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DOJ to Appeal Fourth Law Firm Executive Order Case, Escalating Trump Administration’s Legal Battle with Big Law August 24, 2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a notice of appeal to challenge a federal judge’s ruling that struck down an executive order targeting the prominent law firm Susman Godfrey, marking the fourth such … Read more
Microsoft Faces Antitrust Complaint in Brazil Over Web Browser Practices BRUSSELS, August 2, 2025 – Microsoft is under scrutiny in Brazil following a formal antitrust complaint filed by Norwegian browser developer Opera with the country’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). The complaint, lodged on July 29, 2025, accuses Microsoft of leveraging its dominant Windows … Read more
August 21, 2025 – The interplay between federal and state law is a cornerstone of the U.S. legal system, often requiring state regulators to draw analogies to federal statutes, regulations, and case law to address gaps or ambiguities in state frameworks. These analogies help ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance in areas where state laws may … Read more
Colorado’s new children’s privacy laws, effective October 1, 2025, amend the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) through Senate Bill 24-041 (SB 41) to enhance protections for minors’ online data. These amendments signal a broader trend in U.S. state-level regulation aimed at safeguarding children’s privacy in the digital age, potentially shaping the future of national online regulation. … Read more
LSAC to Suspend Online LSAT in Mainland China Amid Cheating Crackdown The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) announced on August 18, 2025, the suspension of online Law School Admission Test (LSAT) testing in Mainland China following the October 2025 international administration, citing widespread cheating facilitated by organized services. This decision, impacting approximately 500 annual test-takers, … Read more
Burden-Shifting Blunder Voids $10M Jury Verdict: Chicago Case Overturned Overview: On August 25, 2025, a state appellate court in Illinois overturned a $10 million jury verdict in favor of the family of Vaughn Harrell, killed in a 2018 Chicago police shooting, due to improper burden-shifting during closing arguments. The ruling, spotlighting procedural errors, has significant … Read more
One clear problem facing America today is the battered economy and lack of jobs. As a result of the damage done to the economy in 2008 and beyond, personal bankruptcy in the United States has reached an all-time high. Much of the increase in personal bankruptcy petitions has been a direct result of job losses … Read more
Big Law C-Suite Salaries Climbing, Outpacing Some Partners July 30, 2025 – As the legal industry evolves, a striking trend has emerged in Big Law: C-suite executives at top U.S. law firms are commanding salaries that rival or even surpass those of junior partners, signaling a shift in how firms prioritize leadership talent. According to … Read more
Trending Topic: Client-Centric Strategies Redefine Success in the Competitive Legal Industry New York, NY – August 22, 2025 – As the legal industry faces unprecedented competition and evolving client expectations, law firm leaders are urged to reframe client experience (CX) as a critical business equation, directly impacting profitability, client retention, and firm reputation. A recent … Read more
Midtown Manhattan Shooting Shocks Legal and Financial Community New York, NY – July 29, 2025 – A tragic shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan has left the legal and financial communities reeling, as a gunman entered a prominent office tower housing major law firms and financial institutions, killing four people, including an NYPD … Read more