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Fall in love with legal technology at this year’s ABA Techshow
It’s that time of year again. The ABA’s annual technological showcase—the ABA Techshow 2024—starts Feb. 14 and runs through the weekend in Chicago at…
Lawyer censured after calling governor ‘tyrant’ and lawmakers ‘spineless tools’ in COVID-19 litigation
A New Mexico lawyer has received a public censure partly for “inflammatory and misleading statements” in litigation opposing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, including a claimed right…
Florida can’t enforce law blocking real estate purchases by Chinese citizens against 2 plaintiffs, court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida law barring real estate purchases by Chinese citizens can’t be enforced against two plaintiffs while their…
Reports of sexual harassment abound during Legalweek tech conference
Reports on social media about sexual harassment and assault during the New York Legalweek technology conference last week have led the event sponsor to issue…
Florida Supreme Court tells state bar to stop funding diversity initiatives
The Florida Supreme Court has directed the state bar to stop funding diversity and inclusion initiatives in its new budget. In response, the Florida Bar…
Proskauer settles with ex-COO accused of stealing sensitive information before new job
Proskauer Rose has reached a confidential settlement with a former chief operating officer accused of downloading sensitive information before a planned move to a competitor…
Dechert will pay millions of dollars to settle ‘hack-for-hire’ allegations stemming from ex-partner’s work
Dechert has agreed to pay $3.8 million plus costs to settle claims in the United Kingdom that a former London partner conspired to hack and…
Legal sector loses 4,400 jobs in January after reaching employment high-water mark in December
The legal services sector lost 4,400 jobs in January after reaching all-time highs in November and December, according to seasonally adjusted and preliminary figures released…
Revised bar exam won’t use software that caused tech problems for some test-takers
The revised NextGen bar exam rolling out in some states in July 2026 won’t be using the ExamSoft software that led to complaints of…
BigLaw associates ‘have never had it better;’ they are working fewer hours, survey says, and making more money
Lawyer head count is growing, while productivity is declining, according to a year-end survey of more than 130 larger law firms released this week by…