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U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Grants Pass Case on Anti-Camping Laws Amid Homelessness Crisis

In a move that amplifies the legal debate surrounding homelessness in the Western United States, the U.S. Supreme Court has…

Texas Erects New Barriers Along Mexico Border Amid Escalating Conflict

In a recent development, Texas has erected additional barriers along a portion of its border with Mexico, obstructing Border Patrol…

Boeing Faces Class-Action Lawsuit After Emergency Landing

Last week, passengers from an Alaska Airlines Inc. flight that made an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon, filed a class-action…

Kilpatrick Townsend Bolsters M&A Practice with Chicago Law Firm Merger

Expanding Presence and Corporate Expertise In a strategic move to fortify its presence and corporate-focused practice in Chicago, Kilpatrick Townsend…

U.S. Federal Judge Approves $26 Million Payout in Landmark Google Antitrust Settlement

In a significant development, U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco has given the green light to a substantial…

U.S. Supreme Court to Review Starbucks Challenge on Employee Rehiring

In a significant development, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear Starbucks' appeal against a judicial decision that mandated…

State Bar of California Contemplates Reduction in Bar Exam Locations to Cut Costs

To alleviate budget constraints, the State Bar of California is considering a proposal to decrease the number of testing locations…

Law School Admission Council Pilots Inclusive Program to Address Diversity Concerns Post-Harvard Decision

Amidst ongoing discussions surrounding diversity in education, mainly fueled by the U.S. Supreme Court’s pivotal decision in June 2023 (Students…

Morgan Stanley Settles Block Trading Charges with $249.4 Million Payment

According to U.S. authorities, Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $249.4 million to settle allegations of making false statements related…

Dinsmore & Shohl Expands Presence in Texas with Houston Office

In a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in Texas, leading U.S. law firm Dinsmore & Shohl announced the establishment…

Retrial Ordered Due to Lawyer’s Repeated Sleepiness

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of granting a retrial to Nyasani Watt, who was convicted of…

Federal Appeals Court to Revisit Maryland’s Handgun Licensing Requirements

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Richmond, Virginia, has reevaluated a previous ruling on Maryland's handgun licensing…