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August 28, 2025 – Jefferson City, Missouri – In a significant development for Missouri’s legal landscape, Andrew Bailey, the former Chair of the prominent law firm Husch Blackwell, has been appointed as the state’s Attorney General. The appointment, announced today by Governor Mike Parson, fills a vacancy left by the resignation of the previous officeholder … Read more
New York, NY — In a remarkable shift, a junior associate at a top-tier law firm, once skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI) due to concerns about its reliability and impact on legal practice, has embraced it as her “best starting point” for tackling complex legal tasks. This transformation, highlighted in a Law.com feature on August … Read more
Judge Rejects Penn Law Prof Amy Wax’s Discrimination Claims Against University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – August 29, 2025 – In a significant ruling for academic freedom and institutional governance, U.S. District Judge Michael M. Baylson has dismissed University of Pennsylvania Law School professor Amy Wax’s lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation by the university. … Read more
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Trending Topic: Corporate DEI Strategies Shift Amid Legal and Political Pressures New York, NY – August 22, 2025 – A growing number of U.S. companies, particularly those in the S&P 500, are scaling back public disclosures of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, according to a Law.com report … Read more
As the legal landscape in the United States continues to evolve, midlevel associates play a crucial role in shaping the future of law firms. The 2025 Midlevel Associates Survey has shed light on the current state of midlevel associate experiences across the country, providing valuable insights into their satisfaction, career aspirations, and overall working environment. … Read more
Vanderbilt Taps Baker Donelson to Investigate Senator’s Claims of Concealed DEI Efforts Vanderbilt University has enlisted the law firm Baker Donelson to conduct an independent review following allegations by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) that the university is concealing its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to evade federal scrutiny under President Donald Trump’s executive … Read more
Chicago, IL – August 21, 2025 – Recent lawsuits filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against healthcare providers like Mercyhealth and Mayo Clinic signal a heightened focus on workplace discrimination related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. These legal actions, centered on religious and disability accommodations, may offer a glimpse into the EEOC’s future … Read more
In the cutthroat world of Big Law, ascending to partner isn’t a solo climb—it’s a team effort laced with mentorship, strategic networking, and unyielding client focus. Heather Speers, newly elevated to partner at Cooley LLP in 2025, embodies this truth. “You can’t make partner on your own,” she declares in a candid Law.com interview, crediting … Read more
By Sam Michael A high-profile assassin faces the ultimate penalty, but his lawyers cry foul: Is the push for death truly about justice, or just political theater? Luigi Mangione’s defense team has fired off a blistering 114-page motion, accusing federal prosecutors of tainting the case with spectacle and bias, demanding a U.S. judge scrap the … Read more