ABA Loosens Diversity Requirements Amid Legal Challenges
The American Bar Association (ABA) has revised its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements for a clerkship program, following accusations…
Federal Legislation Introduced to Require Disclosure of Litigation Funding in Civil Lawsuits
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Ca.) has introduced new federal legislation aimed at mandating transparency in litigation funding within civil lawsuits. The…
Regional Law Firms Expand Through Mergers in Secondary Markets
Rising Focus on Secondary Markets A growing trend among regional law firms is to pursue growth through mergers in mid-sized…
Low Lawyer Satisfaction with Compensation, But Pay Transparency Boosts Contentment
A recent survey by Law360 Pulse revealed that only 52% of lawyers are satisfied with their overall compensation. However, this…
U.S. Supreme Court to Resolve Legal Dispute on Employee Benefit Plans
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to address a significant legal conflict among lower courts regarding the standards plaintiffs must…
ABA’s Proposed Diversity Standard Changes Face Opposition from Legal Education Groups
Recent changes proposed by the American Bar Association (ABA) to its diversity and inclusion standards for law schools have sparked…
Law Firms Navigate Fewer but Larger Deals Amid Global M&A Surge
Leading U.S. and international law firms are handling fewer corporate deals in 2024, but the ones they manage are more…
Bar Exam Pass Rates on the Rise Across the U.S. in July 2024
The July 2024 bar exam is shaping up to be a positive one for test-takers, with pass rates trending upward…
Indiana Takes Steps to Reform Legal Services Delivery
Indiana is exploring innovative ways to expand legal services through alternatives to traditional law firms, following the path of other…
U.S. Legal Sector Sees Job Growth in September, Reversing Recent Decline
The U.S. legal services sector added 1,600 jobs in September, a much-needed recovery after experiencing steady job losses since the…
Fennemore Craig Expands with Acquisition, Embraces AI for Legal Services
Fennemore Craig Acquires Lucent Law to Boost Tech Capabilities In a strategic move to modernize its legal services, U.S.-based law…
Workplace Bullying Among Lawyers: A Pervasive Issue
A recent large-scale survey conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism has revealed a troubling trend: nearly a…