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Decline in Lateral Hiring Persists for Second Consecutive Year

Law firms are continuing to scale back on lateral hiring of lawyers for the second year in a row, following…

U.S. Department of Labor Launches Initiative to Boost Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

In a bid to foster greater inclusion and participation of individuals with disabilities in the workforce, the U.S. Department of…

Stuart Oberman: A Beacon of Legal Expertise and Healthcare Advocacy

In the ever-evolving realm of law, standout figures emerge, distinguished by their expansive expertise and steadfast commitment to client success.…

Law Student Sues Chicago Bears Over Alleged Discrimination in Hiring Process

A first-year law student at DePaul University, Jonathan Bresser Jr., has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Bears football team,…

Legal Fallout and Liability in Baltimore Bridge Collision

The recent collision of a ship with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has sent shockwaves through the eastern…

Litigation Finance Sector Faces Slowdown in Investor Inflow

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, investors exhibited a reluctance to pour fresh capital into lawsuits, signaling a…

Kirkland & Ellis Surpasses $7 Billion Revenue Mark, Yet Attention Shifts to Alternative Metrics

Kirkland & Ellis, the leading law firm in the nation, has achieved a significant financial milestone by surpassing $7 billion…

Reed Smith Implements New Associate Compensation Structure

Reed Smith, a prominent law firm, has confirmed adjustments to its associate compensation structure, prompted by a leaked memo revealing…

Florida Governor Signs Bill Regulating Children’s Social Media Use

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill aimed at safeguarding children under the age of 16 from the potential…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Settles Felony Charges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, has settled a long-standing legal battle, agreeing to pay $271,000 in restitution and…

Apple and Google Discuss Potential AI Partnership

Recent talks between Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google about integrating Google's Gemini AI engine into the iPhone have ignited…

California’s Legal Landscape: A Shift Towards Diversity

In 2023, California witnessed a historic surge in the admission of women and minority lawyers, marking a significant step towards…