FTX Bankruptcy Judge Denies Request for New Investigation into Crypto Exchange’s Collapse
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has denied calls for an independent probe into FTX's collapse, stating that it would be redundant…
State Court Eliminates Heat-of-Passion Defense for Slayings Following Infidelity Disclosure
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a defendant who kills their partner after being told of infidelity cannot…
Covington Law Firm Characterizes SEC’s Request for Client Names as an Attack
Covington & Burling, a prominent law firm based in Washington, D.C., has responded to a lawsuit filed against it by…
How to Become a Supreme Court Clerk: Graduating from These Law Schools and Colleges Can Help
A study covering the period between 1980 and 2020 found that more than two-thirds of U.S. Supreme Court justices' law…
Jones Day’s $100 Million Gain Through a Debated Bankruptcy Strategy: A Closer Look
Jones Day partner Gregory Gordon has created a legal strategy called the “Texas Two-Step,” which has been hailed as the…
Biden’s Judicial Nominee Confirmed by Senate
On Tuesday, the United States Senate confirmed Lindsay Jenkins to the federal bench in Chicago. A former federal prosecutor, Jenkins…
Oregon State Bar Successfully Defends Compulsory Membership Challenge
The Oregon State Bar has defended itself for the second time against a lawsuit by lawyers claiming that mandatory membership…
Washington State’s Residency Requirement for Cannabis Industry Upheld by Judge
A U.S. District Judge has upheld Washington's residency requirement for the state's legal cannabis industry in a ruling issued on…
Biden Administration Confirms 100th Judge, Including First LGBTQ+ Judge for Puerto Rico
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Gina Méndez-Miró as the first openly LGBTQ+ American judge to serve on the federal…
Is it Time for Law Firms to Raise Their Rates? Surprising Statistics Show 40% Haven’t Adjusted Prices
Despite a hit to legal services demand in the last quarter, law firms may have an opportunity to recoup losses…
New Judge Assigned to J&J Talc Lawsuits in New Jersey
A new judge has been appointed to preside over the tens of thousands of lawsuits in the New Jersey federal…
Starbucks Loses Unfair Labor Practices Case After Firing Unionizing Employees
The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found Starbucks guilty of violating federal labor laws by firing two employees…