Law School Diversity Steady Despite Affirmative Action Ban
Encouraging Trends Amid Legal Challenges Racial and ethnic diversity in law school enrollment has remained steady in 2024, defying concerns…
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Federal Judge Reduces Quinn Emanuel’s Legal Fee by Half
Overview of the Case A federal judge has cut Quinn Emanuel’s legal fees for representing health insurers in an Obamacare-related…
Attorneys General Urge ABA to Revise Diversity Standards in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
Attorneys general from 21 states are pressing the American Bar Association (ABA) to modify its diversity standards for law school…
Concerns Rise Among Law School Admissions Officers Over Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ban
In a recent survey conducted by test prep company Kaplan, most law school admissions officers have expressed significant concerns regarding…
Texas Erects New Barriers Along Mexico Border Amid Escalating Conflict
In a recent development, Texas has erected additional barriers along a portion of its border with Mexico, obstructing Border Patrol…
Federal Appeals Court to Revisit Maryland’s Handgun Licensing Requirements
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Richmond, Virginia, has reevaluated a previous ruling on Maryland's handgun licensing…
Harvard University Faces Unprecedented Challenges: An In-Depth Analysis
Unveiling Harvard's Struggles Renowned for its academic excellence, Harvard University finds itself amid an unprecedented crisis. The institution, considered one…
Embracing Change: Law Schools Navigate Affirmative Action Ban’s Impact on Admissions
A Paradigm Shift in Admissions: Concealing Racial Identities Post-Affirmative Action In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's June decision…
U.S. Companies Modify DEI Policies Amid Legal Threats
A recent review has revealed that at least six major U.S. companies, including JPMorgan Chase, have adjusted their diversity, equity,…
Institutional Investors Increasingly Opting Out of Class-Action Settlements
Large shareholders are choosing to opt out of class-action settlements at a rate approximately twice as frequently as in recent…
Exploring Alternatives to the LSAT: A Shift in Law School Admissions
A growing trend among law schools is reshaping traditional admissions processes, focusing on increasing diversity and widening applicant pools. The…
New Tools for U.S. Law Firms to Safeguard Diversity Programs After Supreme Court Ruling
New York State Bar Association Releases Comprehensive Plan Three months after a pivotal Supreme Court decision that restricted the use…