Recent news indicates that an investigation has been opened involving a member of the Supreme Court. The specific Justice under investigation has not been officially confirmed, but there are whispers suggesting it might be Clarence Thomas. Although clarification on this situation is still awaited, this development should be enough to stir substantial interest in legal circles. You can find the details of the unfolding story here.
In other legal news, the 5th Circuit has reaffirmed that a publisher’s free speech rights have been violated in a case revolving around Texas library censorship. By striking down the censorship attempt, this ruling can be seen as a victory for free speech. Court document details can be found here.
Legal workplace issues are not in short order as a Partner from a “BigLaw” firm is facing accusations of racial discrimination. His unusual defense? He claims he’s a non-denominational antagonist, seemingly implying an equal-opportunity offender strategy. Find the court filings and more details about the case here.
In an effort to nurture future legal talents, MoloLamken is currently accepting applications for its advocacy academy program. Learn more about the program here.
Causing a shift in the landscape of legal compensation transparency, Paul Weiss has decided to move towards a secret partner compensation model. Read more here.