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Maria Lenin Laus

Federal Inmates, Predominantly Black and Hispanic, Stand to Benefit from Reduced Sentences

The U.S. Sentencing Commission paved the way for significant reductions in sentences for thousands of federal inmates, with a notable…

Lawsuit Challenges Attorney General’s Rejection of Election Law Amendment

A legal battle is brewing in Ohio as a group seeks to challenge Attorney General Dave Yost's refusal to allow…

Harvard Law School to Introduce Full-Tuition Scholarships for Lower-Income Students

Harvard Law School is set to implement a groundbreaking initiative this autumn, offering full-tuition scholarships to deserving lower-income students. This…

Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Impersonating NFL General Counsel and NBA Player in Massive Fraud Case

Matthew James, 54, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal custody following a conviction in July 2022 for orchestrating…

Goodwin Procter’s Ongoing Associate Layoffs: Under the Veil of ‘Performance Reviews’

Goodwin Procter, once termed the 'poster child' for recent layoffs, initiated its journey into 2023 with a significant reduction in…

Oklahoma Workers Owed Nearly $900,000 in Unpaid Wages

The U.S. Department of Labor is trying to reclaim almost $900,000 in unpaid wages for Oklahoma workers. Approximately 1900 workers…

NextGen Bar Exam to Replace ExamSoft in July 2026

The forthcoming revamped bar exam set to debut in July 2026 is set to abandon ExamSoft, the testing platform fraught…

Federal Appeals Court Overturns $366.2 Million Verdict Against FedEx

In a significant legal development, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified a substantial verdict against FedEx, totaling…

Settlement Reached in Proskauer Rose Lawsuit

In a recent development, U.S. law firm Proskauer Rose announced on Thursday that it had reached a settlement agreement with…

Portland Tech Company Secures Lucrative Settlement in Patent Dispute

Portland-based tech company PayRange has reached a significant settlement in a patent infringement lawsuit, potentially earning more than $62 million…

ABA Takes a Stand Against Restrictive Education Laws

The policymaking body of the American Bar Association (ABA) is gearing up to make a significant public statement, advocating against…

Harvard Law Review Elects Second Black Woman President in Its History

In a significant milestone for diversity and representation, the Harvard Law Review has elected its second Black woman president in…