Image Source Nevada’s legal system takes punitive damages seriously. Unlike other states that may limit their use, Nevada courts are more open to awarding them in cases where the defendant’s behavior is especially bad. You’ll often see punitive damages in cases involving drunk driving, medical malpractice, and product defects. Victims of these circumstances typically hire […]
US Law Firm News Frost Brown Todd (FBT) has added Rahat Huq as Counsel in its Public Finance group. Huq brings more than a decade of state and city government practice, most recently serving as Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston. “We are so excited to have Rahat join our team. Rahat’s
The EEOC’s High-Stakes DEI Gamble The Trump administration’s escalating war on DEI programs has thrust 20 major law firms into the crosshairs of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Acting Chair Andrea Lucas is demanding exhaustive details about diversity hiring metrics, client-driven DEI requirements, and participation in initiatives like the Mansfield Certification. The move aligns with
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The Big Law Message to Associates In what’s becoming a familiar tune across BigLaw, A&O Shearman is now wielding the bonus stick to ensure their office chairs don’t remain empty. The recently merged firm has reminded its London associates that failing to meet the firm’s 60% in-office requirement could leave their wallets lighter come bonus
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18 Other Rollin’ 60s Members, Associates in Total Charged Federally LOS ANGELES – A longtime leader of the South Los Angeles-based Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips street gang – who also is an entertainment entrepreneur and a self-proclaimed community activist – has been charged in a federal complaint alleging he ran a criminal enterprise that committed a
American Arbitration Association Collaboration Will Integrate AAA’s Proven Clauses with Dioptra’s AI-Powered Contract Review Agent NEW YORK, NY (March 18, 2025) – The American Arbitration Association (AAA), the world’s leading provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, today announced a strategic partnership with Dioptra, the contract review and negotiation AI Agent, aimed at promoting the adoption of
New Report Examines How Law Firms in New Zealand Navigated Volatile Market Dynamics and Returned to Profit Growth in 2024 Thomson Reuters Institute, today published the inaugural State of the New Zealand Legal Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the recent trends impacting the sector and a market outlook for the year ahead. While
Thomson Reuters NZ Law Report The Thomson Reuters Institute has released its first State of the New Zealand Legal Market report, analyzing recent trends and providing market outlook for 2025. After five years of financial turbulence, New Zealand law firms have begun to stabilize their profit positions in 2024, according to the recently released report.
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The University of Auckland has put the brakes on a critical and controversial vote regarding the proposed merger between its law and business faculties, following significant pushback from the law profession over transparency issues. Initially scheduled for a vote this week, the university council’s deliberation has been delayed after criticism mounted over plans to conduct
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The list features leaders who have played pivotal roles in AI adoption CHICAGO – March 17, 2025 – Relativity, a global legal technology company, today announced its fourth annual list of AI Visionaries. The list recognizes and celebrates individuals who have led AI innovations in legal applications. “This past year marked a watershed moment in
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