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Arnold & Porter Expands National Security Practice with Notable CIA Lawyer Hire

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, a prominent law firm, announced on Tuesday that it has enlisted the expertise of a…

US Supreme Court Decides Federal Sentencing Law Does Not Mandate Consecutive Sentences

The US Supreme Court recently issued a slip opinion, stating that district courts can decide whether to impose concurrent or…

New York City Council Members Call for Boosting Legal Services Funding

The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a lower court's block on the state's six-week abortion ban, effectively preserving access to abortions.…

Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Whistleblower’s Fraud Lawsuit, Ensuring Legal Precedent

The US Supreme Court recently affirmed the dismissal of a whistleblower suit that accused Executive Health Resources Inc. of violating…

Skadden Announces Leadership Transition as Executive Partner Resigns After a Decade and a Half

Skadden's Executive Partner, Eric Friedman, has recently decided to resign after an impressive 15-year tenure at the renowned law firm.…

Lottery Lawyer Sentenced as Judge Holds Him Liable for $62M in Client Losses

In a significant legal development, Jason Kurland, a self-described lottery lawyer and former partner at Rivkin Radler, has been sentenced…

Nusrat Choudhury Becomes First Muslim Female Federal Judge Confirmed by U.S. Senate

Nusrat Choudhury, a prominent civil rights lawyer, has made history as the first Bangladeshi-American and female Muslim federal judge in…

Supreme Court Ruling in Venue Case Holds Implications for Trump Charging Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court determined that a criminal defendant can be retried in a new venue if the initial trial…

Leading Firm Raises Associate Starting Salaries to $250,000, Setting New Industry Standard

During a challenging period for the legal sector, characterized by layoffs and deferrals due to the struggling tech industry and…

Senate Approves ACLU Lawyer for New York Federal Court

In a notable victory for voting rights, a prominent lawyer from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Dale Ho, successfully…

Tenant Eviction Support Program in Two States Empowers Nonlawyer Advocates

The Arizona Supreme Court and the Utah Supreme Court have recently approved a groundbreaking proposal allowing trained nonlawyer advocates to…

Fox Rothschild LLP Employees Under Investigation for Alleged Malpractice and Criminal Misconduct

Prominent law firm Fox Rothschild LLP is facing a significant legal challenge as serious allegations of malpractice and criminal activity…