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Harvard University’s Political Donations Revealed: Democrats Dominate in 2024 Cycle

Harvard University's faculty and leadership have demonstrated a significant tilt toward Democratic candidates, as disclosed by donor data from the…

Lawyers Exit Magic Circle Firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Ahead of $3.5 Billion Merger

In anticipation of the $3.5 billion (£2.76 billion) merger between Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy and US-based Shearman…

Biden’s Judicial Legacy at Stake: A Closer Look at Challenges and Opportunities

As the possibility of a November 2024 election rematch between President Joe Biden and his Republican predecessor looms, the White…

States Gear Up for 2024: Legislation Targets AI in Political Campaigns

As the specter of misinformation looms large over upcoming elections, at least seven states are gearing up to introduce legislation…

Oklahoma Man Exonerated After Nearly Five Decades in Landmark Case

In a historic turn of events, Glynn Simmons, a 71-year-old Oklahoma man, has been declared innocent after enduring an astonishing…

State Department Launches Pilot Program for H-1B Visa Renewals in the US

The United States State Department has unveiled a pilot program for the renewal of H-1B specialty occupation visas, addressing the…

JD Enrollment Sees Modest Uptick, Yet 1L Numbers Dip, According to Latest ABA Report

In the most recent release of data by the American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the…

Alleged Conspiracy by Apple, Visa, and Mastercard Sparks Class Action Lawsuit

A proposed class action has been filed against tech giant Apple and credit card giants Visa and Mastercard. Mirage Wine…

Law School Applications Defy SCOTUS Decision: Surge in Diversity Despite Challenges

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of…

Red Teaming for AI: How Big Law Firms Stress-Test Generative Models

In the era of the generative AI economy, major law firms are diving headfirst into the realm of red-teaming, stress-testing…

K&L Gates Implements Workforce Adjustments Amidst Financial Success

Recent Staff Reductions Across Four Cities K&L Gates has implemented workforce reductions affecting associates in at least four major cities.…

Public Hearings Unveil Showdown Between Biden Administration and Wall Street on Fiduciary Standards

The US Labor Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is set to conduct extensive hearings over two days on a…