Attorneys Request $180 Million in Fees for Wells Fargo Case
A consortium of U.S. attorneys who initiated a securities fraud lawsuit against Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) has requested a…
ABA Recommends Academic Credit or Compensation for Student Editors in Law Reviews
The American Bar Association (ABA) has recommended that law schools provide academic credit or pay to students who take on…
Dentons Ends Partnership with Dacheng Amidst Implementation of Counter-Espionage Law in China
Global law firm Dentons has announced its split from its China branch, Beijing Dacheng Law Offices, due to new national…
Psychology Group Recommends Eliminating Mental Health Queries for Aspiring Lawyers
The American Psychological Association (APA), the world's largest professional psychology group, has thrown its weight behind the movement to eliminate…
Rising Threats Prompt ABA’s Call for Mental Health Assessment of Judiciary
The American Bar Association (ABA) has issued a resounding call to action for U.S. judicial leaders to thoroughly examine the…
House Calls for Elimination of ‘Judge Shopping’ in Federal Courts
The House of Delegates reached a consensus during the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver to endorse the random assignment of…
Buchalter Welcomes Three New Shareholders in California to Its Team
Prominent law firm Buchalter continues to bolster its California offices with the introduction of new shareholders and a seasoned attorney,…
Paul Hastings Partner to Head US Energy Private Equity Team at Allen & Overy
Allen & Overy has announced the appointment of Kfir Abutbul as the new head of its U.S. energy private equity…
American Bar Association Calls for Diverse Hiring Approach in Law Firms Beyond Grades and Class Rank
The American Bar Association (ABA) has underscored the need for law firms to reassess their hiring criteria. The ABA's House…
US Court Blocks Implementation of Biden Administration’s Student Debt Relief Rule Pending Appeal
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Biden administration's efforts to implement a key component of its student debt…
Major US Tech Companies Rally Behind TikTok Amid Montana State Ban Dispute
Two prominent tech groups have come forward in support of TikTok's legal fight to thwart the impending enforcement of a…
Akin Gump Welcomes Prominent Hedge Fund Lawyer Max Karpel to New York Office
Leading law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has announced the notable addition of accomplished hedge fund lawyer Max…