Morning Docket: 01.07.26 - Above the Law
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Morning Docket: 01.07.26 - Above the Law
"* Judge demands to know why Lindsey Halligan is still listed as "U.S. Attorney" when she is most definitely not a "U.S. Attorney." [ Law360] * Could law firms be on the brink of a financial downturn? [ Reuters] * McGlinchey Stafford will close down. Which might go a ways toward answering the prior question. [ American Lawyer] * "Mid-market legal powerhouse" launches. Which might go a ways toward further complicating that question. [ ABA Journal]"
"* McGlinchey Stafford will close down. Which might go a ways toward answering the prior question. [ American Lawyer] * "Mid-market legal powerhouse" launches. Which might go a ways toward further complicating that question. [ ABA Journal] * Texas Supreme Court decides to break with ABA and do its own law school accrediting. So now would be a very good time to start a shady correspondence law school with a vaguely religious name. [ Texas Lawyer] * University considers suing player who announced intention to transfer. [ Yahoo]"
A judge questioned why Lindsey Halligan remains listed as "U.S. Attorney" despite not holding that position. Observers raised concerns that law firms may be approaching a financial downturn. McGlinchey Stafford announced it will close, illustrating firm-level financial strain. A new "mid-market legal powerhouse" launched, adding complexity to market dynamics. The Texas Supreme Court decided to separate from ABA accreditation and perform its own law school accrediting, prompting commentary about opportunistic entrants. A university considered suing a player who announced an intention to transfer, highlighting tensions between institutions and student-athletes.
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