Campbell Law School Recognized as Top-Performing Institution for Bar Exam Results According to a study published in the University of Florida Law Review, Campbell Law School has been recognized as one of the top-performing institutions in terms of bar exam results. The study, conducted by Professor Christopher J. Ryan from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and Professor Derek T. Muller from the University of Notre Dame School of Law, analyzed the... (52 views)
State Bar of California Proposes Fee Increases for Bar Exam and Attorney Licensure The State Bar of California is addressing a significant budget deficit by proposing fee increases that would affect law graduates and attorneys seeking licensure in the state. These fee hikes, the first since 2016, are intended to generate additional revenue and tackle a multimillion-dollar shortfall. (50 views)
U.S. Supreme Court's Decision on Same-Sex Weddings and Religious Freedom The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to allow an evangelical Christian web designer to deny services for same-sex weddings reflects a concerning prioritization of religious interests over the protections of LGBT individuals. With a 6-3 ruling, primarily driven by the court's conservative majority, the decision supported Lorie Smith, the owner of 303 Creative, a web... (13 views)
Strategies for Admitting Diverse Students: Lessons from Two Selective US Law Schools Banning race as a factor in admissions decisions by colleges and universities in the United States has presented a challenge to achieving diversity among students. However, the experience of two highly selective public law schools, the University of Michigan Law School and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, provides valuable insights for other... (14 views)
Consovoy McCarthy: Leading Law Firm Challenging Race-Based College Admissions Policies Law firm Consovoy McCarthy won significantly when the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to invalidate race-based college admissions policies. However, the firm's co-founder, Thomas McCarthy, expressed mixed emotions about the occasion. Sadly, William Consovoy, the other firm founder and a prominent conservative lawyer who spearheaded the lawsuit against affirmative action at... (14 views)
Supreme Court Blocks President Biden's $430B Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, Prompts Alternative Measures In a significant blow to President Joe Biden, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a painful defeat on Friday by blocking his plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt. The decision, supported by the court's conservatives and written by Chief Justice John Roberts, halted Biden's effort to benefit up to 43 million Americans and fulfill a campaign promise. (12 views)
Harvard University Accused of Preferential Treatment in Admissions Process Harvard University is currently facing allegations from minority groups, claiming that the renowned institution has violated federal law by giving preferential treatment to children of alumni and wealthy donors during its admissions process. These accusations come shortly after the US Supreme Court ruled against using race-based affirmative action policies. (7 views)
Paul Hastings Faces Lawsuit Alleging Malpractice by Redwood Liquidating Co. Paul Hastings, a prominent law firm, is facing a lawsuit accusing it of malpractice by a California biotechnology company, Redwood Liquidating Co. The company alleges that Paul Hastings mishandled their efforts to remove its founder from the board, resulting in significant financial losses and ultimately leading to bankruptcy. (84 views)
Stephen Miller Warns Law Schools of Potential Lawsuits Over Affirmative Action Ruling Former White House adviser Stephen Miller, who currently serves as the president of America First Legal, has warned law schools across the United States about potential legal action if they disregard the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. To emphasize the importance of adhering to the court's decision, Miller's nonprofit organization has sent letters to the... (16 views)
Unconventional Law Student Aims for NBA Draft: Jordan Haber's Audacious Pursuit Anticipation for the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft is reaching its peak as basketball enthusiasts eagerly await the selection of top prospects such as Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, and the Thompson twins. However, amidst the buzz surrounding these young talents, an unexpected contender has emerged in the form of Jordan Haber, a law student from... (34 views)
Perkins Coie Delays Start Dates for First-Year Associates Amidst Industry Slowdown Perkins Coie, a leading law firm with its roots in Seattle, has recently made headlines by announcing a postponement of start dates for particular first-year associates. This decision aligns with the prevailing trend among law firms to delay new hires in response to the continued slowdown in the industry. (62 views)
KPMG Announces Layoffs, Citing Economic Headwinds and Low Attrition Rates KPMG, a leading accounting firm and part of the Big Four has revealed plans to lay off 5% of its U.S. workforce in response to economic headwinds and remarkably low attrition rates. The decision comes after KPMG cut approximately 2% of its U.S. employees earlier this year, making it the first of the world's largest accounting firms to initiate job cuts in the country. (47 views)
Fenwick & West Hires Outside Legal Team Amid Scrutiny Over Role in FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Collapse Law firm Fenwick & West has enlisted the assistance of an external legal team as it faces mounting scrutiny regarding its involvement with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. This includes scrutiny from Sam Bankman-Fried, the indicted founder of FTX. In response to Bankman-Fried's criminal defense, Fenwick, a Silicon Valley-based firm, has sought representation... (29 views)
Twitter Inc Faces Lawsuit Alleging Failure to Pay Promised Bonuses, Adding to Legal Woes Post-Elon Musk Acquisition In the latest legal blow to Twitter Inc, a lawsuit has been filed against the social media giant, claiming it neglected to compensate workers millions of dollars in promised bonuses. Mark Schobinger, the former senior director of compensation at Twitter who recently left the company, filed a proposed class action in San Francisco federal court on Tuesday, further adding to... (17 views)
IU McKinney School of Law's Rural Justice Initiative Addresses Attorney Shortage in Indiana's Rural Counties Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is dedicated to promoting access to justice, serving the legal profession, and positively impacting the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world. This commitment is deeply embedded in the school's strategic plan, adopted in fall 2023. The plan outlines various goals, including a strong focus on ensuring the... (31 views)
Golden Gate University School of Law Faces Uncertain Future as Board of Trustees Meets In a critical juncture for the Golden Gate University (GGU) School of Law, the university's Board of Trustees is set to meet on June 21 to discuss the future of the struggling institution. Concerns over ABA accreditation and mounting financial deficits have prompted this pivotal decision. (70 views)
Important Announcement for Students: Federal Student Loan Interest to Resume on September 1st The US Department of Education has confirmed that federal student loan interest will resume starting September 1, 2023. This announcement comes after a three-year pause on student loan payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Education Department will notify borrowers well before the payments restart, allowing them to prepare accordingly. (40 views)
Baker Botts Appoints Danny David as New Managing Partner, Ensuring Continued Success and Global Expansion Baker Botts, a renowned law firm, has announced the appointment of Danny David, a seasoned litigation partner from its founding office in Houston, as its new managing partner. This strategic decision marks a significant leadership transition for the firm, with David set to commence his four-year term on August 1, 2023. The partnership of Baker Botts elected him to succeed... (47 views)
Nusrat Choudhury Makes History as First Bangladeshi-American and Female Muslim Federal Judge Nusrat Choudhury, a prominent civil rights lawyer, has shattered barriers by becoming the first Bangladeshi-American and female Muslim federal judge in the United States. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed her nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York with a vote of 50-49. Choudhury, who currently holds the position of legal... (26 views)
Strategies for Maintaining Diversity in Law School Admissions: Insights from Michigan and Berkeley Law In the face of potential bans on considering race in college admissions, two prominent U.S. law schools provide valuable insights for institutions seeking to maintain diversity among their student populations. The University of Michigan Law School and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law experienced declining enrollment among Black, Hispanic, and Native... (36 views)
GW Law Students Empower Middle Schoolers in Mock Trial Program In a Remarkable Display of Legal Education, GW Law Students Empower Middle Schoolers for Mock Trial Program (28 views)
Law Firm Crowell & Moring Announces Headquarters Move to New DC Office Space After 35 years at their current location, law firm Crowell & Moring is set to move its headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C., to a new, more efficient office space. The firm has secured a lease as the anchor tenant at 600 Fifth St., a redeveloped building by Rockefeller Group and Stonebridge. With its 675 lawyers and staff, Crowell will downsize from over 391,000... (54 views)
Strategies for Admitting Diverse Students Without Affirmative Action: Lessons from Selective U.S. Law Schools Two highly selective public law schools in the United States offer valuable guidance on admitting diverse students if the U.S. Supreme Court bans considering race in admissions decisions. The University of Michigan Law School and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law experienced declining enrollment among Black, Hispanic, and Native American students... (15 views)
Texas Governor Signs Law Closing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offices in State-Funded Colleges and Universities In a significant move, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law requiring all state-funded colleges and universities in Texas to close their diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. This legislation considered the most significant ban on diversity offices in higher education nationwide, coincides with the anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling that may prohibit colleges... (37 views)
Senators Introduce Legislation Allowing Lawsuits Against Social Media Companies for Harmful AI-Generated Content In a bipartisan effort, two U.S. senators introduced a bill on Wednesday that would enable legal action against social media companies for disseminating harmful material produced using artificial intelligence (AI). The proposed law addresses emerging issues related to generative AI technology, including the proliferation of realistic "deep fake" images and videos featuring... (4 views)
Global Law Firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Strengthens Antitrust Practices with Notable Hires Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced on Wednesday that two prominent antitrust litigators were recruited from rival firms, further bolstering its antitrust capabilities. Heather Lamberg, formerly with Winston & Strawn, will be based in Freshfields' Washington, D.C., office, while Justina Sessions joins from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Silicon... (26 views)
Reed Smith Law Firm Implements Staff Reductions Due to Softened Demand Reed Smith, a prominent global law firm, recently announced a series of layoffs affecting attorneys and staff members, reflecting a trend seen in various large firms over the past year. The Pittsburgh-founded firm stated that it has made "a limited number of reductions," impacting less than 2% of its workforce. The spokesperson conveyed this information on Wednesday, and... (31 views)
Richard Scheff of Armstrong Teasdale: A Mentorship Advocate Driving Growth and Advancement in the Legal Profession Richard Scheff, a prominent trial lawyer, and corporate adviser at Armstrong Teasdale, has played a pivotal role in the firm's expansion along the east coast, overseeing the establishment of seven new offices since 2018. With a distinguished career and numerous accolades, Scheff takes pride in his mentorship contributions, fostering team growth, and advancing law practice. (33 views)
Citadel Securities Appoints Ryan VanGrack as Interim General Counsel as Heath Tarbert Departs Citadel Securities LLC, the market maker, has chosen Ryan VanGrack, a seasoned legal expert, to take over the role of general counsel as the company's chief legal officer, Heath Tarbert, departs to join Circle Internet Financial Ltd. VanGrack, a former senior adviser to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Jo White and a former White House deputy... (363 views)
Morris, Manning & Martin Launches New Tax Controversy Practice with Experienced Attorneys Atlanta-based law firm Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP is pleased to announce the establishment of its Tax Controversy practice with the addition of two highly skilled tax controversy attorneys. With the arrival of Barclay Taylor and William Stone, who joins the firm's Litigation practice as counsel and associate, respectively, Morris, Manning & Martin is set to launch this... (19 views)