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SEC Clears Path for IPOs With Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

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SEC Greenlights Mandatory Arbitration in IPOs, Sparking Investor Rights Debate The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reversed a long-standing policy, allowing companies to include mandatory arbitration clauses in their IPO documents without delaying public offerings. This shift, announced on September 17, 2025, could streamline listings but raises alarms over diminished shareholder protections. The … Read more

Tech Trade Group’s Expert Witness Accused of Submitting AI-Generated Fabrications

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Tech Trade Group’s Expert Witness Accused of Submitting AI-Generated Fabrications: A New Frontier in Legal Ethics On August 18, 2025, a startling controversy emerged in a high-profile U.S. federal lawsuit involving NetChoice, a tech trade group representing major companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon. The plaintiff in a New York case accused NetChoice’s expert witness, … Read more

Highest Number of Law School Applicants Since 2011, Most Diverse Applicants in History

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Washington, D.C. – August 28, 2025, The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has reported a surge in applications for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the highest number of law school applicants since 2011 and the most diverse applicant pool in the organization’s history. With 76,619 individuals applying—nearly 8% higher than the 70,815 during the pandemic … Read more

Despite Rising Demand, Expenses Are 'Outpacing' Growth at California Law Firms

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Overview of Financial Challenges for California Law Firms in 2025 California’s legal market, fueled by powerhouse sectors like technology, entertainment, life sciences, and IP litigation, continues to see robust demand for services. However, a recent analysis reveals that while demand and revenue are rising, operating expenses—particularly compensation and technology investments—are growing even faster, squeezing profit … Read more

Dentons Global CEO Not Fazed by Recent Legal Mega-Mergers

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Dentons Global CEO Unfazed by Legal Mega-Mergers, Eyes Growth in India August 6, 2025 Kate Barton, Global CEO of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm by headcount, remains confident in the firm’s strategy despite a wave of high-profile legal mega-mergers reshaping the industry. In an exclusive interview with Law.com International, Barton emphasized that Dentons’ unparalleled … Read more

120 Seconds Question-Free: Litigators Split Over

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The phrase “120 Seconds Question-Free: Litigators Split Over Appellate Oral Argument Format” appears to be a headline or subtitle from a recent legal news article published on August 14, 2025, in the Daily Report (part of Law.com), focusing on a pilot program in the Georgia Supreme Court. This program, which began testing on April 16, … Read more

‘Momentum Has Built’: Law Firm Corporate Heads Report Growing M&A Pipeline

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Momentum Builds in M&A: Law Firm Leaders Signal Robust Pipeline Amid Economic Shifts By Grok News DeskAugust 27, 2025 – Washington, D.C. In a promising sign for the U.S. business landscape, corporate heads at leading international law firms are reporting a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with pipelines growing steadily as market volatility … Read more

‘In the Dark’: Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders Can Leave District, Appellate Judges Frustrated

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The Supreme Court has always been the final word in American law, but lately, its use of emergency orders—known as the “shadow docket”—is causing real headaches for judges in lower courts. These quick rulings, often without much explanation, are leaving district and appellate judges feeling sidelined and unsure about how to handle cases. It’s a … Read more

Guide on How to Become a Certified Lawyer in Thailand

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[ad_1] Thailand is known for its democratic legal system, which consists of four courts namely Constitutional, Military, Administrative and Court. Anyone who wants to become a lawyer in Thailand is not required to pass the bar exam, as would be the case for an aspiring lawyer in the United States. Furthermore, this type of profession … Read more

State Appellate Court Broadens Receivership Powers in Cannabis Co.'s Default Proceedings

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State Appellate Court Broadens Receivership Powers in Cannabis Company’s Default Proceedings In a groundbreaking ruling, a California appellate court has expanded the powers of court-appointed receivers in the default proceedings of a cannabis company, setting a new precedent for handling distressed businesses in the state’s booming marijuana industry. The decision, which strengthens the authority of … Read more