Supreme Court Upholds Foreign Investment Tax
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a tax imposed on American investors in certain foreign corporations.…
California’s Plan for Independent Bar Exam Faces Setback
The State Bar of California's initiative to create its own bar exam encountered a significant hurdle in May. The organization…
2024 Report: Top Law Firms Maintain High First-Year Associate Salaries
The National Law Journal (NLJ) has released its 2024 report on first-year associate salaries at the largest 500 law firms…
New Litigation Finance Firm Launches with Over $100 Million in Capital
A new player has entered the litigation finance arena. Arcadia Finance, spearheaded by three former Validity Finance professionals, announced its…
Law Schools Embrace Artificial Intelligence Education to Meet Growing Demand
Introduction to AI in Legal Education As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry continues to flourish, many law schools are incorporating…
Columbia Law School Appoints New Dean
Introduction Columbia University has announced the appointment of Daniel Abebe, a University of Chicago law professor, as the new dean…
‘Robot Lawyer’ DoNotPay Settles Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Practice
DoNotPay, the popular legal chatbot, has settled a lawsuit accusing it of unauthorized legal practice and providing inadequate services. The…
Oregon’s Alternative Pathway to the Bar Gains Popularity
Oregon's innovative Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) is quickly becoming a favored route for law graduates aiming to join the…
House Committee Advances Bill to Prevent College Athletes from Being Classified as Employees
A significant legislative development has emerged in the realm of college sports. The House Education and the Workforce Committee recently…
Legal Precedent and DEI Initiatives: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Civil Rights
Invoking the First Amendment to defend initiatives aimed at boosting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has the potential to…
Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender Pay Gap
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple Inc. in San Francisco, accusing the company of gender-based pay…
Expansion of JD-Next Admissions Program
The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently granted permission to five additional law schools to utilize the alternative admissions program,…