Paul Clement Joins Arrested Milwaukee Judge’s Legal Team

Conservative litigator Paul Clement has joined the legal team representing Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan (D), who was arrested last week for allegedly helping a migrant evade federal immigration officers.

Litigation Financing Faces Licensing Requirements in California

Investors financing lawsuits in California with the goal of profiting from a settlement or verdict would have to be licensed by the state under a bill advancing in the Legislature.

Big Law Firm Revenue Grows on Higher Rates, Wells Fargo Says

Revenue at the country’s 100 largest law firms rose by 11.4% in the first quarter, outpacing the growth a year ago, Wells Fargo & Co.'s legal banking unit said Tuesday.

Harvard’s President Says ‘I’m Sorry’ After Reports on Bias

Harvard University released its long-awaited reports on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias, presenting a scathing critique of how its students treated each other in the aftermath of the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Trump’s Attacks on Firms Scramble Law Students’ Career Paths

Law students are stuck between two very uncertain options: go to a firm that struck a deal with the White House, despite concerns about a lack of principles; or, go to a firm that’s fighting Trump in court, despite concerns about the firm remaining financial stable. Bloomberg News reporter Claire Ballentine wrote about how students are making these tough choices and she speaks with Bloomberg Law editor Jessie Kokrda Kamens on this episode of our podcast, On The Merits.

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DOJ Google Antitrust Case Wraps With Generative AI in Spotlight

The US Justice Department’s proposed fixes for Google’s illegal monopoly in the online search market are more likely to spur competition than the remedies offered by the company, an economist called by antitrust enforcers testified in the government’s landmark trial against the tech giant.

Trump’s Attacks on Firms Scramble Law Students’ Career Paths

Law students are stuck between two very uncertain options: go to a firm that struck a deal with the White House, despite concerns about a lack of principles; or, go to a firm that’s fighting Trump in court, despite concerns about the firm remaining financial stable. Bloomberg News reporter Claire Ballentine wrote about how students are making these tough choices and she speaks with Bloomberg Law editor Jessie Kokrda Kamens on this episode of our podcast, On The Merits.

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SoFi CEO Says Regulatory Reforms Will Ease Way for New Products

SoFi Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Anthony Noto said the Trump administration’s more business-friendly regulatory approach will allow the online bank to offer more products, potentially including secured lending off of cryptocurrency or an interest-bearing stablecoin.