Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender Pay Gap
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple Inc. in San Francisco, accusing the company of gender-based pay…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules on Massachusetts School’s Dress Code Policy
Background and Court Decision A federal appeals court has ruled that a Massachusetts public middle school did not infringe on…
New York State Moves to Protect Minors Online
New York state lawmakers passed legislation to prevent social media platforms from showing "addictive" algorithmic content to users under 18…
ACLU and ABA Oppose Biden’s Executive Order on Asylum Eligibility
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the American Bar Association (ABA) have voiced strong opposition to President Joe Biden’s…
Federal Judiciary to Receive Increased Funding for Court Security in 2025
Funding Boost for Federal Judiciary The federal judiciary is set to receive $774.4 million for court security in 2025, marking…
Continued Investment in DEI Amid Political Uncertainty
Summary Despite the contentious political environment, companies continue to support their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, with many planning…
Walmart 401(k) Data Breach Exposes Regulatory Gaps
Summary of the Article A recent breach exposing over a thousand Walmart 401(k) participants’ Social Security numbers highlights regulatory gaps…
Marc Krickbaum Rejoins Winston & Strawn After Special Counsel Role
Return to Private Practice Marc Krickbaum, previously U.S. Deputy Special Counsel under Robert Hur's investigation into President Joe Biden's handling…
WeWork’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan Approved
Overview of WeWork's Bankruptcy Approval On Thursday, a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved WeWork's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. This decision allows…
Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Discrimination
Summary A Muslim attorney in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against Foley & Lardner, alleging that the law firm terminated…
California Delays Plan for State-Specific Bar Exam
The State Bar of California has decided to postpone its plan to develop and administer its own bar exam online.…
ABA’s Commitment to Protecting Sexual Assault Survivors in Bar Admissions Process
The President of the American Bar Association (ABA), Mary Smith, has addressed concerns raised by three Democratic senators regarding the…