Rising Billing Rates in the Legal Sector
Legal industry experts are predicting a continued rise in billing rates at major law firms across the U.S. and U.K.…
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New Legislation Imposes Restrictions on Litigation Funders in Louisiana
Louisiana has enacted a new bill to regulate the growing litigation funding industry, joining a small group of other states…
Rise in Litigation Over 401(k) Forfeitures
Employers managing 401(k) assets forfeited by former employees are encountering a surge in lawsuits. These litigations claim misuse of plan…
Supreme Court Upholds Foreign Investment Tax
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a tax imposed on American investors in certain foreign corporations.…
New Litigation Finance Firm Launches with Over $100 Million in Capital
A new player has entered the litigation finance arena. Arcadia Finance, spearheaded by three former Validity Finance professionals, announced its…
Legal Precedent and DEI Initiatives: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Civil Rights
Invoking the First Amendment to defend initiatives aimed at boosting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has the potential to…
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…
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…