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Maria Lenin Laus

U.S. Supreme Court to Resolve Legal Dispute on Employee Benefit Plans

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to address a significant legal conflict among lower courts regarding the standards plaintiffs must…

ABA’s Proposed Diversity Standard Changes Face Opposition from Legal Education Groups

Recent changes proposed by the American Bar Association (ABA) to its diversity and inclusion standards for law schools have sparked…

Law Firms Navigate Fewer but Larger Deals Amid Global M&A Surge

Leading U.S. and international law firms are handling fewer corporate deals in 2024, but the ones they manage are more…

Bar Exam Pass Rates on the Rise Across the U.S. in July 2024

The July 2024 bar exam is shaping up to be a positive one for test-takers, with pass rates trending upward…

Indiana Takes Steps to Reform Legal Services Delivery

Indiana is exploring innovative ways to expand legal services through alternatives to traditional law firms, following the path of other…

U.S. Legal Sector Sees Job Growth in September, Reversing Recent Decline

The U.S. legal services sector added 1,600 jobs in September, a much-needed recovery after experiencing steady job losses since the…

Fennemore Craig Expands with Acquisition, Embraces AI for Legal Services

Fennemore Craig Acquires Lucent Law to Boost Tech Capabilities In a strategic move to modernize its legal services, U.S.-based law…

Workplace Bullying Among Lawyers: A Pervasive Issue

A recent large-scale survey conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism has revealed a troubling trend: nearly a…

Texas Supreme Court Approves New Program Allowing Licensed Paralegals to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents

The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program…

Duane Morris Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender and Racial Pay Inequities

Lawsuit Accusations On August 1, 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed against the law firm Duane Morris, alleging that…

Preparing for Law School: Strategies to Gain an Edge Before the Fall Semester

As the fall semester approaches, many prospective law students are wondering how to best prepare for the rigorous years ahead.…

Clifford Chance Aims to Challenge US Law Firms in the American Market

Clifford Chance, a leading global law firm, is positioning itself to compete more aggressively against major US law firms as…