In recent legal news, a series of developments have been making waves within the legal community. Notably, the Breonna Taylor case, which has been closely followed by many, has ended in a mistrial. Details about this development can be found in a recent article by CNN.
Moreover, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consulting has been experiencing a boom. This surge appears to be a response to the recent decision by the Supreme Court to roll back affirmative action. Bloomberg Law provides an in-depth analysis of this current trend.
In other news, efforts towards developing an alternative to the bar exam in California have made significant progress. The proposal for this alternative exam recently passed a key hurdle, as reported by Reuters.
The Google search case, one of the most consequential antitrust suits in recent years, has seen new developments as well. The presiding judge has expressed an intention to keep an ‘open mind’ during the proceedings, which has been further discussed in Law360.
Lastly, Alex Murdaugh, a figure entangled in a myriad of legal controversies, is one step closer to a new trial. A judge who oversaw the double murder case has recused himself from any further proceedings. More about this can be viewed on Law & Crime.