Survey Reveals High Burnout Risk Among BigLaw Associates
In a recent survey conducted by mental health solutions provider Unmind, alarming findings shed light on the well-being challenges faced…
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New York State Bar Exam Results: July 2023
In a landmark announcement on Wednesday, the New York State Board of Law Examiners unveiled the much-anticipated results of the…
Top Bankruptcy Judge Resigns Amidst Ethics Controversy
Houston Bankruptcy Judge Steps Down Following Ethical Concerns Over Relationship with Lawyer Linked to Financial Benefits U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David…
Former New York Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for $1.2 Million Embezzlement
In a shocking turn of events, a former New York lawyer, Arthur Cohen, aged 72, has been handed a significant…
Nominee for Oregon Federal District Court Faces Intense Scrutiny on Diversity and Inclusion
In a recent U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, the nominee for Oregon's next federal district court judge, U.S. Magistrate Judge…
New Tools for U.S. Law Firms to Safeguard Diversity Programs After Supreme Court Ruling
New York State Bar Association Releases Comprehensive Plan Three months after a pivotal Supreme Court decision that restricted the use…
California State Bar Considers Innovative Licensing Pathway for Law Graduates
Exploring a New Approach to Licensing in the Legal Profession In a groundbreaking move, the State Bar of California is…
Robert Kindler Returns to Law, Sees Lawyers as Deal-Makers
Introduction Robert Kindler, former top M&A banker at Morgan Stanley, has returned to the legal profession after a hiatus of…
New York State Bar Association Offers Comprehensive Blueprint to Enhance Legal Diversity
Introduction To address underrepresentation within the legal profession and navigate the shifting landscape of diversity initiatives, the New York State…
Jason R. Buckley Faces Maine Law License Suspension for Unusual CLE Credit Attempt
In a recent development, attorney Jason R. Buckley, based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, has found himself entangled in a precarious situation…
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Modifies Diversity Scholarship Criteria
Major Law Firm Updates Eligibility Criteria Amidst Legal Challenges Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, a prominent law firm, has altered the…
Transformative Changes in Diversity Fellowship Programs: Morrison Foerster’s Response to Legal Challenge
A corporate law firm, Morrison Foerster, has made a significant policy change in response to a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination…