Biden cancels another $4.2bn in US student loans before leaving office
Biden's administration has forgiven $180 billion in student loans, aiding nearly five million Americans, mainly public service workers.
Biden scraps debt relief plans, other regs
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn student debt relief proposals, impacting millions, amid legal challenges and further evaluations of regulatory changes.
Biden cancels another $4.2bn in US student loans before leaving office
Biden's administration has forgiven $180 billion in student loans, aiding nearly five million Americans, mainly public service workers.
Biden scraps debt relief plans, other regs
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn student debt relief proposals, impacting millions, amid legal challenges and further evaluations of regulatory changes.
High-Stakes Trial Boutique Offers Mind-Blowing Bonuses Of Up To More Than $725K To Associates
Boutique firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than Biglaw firms, providing associates with extraordinary financial incentives.
Firm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market
Irell & Manella utilizes competitive bonus structures to attract and retain top legal talent in high-stakes litigation.
Morning Docket: 12.20.24
Major law firms like Morgan Lewis are actively expanding, as seen by their recruitment of 54 lawyers from Kramer Levin.
The Montana Supreme Court's ruling signifies a pivotal moment concerning the legal obligations surrounding environmental rights for future generations.
Partners Know What They're Worth, So Biglaw Better Have Their Money
The ability to offer competitive compensation is crucial for recruiting top legal talent in the Biglaw sector.
Biglaw Associates Must Know By Now That Boutique Firms Are Where The Real Money Is
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses to attract new talent, surpassing even the generous offerings of larger firms.
Prestigious Litigation Boutique Offers Eye-Popping Bonuses That Blow Away The Market Scale
Susman Godfrey offers significantly higher bonuses for associates compared to traditional law firms, reaching up to $260,000, surpassing standard market offerings.
High-Stakes Trial Boutique Offers Mind-Blowing Bonuses Of Up To More Than $725K To Associates
Boutique firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than Biglaw firms, providing associates with extraordinary financial incentives.
Firm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market
Irell & Manella utilizes competitive bonus structures to attract and retain top legal talent in high-stakes litigation.
Morning Docket: 12.20.24
Major law firms like Morgan Lewis are actively expanding, as seen by their recruitment of 54 lawyers from Kramer Levin.
The Montana Supreme Court's ruling signifies a pivotal moment concerning the legal obligations surrounding environmental rights for future generations.
Partners Know What They're Worth, So Biglaw Better Have Their Money
The ability to offer competitive compensation is crucial for recruiting top legal talent in the Biglaw sector.
Biglaw Associates Must Know By Now That Boutique Firms Are Where The Real Money Is
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses to attract new talent, surpassing even the generous offerings of larger firms.
Prestigious Litigation Boutique Offers Eye-Popping Bonuses That Blow Away The Market Scale
Susman Godfrey offers significantly higher bonuses for associates compared to traditional law firms, reaching up to $260,000, surpassing standard market offerings.
California'slemonlawchanges mean fewer protections for car buyers
California's new lemon law may confuse consumers purchasing faulty vehicles beginning in 2025 due to new regulations and a recent Supreme Court ruling.
California's lemon law changes mean fewer protections for car buyers
In 2025, Californians may struggle with a new lemon law that complicates the process for defective vehicles, unless reforms are enacted.
Biden is withdrawing his broader student-loan forgiveness plans that were set to cancel debt for over 38 million borrowers
Biden's administration has officially withdrawn plans for broad student-loan forgiveness, impacting over 38 million borrowers amid legal challenges and political uncertainties.
Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call on ABA to Modernize Model Rule 5.4 to Allow Fee Sharing with Non-Lawyers
APRL emphasizes the urgent need to revise Model Rule 5.4 to permit fee sharing between lawyers and non-lawyers, fostering innovation and access to justice.
Should Lawyers Always Accept Service Of Process As A Courtesy?
Lawyers should balance kindness with protecting clients' substantive rights when extending courtesies.
Waiving service of process should be considered carefully based on circumstances and potential client needs.
Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call on ABA to Modernize Model Rule 5.4 to Allow Fee Sharing with Non-Lawyers
APRL emphasizes the urgent need to revise Model Rule 5.4 to permit fee sharing between lawyers and non-lawyers, fostering innovation and access to justice.
Should Lawyers Always Accept Service Of Process As A Courtesy?
Lawyers should balance kindness with protecting clients' substantive rights when extending courtesies.
Waiving service of process should be considered carefully based on circumstances and potential client needs.
The Inside Scoop On High-Profile Corporate Investigations Work
Corporate investigations are increasing, and firms like Nardello & Co. are expanding resources to address rising demands, particularly in cyber forensics.
KFC Abrubptly Drops 'Original Recipe' Tradeamark Suit Against Church's Chicken
KFC's lawsuit against Church's Chicken over 'Original Recipe' has been dropped after an undisclosed amicable resolution.
Judicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.
Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank And Rewards Associates For Racking Up Hours
Sheppard Mullin rewards diligent work with significant bonuses, highlighting their appreciation for employees' contributions amidst dramatic market trends.
Biglaw Firm Matches The Market On Bonuses! You'll Just Have To Wait A Bit
Orrick is rewarding associates with bonuses reflecting strong financial performance in 2023.
Biglaw Firm Announces Exciting Special Bonus Match, With Market Bonuses To Come In March
Biglaw firms are enhancing winter bonuses for associates, with Choate Hall & Stewart announcing matching special bonuses and year-end incentives.
More Than Market Matters! - See Also
Judicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.
Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank And Rewards Associates For Racking Up Hours
Sheppard Mullin rewards diligent work with significant bonuses, highlighting their appreciation for employees' contributions amidst dramatic market trends.
Biglaw Firm Matches The Market On Bonuses! You'll Just Have To Wait A Bit
Orrick is rewarding associates with bonuses reflecting strong financial performance in 2023.
Biglaw Firm Announces Exciting Special Bonus Match, With Market Bonuses To Come In March
Biglaw firms are enhancing winter bonuses for associates, with Choate Hall & Stewart announcing matching special bonuses and year-end incentives.
Judge affirms complexities of presidential immunity in hush money case.
TikTok seeks Supreme Court intervention to prevent potential ban.
Mangi critiques Third Circuit nomination process as politically motivated.
Law school diversity persists despite external pressures.
Lawyers Who Do Lunch
The judicial system's integrity is challenged as judges criticize each other and public confidence is at risk.
Diversity efforts in elite law schools face setbacks, with notable declines in Black student enrollment.
Officially Unethical To Suggest Sam Alito Is Unethical
A federal judge faced consequences for critiquing a Supreme Court Justice's improper conduct, indicating a troubling trend in judicial accountability.
I'm a Seasoned Litigator. Sam Alito's Recent Questions Have Made Me Cringe.
Justice Alito's performance undermines the integrity of legal proceedings by disregarding established court rules during the case on gender-affirming drugs for minors.
Big loss for ISPs as Supreme Court won't hear challenge to $15 broadband law
New York's broadband law mandates affordable internet service plans for ISPs.
The Supreme Court case addresses the balance of state and federal regulatory authority over broadband services.
Supreme Court takes up South Carolina's effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will evaluate Medicaid beneficiaries' right to choose providers amidst South Carolina's disqualification of Planned Parenthood for non-abortion services.
Morning Docket: 12.17.24
Judge affirms complexities of presidential immunity in hush money case.
TikTok seeks Supreme Court intervention to prevent potential ban.
Mangi critiques Third Circuit nomination process as politically motivated.
Law school diversity persists despite external pressures.
Lawyers Who Do Lunch
The judicial system's integrity is challenged as judges criticize each other and public confidence is at risk.
Diversity efforts in elite law schools face setbacks, with notable declines in Black student enrollment.
Officially Unethical To Suggest Sam Alito Is Unethical
A federal judge faced consequences for critiquing a Supreme Court Justice's improper conduct, indicating a troubling trend in judicial accountability.
I'm a Seasoned Litigator. Sam Alito's Recent Questions Have Made Me Cringe.
Justice Alito's performance undermines the integrity of legal proceedings by disregarding established court rules during the case on gender-affirming drugs for minors.
Big loss for ISPs as Supreme Court won't hear challenge to $15 broadband law
New York's broadband law mandates affordable internet service plans for ISPs.
The Supreme Court case addresses the balance of state and federal regulatory authority over broadband services.
Supreme Court takes up South Carolina's effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will evaluate Medicaid beneficiaries' right to choose providers amidst South Carolina's disqualification of Planned Parenthood for non-abortion services.
Rudy Giuliani's litigation strategy shows blatant non-compliance with court orders, leading to contempt proceedings and significant legal repercussions.
Georgia court disqualifies prosecutor Fani Willis from Trump election case
The Georgia appeals court's ruling underscores the disqualification of DA Fani Willis, introducing further uncertainty in the Trump election interference case.
Rudy Giuliani Doxxes A Priest
Rudy Giuliani's litigation strategy shows blatant non-compliance with court orders, leading to contempt proceedings and significant legal repercussions.
Georgia court disqualifies prosecutor Fani Willis from Trump election case
The Georgia appeals court's ruling underscores the disqualification of DA Fani Willis, introducing further uncertainty in the Trump election interference case.
'United Healthcare' Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate
United Healthcare allegedly filed false DMCA requests to remove artists' depictions of a surveillance video and other merchandise, overstepping legal grounds.
Morning Docket: 12.19.24
The legal landscape is significantly changing due to rising pressures from sports gambling, influencing court cases and legal firm strategies.
Everything's Bigger In Texas, Including The Law Firm Bonuses
McKool Smith matches Milbank's year-end bonuses and offers additional cash incentives for billable hours.
Associates can earn even more than Milbank's scale, enhancing overall compensation.
Not Much Love From Hogan Lovells - See Also
Biglaw firms' recent opt-out of special treatment for associates leads to dissatisfaction, with only base bonuses given, sparking discussions on compensation.
Biglaw Partners Are Entering Their 'Free Agency' Era
The rise of free agency among partners and clients is reshaping the legal industry's recruiting landscape.
Everything's Bigger In Texas, Including The Law Firm Bonuses
McKool Smith matches Milbank's year-end bonuses and offers additional cash incentives for billable hours.
Associates can earn even more than Milbank's scale, enhancing overall compensation.
Not Much Love From Hogan Lovells - See Also
Biglaw firms' recent opt-out of special treatment for associates leads to dissatisfaction, with only base bonuses given, sparking discussions on compensation.
Biglaw Partners Are Entering Their 'Free Agency' Era
The rise of free agency among partners and clients is reshaping the legal industry's recruiting landscape.
Boutique law firm Hueston Hennigan is offering associates bonuses significantly higher than market rates, enhancing its appeal in the competitive legal field.
CA's lemon law is changing and car buyers have fewer protections in the new year
California's new lemon law for 2025 may weaken consumer protections for defective vehicles, creating confusion among car buyers.
Marla Crawford Was In The Room When Legal Technology Happened: A Journey Through Legal Tech Evolution
Legal discovery has dramatically transformed from manual processes to digital innovation, largely due to pioneers like Marla Crawford who embraced technological advancements.
Judge Ho Goes Full Pick Me - See Also
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Diversity Ain't Dead Yet!
: Some numbers are in, but what does it all mean?
Supreme Court will hear arguments over the law that could ban TikTok in the US if it's not sold
The Supreme Court will review the First Amendment implications of a federal law potentially banning TikTok in the U.S.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok's ban appeal
The Supreme Court is set to hear ByteDance's appeal regarding a law that could ban TikTok, focusing on national security and free speech rights.
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments Over Potential U.S. TikTok Ban
The Supreme Court is assessing the constitutionality of a law that may ban TikTok if it isn't sold, balancing free speech with national security concerns.
Supreme Court agrees to review TikTok ban-or-sale law
The Supreme Court will determine if banning TikTok over security issues is constitutional.
The law aims to protect U.S. citizens from foreign influence via social media.
Supreme court agrees to hear TikTok challenge to law ending its US operations
The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to a law that could lead to a ban or forced sale of the app.
Morning Docket: 12.18.24
Judicial misconduct undermines public trust, as seen in the case involving a federal judge and Supreme Court justices.
Significant drop in Black enrollment at Harvard Law raises alarms about diversity in law schools.
Concerns over legal integrity are heightened by the Fifth Circuit's endorsement of a suspect conviction process.
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments Over U.S. Law That Could Ban TikTok Next Year
The Supreme Court will address whether a potential TikTok ban violates the First Amendment in January.
Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok's challenge to U.S. ban
The Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to a potential U.S. ban on January 10, 2024.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the TikTok ban
The Supreme Court will hear TikTok's appeal against a potential ban on Jan. 10, focusing on free speech rights and national security concerns.
Youth Climate Activists Get Major Win in Montana Supreme Court
Montana Supreme Court upheld a decision affirming youth climate activists' rights to a clean environment, marking a significant legal victory for climate action.
Supreme Court will hear TikTok ban arguments in January
The Supreme Court will assess if a potential TikTok ban infringes on First Amendment rights.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over TikTok sell-or-ban law | TechCrunch
The Supreme Court will evaluate the constitutionality of a law that mandates TikTok divest from Chinese ownership, with implications for First Amendment rights.
How Much Has Law School Diversity Changed After A Year? Data Says...
Despite the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action, racial and ethnic diversity in law school enrollment remained stable in 2024, with some exceptions.
The New And Improved Bar Exam Is Gaining A Lot Of Steam
The NextGen bar exam is gaining traction among jurisdictions, signaling a shift in the legal profession's approach to competency assessment.
Fifth Circuit's James Ho Wants To Make Sure Everyone (But Mostly Donald Trump) Knows He's The Most Conservative Of Conservative Judges
Fifth Circuit judge James Ho is aligning himself with far-right views on birthright citizenship, possibly to gain favor with Trump for a Supreme Court position.
Trump Lawyer Hints That Simon & Schuster Should 'Express Contrition' Like ABC
Trump is intensifying lawsuits against journalists to intimidate and control narratives around his presidency.
Fifth Circuit's James Ho Wants To Make Sure Everyone (But Mostly Donald Trump) Knows He's The Most Conservative Of Conservative Judges
Fifth Circuit judge James Ho is aligning himself with far-right views on birthright citizenship, possibly to gain favor with Trump for a Supreme Court position.
Trump Lawyer Hints That Simon & Schuster Should 'Express Contrition' Like ABC
Trump is intensifying lawsuits against journalists to intimidate and control narratives around his presidency.
Lawyer Walks Right Off Job After Fee Cut From $200/Hour To $15/Hour
Millersville city attorney Bryant Kroll resigned after the commission proposed an extreme pay cut, highlighting tensions between city officials and legal fees.
Trumpy Claus And Krampus Musk's Christmas Gifts: A Few Ideas That Are Actually Good (Albeit Unoriginal)
Simplifying the tax code can increase productivity and reduce tax avoidance, a concept reviving from past proposals.
NetChoice Asks to Halt California Addictive Feeds Law This Year
NetChoice's bid to block California's law on children's social media access raises questions about free speech and algorithmic content regulation.
TikTok asks U.S. Supreme Court for emergency order to block upcoming ban | CBC News
TikTok is seeking Supreme Court intervention to block a federal ban before a January deadline.
The One Big Roadblock to Trump's Mass Deportation Plans
State courts may play a vital role in checking actions of President Trump during his administration.
State officials can decline to assist federal actions, influencing Trump's agenda significantly.
Texas-Based Boutique Raining Money On Happy Associates
Yetter Coleman is matching Biglaw bonus scales, proving elite boutiques can offer competitive compensation. Associates are highly pleased with the announcement.
The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry
Latham & Watkins is the only law firm ranked in all four major industries: Finance, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, and Technology.
A New Interview with Francis Pommett: Insights from a Veteran Attorney
Francis Pommett's versatile legal practice addresses overlapping client needs by combining areas of law for comprehensive support.
TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it's sold
TikTok is seeking Supreme Court intervention against a federal law that could ban it unless its Chinese parent sells it.
TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it's sold
TikTok seeks Supreme Court intervention to prevent a federal law banning the platform, citing potential user and revenue loss.
TikTok asks the Supreme Court to delay upcoming ban
TikTok is appealing to the Supreme Court to block a law potentially banning the app, citing First Amendment rights regarding free speech.
TikTok asks Supreme Court for a lifeline as sell-or-ban deadline approaches | TechCrunch
TikTok and ByteDance are appealing to the Supreme Court to block a law that could force TikTok to be sold or banned in the U.S.
TikTok Asks Supreme Court for Emergency Order to Block US Ban
TikTok seeks Supreme Court intervention to block a federal law potentially banning the platform, citing free speech rights and economic loss concerns.
TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it's sold
TikTok is seeking emergency Supreme Court intervention against a federal law that could ban the platform unless its Chinese parent company sells it.