7th Circuit Upholds Federal Judge’s Controversial ‘People Like You’ Comments, Rejects Sentence Reversal
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at Chicago ruled that a federal judge's comments about "people like you" were…
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Controversial Lawyer Who Challenged Trump’s Election Loss Retires Amidst Disciplinary Investigations
Controversial attorney L. Lin Wood, known for challenging the outcome of former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, has officially…
Supreme Court to Rule on Gun Ownership Rights for Individuals Under Civil Protective Orders
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of a federal law prohibiting individuals subject to domestic-violence…
Lawyer Accused of Plotting to Frame Attorney Father Now Charged with His Murder
Brandon Scott Labiner, a suspended lawyer from Boca Raton, Florida, now faces charges of murder in connection with the shooting…
Shearman Real Estate Finance Partner Leaves Amid Impending Merger
O'Melveny & Myers, a prominent law firm, has announced hiring real estate finance lawyer Malcolm Montgomery from Shearman & Sterling.…
Davis Polk Expands Legal Expertise and Announces Appointment of 12 New Partners
Davis Polk, a leading global law firm, recently announced the election of 12 new partners to its esteemed ranks. The…
Maryland Embraces Recreational Marijuana as New Law Comes into Effect
On July 1, Maryland joined the growing list of states that have legalized recreational marijuana for adults. The new law…
Supreme Court’s Rejection of Debt Relief Leaves Young Lawyers Struggling
The US Supreme Court dealt a blow to the hopes of many young lawyers burdened with student debt. The decision,…
Conservative Law Firm’s Success Soars as US Supreme Court Takes Rightward Turn
Consovoy McCarthy, a conservative law firm, celebrated a significant victory as the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to strike down race-based…
Disney Faces Lawsuit Alleging Systematic Gender Pay Disparity in California
Walt Disney is facing a lawsuit accusing the company of systematically underpaying women in California. The legal action alleges that…
US Supreme Court to Weigh In on Employees’ Rights to Sue for Bias-Driven Workplace Transfers
The US Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in the case of Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri. The central…
Consequences of Affirmative Action’s Decline on Diversity in Big Law’s Talent Pipeline
The recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on affirmative action in college admissions has raised concerns about its impact…