The 400 largest US firms show headcount growth again after two years of sluggishness, with an average growth rate of 2.2%, while operating expenses increased by 6.8%.
The State Bar of California is considering replacing the National Conference of Bar Examiners' test with a locally developed bar exam in partnership with Kaplan North America LLC.
The ACC study reveals Chief Legal Officers are pivotal in enhancing corporate governance and efficiency, emphasizing the dual role of CLO and Corporate Secretary.
Columbia Law School led the top law schools in placing its Class of 2023 graduates into Big Law firms, with 75.88% of its students securing positions within 10 months of graduation.
The FTC's ban on noncompete clauses has sparked a national debate and has led to states reassessing their legal frameworks surrounding employment restrictions.
Erich Andersen, TikTok's General Counsel, will become Special Counsel at ByteDance to focus on legal strategies against a potential U.S. ban following new legislation.
Top law schools by employment rate included UVA at 97.18%, followed by Michigan, Washington & Lee, and Columbia, with UVA securing the top spot for the 2nd year in a row.
