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Chicago law firm faces biometric privacy suit for allegedly storing legal secretary’s fingerprints
A former legal secretary at Mandell Menkes has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago law firm for allegedly scanning and storing her fingerprints in its…
What state has the best work-life balance? New report explores
New York, Massachusetts and Illinois are the top three states where aspiring lawyers will find the best work-life balance, according to a new report from…
Activist who succeeded in ending affirmative action targets law firms’ diversity efforts
A conservative activist who led the campaign against affirmative action in college admissions is suing two major law firms for fellowships that they offer to…
Summer reading and back-to-law-school tips
It’s time for The Modern Law Library‘s summer recommendations episode, in which host Lee Rawles shares her pop culture picks with you, plus a re-airing…
Why differentiation is your firm’s responsibility
According to the Thomson Reuters 2022 State of U.S. Small Law Firms report, 22% of law firms admit that “differentiating your firm from your…
Private equity firm lawyer with Chicago ties will be new White House counsel
Ed Siskel, a former Obama administration lawyer who also worked as the corporation counsel under then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, has been tapped to be the…
Judges’ educational trips look more like ‘luxury vacations,’ Fix the Court says
Dozens of U.S. federal appeals court judges have attended judicial education seminars that closely resemble “luxury vacations” in recent years, a court transparency group said…
Alabama can enforce ban on transition treatment for transgender minors, 11th Circuit says
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Alabama can enforce a ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender youths. A three-judge panel…
Law firms still struggling with economic challenges, new report shows
Law firms in the United States continue to face some financial challenges after drops in demand and productivity in the first six months of 2023,…
‘Offensive’ murals can be covered, despite federal law protecting artists, 2nd Circuit says
Murals that are deemed to be “offensive” can be covered up, despite an artist’s objections that such actions violate their rights, according to a ruling…