Judge Coughenour emphasizes constitutional integrity, while a law firm’s removal of diversity mentions raises concerns about inclusion, amid fears of constitutional decline and shifting job markets for new attorneys.

This year, law schools face a significant increase in applications, with a 30% rise at Michigan Law, leaving many qualified candidates uncertain about admission.

The Biden administration’s $15 minimum wage mandate for federal contractors was upheld by the Fifth Circuit Court, effective February 2025, enhancing contractor employee compensation standards.

On January 31, 2025, Scott Bessent became Acting Director of the CFPB, aiming to reduce costs for Americans and potentially reshape financial regulations.

Target faces significant public backlash and organized boycotts due to its LGBTQ+ initiatives, raising concerns about the impact on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed an emergency notice regarding Section 1071 compliance enforcement, amid ongoing legal challenges from lending organizations over small business data collection rules.