based test for determining exemption from mandatory arbitration under the…

Bay Area Tech Giants Facing Workforce Reductions

Intel Streamlining Sales and Marketing Departments In the latest wave of job cuts sweeping through the Bay Area, semiconductor giant…

State Department’s New Promotion Policy Raises Controversy

The State Department, by President Biden's executive order, has introduced a policy that links eligibility for promotions to an employee's…