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8th Circuit Joins Sister Court's Interpretation of No-Bond Immigration Policy

Wed, 2026-03-25 15:55

"If Congress wanted to make clear that 'seeking admission' was an independent requirement in the statute, it could have easily done so," Judge Bobby Shepherd wrote on behalf of the majority.

       

NAACP Taps Former DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke as General Counsel

Wed, 2026-03-25 15:24

“We are seeing this Justice Department fully abandon its commitment to full and fair enforcement of our civil rights laws, said Clarke. “The NAACP will be stepping into the breach and leveraging mass impact litigation as a way to stand up for vulnerable communities across our country.

       

FIU Law Student Sues University Alleging Free Speech Violations After Facing Discipline for 'Controversial' Group Chat

Wed, 2026-03-25 15:19

Five of 15 law students involved in a private chat on WhatsApp have had student conduct charges filed against them after some students leaked the content of the chat to the university.

       

Elon Musk Seeks Chancellor's Recusal, Citing Her Reaction to LinkedIn Post on Securities Case

Wed, 2026-03-25 14:33

The motion references two recent LinkedIn posts, each related to the securities class action trial where a San Francisco federal jury concluded two of Musk's statements made by Musk in the leadup to his 2022 acquisition of what was at the time Twitter Inc. amounted to securities fraud.

       

Los Angeles Jurors Find Meta and YouTube Liable for Youth's Mental Health Problems, Award $3M

Wed, 2026-03-25 14:20

Jurors also found Meta and YouTube acted with malice, oppression and fraud and are set to hear additional evidence on punitive damages on Wednesday.

       

Maryland Child Support Law in 2026: A Guidelines System Adapts to Blended Families

Wed, 2026-03-25 13:44

An overview of the state's child support “landscape, including the Multifamily Adjustment Law.

       

New York Settlement, Federal Guidance Highlight Danger of 'Ghost Networks'

Wed, 2026-03-25 13:03

New York Attorney General Letitia James last month reached a $2.5 million settlement with EmblemHealth over claims that the insurer falsely advertised networks of mental health providers who were not really available, the latest of several similar settlements over so-called “ghost networks.

       

The Importance of Joy in Dark Times

Wed, 2026-03-25 11:36

According to well-being science, giving ourselves and each other permission to experience moments of joy in dark times is essential: Positive emotions are an engine of resilience.

       

Supreme Court Says Cox Not Liable for Users' Copyright Infringement in Major Win for ISPs

Wed, 2026-03-25 11:33

The Supreme Court said Cox did not "induce" users to illegally download copyrighted music and therefore could not be found liable for infringement in a major win for internet service providers.

       

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Focus on Listening, Collaborating and Problem-Solving,' Says Dena Sharp of Girard Sharp

Wed, 2026-03-25 10:59

"Seek out strong mentors and accept their guidance, especially when it's constructive or challenges you. Surround yourself with colleagues who make you better and complement your strengths. Define your responsibilities broadly. As you grow, focus on listening, collaborating and problem-solving—all hallmarks of good leadership."

       

Legal Speak at Legal Week 2026: Entegrata's Tom Baldwin

Wed, 2026-03-25 10:16

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Entegrata CEO and founder Tom Baldwin.

       

Divided State High Court Expands Criteria for Proving Payments Owed to Law Firm

Wed, 2026-03-25 09:55

"It's kind of a safety net in case there is a mistake," plaintiff-appellant counsel told Law.com.

       

The Revolving Door at Paul Hastings in London

Wed, 2026-03-25 07:18

Deep dive: Despite posting strong U.K. revenue, the firm is seeing far higher partner churn than its rivals. But what explains it?

       

Quinn Emanuel Posts Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth in Revenue, Profits

Wed, 2026-03-25 04:59

Quinn Emanuel saw a 16% jump in net income and a 12.6% rise in gross revenue in 2025 amid sustained demand for the litigation firm.

       

Public Interest Stipends Open Latest Front in Law Firms' Competition for Summer Associates

Wed, 2026-03-25 04:59

At least 15 Am Law 100 firms are offering bonuses up to $50,000 to 1L law students who commit to firms' 2L summer programs.

       

Jewish Charter School Sues Oklahoma Over Ban on Religious Charters

Wed, 2026-03-25 00:32
A Jewish charter school suit in Oklahoma raises constitutional issues the Supreme Court left unresolved in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond.

       

Refusal of Reasonable Instruction Disqualifies Chicago-Area Attorney From Benefits, Appellate Court Says

Wed, 2026-03-25 00:01

"We have found that the original expectations and deadline were clearly communicated and, therefore, attorney Wolf's instruction was reasonable," the appeals court said.

       

'Trying to Punish Anthropic'?: US Judge Questions Government's Risk Designation

Tue, 2026-03-24 21:31

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin questioned whether the Trump administration violated the law when it designated Anthropic a "supply-chain risk to national security" after the Claude artificial intelligence developer publicly refused to tailor its AI models for lethal autonomous warfare.

       

Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through Asia's Trade and Legal Sectors

Tue, 2026-03-24 19:32

Conflict-driven energy shocks and supply chain disruption have fueled demand for legal advice on contracts, disputes and compliance across Asia.

       

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