CDC Faces Loss of Up to 25 Percent of Staff After New Layoffs, Union Warns
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the public health community, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
California Lawyer Pleads Guilty in $912 Million Solar Ponzi Scheme
A California attorney has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges tied to a massive $912 million Ponzi scheme involving a…
The 20 Fastest-Growing Legal Practice Areas in 2025–2026: Firms Are Already Hiring
A new BCG Attorney Search report has revealed the 20 fastest-growing legal practice areas for 2025–2026 — and law firms…
Optimal Timing for Associate Lateral Moves: Key Insights for 2025–2026
JDJournal highlights new research from BCG Attorney Search that examines the most strategic timing for associates considering a lateral move.…
Smucker’s Files Trademark Lawsuit Against Trader Joe’s Over “Crustless” Sandwiches
In a new food-industry legal battle, The J.M. Smucker Company, maker of the beloved Uncrustables line, has filed a federal…
US Law School Applicants Surge 33%, Intensifying Admission Competition
The U.S. legal education landscape is heating up as law school applications experience a dramatic 33% increase compared to the…
Why Attorneys Should Never Say No to a Law Firm Interview
JDJournal is excited to highlight BCG Attorney Search’s new career guide, “Never Say No: The Definitive Guide to Why Attorneys…
The Highest-Paying Law Firms in the United States: Where Attorneys Earn the Most
A new report from BCG Attorney Search reveals the top-paying law firms across the United States, offering crucial insight into…
AI Missteps Cost Lawyers in California and Alabama: Courts Crack Down on Fake Citations
Two attorneys—one in California and one in Alabama—are facing sanctions for submitting court filings containing fabricated legal citations generated by…
U.S. Judge Schedules 2027 Trial for Crash Lawsuits Involving Plane and Army Helicopter
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has scheduled an April 2027 trial to hear lawsuits stemming from the tragic midair…
Orrick Fortifies Fund Formation Practice with Hire from Wilson Sonsini
In a strategic move to enhance its fund formation and investment management capabilities, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has welcomed…
J and J’s Billion-Dollar Appeal Seeks to Expose Dangers of Earnout Litigation
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is taking its billion-dollar legal fight to the Delaware Supreme Court, challenging a landmark ruling that…