The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.

       

Here are some noteworthy litigation patterns surfaced by the Law.com Radar platform this week.

       

U.S. Federal Trade Commission chair Andrew Ferguson said tech companies' attempts to adhere to EU and U.K. digital content rules could breach U.S. law if they weaken privacy and data security protections for American users.

       

“It would not be in the interests of justice to vacate this ruling outright without a remand. The allegations here concern serious ethical misconduct and fraudulent behavior, and our disposition is only on technical grounds, however important that technicality, said Illinois Appellate Justice David Ellis.

       

The ruling to strike down an executive order against Susman Godfrey will be appealed, marking the fourth law firm executive order case to reach this stage of litigaiton.

       

As the EPA's authority expanded through the passage of landmark environmental statutes, criticism of the agency has grown to a point where deregulation has become a recurring rallying cry for industries and conservative politicians who see EPA rules as costly, burdensome and an overreach of federal power.

       

"Pay attention to everything—you have so many networking and learning opportunities available to you as a junior lawyer that you may not even realize. And never be afraid to ask questions!"

       

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In this week's Legal Speak episode, ALM reporter Samson Amore speaks with Hanson Bridgett managing partner Kristina Lawson about her role shepherding the California-based firm through numerous political and environmental crises.

       

"There is going to be a greater expectation on higher-level thought and strategic analysis," one CMO said. "It won't be about finding or keeping people. It will be about finding the right people."

       

Dubai's status as the leading legal hub for expat lawyers in the Middle East is being challenged by Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.

       

Take a look at data from across the ALM newsroom, including the 2025 A-List.

       

The upward trajectory of billing rates still appears to show no signs of slowing.

       

Brann said Habba's interim appointment ended July 1, which is 120 days after Attorney General Pam Bondi invoked her power under section 546(a) by appointing John Giordano Interim United States Attorney on March 3.

       

As Gildan looks ahead to integration, Hanesbrands leaves behind a distinct legacy in the legal world: a small, agile law department known for producing legal chiefs who went on to lead at major U.S. companies.

       

“Here, the record at this stage shows that the agencies selected grants for termination based on viewpoint, Judge Morgan B. Christen wrote for the panel, joined by Judges Richard A. Paez and Roopali H. Desai.        

The prior-panel-precedent rule allows federal appellate courts to avoid considering “difficult arguments and “to do its work with fewer judges more quickly, said a legal scholar who is not involved in the case.

       

Draft legislation circulating in California's statehouse would require federal immigration agents to check in a state courthouse entrances and identify who they intend to arrest.

       

"Plaintiffs' Opposition cites imaginary caselaw, quotes invented language in real cases, summarizes non-existent court holdings and analysis, or responds to arguments Fenix did not make," according to the filing.

       

While the EU AI Act certainly deserves compliments for both its pioneering nature and numerous thoughtful provisions aimed at the efficient and effective regulation of modern AI, it is not without its drawbacks.