Maria Lenin Laus

The Shifting Influence of U.S. News Law School Rankings

Historically, the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings were crucial for law schools' reputations and student enrollments. According…

Background and Court Decision A federal appeals court has ruled that a Massachusetts public middle school did not infringe on…

A court-appointed panel recommended the distribution of $2.13 billion in legal fees from national opioid settlements. Major law firms will…

A federal appeals court has breathed new life into a $180 million legal malpractice lawsuit against the global law firm…

New York state lawmakers passed legislation to prevent social media platforms from showing "addictive" algorithmic content to users under 18…

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the American Bar Association (ABA) have voiced strong opposition to President Joe Biden’s…

Significant Shift in Satisfaction In a notable shift from the sentiments immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of legal…

Lawsuit Alleges Violation of Employment Laws Employees of the University of the Arts have filed a lawsuit against the institution,…

Funding Boost for Federal Judiciary The federal judiciary is set to receive $774.4 million for court security in 2025, marking…

Attorneys general from 21 states are pressing the American Bar Association (ABA) to modify its diversity standards for law school…

As generative AI technology continues to revolutionize the legal profession, prominent law firms like K&L Gates, Dechert, and Orrick Herrington…

Columbia University to Enhance Student Safety In response to a lawsuit alleging the campus had become unsafe during recent pro-Palestinian…