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In a bold move, Nevada is opting out of the new national bar exam set to launch in 2026, following California’s lead. Instead, the state is championing a novel licensing method that melds traditional testing with practical experience. The Nevada Supreme Court has endorsed a unique licensing process known as the Nevada Plan. This approach …

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In a dramatic turn of events, Johnson & Johnson’s latest bid to resolve thousands of talc-related lawsuits has ignited a fierce dispute among plaintiffs’ attorneys. The clash centers on allegations that The Smith Law Firm compromised a joint venture agreement to secure a lucrative deal with the pharmaceutical giant, leaving their former partners in a …

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A legal battle has erupted between ABM Industry Groups and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), with the janitorial services giant claiming the department’s in-house proceedings for enforcing anti-discrimination rules against federal contractors are unconstitutional. In a lawsuit filed in Houston, ABM argues that the Labor Department’s administrative system infringes on its constitutional right to …

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In a fresh attempt to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, a coalition of Republican-led states has petitioned the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for a full panel review. These states, spearheaded by Idaho, are pushing to restrict the prescribing and distribution of mifepristone, targeting its use via telemedicine and mail services. This …

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A Michigan inmate, Derrick Lee Smith, has secured a stunning $100 million judgment against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The judgment was granted by default in Lenawee County Circuit Court after Combs, 54, failed to appear at a virtual hearing on Monday. Smith, 51, accused Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party …

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As President Biden’s term inches toward its final stretch, the U.S. Senate confirmed two new federal judges in Maryland and New York. The approvals came amidst a scramble by Senate Democrats to appoint more judges before the November elections, hoping to outpace the record set by former President Donald Trump. U.S. Magistrate Judge Adam Abelson, …

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In a critical move for reproductive rights in Missouri, the state Supreme Court ruled that a proposed amendment to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution will be put before voters this November. This decision arrives at a pivotal time, marking the first opportunity in over two years for Missouri residents to vote on the …

Missouri Abortion Rights Fight: Voters Set to Decide Read More »

A new survey by the American Bar Association paints a stark picture of the financial strain young lawyers face. Student loan debt is not only reshaping their career paths but also disrupting their long-term financial stability. According to the survey, two-thirds of young attorneys are battling significant stress and anxiety due to their financial burdens, …

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