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Law Firms Should Map Processes First to Maximize Tech ROI
New guidance urges UK law firms to conduct thorough process mapping before investing in legal technology for better returns and security.
Early Law Firm Recruiting Stresses Students, Risks Talent Pipeline
Accelerated law firm recruiting during 1L year harms student well-being and distorts hiring; firms and schools debate best practices for legal talent.
Kennedy Center Board Appeals Judge’s Order to Remove Trump’s Name
Kennedy Center board files appeal against a court order to remove Trump’s name, highlighting legal issues in nonprofit governance and public institution naming rights.
California Assembly Advances Bill Banning Surveillance-Based Pricing
California Assembly passes AB 2564 prohibiting retailers from setting prices based on personal data, impacting compliance for legal professionals.
Private Equity Boosts Legal Tech and Services Deals in Early 2026
Private equity deals hit key legal tech, litigation support, and marketing firms in early 2026, signaling growing sector consolidation and innovation.
Ex-Colorado Film Commissioner Sues Over Sundance Festival Firing
Donald Zuckerman sues Colorado for wrongful termination linked to Sundance Festival move to Boulder, highlighting risks in public sector arts roles.
SEC Chair Atkins Boosts Insider Trading Enforcement with 'Back to Basics' Push
SEC Chair Paul Atkins intensifies focus on insider trading and fraud enforcement, impacting legal and compliance strategies in 2025-2026.
Judge Acquits NYC Councilman Brad Lander in ICE Protest Case
U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Ricardo acquitted Brad Lander in a 2026 obstruction case linked to a 2025 ICE protest, clarifying protest legal limits.
CMS sets Medicaid work requirements to start July 31, 2026
CMS finalized Medicaid work requirements effective July 31, 2026, with state compliance due by Jan 1, 2027; legal pros face new compliance and litigation risks.
FCA Doubles UK EMIR Commodity Clearing Threshold to €6B
The FCA raised the UK EMIR commodity derivatives clearing threshold from €3B to €6B, impacting compliance for market participants and legal teams.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
Cboe Defends Proposed Disruptive Trading Rule Amid Industry Pushback
Cboe seeks SEC approval for Rule 8.23 on disruptive trading, facing industry criticism over intent standards important for compliance.
BigLaw Profits Soar as Firms Tighten Equity Partnership Doors
Leading US law firms report record profits but limit equity partner promotions amid shifting partnership models.
Susman Godfrey’s 2026 Salaries Competitive but Vary vs. Market Raises
Susman Godfrey’s 2026 salary scale offers competitive pay above market for mid-level associates but aligns or trails at entry level amid BigLaw raises.
GAO Report Flags Safety, Waste Issues at Texas ICE Facility
GAO report finds safety, medical, and financial failings at Texas ICE detention center, prompting contractor change and DHS action.
Emory Scholar: Federal Judges’ Life Tenure Depends on Good Behavior
Emory Law professor explains that federal judges hold office during good behavior, underpinning accountability amid Georgia judge misconduct case.
D.C. Boutique Wilkinson Stekloff Matches New Big Law Pay Scale
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP raises associate salaries to match big law firms' new 2026 market rates, heightening competition in elite litigation recruiting.
Montana Supreme Court Revises Ballot Statement on Corporate Spending Initiative
Montana Supreme Court removes argumentative sentence from AG’s ballot statement, affecting legal framing of corporate election spending measures.
Virginia Appeals Court Overturns Convictions on Obscene Sexual Gesture
Virginia Court of Appeals reverses two obscene sexual display convictions, refining legal standards on simulated masturbation acts under state law.
Kenya Arrests Ex-Chief Justice Maraga in National Park Protest
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested amid protests against Nairobi National Park construction, highlighting tensions over environmental rights and rule of law in Kenya.