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Former Webster Bank General Counsel Sentenced for $7.4M Fraud Scheme

James Blose, ex-general counsel of Webster Bank, sentenced to 4 years in prison for skimming $7.4M from transactions. Fraud spanned 8 years, concealed through falsified closings.

Aug 05, 2025
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Proctor Response Questioned After Bar Exam Test Taker Suffers Cardiac Arrest

A test taker suffered cardiac arrest during the NY Bar Exam at Hofstra. Legal professionals raise concerns over exam protocols as the test reportedly continued uninterrupted.

Aug 02, 2025
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2024 Law Grads Hit Record Employment Levels, Defying Early Concerns

The Class of 2024 posted the highest law graduate employment rate since 1974, with bar passage roles and median salaries also on the rise, according to NALP.

Aug 01, 2025
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Lawmakers Move to Revive FTC’s Canceled “Click-to-Cancel” Rule

Democrats introduce legislation to revive the FTC's Click-to-Cancel rule after a court struck it down for skipping regulatory analysis, aiming to simplify subscription cancellations.

Aug 01, 2025
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Wilson Sonsini Divests Legal Tech Subsidiary SixFifty to HR Sector Buyer

Wilson Sonsini sells its legal tech arm SixFifty to an unnamed human capital firm, with Paychex rumored as the buyer. Terms undisclosed.

Jul 30, 2025
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UK’s Online Safety Act Triggers VPN Surge Amid Age Verification Backlash

UK’s Online Safety Act mandates age checks for adult content; VPN use spikes as users seek to bypass verification. Legal and digital rights implications now under scrutiny.

Jul 30, 2025
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Husch Blackwell’s In-House Training Program Gains Traction Across Legal Industry

Husch Blackwell's HB In-House program earns praise from clients and competitors, creating a novel pipeline for corporate legal departments.

Jul 29, 2025
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Deutsche Bank Names Freshfields Litigator as GC Amid Compliance Push

Deutsche Bank appoints Katherine Duerden as General Counsel amid intensified legal reforms and continued efforts to restore regulatory credibility.

Jul 29, 2025
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2025 General Counsel Compensation: Tech’s Pay Dominance Reaches New Heights

The 2025 GC Pay Report shows tech GCs dominating the top compensation rankings, as AI growth and major acquisitions drive unprecedented executive pay.

Jul 28, 2025
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LegalOn Raises $50M in Series E to Expand Agentic AI for Legal Ops

Legal tech firm LegalOn secures $50 million Series E led by Goldman Sachs to scale agentic AI tools and expand in the U.S. and U.K.

Jul 24, 2025
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AI-Powered Cyberattacks Escalate, Prompting Legal and Corporate Urgency

Legal and corporate sectors face new risks as AI turbocharges cyberattacks. Real-time adaptability raises the stakes, demanding legal, regulatory, and technical response.

Jul 23, 2025
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Courtrooms Begin Regulating AI Visuals in Legal Proceedings

A new rule regulates AI-generated visual aids in courtrooms, requiring disclosure and scrutiny to ensure transparency, accuracy, and evidentiary reliability

Jul 23, 2025
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