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ABA Considers Repeal of Diversity Standard

Fri, 2025-11-14 18:32

A proposal to repeal the ABA's Standard 206, which governs diversity and inclusion in law schools, has been sent back to committee for further discussion.

       

Law Firm in Hot Seat as Massive Suit Tests Scope of Law

Fri, 2025-11-14 18:30

The suit raises a $14 billion question over a company and its legal counsel allegedly trashing a competitor's reputation.

       

Ashurst Nears Long-Awaited US Merger Deal

Fri, 2025-11-14 18:05

Seattle-founded Perkins Coie is also in merger talks, according to four sources familiar with the firm.

       

ABA Council Punts Nondiscrimination Standard Proposals Back to Committee

Fri, 2025-11-14 17:40

The ABA Standards Committee recommended revisions to the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity standard that would remove any qualifying criteria, but council decided to send the revised standard back to the committee without any discussion or vote.

       

Insurers Pursue RICO Case Against Lawyers, Litigation Funders and Medical Providers

Fri, 2025-11-14 17:36

"These are just frivolous lawsuits designed to kill the plaintiff personal injury bar," attorney Eric Subin, one of the defendants, claimed.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at ChatGPT, Deceptive Subject Lines and Protein Products

Fri, 2025-11-14 17:16

Users claim ChatGPT causes addiction and psychological harm.

       

Judge Moves to Throw Out RICO Case Targeting KuCoin, Chainalysis

Fri, 2025-11-14 14:53

A Manhattan magistrate judge recommended dismissing a racketeering lawsuit accusing cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis of enabling thieves to launder stolen cryptocurrency.

       

'Don't Be Bamboozled': Why GCs Should Approach AI With Both Excitement and Skepticism

Fri, 2025-11-14 13:33

"You need to make sure you have the right environment for experimentation—and the right structure around it," said Jim Shaughnessy, chief legal officer of DocuSign.

       

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