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A new U.S. Senate-passed bill aiming to expand the federal judiciary by adding 66 judges across various understaffed district courts could significantly impact government spending, according to fresh estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The proposed legislation, which represents the most substantial expansion of the judiciary since 1990, is projected to cost $349 million …

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In an unfolding legal drama, former U.S. bankruptcy judge David Jones has been mandated to undergo ethics training as a consequence of an off-the-record discussion with his romantic partner’s former law firm, Jackson Walker LLP. This decision was handed down by Houston Chief Bankruptcy Judge Eduardo Rodriguez, who criticized Jones for his actions during the …

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A corporate lawyer who alerted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to potential fraud within his own company was ruled ineligible for a whistleblower award, as determined by a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The court’s decision, unsealed on Friday, confirmed that the attorney failed to meet …

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Law schools across the country are on the brink of a significant change, with the American Bar Association (ABA) rolling out new rules to standardize the learning outcomes of every class. The ABA’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has officially adopted a set of changes aimed at bringing …

New Rule Shakes Up Law School Courses: ABA Pushes for Uniformity Read More »

In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a crucial part of a new rule aimed at protecting LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges across 10 Republican-led states. This decision comes as these states, including Tennessee and Louisiana, challenge the administration’s attempt …

Supreme Court Halts Key LGBT Protections in Republican States Amid Legal Battles Read More »

Two prominent U.S. law firms stand to make a substantial financial gain from a landmark $2.7 billion settlement with the NCAA, which marks a historic shift allowing student athletes to receive compensation. The pivotal moment now hinges on convincing a judge to approve both the groundbreaking settlement and the complex fee structure proposed by the …

Lawyers Eye Massive Payoff in $2.7 Billion NCAA Settlement as They Navigate Fee Dispute Read More »

Prominent California attorney Lisa Bloom and her law firm have agreed to a $274,000 settlement over accusations of falsifying information to secure COVID-19 relief funds. Federal prosecutors revealed that the Bloom Firm will pay around $204,000, while Bloom and her husband, Braden Pollock, will each contribute over $35,000 to resolve allegations under the False Claims …

California Lawyer Settles $274K in Pandemic Loan Fraud Case Read More »

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to delay his sentencing in the New York hush money case until after the November 5 election, arguing that maintaining the current schedule amounts to “election interference.” Trump, who is running for president again, faces sentencing on September 18. This date is just two days after Judge Juan …

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In a notable move, Camille Vasquez, the prominent attorney who played a pivotal role in Johnny Depp’s $15 million defamation win against Amber Heard, is joining Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton. Vasquez, along with her five-member team, is departing from Brown Rudnick to bolster Sheppard Mullin’s reputation management practice. Joining Vasquez in this transition are …

Depp Trial Lawyers Transition to Sheppard Mullin Read More »

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has lodged formal complaints with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) accusing former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk of attempting to intimidate and threaten workers. This move comes after Trump’s recent remarks during a broadcast conversation with Musk, where he praised Musk’s cost-cutting methods and suggested that …

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