The Supreme Court’s infamous shadow docket has been a subject of contention for numerous law professionals, with the recent additions being no exception. Ketanji Brown Jackson, a highly established figures in the legal landscape, has expressed her displeasure with this practice.
In other legal developments, the ongoing trial concerning Trump’s alleged hush money scheme has made progress in the selection of jurors. Currently, seven jurors have been confirmed as part of the panel, two of whom are Biglaw attorneys.
In the realm of academia, the seeming disparity between the prestige of legal diplomas and actual job prospects continues to be a topic of discussion, with Cooley Law School being a recent subject of this discourse.
Additionally, an emerging concern in recent trials has been the apparent public solicitation of jury tampering. While this may seem an unlikely scenario, it is a damaging act currently being discussed in legal circles.
Lastly, the legal profession’s integration with advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the rise. Thomson Reuters, a multinational media conglomerate, is preparing to launch an initiative targeted towards encouraging lawyers to utilise AI.