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Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Morning Docket: 04.17.24

The article highlights various legal news events, such as profiles of jurors in the Trump case and potential changes to the bar exam.
Prominent legal figures like Bob Menendez and Eric Adams are mentioned in connection to different legal topics.
Some cases discussed involve copyright violations and constitutional questions surrounding religious exemptions in healthcare regulations. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Bar Examinees Subjected To Freezing Conditions At Test Venue

The February bar exam venue in the Cow Palace was excessively cold, with examinees facing freezing temperatures and ice inside. Some even experienced muscle cramps due to the extreme conditions.
Despite being in California, examinees at the bar exam venue felt colder inside than outside, with ice forming in water bottles. Concerns were raised to the venue and the State Bar of California. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 02.01.24

ExamSoft passes bar exam
Disney lawsuit dismissed by Trump judge
Former NRA lawyer turns against boss [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Bar Applicant's Text Experience Was So Bad She Wants Money For It

Bar applicant fails to obtain damages for test mishaps and proctor distractions.
The court determines that the proper remedy is for the applicant to retake the bar exam with proper accommodations. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Education

The Law Schools With The Highest Bar Exam Pass Rates (2023)

Ten of the top 15 law schools with the highest 2023 bar pass rates are in the T-14 ranking.
Pass rate for first-time test takers increased to 79.18% in 2023, up from 78% in 2022. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
UX design

New Design Patent Bar Welcomes More Creative Lawyers To The IP World

The USPTO is introducing a new bar exam for design patent practitioners, allowing professionals with creative and artistic backgrounds to practice patent law.
Applicants for the design patent bar must have a degree in industrial design, product design, architecture, applied arts, graphic design, fine/studio arts, or art teacher education.
The expansion of the admission criteria aims to encourage broader participation in patent law and keep up with evolving technology. [ more ]
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