Federal DEI Restrictions Challenge K-12 Compliance Amid Broader Legal Landscape Changes
Recent federal regulations complicate compliance for K-12 education’s DEI efforts, while the FTC’s split from the ABA marks a shift in institutional relationships.

Inmate Information Access Crucially Strengthens Legal Defense and Prosecution Strategies
February 19, 2025
Accessing inmate data enhances legal strategies by providing crucial insights into incarceration details, prior legal history, and facilitating effective communication between attorneys and clients.

DOD Updates Guidance on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for Contractors
February 19, 2025
The Department of Defense has clarified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification levels, emphasizing self-assessments for Federal Contract Information and certifications for Controlled Unclassified Information.

Am Law 200 Sees Surge in Lateral Hires Amid Growing Demand
February 19, 2025
Successful legal recruitment prioritizes team collaboration skills alongside stellar client rosters, reflecting a strategic shift in hiring practices within the legal industry.

Understanding the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Key Updates and Implications for Mergers
February 18, 2025
The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act mandates merger notifications for transactions exceeding $200 million, assessing potential anticompetitive effects, with updated thresholds and filing fees effective February 2025.

NLRB’s Paradigm Shift: New General Counsel Rescinds Biden Era Labor Policies
February 18, 2025
The National Labor Relations Act framework is influenced by changing leadership, with recent policy reversals impacting labor practices and union representation under new General Counsel William Cowen.

Supreme Court Reviews Legal Responses to Intimate Partner Violence in Canada
February 18, 2025
The case Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia addresses intimate partner violence and the potential need for a new tort in Canadian law, with significant legal implications under consideration.