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Longtime civil rights leader Fred Gray will receive ABA Medal
When Fred Gray was 24 years old, he was the lawyer for Rosa Parks, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Montgomery Bus Boycott,…
Reed Smith lays off about 2% of global workforce, including lawyers
Reed Smith says it has laid off less than 2% of its global workforce because of “a reduced level of demand for legal services across…
The trials of ‘Jury Duty’ in life and in art
My last entry focused on a new streaming series titled Jury Duty. If you haven’t given it a read, it’s worth a few minutes…
Crowell & Moring will withdraw in Humana litigation after Walgreens alleges ‘betrayal’
Crowell & Moring is withdrawing from the representation of health insurer Humana after its litigation opponent accused the law firm of “unethical side-switching.” Crowell…
Nonlawyer advocates can help tenants facing eviction in program approved in 2 states
The Arizona Supreme Court and the Utah Supreme Court have approved proposals to allow trained, nonlawyer advocates to provide free limited-scope representation to tenants facing…
What could AI regulation in the US look like?
“The regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States has been a topic of growing concern and discussion in recent years. As AI technology…
BigLaw firm confirms layoffs, delayed start dates for incoming associates
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe will lay off about 40 associates and 50 staff members, a number that amounts to about 6% of its global workforce.…
BigLaw partner resigns after terminally ill ex-wife posted videos of his tirades
A Greenberg Traurig partner has resigned from the law firm following its investigation into a situation arising from a four-year divorce and custody battle. Greenberg…
Former judge will avoid computer-trespassing charges in deal with prosecutors
A former judge in Gwinnett County, Georgia, has reached a deal with state prosecutors that would result in dismissal of charges alleging that she improperly…