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Jones Day Secures Record Hiring of Supreme Court Clerks for 2024

Jones Day, a prominent international law firm, has made headlines by recruiting 10 former U.S. Supreme Court clerks from the…

Former George Mason Law Professor Joshua Wright Drops Lawsuit Amid Misconduct Allegations

Joshua Wright, a former professor at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School and a former Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…

Ben Sasse Resigns as University of Florida President Amid Ranking Declines and Spending Controversy

Ben Sasse, the former University of Florida (UF) president and a Republican ex-senator from Nebraska stepped down from his position…

Biglaw’s 2024 Revenue Boom: A Deep Dive into Wells Fargo’s Latest Legal Industry Survey

The Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group’s nine-month 2024 survey paints a bright picture for Biglaw, showcasing exceptional growth fueled by…

California Considers Expunging Attorney Discipline Records After Eight Years

California attorneys who have faced professional disciplinary action may soon have the chance for a public clean slate. The State…

Law Firms Report Strong Third-Quarter Profits in 2024: A Closer Look at the Key Factors Driving Success

Law firms across the United States are experiencing near-record profits, with an 11.2% increase in earnings in the third quarter…

Employment Disparities Persist for Minority Law Graduates Despite Strong Job Market in 2023

A robust job market for new law graduates in 2023 failed to close long-standing racial and ethnic employment disparities, according…

Leadership Departures from Lewis Brisbois: Founder, Son, and Grandson Exit

In a notable shift at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, the firm’s founder and chairman emeritus, Bob Lewis, has retired…

ABA Revises Judicial Clerkship Program Description Amid Controversy

The American Bar Association (ABA) has made adjustments to the description of its Judicial Clerkship Program following criticism from a…

Regional Law Firms Expand Through Mergers in Secondary Markets

Rising Focus on Secondary Markets A growing trend among regional law firms is to pursue growth through mergers in mid-sized…

U.S. Legal Sector Sees Job Growth in September, Reversing Recent Decline

The U.S. legal services sector added 1,600 jobs in September, a much-needed recovery after experiencing steady job losses since the…

Texas Supreme Court Approves New Program Allowing Licensed Paralegals to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents

The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program…