New York State Bar Releases Law Firm Reopening Plan
Testing employees, installing signage on social distancing, one-way traffic in the hallways, installing barriers for receptionists, and attendance sheets to…
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More Bar Exam Delays Announced – Updated 5/7/20
Several of the largest U.S. states are considering plans to postpone their summer bar exams because of the health concerns…
Judiciary Prepares for Gradual Reopening
Federal courts are getting ready to gradually reopen after shutting their doors and holding remote proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Law Firm Pay Cut & Layoff Tracker
The legal industry is not immune to the crippling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawyers who experienced the 2008 “Great…
Tech Tools Every Lawyer Should Be Using
As many states began requiring the closure of non-essential businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic, lawyers across the country are…
Biglaw Firm Announces Layoffs and Other Cost-Cutting Measures
The deadly coronavirus outbreak has dealt a devastating shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. The legal industry is…
Who Qualifies for Paid Leave Under the New Coronavirus Law?
Amid fears of a declining economy, on March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act…
Judge Defies Order to Postpone Hearings, Issues Arrest Warrants for No-Shows
A Cleveland Municipal Court judge held hearings for defendants despite a court order to postpone hearings for those who are…
Federal Student Loan Payments Suspended with 0% Interest
Summary: Borrowers with federal student loans will be able to suspend their payments for two months without interest accruing. As a…
Amazon Employees Are Demanding Paid Sick Leave After Catching the Company Breaking the Law
In violation of county law, the e-commerce behemoth Amazon failed to provide employees with paid sick time — until workers at…
The Patterson Law Firm Wins The Largest Legal Malpractice Judgment in Ohio
Dentons intends to appeal a record-breaking $32.3 million verdict in Ohio to defend the Swiss Verein structure that has been…
The Husband of LA County DA Pointed a Gun at Protesters Who Showed Up at Their House
Summary: The husband of Los Angeles County's District Attorney pointed a gun at unarmed protesters during a confrontation outside the…