Why Did the Number of Lawyers in Congress Plummet?
Summary: A study has found that the number of lawyers in Congress has dropped significantly. A new research paper has…
Beth Wilkinson Exits Biglaw to Form Boutique Firm
Famed litigator Beth Wilkinson left Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to launch her own boutique with two other attorneys.…
Amal Clooney Returns to Columbia Law School
Summary: Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney returns to Columbia Law School. Columbia Law School announced on Wednesday that Amal Clooney is…
Nestlé Loses High Court Battle to Trademark KitKat Shape
Summary: Nestlé has lost at its attempt to trademark its KitKat bar shape. Nestlé has failed to win their longstanding trademark…
Widow Sues Twitter for Enabling Rise of ISIS
Summary: A Florida widow is suing Twitter for the platform it provided ISIS in the killing of her husband. Twitter…
Court to Decide How Much a Dog’s Life Was Worth to Family
Summary: The issue of determining the actual value of a pet is set to be decided by the Georgia Supreme…
Attorney and Son Set on Fire by Roommate
Summary: A Houston attorney and his adult son were set on fire by their roommate after a disagreement ended with…
Take Back Control of Your Legal Career
Summary: Harrison Barnes explains how many attorneys rely on others for their work instead of taking the jump to generate…
Erin Brockovich, Law Firms Head to California for Gas-Leak Clients
Summary: Erin Brockovich and law firms head to Porter Ranch, California, to sign clients to file lawsuits against Southern California Gas Company.…
Orrick Takes Advantage of Low Oil Prices to Open Houston Office
Summary: With oil prices at a 12-year-low, law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has decided to take advantage of the…
5 Dickstein Shapiro Lawyers Exit for Litigation Firm
Summary: Five attorneys exit struggling law firm Dickstein Shapiro for smaller firm, Zelle LLP . This week, five Dickstein Shapiro lawyers…
Ravel Law Offers New Way to Do Legal Research
Ravel Law Presents: Increasing Access to American Case Law Through Technology from Ravel Law on Vimeo. Summary: Ravel Law hopes…