LA Federal Judge Orders the City to Pay Its Court‑Appointed Monitor
In a sharply worded order during a recent hearing, a federal judge in Los Angeles compelled the city to promptly…
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Major Law Firms Launch Legal Network to Combat Antisemitism
A coalition of leading U.S. law firms has joined forces with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to launch a nationwide legal…
Harvard Under Siege: Trump Administration Pressure Triggers Diversity Rollback and Legal Uncertainty
In a sweeping campaign that’s shaken the foundations of elite higher education, the Trump administration has targeted Harvard University with…
U.S. House to Vote on Bill Restricting Transgender Women’s Participation in School Sports
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a controversial bill this Tuesday that would prevent transgender girls…
Damian Williams Returns to Paul Weiss After Trailblazing Tenure as Manhattan US Attorney
Damian Williams, the former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), has rejoined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton…
NYU Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit with Students
Confidential Settlement Reached New York University (NYU) has reached a confidential settlement with students over a federal lawsuit concerning antisemitism…
Legal Precedent and DEI Initiatives: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Civil Rights
Invoking the First Amendment to defend initiatives aimed at boosting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has the potential to…
Supreme Court Decision Puts Black Lives Matter Activist’s Legal Battle in Spotlight
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision regarding a Black Lives Matter activist's appeal has significant implications for public demonstrations. Want…
Vanita Gupta Reflects on Three Years as Associate Attorney General
A Fast-Paced Journey Vanita Gupta, stepping down from her role as associate attorney general this week, describes her nearly three-year…
Ohio Senate Passes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care and Transgender Athlete Participation
Organizers including clergy, business owners, social workers and transgender individuals gather in the Ohio Statehouse for a press conference on…
Stacey Grigsby Rejoins Covington to Lead Government Litigation Team
In a recent announcement, Covington, a prominent U.S. law firm, revealed that Stacey Grigsby, former deputy White House counsel to…
U.S. Anti-Discrimination Agency Opposes Tesla’s Bid to Pause Racial Bias Lawsuit
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a U.S. anti-discrimination agency, has submitted a filing urging a federal judge to reject…