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NRA Corruption Trial Set to Commence Following LaPierre’s Abrupt Resignation

In a Manhattan courtroom on Monday, the high-profile corruption trial involving the National Rifle Association (NRA) and its longtime leader,…

Rutgers University Law Student Faces Expulsion Over Alleged Doxxing of Hamas Supporters

A legal battle is unfolding at Rutgers University as a first-year law student, Yoel Ackerman, claims he is being unfairly…

San Diego Unified School District Leads the Way in Compensating Student Board Members

San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has taken a significant step forward by implementing a new state law allowing student…

Berkshire Hathaway and Pilot Settle Dispute Over Truck Stop Chain Valuation

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N) and Pilot announced on Sunday that they have reached a comprehensive agreement to settle an…

Former Colleagues and Law Firm Dismissed from Civil Suit Alleging Conspiracy

Former colleagues of convicted killer Alex Murdaugh, along with the law firm that once employed them, have been dismissed from…

Davis Polk & Wardwell Faces Federal Jury Trial in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

U.S. law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell is set to embark on a federal jury trial in Manhattan, starting Monday,…

Former Legal Assistant Alleges Sexual Discrimination and Retaliation at Edgar Snyder and Associates

In a recent federal lawsuit filed on December 29, Marilyn Chavez, a former legal assistant at Edgar Snyder and Associates,…

U.S. Attorney General Addresses Violent Crime and Public Servant Threats

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland led a pivotal discussion at the Department of Justice on Friday, aimed at addressing the…

Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ban: Minority Law School Applicants Defy Predictions

The U.S. Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action in college admissions, implemented in June, has not resulted in the anticipated…

Sidley Austin LLP Maintains Top Position in Assisting Public Companies Amidst Shareholder Activism Surge

In a year marked by unprecedented shareholder activism, Sidley Austin LLP has once again emerged as the leading firm, providing…

Law Schools Adapt Policies as Generative AI Platforms Gain Traction

In response to the growing prevalence of generative artificial intelligence platforms, law schools are revamping academic integrity policies. Educators are…

U.S. Legal Services Sector Hits Record Employment High with 4,500 Jobs Added in December

The legal services sector in the United States is poised to set a new employment record, with an impressive addition…