US Labor Agency Files Lawsuit Against Starbucks for Alleged Mistreatment of Workers in Seattle
The National Labor Relations Board has taken legal action against Starbucks, alleging that the company unlawfully denied reemployment to 33…
Lawyers
Leading M&A Legal Advisers Latham and Kirkland Shine Despite Deal Slowdown
The first six months of 2023 witnessed a cooling trend in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, as global M&A…
Clark Hill’s Recent Merger Contributes to a Dynamic Year for Law Firm Combinations
Clark Hill, a prominent law firm, announced its latest expansion through a combination with Funkhouser Vegosen Liebman & Dunn, a…
Bernie Sanders’ $17 Minimum Wage Proposal Sparks Controversy and Stalls Pay Raise Progress
Bernie Sanders, the Independent Senator from Vermont, is pushing for a significant increase in the federal minimum wage to $17…
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…
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,…