Recent proceedings of the law world have been gaining attention. Notably, Michael Cohen’s most recent testimony reportedly did not work in Donald Trump’s favor according to the Washington Post. The former president’s legal woes continue to evolve, and the recent testimonies have raised more questions than they answered.
Meanwhile, a debate has been sparked by a tweet questioning the New York Times’ understanding of hearsay. The Twitter post has caused a stir and provoked discussions regarding integrity and comprehension in journalism.
The law community was recently shocked after the killing of a Biglaw associate. Now, an arrest has been made in connection to the case according to a publication made by the ABA Journal.
On the educational front, white law students disproportionately receive full scholarships. However, Reuters anticipates there will likely be an anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movement against schools.
In a new turn of events, a law firm has been referred to the ethics authorities over a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) case. This was reported by LegalCheek.
A judge involved in the Flint water crisis is requesting explanations from one party who allegedly hired a PR firm to bash a lawyer representing poisoned children. Law360 reports significant concerns surrounding this controversial matter.
In a bold strategic move, famous law firm Paul Weiss is pushing its boundaries on a global scale as covered by Law.com International. Conversely, Perkins Coie is also expanding its territory and just recently launched a new office in London as seen in Bloomberg Law News.