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Ten Law Schools Are Threatened by Poor Bar Passage Rates

Ten law schools were put on notice by The American Bar Association for failing to meet the new bar standard…

Courthouses Close Again As Judges and Staff Test Positive for COVID-19

Several courthouses across Georgia are closing shop again after a number of judges and employees have tested positive for COVID-19.…

Dozens of Am Law 200 firms Obtained Millions in PPP Loan Funds

Boies Schiller, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, Cole Scott & Kissane, and Kobre & Kim are just a few names…

COVID-19 Pushes Law Firm Mergers to a Record Low

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed law firm mergers to a record low in the second quarter as the sector struggles…

New York Courts To Check Body Temp: 100° Or Less To Enter

As New York is slowly entering phase 3 of its reopening plan, the state judicial system is getting ready to…

New York City Law Firms Cleared for Reopening

New York City kicked off the second phase of its reopening plan Monday, encouraging companies, including law firms, to bring…

Law School Grads Divided on Pass/Fail Grading

There is a hung jury among recent law graduates regarding the swift move to pass/fail grades at most law campuses…

More Bar Exam Delays Announced – Updated 5/7/20

Several of the largest U.S. states are considering plans to postpone their summer bar exams because of the health concerns…

Who Qualifies for Paid Leave Under the New Coronavirus Law?

Amid fears of a declining economy, on March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act…

Above the Law Blog Founder David Lat in Critical Condition with COVID-19 Infection

High-profile attorney David Lat is in critical condition at NYU Langone Medical Center after being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to…

What Does COVID-19 Mean for the Legal Economy?

As the effects of the coronavirus outbreak hit the legal economy and legal jobs in the United States, the damage…

Congressman Matt Gaetz and Other Politicians Now Under Quarantine

Summary: With over 2,500 cases, COVID-19 has become a national problem that appears to be getting out of hand. On…