The ABA called the DOJ's block on its judicial nominee vetting ‘deeply disturbing,’ defending its neutrality and urging Attorney General Bondi to reverse a 72-year precedent break.
New data shows law firms lag legal departments in AI use, as in-house teams embrace tools for efficiency and firms risk losing business by resisting adoption.
Laurel raises $100M in Series C funding to expand its AI timekeeping platform for legal, accounting, and consulting firms aiming to link time with business outcomes.
Major firms including Davis Polk, Skadden, and Wilson Sonsini advised stablecoin issuer Circle, which raised $1.1B and surged 168% on IPO day, amid ongoing litigation battles.
Harvey announces partnership and integration with iManage, enabling seamless AI-generated legal work product within a leading document management system used by top global law firms.
Reddit sues Anthropic in San Francisco court, claiming it scraped user content without a license to train its Claude AI models, seeking damages and an injunction.
California adjusts February 2025 bar exam scores, moving 230 takers from failing to passing and boosting the pass rate to 63% after widespread technical issues.
Spotify promotes Kevan Choset to general counsel after 12 years with the company, confirming his interim appointment amid ongoing legal and industry shifts.
The ABA has approved 14 law schools to admit up to 100% of students without an LSAT or other admissions test, marking a shift in legal education policy.
Big Law's adoption of AI tools is accelerating a shift from billable hours to flat fees, but experts warn of persistent risks from hallucinations and misuse.
