Supreme Court Upholds Law Prohibiting ‘Encouraging or Inducing’ Illegal Immigration
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a significant ruling in a 7-2 decision, affirming the constitutionality of a federal…
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Judge Withdraws from Case Amid Accusations of Bias Against Middle Eastern Men
Judge William Hooks of Cook County, Illinois, has agreed to recuse himself from a case following allegations of making violent,…
California Bar Adopts “Snitch” Rule in Response to Ethics Scandals
In a significant development for legal ethics in California, the state's Supreme Court has adopted a new rule requiring lawyers…
Florida Court Rejects Reinstatement of Prosecutor Dismissed by DeSantis
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected the request for reinstatement from former Tampa area prosecutor Andrew H. Warren, who Governor…
Three Judges Overturn State Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Health Care within a Week
Federal judges have recently taken action to block laws in three states that imposed restrictions on gender-affirming health care for…
Biden Judicial Nominee Confirmed as Harris Breaks Deadlock in Senate Vote
Vice President Kamala Harris played a pivotal role in breaking a deadlock in the U.S. Senate, confirming Natasha Merle, a…
Committee Chairman Confirms Advancement of Supreme Court Ethics Legislation Following Alito Revelations
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin has announced that his committee will move forward with marking up ethics legislation for…
Dentons’ IP Head Leads 15-Lawyer Team to BCLP in Strategic Move
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) significantly expanded its intellectual property (IP) capabilities by acquiring a 15-lawyer team from Dentons. Led…
Landmark Case on Federal Government’s Sovereign Immunity Heads to US Supreme Court
In a significant development for the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a…
2023 In-House Legal Trends That Will Transform the Industry
In-house lawyers are currently experiencing an exciting time in their profession. Business stakeholders have recognized the immense value that General…
Supreme Court Justice Alito Accused of Failing to Disclose Trip with Billionaire
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has been accused of failing to disclose a luxury fishing trip he took with…
Compelling Reasons for Lawyers to Present at Conferences and Webinars
Lawyers operate in a highly competitive market where knowledge, expertise, and establishing oneself as a thought leader are vital. To…