Utah is poised to break with tradition, unveiling a groundbreaking plan that could reshape how law graduates enter the profession. A proposal released by the Utah Supreme Court offers an alternative path to attorney licensure, one that might render the bar exam optional. Instead, law graduates could complete 240 hours of supervised practice under an …

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The legal battle surrounding Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products has unleashed a surge of television ads from attorneys seeking clients, with ad spending skyrocketing in September after the company revealed a whopping $9 billion settlement offer. The settlement, intended to resolve claims of cancer caused by J&J’s talc products, coincided with a sharp rise in …

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A federal judge has ruled that Harvard University must face a lawsuit centered on claims of fostering a hostile educational environment for Jewish students, though certain allegations have been narrowed. The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education are moving forward with accusations that the prestigious …

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A federal judge in Georgia delivered a stinging rebuke to Republicans on Election Day, denying their last-minute bid to stop absentee ballots from being counted in seven counties, all known for favoring Democrats. The attempt, described as politically selective, aimed to upend voting protocols that allowed ballot returns over the weekend and on Monday. In …

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In a closely watched case, the U.S. Supreme Court has dived into a crucial debate: how high a hurdle employers must clear to exempt workers from the protections of federal wage laws, including the right to overtime pay. Arguments on Tuesday centered on whether grocery distributor EMD Sales should have been required to meet an …

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Elon Musk is now facing legal heat over a $1 million-a-day election giveaway, with accusations from voters claiming the scheme was nothing but a calculated deception. In a proposed class action, Jacqueline McAferty, an Arizona resident, filed the complaint against Musk and his America PAC in federal court in Austin, Texas. The lawsuit alleges that …

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In a high-stakes battle, tech giants Meta (Facebook) and Nvidia are petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss federal securities fraud lawsuits that threaten their corporate shield. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear these cases, the implications could reshape the landscape for private lawsuits against companies, potentially making it more difficult for investors to …

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As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, a fierce battle is unfolding in the legal arena, fueled by accusations of ethical misconduct surrounding lawyers associated with Donald Trump. In the wake of Trump’s previous unsuccessful attempt to overturn the 2020 election, a group called the 65 Project has emerged, targeting attorneys involved in his legal …

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