Wells Fargo Report Reveals Decline in Lawyer Productivity and Demand in 2022
A new report from Wells Fargo's Legal Specialty Group highlights the biggest challenge facing US law firms in the near…
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ABA Supports Upholding Judicial Discretion in Sentencing Standards Cases
The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently filed an amicus brief in support of a defendant named Efrain Lora, who…
Federal Judge Prohibits Use of Controversial Terms in Courtroom
Lawyers involved in a patent infringement case in the Eastern District of Texas have been prohibited from referring to the…
Judge Approves Withdrawal of Reed Smith Firm from Case after Show-Cause Order against Partner
A federal judge in Maryland has granted four Reed Smith lawyers to withdraw from the representation of former Baltimore State's…
Ex-Biglaw Associate Imprisoned for Molotov Cocktail Assault
Two former New York-based lawyers, Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman, have finally been sentenced for involvement in a Molotov cocktail…
Professor Eastman Accused of Spreading Misinformation About Elections, Prompting Capitol Rioters
Former Chapman University law professor John Eastman is facing disciplinary charges in California for his role in the events leading…
Justice Brett Kavanaugh Expresses Optimism for Supreme Court and Criticizes US News Law School Rankings
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a United States Supreme Court member, has made public comments in which he expresses optimism about the…
Law School Addresses Racism Claims Against Visiting Professor
Seattle University School of Law has launched an investigation into allegations of racial discrimination made against Bernard Burk, a visiting…
Reed Smith Managing Partner Announces Departure for Nonprofit Sector
Alexander "Sandy" Thomas, the managing partner of global law firm Reed Smith, is stepping down from his position to join…
August 2021 Legal Industry News: Law Firm Hiring, Legal Innovation & Pro Bono
Here is the first edition of our August legal industry news roundup, as summer is winding down. Discover the latest…
Stanford Law Professor Criticized for Using the N-Word in Class
Photo by Mx. Granger A Stanford Law professor is under fire for using racial slur in a class while quoting…
Networking: Why successful lawyers do it and why you should do it, too.
Whether you're a fresh-faced associate or a seasoned partner, the message that you need to be "networking" is always there.…