Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Whistleblower’s Fraud Lawsuit, Ensuring Legal Precedent
The US Supreme Court recently affirmed the dismissal of a whistleblower suit that accused Executive Health Resources Inc. of violating…
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Skadden Announces Leadership Transition as Executive Partner Resigns After a Decade and a Half
Skadden's Executive Partner, Eric Friedman, has recently decided to resign after an impressive 15-year tenure at the renowned law firm.…
Lottery Lawyer Sentenced as Judge Holds Him Liable for $62M in Client Losses
In a significant legal development, Jason Kurland, a self-described lottery lawyer and former partner at Rivkin Radler, has been sentenced…
Nusrat Choudhury Becomes First Muslim Female Federal Judge Confirmed by U.S. Senate
Nusrat Choudhury, a prominent civil rights lawyer, has made history as the first Bangladeshi-American and female Muslim federal judge in…
Supreme Court Ruling in Venue Case Holds Implications for Trump Charging Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court determined that a criminal defendant can be retried in a new venue if the initial trial…
Leading Firm Raises Associate Starting Salaries to $250,000, Setting New Industry Standard
During a challenging period for the legal sector, characterized by layoffs and deferrals due to the struggling tech industry and…
Senate Approves ACLU Lawyer for New York Federal Court
In a notable victory for voting rights, a prominent lawyer from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Dale Ho, successfully…
Tenant Eviction Support Program in Two States Empowers Nonlawyer Advocates
The Arizona Supreme Court and the Utah Supreme Court have recently approved a groundbreaking proposal allowing trained nonlawyer advocates to…
Fox Rothschild LLP Employees Under Investigation for Alleged Malpractice and Criminal Misconduct
Prominent law firm Fox Rothschild LLP is facing a significant legal challenge as serious allegations of malpractice and criminal activity…
9th Circuit Rules Misogynistic Rap Music in the Workplace May Constitute Sex Discrimination
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco has ruled that playing sexually derogatory and violent rap music…
Former Judge Strikes Deal with Prosecutors to Avoid Computer Trespassing Charges
Former Judge Kathryn Schrader from Gwinnett County, Georgia, has recently reached a favorable pretrial diversion deal with state prosecutors. The…
Legal Experts Assume Key Leadership Roles in Law Faculty
W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has recently made two significant faculty appointments within the Law School's senior leadership. Professor Beth…