Former Legal Secretary Files Biometric Privacy Lawsuit Against Chicago Law Firm
Nancy Gagen, a former legal secretary who worked at Mandell Menkes from 2006 to 2019, has initiated legal action against…
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Concerns Arise Among Midlevel Biglaw Associates Over Firm Culture and Office Attendance Requirements
In the competitive realm of Biglaw, reaching the midlevel associate position has never been a walk in the park. The…
Wednesday’s Hearing to Address Mental Competency of Lawyer Tom Girardi
In a pivotal legal showdown set for Wednesday, federal prosecutors and public defenders are poised to clash over the mental…
Federal Appeals Court Judges’ Privately-Funded Seminars Scrutinized for Ethical Concerns
In recent years, thirty-one U.S. federal appeals court judges have collectively attended privately-funded seminars at upscale resorts on a staggering…
Persistent Financial Struggles Persist for US Law Firms Following Productivity Downturn
In the midst of 2023, U.S. law firms continue to grapple with an excess of legal professionals, marking a concerning…
Biden Appoints Former Obama-Era Lawyer as White House Counsel
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of Ed Siskel, a former federal prosecutor and Chicago lawyer, as the…
US Law Firms Flock to Singapore Amid China’s Legal Challenges
Amid escalating concerns surrounding China's security clampdown, Taiwan tensions, and constraints on civil liberties, prominent US law firms are strategically…
9th Circuit Labels Lawyer’s Timeshare Donation Tax Shelter as ‘Bogus Tax Scheme
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has upheld a substantial $8.46 million penalty against Montana lawyer…
Lawyers Prefer DeSantis Over Trump in Campaign Contributions, Biden Leads
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as a favored choice among self-identified lawyers, surpassing former President Trump but trailing…
Davis Polk’s Firmwide Shift Back to Office Raises Questions Amid Industry Tren
In the aftermath of the pandemic, Davis Polk, a prominent law firm, has been resolute in its efforts to reinstate…
Former Trump Administration Members Take Aim at Corporate Diversity Initiatives
Major U.S. corporations, including Activision Blizzard Inc and Kellogg Co, have been targeted by legal claims from a group founded…
ACLU Florida Ex-Board Members Allege Wrongful Ouster Amid Concerns of Mission Drift and Partisan Politics
Several former board members of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) chapter in Florida have filed a lawsuit, claiming they…