Jones Day’s $100 Million Gain Through a Debated Bankruptcy Strategy: A Closer Look
Jones Day partner Gregory Gordon has created a legal strategy called the “Texas Two-Step,” which has been hailed as the…
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Biden’s Judicial Nominee Confirmed by Senate
On Tuesday, the United States Senate confirmed Lindsay Jenkins to the federal bench in Chicago. A former federal prosecutor, Jenkins…
Oregon State Bar Successfully Defends Compulsory Membership Challenge
The Oregon State Bar has defended itself for the second time against a lawsuit by lawyers claiming that mandatory membership…
Washington State’s Residency Requirement for Cannabis Industry Upheld by Judge
A U.S. District Judge has upheld Washington's residency requirement for the state's legal cannabis industry in a ruling issued on…
Biden Administration Confirms 100th Judge, Including First LGBTQ+ Judge for Puerto Rico
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Gina Méndez-Miró as the first openly LGBTQ+ American judge to serve on the federal…
Is it Time for Law Firms to Raise Their Rates? Surprising Statistics Show 40% Haven’t Adjusted Prices
Despite a hit to legal services demand in the last quarter, law firms may have an opportunity to recoup losses…
New Judge Assigned to J&J Talc Lawsuits in New Jersey
A new judge has been appointed to preside over the tens of thousands of lawsuits in the New Jersey federal…
Starbucks Loses Unfair Labor Practices Case After Firing Unionizing Employees
The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found Starbucks guilty of violating federal labor laws by firing two employees…
New Report Reveals Major Law Firms Experience Profit Decline and Productivity Slump in Q4 2022
Law firm productivity in the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased by 7.2% compared to the same period in 2021, a…
Report Reveals US Tracked Spy Balloon from China Days Earlier than Previously Thought
The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence were aware of a suspected Chinese spy balloon from when…
Senate to Vote on 24 Biden Judicial Nominees After Advancement
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced 24 judicial nominees who failed to secure approval in the previous Congress, following…
State Public Defenders Request Permission for Law Graduates to Practice Before Bar Admission Due to Lawyer Shortage
The Florida Public Defender Association has proposed a new amendment to an existing Florida Bar rule, allowing court appearances for…