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Maria Lenin Laus

New Litigation Finance Firm Launches with Over $100 Million in Capital

A new player has entered the litigation finance arena. Arcadia Finance, spearheaded by three former Validity Finance professionals, announced its…

Law Schools Embrace Artificial Intelligence Education to Meet Growing Demand

Introduction to AI in Legal Education As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry continues to flourish, many law schools are incorporating…

Columbia Law School Appoints New Dean

Introduction Columbia University has announced the appointment of Daniel Abebe, a University of Chicago law professor, as the new dean…

‘Robot Lawyer’ DoNotPay Settles Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Practice

DoNotPay, the popular legal chatbot, has settled a lawsuit accusing it of unauthorized legal practice and providing inadequate services. The…

Oregon’s Alternative Pathway to the Bar Gains Popularity

Oregon's innovative Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) is quickly becoming a favored route for law graduates aiming to join the…

House Committee Advances Bill to Prevent College Athletes from Being Classified as Employees

A significant legislative development has emerged in the realm of college sports. The House Education and the Workforce Committee recently…

Legal Precedent and DEI Initiatives: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Civil Rights

Invoking the First Amendment to defend initiatives aimed at boosting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has the potential to…

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender Pay Gap

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple Inc. in San Francisco, accusing the company of gender-based pay…

Expansion of JD-Next Admissions Program

The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently granted permission to five additional law schools to utilize the alternative admissions program,…

Yale Law Study Highlights Key Factors for Law Firm Selection

Culture Dominates Yale Law Students' Preferences in Law Firm Selection Culture is the most significant factor for Yale Law School…

UC Berkeley Seeks Dismissal of Antisemitism Lawsuit for Second Time

Introduction The University of California at Berkeley has once again requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging campus…

New Overtime Policy Boosts Pay for Millions of Salaried Workers: What You Need to Know

The Labor Department has unveiled a significant change to the federally mandated overtime policy, promising extensive pay reforms for salaried…