The U.S. News law school rankings face scrutiny over their methodology and impact on diversity, with significant changes sparking debate among law schools and experts.
The American Bar Association's proposal to accredit fully online law schools reflects a significant shift in legal education, embracing technology and broader access.
The European Union's regulatory actions, such as the Digital Markets Act, target major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta to ensure fair competition and consumer rights.
Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed legislation to reduce the workweek to 32 hours, leveraging AI and automation's potential to maintain productivity without reducing wages.
The TR report shows corporate legal depts are focusing on effective advising, operational efficiency, business enablement, and risk management, utilizing tech like Gen AI to enhance legal processes.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill requiring TikTok's parent company ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets or face a ban, citing national security concerns over Chinese influence.
A U.S. federal judge criticized the SEC for "gross abuse of power" in its legal battle against blockchain firm Digital Licensing, alleging $50M fraud and seeking an asset freeze.
The Washington Supreme Court ruled to adopt the NextGen bar exam, starting July 2026. Other states like Colorado and Minnesota join the effort to provide alternative ways to the bar.
Law firms are cutting back on summer associate hires, while boosting lateral partner recruitment to expand transactional services and capitalize on an economic rebound.
The newly established Jacksonville University College of Law gained provisional ABA accreditation, while Charleston School of Law received ABA approval to become a non-profit.
