In some recent news from the legal world, it seems that realization rates are notably dropping across Biglaw, intriguingly suggesting a state of abundant resources for some in the sector.
American Lawyer provides more insights on this trend.
Aside from Biglaw, the state of politics and its influence on legal matters continues to draw attention. For example, questions over the Democratic Party’s resolve have been recently raised. Balls & Strikes offers a critique of the party’s actions.
In corporate legal matters, one of the noteworthy developments comes from aerospace industry. Boeing has recently filed a trade secrets lawsuit against Virgin Galactic, with more details available in a report from Law.com.
Regarding judicial diversity policies, Reuters reports that in Illinois, judges have rescinded such policies after complaints from conservative groups.
Another major development comes from Orrick, the well-respected international law firm, which has closed its offices in Taipei and Shanghai. Law.com International offers an in-depth look into the matter.
On a more personal note in the legal sphere, Justice Stephen Breyer recently discussed his new book in an interview with the ABA Journal.
Finally, in a lighter perspective on legal life, a law student’s decision to cease dating activities has attracted public attention. People shared a feature story on this unique resolution.