Following recent developments ranging from ethics complaints through to bar passage rates, the legal world continues to evolve and challenge.
At the forefront, Robert Hur is set to explain his report which considers not indicting corruption but ironically highlights Joe Biden for his age. This unusual move has prompted anticipation from the legal community and readers may follow the hearing live on CNN.
In other news, ethical complaints against WilmerHale regarding their Harvard associations have surfaced. Despite a consensus within the legal community that these ties pose no apparent ethical issue, discussions are unavoidable with persistent commentary from various news outlets like the New York Post. More can be found on Bloomberg Law News.
In a shocking sequence of events, ranchers who attempted to interfere with government equipment in a bid to secure more subsidies have found themselves embroiled in a prison break and a murder. To learn more about these strange circumstances, turn to CBS News.
In a practical move, Freshfields has decided to standardize office sizes across all its branches. This change aims to encourage partners to embrace the concept of remote working. Find out more over at the American Lawyer.
Meanwhile, Miami Law seems to be encountering some stability issues, running through deans at a pace comparable to a reality TV elimination show. The Daily Business Review provides further information on these developments.
In the aftermath of the Covington hack, the last remaining client who previously resisted identifying as a victim has capitulated. More about this can be read at Law360.
Lastly, first-time bar passage rates are on the rise, despite remaining criticisms about the efficacy of the exam system. Details are available in a report from Reuters.