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ABA Takes a Stand Against Restrictive Education Laws

The policymaking body of the American Bar Association (ABA) is gearing up to make a significant public statement, advocating against…

California Bar Overall Passage Rate Hits All-Time Low

Summary: The results from the February California bar exam are now available but don’t paint a good picture. California released…

Law Firm Discrimination Case Raises the Question: Can Partners Be Employees?

Summary: Gender discrimination cases filed by law firm partners have sparked the debate on whether or not they are employees…

Gloria Allred Sued by Former Client Kyle Hunter

Summary: A former CBS anchor who had hired Gloria Allred said she underperformed on his case in order to land a…

Male Lawyer Considering Formal Complaint against Female-Only “Wonder Woman” Screenings

Summary: Some men are fighting back against female-only "Wonder Woman" screenings. Last weekend, "Wonder Woman" lassoed its way to over…

Survey Finds 44% Pay Gap Between Male and Female Law Firm Partners

Summary: Major, Lindsay & Africa has just released its 2016 partner compensation survey.  With sexism being a major hot topic…

ACLU Sues North Carolina Over Transgender Bathroom Law

Summary: The newly passed bathroom law in North Carolina requiring people to use the bathroom that matches their birth certificate…

Segregation or a Bold Plan?

Summary: The University of Connecticut has a problem with their black male population not graduating so they aim to address…

Chief Legal Officers Continue to Experience Gender Pay Gap

Summary: A recent report by the Association of Corporate Counsel demonstrates that women earn less than their male counterparts in…

New Study Statistically Examines Differences in Compensation When Considering Gender

A recent study led by Harry Keshet examines gender’s role in compensation as equity partners in Law Firms. The Study,…

2013 Law Survey Finds High-Level Lady Lawyers Paid Less

As female attorneys climb high up the corporate ladder and reach professional goals that weren’t available to them in former…

Bradley “Chelsea” Manning’s Lawyer Says He’s Doing Alright in Prison

Bradley Manning seems to be asking a lot from the world. Instead of serving the country, he served our enemies…