Former Kirkland & Ellis Associate’s Sex Discrimination Claims Survive Dismissal Attempt
In a significant legal development, a former associate of Kirkland & Ellis has achieved a partial victory as U.S. District…
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Pharmaceutical Companies Enlist Prominent Legal Firms to Counter Medicare Pricing Initiative
In a strategic move to counter Medicare's drug price negotiation initiative, prominent pharmaceutical giants have enlisted top-tier legal firms, drawing…
Supreme Court to Review Ban on Emotional Support Dog in New Jersey Condo
A weighty predicament involving a 70-pound black Labrador mix named Luna has taken center stage within a Camden County, New…
U.S. Supreme Court Petitioned to Review High School Admissions Case Involving Race
A request has been made to the U.S. Supreme Court by a parents' group, supported by a conservative legal organization,…
South Carolina’s ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban Upheld by State’s Supreme Court
South Carolina's Supreme Court has recently upheld a newly enacted state law prohibiting abortion once fetal heart activity is detectable,…
Overstaffed BigLaw Firms Grapple with Record-Low Attorney Productivity
In the legal landscape, the use of the term "bloated" might evoke discomfort due to its unsettling connotations. However, this…
Expansion of Sidley’s Emerging Companies Group Bolstered by Addition from Cooley’s Finance Team
Sidley Austin, a prominent legal firm, is bolstering its emerging companies practice by welcoming Cynthia Lovering, a former partner at…
Appeals Court Dismisses Republican Challenge to ‘Ghost Gun’ Rule in the US
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in St. Louis, has dismissed an attempt by a coalition of Republican-led…
Lawsuit Challenges Diversity Fellowships at Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster Following Affirmative Action Ruling
Edward Blum, a prominent figure known for his opposition to affirmative action, has launched a new legal campaign targeting law…
Steptoe Welcomes Energy Transaction and Regulatory Partner
Steptoe & Johnson LLP has announced the addition of Chris Zentz as a partner in its Washington, DC office. Zentz's…
Shearman Welcomes NYC Capital Markets Partner Ahead of Merger
Shearman & Sterling has recently welcomed its first lateral hire. Alejandro Gordano, a former Shearman attorney, rejoins the firm after…
Alston & Bird Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Regulatory Advice Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Law firm Alston & Bird has successfully resolved a federal lawsuit concerning its regulatory counsel regarding the imports of hand…