In legal news today, an originalist group is set to interpret the Fourteenth Amendment bar on insurrectionists, passed post-Civil War, as purely advisory. This could potentially reshape our understanding of the historical intent behind the Amendment. More on this event can be found on SCOTUSBlog.
On the corporate front, Paul Hastings echoes the steps of Arnold & Porter, declaring a significant revenue year. Such positive fiscal performance may be the future trend with firms engaging in layoffs seen as anomalies. Additional reporting on this can be found in Bloomberg Law News.
Elsewhere, Rudy Giuliani opens up about his mounting unpaid bills, a direct reflection of his waning legal career. Further details have been reported by Law360.
In litigation news, there’s an impending complaint against Kasowitz over an alleged conflict of interest by a former client, potentially amassing to $100 million. More coverage on this matter is available from the New York Law Journal.
In legal technology, there’s a growing conversation concerning how Generative AI might disrupt traditional billable hours – not a certainty, but a distinct possibility that deserves deeper discussion. Detailed analysis can be obtained from Legaltech News.
Meanwhile, after losing a Title IX claim against his school over alleged anti-male bias, a law professor plans to file another lawsuit. This story is elaborated upon in the ABA Journal.
Last but not least, a special counsel investigation has been concluded. While unrelated to other famous inquiries, it nonetheless garners attention, with full reporting available at Reuters.