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Former Chicago Alderman Edward Burke Convicted on Racketeering, Bribery, and Extortion Charges

A federal jury in Chicago rendered a verdict on Thursday, finding former city alderman Edward Burke guilty on charges of…

Former Vin Diesel Assistant Files Sexual Battery Lawsuit

A former assistant to actor Vin Diesel, Asta Jonasson, has filed a lawsuit against Diesel, accusing him of sexually assaulting…

Oklahoma Man Exonerated After Nearly Five Decades in Landmark Case

In a historic turn of events, Glynn Simmons, a 71-year-old Oklahoma man, has been declared innocent after enduring an astonishing…

Navigating Compensation Decisions with AI: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

Attracting Talent with AI Determining compensation that lures top talent while aligning with corporate budgets can be tricky for employers.…

The NextGen Bar Exam: A Revolutionary Step Forward in Legal Education

The legal community is witnessing the fruition of the first significant overhaul of the bar exam in a quarter-century. This…

The Impactful Legal Landscape: Trump’s Eligibility Case Echoes Across the Nation

The US Supreme Court finds itself at the epicenter of a seismic legal and political storm, grappling with the question…

Global M&A Activity Hits a Decade Low in 2023, But Signs of Recovery Emerge

In 2023, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experienced a significant downturn, reaching its lowest point in ten years, with total…

Federal Judge Acquits Environmental Lawyer of Insider Trading Charges

In a significant turn of events, a federal judge in Chicago has acquitted David Sargent, an environmental lawyer, of insider…

Texas Access to Justice Commission Supports Paraprofessional Licensing Proposal

The Texas Access to Justice Commission has thrown its weight behind a groundbreaking proposal to license paraprofessionals, opening avenues for…

State Department Launches Pilot Program for H-1B Visa Renewals in the US

The United States State Department has unveiled a pilot program for the renewal of H-1B specialty occupation visas, addressing the…

Authors Accuse OpenAI and Microsoft of Copyright Infringement in ChatGPT Training

A Legal Battle Unfolds In a legal development, a consortium of 11 nonfiction authors, including notable figures like Pulitzer Prize…

Conservative Legal Advocacy Group Challenges State Bar’s Diversity Fellowship Program

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative legal advocacy group, has initiated legal action against the State Bar…