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Maria Lenin Laus

Northwestern Law Professor Alleges Age Discrimination in Salary Dispute

A longstanding Northwestern law professor, Philip Postlewaite, has recently filed a lawsuit against the university, accusing them of age discrimination…

Federal Judiciary Extends Shutdown Estimate Amid Funding Uncertainty

Judiciary Prepares for Potential Government Shutdown In a recent development, the federal judiciary has adjusted its estimate of how long…

U.S. Judge Approves JPMorgan’s $290 Million Settlement in Epstein-Related Case

In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff approved on Thursday to JPMorgan Chase's $290 million settlement with…

Buchalter LLP: A Storied Legacy of 90 Years, Excellence, and Recognition Across Practice Areas

Buchalter LLP is a beacon of legal excellence in the dynamic landscape of business law, having partnered with clients for…

Law Students’ Use of AI in Legal Writing: A Comprehensive Study

A recent study by two University of Minnesota law professors and a law professor at the University of Southern California…

Former DOL Lawyer Alleges Retaliation and Systemic Race Discrimination

In a recent development, Oscar Hampton, a Black former top lawyer at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), has taken…

Mercy Iowa City’s Bankruptcy Proceedings Face Scrutiny Over Law Firm Fees

The impending sale of Mercy Iowa City to the University of Iowa has provided some financial relief amid its bankruptcy…

Allen & Overy Faces Cybersecurity Breach: Latest Victim of Ransomware Attack

Magic Circle Law Firm Falls Prey to Cyber Attack In a recent turn of events, Allen & Overy (A&O), a…

Navigating the Impact of Recent Conflict on U.S. Law School Rankings

Introduction In the aftermath of the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tensions have spilled over into the academic realm, particularly within the…

U.S. Judge Halts DOJ Case Against SpaceX Over Hiring Practices

In a recent development, U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera from Brownsville, Texas, has paused the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ)…

Florida Lawyer Sentenced to 14 Years for Defrauding NFL Players

A Florida lawyer, Phillip Timothy Howard, who pleaded guilty to defrauding former NFL players out of $4 million they had…

Wayne State University Receives $30 Million Grant for Law School Expansion

Wayne State University's law school is receiving a $30 million grant to build a new facility that will provide students…