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Bio: Maria Laus earned her degree at De La Salle University. She worked as a Business Development Manager for a recruitment firm for several years before transitioning into journalism.
Role: As an author of legal career news articles for LawCrossing.com, Maria's role is to keep legal professionals up to date on the latest trends and developments in the legal job market. Her articles cover a wide range of topics, including job openings, salary trends, and changes in the legal landscape. Maria’'s articles provide valuable insights into the legal industry and help legal professionals make informed decisions about their careers. She also writes advice articles on career management, job searching, and other relevant topics to help readers advance in their legal careers.
In a strategic move to enhance its legal firepower, leading U.S. law firm Paul Hastings announced today the addition of Susan Leader, a highly accomplished complex commercial litigator. Formerly with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Leader brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record to her new role at Paul Hastings.
In a significant move to safeguard workers' rights, the U.S. labor board is cracking down on the controversial practice of noncompete agreements, calling them illegal and inhibitory. The latest memo from National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo emphasizes that these agreements undermine the fundamental principles of labor law, discouraging...
In a landmark decision, the Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach Ken Paxton, the newly-suspended Attorney General of Texas, on charges of abuse of office. This move sets the stage for a significant trial, marking a pivotal moment in the state's political landscape. Paxton, a staunch conservative and ally of former President Donald Trump, is now at the...
A panel of industry experts gathered at the "Generative AI: Uses, Risks and Impacts" session during the Master's Conference in Washington, D.C., to shed light on the confusion surrounding the models driving generative AI within the legal industry. As discussions on leveraging productive artificial intelligence have gained momentum, concerns about the safety of large...
In an inspiring endeavor to foster diversity within the legal profession, Morris, Manning, and Martin LLP (MMM) has launched an internship program to increase the representation of lawyers of color. Huynh, the chief diversity partner at MMM, shared his personal experience, shedding light on the lack of mentors and limited access to information about legal careers during...
The National Conference of Bar Examiners has unveiled the content and structure of the NextGen Bar Exam, set to be introduced in July 2026. In a 42-page outline released on Thursday, the specific legal skills and areas of law to be tested were identified, marking a departure from the current exam's heavy emphasis on memorization.
International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner recently announced its decision to reduce its workforce by laying off 47 business services professionals across its global offices. This move reflects the ongoing trend of law firms streamlining their employee numbers in response to changing market demands. With a presence in 31 offices and a team of approximately 1,275...
A U.S. appeals court upheld the admissions policy of a highly selective Virginia high school on Tuesday, aimed at promoting diversity and rejecting claims of discrimination against Asian-American students. The Richmond-based 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals concluded that the Fairfax County School Board did not have any discriminatory intentions when it revamped the...
Framing is crucial when persuading the U.S. Supreme Court to take or avoid a case. This is evident in the recent brief filed by the U.S. Justice Department in response to a petition by a North Carolina charter school, which had its skirts-only dress code ruled unconstitutional.
In 1998, a measure approved by California voters to ban race-conscious admissions policies at public colleges and universities profoundly impacted the enrollment of Black, Hispanic, and Native American students at two elite institutions, UCLA and the University of California, Berkeley. The figures revealed a startling decline of over 50% in admissions for these...
London-based law firm Allen & Overy and New York's Shearman & Sterling have announced plans to merge to create one of the world's largest legal practices. If partners at both firms approved the deal, it would result in a combined global revenue of approximately $3.4 billion.
A new ethics rule may soon be implemented in California, requiring lawyers to report instances of professional misconduct committed by their peers and colleagues, aligning the state with the reporting standards of other states. The board of trustees of the State Bar of California voted in favor of this rule, which mandates reporting fraud, misappropriation of funds, and...
Mike McKool, the co-founder of McKool Smith, has announced his departure from the renowned national trial law firm to represent a new client whose identity remains undisclosed. McKool, 73, expressed his eagerness to seize the opportunity, stating, "At my age, how many great cases am I going to be offered? It was so compelling that it was hard to turn my back on."
The Board of Trustees of the State Bar of California has endorsed a plan to begin developing its bar exam. The new exam would replace the current national bar exam, which California has used for years.
Biglaw firms were once eager to hire numerous associates and business professionals during the prosperous years following the pandemic. However, as demand has significantly decreased, these firms have been compelled to implement layoffs to align their headcount with the current market conditions.
On Wednesday, renowned law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan announced the addition of Samuel Nitze to its team. Nitze brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at the Brooklyn U.S. attorney's office, where he served for ten years and led the public integrity section. He spearheaded the office's task force investigating corruption within FIFA, soccer's global...
In a recent development, the U.S. Supreme Court has chosen to bypass a significant challenge concerning federal protections granted to the internet and social media companies. These protections shield these companies from legal liability for the content posted by their users. The case at hand revolved around a lawsuit filed against Google LLC, specifically regarding the...
On Wednesday, two government investigative reports, one by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz and the other by the independent U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), outlined several ethics violations committed by Rachael Rollins, the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts. Rollins, appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden as the first Black woman to...
On Wednesday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte took a significant step by signing legislation prohibiting the Chinese-owned app TikTok from operating in the state. The primary motivation behind this move is to safeguard Montana residents from perceived intelligence-gathering activities by China. This makes Montana the first state in the United States to impose a ban on the...
Last month, Judge John Gibney Jr found himself uncertain as he presided over a trial featuring hologram witnesses. Despite the problem being a simulation, the hologram witnesses had an uncanny realism as they were projected life-sized into the courtroom. Judge Gibney, who serves on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, acknowledged that while the...