Background: From Diversity Mandate to Suspension For decades, ABA Standard 206 required law schools to demonstrate good-faith efforts to increase diversity among students and faculty. The standard ...

Introduction: Legal Showdown Between Trump Administration and Major Law Firms In an unprecedented legal battle, former President Donald Trump’s controversial executive orders targeting leading U ...

FAQs Why did BigLaw firms agree to the $600 million pro bono deal? Firms entered the agreement to avoid enforcement of executive orders that could have stripped them of federal clients and damaged ...

Introduction: A Legal Battle with Constitutional Stakes In a bold move underscoring escalating tensions between the legal profession and the executive branch, the American Bar Association (ABA ...

Police were called when neighbors reported a woman having sex with her pit bull in her backyard in broad daylight. When they arrived, they found Kara Vandereyk “naked and on the ground ...

As the legal profession strives for greater diversity and inclusivity, these 23 law schools serve as beacons of progress, actively working to reshape the landscape of legal education and practice ...

In a dramatic show of solidarity, hundreds of BigLaw partners and former judges have voiced their support for Susman Godfrey LLP in its legal battle against an executive order issued by President ...

This in-depth report explores the key findings of the Wells Fargo 2024 Legal Industry Survey, along with expert insights, future predictions, and the broader impact on the legal sector. Law firms ...

The role of in-house legal teams is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Traditionally seen as risk mitigators and contract reviewers, corporate counsel now play a strategic role in business ...

1. The Federal Crackdown on DEI Initiatives The U.S. Department of Education issued a directive to law schools until February 28, 2025, to ensure their DEI policies comply with federal law.The ...

President Donald Trump’s sweeping federal hiring freeze has sent shockwaves through the legal community. The order, part of a broader attempt to reshape the federal government, has abruptly ...

The landscape of legal education is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by shifting application trends, increasing diversity challenges, the integration of artificial intelligence ...