In a significant development for the legal landscape in California, a new law set to take effect in 2026 will prohibit fee-sharing between alternative business structures (ABS) and out-of-state law firms owned by nonattorneys. This has been confirmed as a Los Angeles federal court dismissed attempts by a lawyer to halt its enforcement before the…
Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, at 98 years old, remains determined in her legal battle as she plans to take her case to the U.S. Supreme Court. This development follows the D.C. Circuit’s refusal to reconsider a decision that affirmed the dismissal of her lawsuit challenging her suspension. Her legal team argues that the dismissal…
In 2026, significant legal battles are poised to shape the landscape of access to justice in the United States, with key issues revolving around immigration, housing, and civil rights. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship could redefine constitutional interpretations that have stood…
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has initiated a class-wide legal challenge against a recent policy by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that curtails health-insurance coverage for gender-affirming medical care for federal employees. This policy change, set to take effect in the 2026 plan year, removes coverage for “chemical and surgical modification” related to gender…
In a surprising development announced during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, former U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the United States would assume control over Venezuela following a recent military strike and the subsequent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. This unexpected announcement has sparked significant discussions about sovereignty, international…
An Alaska Airlines pilot has taken legal action against Boeing, seeking $10 million in damages, claiming that he has been unjustly blamed for a midflight incident where a door reportedly blew out. The pilot, Brandon Fisher, has expressed his frustration over Boeing’s attempts to fault the flight crew, who he contends acted heroically to prevent…
In a strategic move reflecting the growing legal market in the southeastern United States, eight prominent law firms have announced plans to establish footholds in key cities across the region in 2025. Reed Smith, Taft, and Orrick are among the Am Law 200 firms preparing to open offices in these rapidly expanding markets. This expansion…
The Florida Supreme Court recently decided against a proposal put forward by Attorney General James Uthmeier to allow lawyers intending to work for the state government to be admitted to the Florida Bar without passing the exam for up to three years. Uthmeier contended that this initiative would alleviate staffing shortages and enable the state…
The recent military action by the United States to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has generated significant ripples across Latin America, impacting the region’s geopolitical landscape and raising complex international law queries. This move is poised to facilitate major changes in Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy, a nation that was once thriving but has since been plagued…