Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of DOL’s Final Rule on EAP Exemptions for Texas Government Employees
A federal judge in Texas has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing its Final Rule…
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Law Firm Mergers See Slight Uptick in 2024
The legal industry has observed a modest increase in the number of law firm mergers in the first half of…
Disparities in Law School Graduate Earnings Revealed
A recent study conducted by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and Workforce sheds light on the vast disparities in earnings…
Temporary Halt Ordered on Parts of Biden’s Student Debt Relief Program
Two federal judges issued separate rulings on Monday, temporarily halting key aspects of a significant Biden administration initiative aimed at…
2024 Report: Top Law Firms Maintain High First-Year Associate Salaries
The National Law Journal (NLJ) has released its 2024 report on first-year associate salaries at the largest 500 law firms…
House Committee Advances Bill to Prevent College Athletes from Being Classified as Employees
A significant legislative development has emerged in the realm of college sports. The House Education and the Workforce Committee recently…
New Overtime Policy Boosts Pay for Millions of Salaried Workers: What You Need to Know
The Labor Department has unveiled a significant change to the federally mandated overtime policy, promising extensive pay reforms for salaried…
University of the Arts Sued Over Abrupt Closure
Lawsuit Alleges Violation of Employment Laws Employees of the University of the Arts have filed a lawsuit against the institution,…
Columbia University Implements Safety Measures Amid Protests to Settle Lawsuit
Columbia University to Enhance Student Safety In response to a lawsuit alleging the campus had become unsafe during recent pro-Palestinian…
Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit Against NYU Law Review
Summary of the Article: A Manhattan federal judge dismissed a race and sex discrimination lawsuit against NYU School of Law’s…
ABA Endorses Alternative Attorney Licensing Pathways
A Historic Shift in ABA Policy The American Bar Association (ABA) has endorsed new attorney licensing pathways that do not…
Big Law’s Rush for Summer Associates
The accelerated recruiting process in Big Law is creating challenges for diverse students, putting pressure on them to make career-defining…