Vanderbilt Taps Baker Donelson to Investigate Senator’s Claims That University Hid DEI Efforts

Vanderbilt Taps Baker Donelson to Investigate Senator’s Claims That University Hid DEI Efforts

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

DOJ Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against District of Columbia US Chief District Judge

DOJ Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against District of Columbia US Chief District Judge

DOJ Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against District of Columbia US Chief District Judge In a significant development that underscores ongoing tensions between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the federal judiciary, the DOJ has filed a formal misconduct complaint against Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the … Read more

A Year After Launch, Novel Husch Blackwell Program That Trains Associates for In-House Roles Wins Accolades All Around

A Year After Launch, Novel Husch Blackwell Program That Trains Associates for In-House Roles Wins Accolades All Around

Husch Blackwell’s HB In-House Program Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Widespread Praise Kansas City, MO – July 29, 2025 – A year after its launch, Husch Blackwell’s innovative HB In-House program, designed to train associates for in-house legal roles while enhancing client service, is earning accolades from participants, clients, and industry observers. The first-of-its-kind initiative, which … Read more

Ford is No Victim Here’: Calif. Lemon Law Lawyers Want Ford’s RICO Suit Dismissed

Ford is No Victim Here’: Calif. Lemon Law Lawyers Want Ford’s RICO Suit Dismissed

‘Ford Is No Victim Here’: California Lemon Law Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Ford’s RICO Suit By Legal Affairs CorrespondentJuly 29, 2025 In a bold counteroffensive, several California-based law firms, led by Knight Law Group LLP, have urged a federal judge in Los Angeles to dismiss a high-profile Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit … Read more

Are Lateral Partners Losing More Clients During Moves?

Are Lateral Partners Losing More Clients During Moves?

Are Lateral Partners Losing More Clients During Moves? By Legal Affairs CorrespondentJuly 29, 2025 In the fast-paced world of Big Law, lateral partner moves have long been a strategy for law firms to bolster expertise, expand market share, and drive revenue. However, a growing concern is emerging: are lateral partners losing more clients during these … Read more

Is AI the Biggest Threat to Big Law?

Is AI the Biggest Threat to Big Law?

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked debates across industries, and Big Law—large, prestigious law firms known for handling complex legal matters—is no exception. As AI technologies like natural language processing, predictive analytics, and automation tools reshape the legal landscape, many question whether AI poses the greatest threat to Big Law’s dominance. This … Read more