New HSR Merger Rules Increase Deal Costs and Delay Timelines, Say Top Lawyers
The Federal Trade Commission’s sweeping overhaul of Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) merger notification requirements is already transforming how lawyers approach mergers and…
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BigLaw Firms Erase Mueller Ties Amid Trump Retaliation
In a dramatic shift that underscores the intensifying political pressure facing America’s top legal institutions, four major law firms have…
Paul Weiss Under Fire: Inside the Controversial Deal with the Trump White House and Its Fallout Across the Legal Industry
In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the legal world, powerhouse Wall Street law firm Paul,…
Challenges to Academic Tenure: The Future of Law Professors in Higher Education
Challenges to Academic Tenure: How Changing Policies Could Reshape Legal Education Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Academic Tenure Academic tenure…
Surge in Law School Applications: Why 2025 Is the Most Competitive Year Yet
Introduction: A Competitive Landscape for Law School Applicants Law school applications have surged by an astounding 20.5% compared to the…
Wall Street Lawyers’ Bonuses Soar: Associates Earn Up to $1 Million
Wall Street Lawyers Earn Record-High Bonuses: What You Need to Know Wall Street Lawyers Reap Record-Breaking Bonuses Amidst Fierce Competition…
Law Firm Summer Associate Hiring Hits Record Low in 2024 Amid Conservative Recruiting Trends
Law Firm Summer Associate Hiring Plummets in 2024 The legal hiring market has taken another hit in 2024, with summer…
Decline in Diversity at Elite Law Schools: The Impact of Race-Based Admissions Ban
Decline in Diversity at Elite Law Schools: The Impact of Race-Based Admissions Ban Introduction The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision…
Law Firms Expanding Services to Address Emerging Risks in a Changing Legal Landscape
Law Firms Expanding Services to Address Emerging Risks Introduction The legal industry is rapidly transforming, driven by technological advancements and…
BigLaw Firms’ Diversity Initiatives Under Scrutiny Amid Trump Administration’s Crackdown
BigLaw Firms' Diversity Initiatives Under Scrutiny: What’s Next for DEI in the Legal Industry? Introduction Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)…
Trump’s Executive Order Targets Perkins Coie: Security Clearance Suspensions and Federal Contract Scrutiny
Trump’s Executive Order Targets Perkins Coie Over Security Clearances and Federal Contracts In a significant move against a high-profile law…
The California Bar Exam Controversy: Exam Failures, Investigation, and Calls for Reform
The State Bar of California has launched an independent investigation into the disastrous rollout of its February bar exam, a…