In a peculiar incident reported earlier this month, a law firm inadvertently handed over a video of a child to the accused in an unrelated case. A major failure in the discovery process, this incident has sent shockwaves across legal fraternities globally. Read more about this incident here.
In another development from Northwestern Law, a professor thinks his subpar salary hints at manifestations of age discrimination within the institution. Advocates have emphasised for years that tax law complexities are often underestimated, and this incident serves as a further reminder of that. Dive deeper into this issue here.
On the corporate front, Hogan Lovells has opened its doors to approximately 30 former partners from Stroock, offering them a fresh professional start. With this move, Hogan Lovells has strengthened its team further, a key talking point in the industry. More details can be found here.
Furthermore, former President Donald Trump is currently under the spotlight again for his appeal to invoke the First Amendment Rights in order to defend his actions, which some believe equates to witness intimidation. More on this development here.
In an attempt to make the legal hiring process more streamlined, new protocols and platforms have been introduced to facilitate an easier ‘counsel shopping’ experience for companies and users alike. Take a look at these innovative changes here.