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Maria Lenin Laus

U.S. Companies Modify DEI Policies Amid Legal Threats

A recent review has revealed that at least six major U.S. companies, including JPMorgan Chase, have adjusted their diversity, equity,…

Alex Jones Proposes $55 Million Settlement Over 10 Years to Sandy Hook Families

Alex Jones, founder of Infowars, has presented a bankruptcy exit plan that outlines a proposed settlement with the families of…

Former Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Lawyer Faces Prison for Insider Trading

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., are urging an eight-month prison sentence for Romero Cabral da Costa Neto, a 33-year-old former…

JD Enrollment Sees Modest Uptick, Yet 1L Numbers Dip, According to Latest ABA Report

In the most recent release of data by the American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the…

Activision Blizzard Settles $50 Million Lawsuit Over Gender Discrimination

Activision Blizzard has settled, agreeing to pay approximately $50 million to resolve a 2021 lawsuit filed by California's Civil Rights…

Kirkland & Ellis Announces Record-Breaking Billing Rates in Major Corporate Restructurings

Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world's busiest bankruptcy practices, has unveiled a substantial increase in its top hourly billing…

Florida Law Creates Uncertainty for Chinese Students’ Recruitment

Concerns Arise Over Hiring Practices Faculty members at the University of Florida find themselves uncertain after implementing a new law…

Danielle Gray, Global Chief Legal Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Announces Departure

In a significant development, Danielle Gray, the esteemed Global Chief Legal Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O), is set to…

Alleged Conspiracy by Apple, Visa, and Mastercard Sparks Class Action Lawsuit

A proposed class action has been filed against tech giant Apple and credit card giants Visa and Mastercard. Mirage Wine…

California Lawmakers Ponder Stricter Measures Against Deepfakes

California legislators are considering new legislation to enhance their efforts in combating deep fake technology, explicitly targeting its misuse in…

Aspiring Law Students Challenge Adversity: A Shift in Application Trends Revealed

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard…

Institutional Investors Increasingly Opting Out of Class-Action Settlements

Large shareholders are choosing to opt out of class-action settlements at a rate approximately twice as frequently as in recent…