Biden Appoints Former Obama-Era Lawyer as White House Counsel
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of Ed Siskel, a former federal prosecutor and Chicago lawyer, as the…
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Former President Trump Set to Surrender on Thursday Following Georgia Indictment
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to surrender in Atlanta on Thursday, following his indictment in Georgia…
Eastman Disciplinary Trial Follows Brief Pause After Georgia Case
Prominent lawyer John Eastman's disciplinary trial in California is set to resume on August 24, following a brief hiatus. The…
Alston & Bird Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Regulatory Advice Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Law firm Alston & Bird has successfully resolved a federal lawsuit concerning its regulatory counsel regarding the imports of hand…
Prominent M&A Partner Departs Cravath to Join Rival Firm Latham
Latham & Watkins, a renowned law firm, has announced the addition of Andrew Elken, a former partner at Cravath, Swaine…
ABA Advances Proposal for Free Speech in Law School
The legal education arm of the American Bar Association (ABA) has taken a step forward in promoting free speech within…
Montana Attorney General Urges Court to Dismiss TikTok’s Challenge Against State Ban
Montana's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, has submitted a legal request to a U.S. judge, urging the upholding of a groundbreaking…
96-Year-Old Judge Engages in Impasse with Appeals Panel Regarding Fitness Inquiry
The ongoing dispute involving 96-year-old Judge Pauline Newman and a special committee of three Federal Circuit judges has taken a…
AI Makes Inroads into Corporate Legal Departments
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the functioning of corporate legal departments, simultaneously presenting novel challenges that require…
US Law Firms Flock to Singapore Amid China’s Legal Challenges
Amid escalating concerns surrounding China's security clampdown, Taiwan tensions, and constraints on civil liberties, prominent US law firms are strategically…
9th Circuit Labels Lawyer’s Timeshare Donation Tax Shelter as ‘Bogus Tax Scheme
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has upheld a substantial $8.46 million penalty against Montana lawyer…
Survey Reveals Stress Among BigLaw Attorneys Due to Client Demands, Mental Health Concerns
In a recent survey by The American Lawyer, the mental health challenges faced by legal professionals within the BigLaw sector…