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California Supreme Court Greenlights Revamped Bar Exam

The California Supreme Court approved a much-anticipated plan by the state bar to switch to a new licensing exam that will be delivered both remotely and in-person starting in February.

Oct 24, 2024
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FTC’s Stricter M&A Filing Rules Put Pressure on Private Equity

The FTC and DOJ have introduced new rules altering the filing process for companies pursuing mergers, demanding a substantial increase in documentation and information about competitive overlaps, supplier relationships, and deal rationales.

Oct 24, 2024
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Dow Jones and New York Post Sue AI Startup Perplexity Over Copyright Infringement
Dow Jones and New York Post Sue AI Startup Perplexity Over Copyright Infringement

Dow Jones and New York Post accuse AI startup Perplexity of copyright infringement, alleging illegal copying of their content

Oct 22, 2024
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Mass Shooting Survivors Turn to Copyright Law for Justice

Survivors of mass shootings are using copyright law to control the release of perpetrators' writings and prevent further trauma.

Oct 22, 2024
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Law Firms Raising the Bar on Earning Expectations for Partners

A growing number of top law firms have set minimum earnings expectations for their equity partners, with top firms setting targets at $5 million to $7 million in business each year

Oct 22, 2024
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DISCO hires WebMD legal exec Susan Garcia as General Counsel

Garcia will report to the new CEO Eric Friedrichsen. Garcia’s task includes addressing legal challenges and focusing on DISCO’s next phase of growth.

Oct 22, 2024
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FTC Appeals Texas Court’s Ruling Blocking Noncompete Ban

The Federal Trade Commission appealed a Texas federal judge’s ruling that blocked its near-total ban on worker noncompete agreements. The appeal will now move to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Oct 21, 2024
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Big Law to Raise Billing Rates in 2025, But Profitability Gains Uncertain
Big Law to Raise Billing Rates in 2025, But Profitability Gains Uncertain

Big Law firms will likely continue to increase billing rates at a significant clip in 2025, following a similar upward trend reported this year, when 60% of firms increased worked rates by 6% or more, according to the 2024 Strategic Pricing Survey from LawVision.

Oct 18, 2024
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FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule Targets Subscription Traps

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule, called the “click to cancel” rule, requiring businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up.

Oct 17, 2024
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Fortress Investment Group's Growing Influence in Litigation Finance
Fortress Investment Group's Growing Influence in Litigation Finance

With approximately $6.6 billion dedicated to legal assets, Fortress Investment Group has propelled itself to the forefront of litigation finance.

Oct 16, 2024
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Law Firms Divided on AI Impact on Legal Jobs

Most law firms are taking steps to ensure they capitalize on the rapid advancements in AI, but have different views on how the technology will impact legal jobs in the next five years, a survey shows.

Oct 15, 2024
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Law Firms Turn to Partner Pay Cuts to Preserve Top Talent

Even as top law firms have reached new revenue and profitability peaks, between 10% and 30% of partners are making less money year to year, as firms focus on retaining top performers.

Oct 15, 2024
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