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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter revealed on Wednesday. FTC Chair Lina Khan approved the probe ahead of her anticipated departure in January. The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president, coupled…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs will stay in jail until his May 5, 2025, trial on sex-trafficking charges because a U.S. judge rejected his $50-million bail request on Wednesday. The Brooklyn jail has held the music mogul for 10 weeks. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued the decision in a written order after a two-hour hearing on…
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Aspiring lawyers have consistently rated their law school experiences highly over the past two decades, with approximately 80% describing their experience as “good” or “excellent” in the annual Law School Survey of Student Engagement. However, satisfaction rates among students of color have lagged behind those of white students throughout this period. The survey, conducted by…
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s proposals to curb Google’s dominance in online search will proceed to trial as scheduled, without delays for revisions by Trump administration officials, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta announced on Tuesday. The DOJ has recommended that Alphabet’s Google sell its Chrome browser and potentially the Android mobile operating system to reduce…
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A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday dismissed efforts to revive the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally retaining classified documents after prosecutors decided to withdraw their appeal against the president-elect. The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued the order, effectively ending both federal cases against Trump as he prepares to return to the…
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Damian Williams, the federal prosecutor for Manhattan who gained national attention for securing convictions against high-profile figures like U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried, announced on Monday that he will resign ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Williams, appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, will step down on December…
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The Justice Department directly accused Alphabet’s Google of illegally dominating online advertising technology, seeking another antitrust victory against the tech giant. Closing arguments in the Alexandria, Virginia, trial concluded a 15-day September session where prosecutors argued that Google monopolized markets for publisher ad servers, advertiser ad networks, and ad exchanges. “Google rigged the rules of…
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A U.S. judge dismissed the federal criminal case against Donald Trump on Monday, highlighting the collapse of what many see as a politically charged attempt to criminalize the former president. Prosecutors, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, moved to drop the case accusing Trump of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, along with a…
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If you’re concerned about financing law school, don’t fret! Numerous scholarships can help cover the costs. Applying to as many as possible will boost your chances of receiving aid. At Barrier Breakers, we’ve put together a list of scholarships available this November to assist law school students in finding financial support. We hope this list…
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As we dive into personal statement season, I’m excited to share some insights on what makes a compelling narrative for those aiming to attend the top 14 law schools (T14). At Barrier Breakers, we’ve witnessed firsthand the power of a well-crafted personal statement, contributing to a 54% acceptance rate for our students at T14 schools.…
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