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Maria Lenin Laus

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…

New York City Files Lawsuit Against 17 Bus Companies Over Alleged Illegal Transport of Migrants

New York City has taken legal action against 17 bus companies, accusing them of unlawfully transporting over 33,000 migrants from…

Amazon Seeks Protection under U.S. Law in Face of Lawsuit Alleging Profits from Illegal Casino Apps

Amazon.com (AMZN.O) has invoked a U.S. law that shields internet platforms from claims related to third-party content on their websites.…

Federal Prosecutor Urges Public Assistance in Identifying Capitol Attack Suspects

As the third anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol approaches, U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, responsible for…

Kirkland & Ellis Achieves Historic Milestone in Global M&A League Tables

Kirkland & Ellis, the world's leading law firm by revenue, has secured the top position for the first time in…

Boutique Firm Alleges Copyright Infringement Against Winston & Strawn

The Hsuanyeh Law Group, a Boston-based boutique law firm, has filed a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement against Winston & Strawn.…

Lance Jasper Joins Akin Gump to Strengthen White Collar Defense and Government Investigations Practice

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, a prominent law firm based in Los Angeles, is bolstering its white-collar defense and…

Federal Initiative to Ease Student Loan Discharges Falls Short of Expectations

In November 2022, the Departments of Justice and Education introduced a groundbreaking initiative to simplify eliminating student loans when filing…

Apple and Disney Face Shareholder Scrutiny Over AI Practices

In a recent development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rebuffed attempts by tech giant Apple (AAPL.O) and…