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A federal judge in Florida sanctioned an attorney known for filing hundreds of food and beverage labeling lawsuits this week. The judge stated that the lawyer “engaged in a concerted effort to defraud this court and likely many, many others.” U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell ruled on Wednesday that Spencer Sheehan must pay a still-to-be-determined…
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Transferring law schools is a topic that stirs a lot of contemplation among students. You’ve just navigated the arduous law school application process, survived your first semester, and now, in your second semester, you’re pondering whether to stay put or explore the possibility of transferring. Should you stay at your current law school, try for…
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President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Park to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, despite objections from the state’s two Republican senators. Alongside Park, Biden named three new candidates for trial court judges in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. If confirmed, Park will become the first Asian American…
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As several scholarship opportunities have come close to their deadline, it can be quite overwhelming for those who seek financial assistance. Although some have reached the end of their scholarship deadlines, there are plenty of other scholarship opportunities that are especially specific to LGBTQ+, BIPOC and first-generation students that are still available to apply for!…
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U.S.-founded law firm Dechert is considering closing its offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, making it the latest foreign firm to scale back in Greater China, according to two sources. This decision comes amid a prolonged capital market downturn and growing Sino-U.S. tensions. Dechert employs more than 20 people in its Hong Kong office, including…
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A law firm known for representing cryptocurrency investors in litigation and one of its former founding partners ended a bitter legal battle involving allegations of stolen crypto tokens and bullying less than two weeks before the trial. In a joint stipulation filed in Manhattan federal court on Thursday afternoon, Freedman Normand Friedland LLP, formerly Roche…
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Texas is set to begin using the new national bar exam in July 2028, giving the public an opportunity to weigh in before making the change official. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an order indicating its plans to move to the new test and add a half-day exam on Texas law. The…
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Dallas-based law firm McKool Smith, known for taking on high-stakes patent cases and other litigation, announced it will pay its associates and other lawyers mid-year bonuses up to $30,000. McKool Smith’s managing principal and chairman, David Sochia, revealed in an internal memo on Thursday that bonuses for principals, associates, and senior counsel will range from…
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A growing number of law schools are adding courses and degree programs in artificial intelligence to meet employer demand and capitalize on the flourishing AI industry. More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI, according to a recent American Bar Association survey, with the number of these courses accelerating since ChatGPT’s debut…
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Brainstorming for your law school application essays can be a daunting task, but it’s also an exciting opportunity to showcase your unique story. While the process can be lengthy and might even span days, today I’ll share some essential tips to get you started. Remember, if you have any follow-up questions, feel free to submit…
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