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Maria Lenin Laus

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…

Kellye Testy to Assume Leadership Role at the Association of American Law Schools

Executive Transition: LSAC President to Head AALS Kellye Testy, the current President and CEO of the Law School Admission Council…

Department of Labor Announces Stricter Rules for Independent Contractors

The landscape for businesses relying on the gig economy is undergoing a significant shift, as the U.S. Labor Department unveiled…

FDA Preliminary Review Finds No Evidence of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to Weight-Loss Drugs

In a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that its preliminary review did not uncover any…

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Expands Energy Team with Addition of Dale Smith in Houston

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is pleased to announce the latest enhancement to its Corporate & Financial Services Department with…

SAP Settles Foreign Bribery Investigation with $220 Million Agreement

German software giant SAP SE has agreed to pay over $220 million to resolve a foreign bribery investigation by US…

Ohio House Overrides Veto, Enacts Controversial Ban on Gender-Affirming Healthcare for Minors

In a decisive move on Wednesday, Ohio's House of Representatives voted to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto of a contentious…

U.S. Appeals Court Reinstates Retaliation Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

In a recent development, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Atlanta, ruled that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…