California’s State Bar has appointed Laura Enderton-Speed as executive director, facing financial pressure, legislative scrutiny, and fallout from the February bar exam.
Contract review startup Centari secures $8.4M Series A funding to scale its AI platform for complex transactions and expand its team with top law firm talent.
California lawmakers advance bill restricting lawyers from fee-sharing with ABS firms owned by non-lawyers, raising questions on ethics and innovation.
The ABA’s Task Force for American Democracy recommends expanding attorney oaths to include commitments to democracy and the rule of law amid declining public trust.
Anthropic’s $13bn Series F at a $183bn valuation highlights its legal AI momentum, alongside a critical copyright settlement with major implications for the sector.
The FTC under new leadership is dropping appeals to defend the Biden-era noncompete ban, signaling a regulatory shift with implications for employers and in-house counsel.
Harvey announced a law school alliance with Stanford, NYU, Michigan, UCLA, Texas, and Notre Dame, offering free AI tools for legal education in 2025-2026.
With the NLRB unable to act due to lack of quorum, states like California and New York are advancing legislation to expand their authority in labor relations.
Law school applications jumped 18% in 2025, driven by weak job prospects for graduates and political battles under Trump’s second term, creating record competition.
Major U.S. law firms saw double-digit revenue growth in early 2025, but AI adoption and rising costs are squeezing margins, according to new Wells Fargo data.
An Irwin Mitchell associate's ban for inflating hours has reignited debate over billing practices, culture, and regulatory oversight in global law firms.
