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Maria Lenin Laus

Federal Hiring Freeze Squeezes Law Students: Agencies Withdraw from Career Fairs, Internships at Risk

Summary: Law students seeking public-sector careers are facing mounting uncertainty as a federal hiring slowdown disrupts traditional pathways into government…

American Bar Association Sues Trump Administration Over Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms

Overview The American Bar Association (ABA), the largest voluntary professional association of attorneys in the United States, has filed a…

Exodus at Paul Weiss: Seven Partners Depart Amid Trump Administration Controversy

In a notable reshaping of the legal elite, two more partners have left Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP…

Former FTC Lawyers Launch New Antitrust Firm to Fill Enforcement Gaps Amid Federal Retreat

A New Era in Private Antitrust Litigation Emerges as Government Oversight Declines In a bold move signaling a shift in…

Visa Restrictions Threaten International Law Students and Legal Recruitment Pipelines

Introduction As immigration policy debates continue in Washington, international law students in the United States are facing growing uncertainty, especially…

ABA Pushes Back: No Data Supporting DOJ’s Racial Bias Claims in Judicial Ratings

Introduction In a significant development, the American Bar Association (ABA) has strongly rejected allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice…

Didn’t Pass the California Bar Exam? California Offers a New Path to Practice Law

Introduction In a major shift that could redefine legal licensure in the U.S., California now allows certain individuals who did…

California Bar Exam Vendor Sued Over Botched Test Rollout

The State Bar of California Targets Meazure Learning After Widespread Exam Failures The California Bar’s already embattled reputation has taken…

Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms Face Major Court Battles Amid Retaliation Claims

Introduction: Legal Showdown Between Trump Administration and Major Law Firms In an unprecedented legal battle, former President Donald Trump’s controversial…

Biglaw Firms Now Backpedaling on Controversial Pro Bono Deals With Trump Administration

Biglaw firms that pledged $125 million in pro bono work to the Trump administration now deny the deals amid backlash…

Major Corporations Distance Themselves from Biglaw Firms Linked to Trump: A Growing Crisis of Confidence

Introduction: Biglaw’s Crisis of Credibility Several of America’s most prestigious law firms are facing a growing backlash from corporate clients…

ABA Poised to Extend Suspension of Law School Diversity Accreditation Requirement Amid Legal and Political Turmoil

Introduction: A Pivotal Moment for Legal Education In a development that could reshape the landscape of legal education for years…