National Conference of Bar Examiners to Launch Major Overhaul of Bar Exam with NextGen UBE in 2026

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has unveiled the “NextGen UBE Blueprint,” detailing the structure and content of the forthcoming NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NextGen UBE), set to debut in July 2026. This initiative marks the first major overhaul of the bar exam in 25 years, aiming to better align with the practical skills…

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Brown v. Board: Success or Failure?

Brown v. Board of Education is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated decisions in the history of the United States Supreme Court. Issued in 1954, the Court’s unanimous decision declared segregated education “inherently unequal,” catalyzing significant legal and social changes in the civil rights landscape. This ruling helped dismantle the legal infrastructure that…

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BigLaw Firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Elevates Top Partners’ Compensation to Remain a Major Player

BigLaw firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is allegedly restructuring its compensation model, with top partners predicted to make over $20 million this year, as suggested by recent reports. This considerable increase appears necessary to maintain the firm’s influence in the industry compared to its major competitors. Reports state that this move is a part of…

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California State Bar Approves Expungement of Attorney Discipline Records Under Specific Conditions

In a bid to strike a balance between transparency and privacy rights of attorneys, The State Bar of California’s board of trustees approved a new plan. Under this plan, discipline records of attorneys who have not faced disbarment will be automatically expunged. This initiative aims to ease the professional repercussions suffered by attorneys due to…

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Presiding Judge’s $35 Donation Raises Ethical Questions in Trump Trial

The narrative revolving around former President Donald Trump’s hush-money election-interference trial took an unexpected twist. It has come to light that the presiding judge received a written letter of caution last year due to $35 in Democratic political contributions. Reports reveal that the judge’s pecuniary contributions to political causes, although a small sum of $35,…

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Trump Considering Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for US Attorney General Role in Potential Return to White House

In a recent development, former President Donald Trump has expressed his consideration for the Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the role of U.S. attorney general if he makes a return to the White House. The statement was made over the weekend in a confirmed conversation, adding a new dimension to the ongoing buzz…

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IRS Partnership Audit Policies Remain Shrouded as Baker McKenzie Partner Drops Lawsuit

In a recent development, a tax partner from Baker McKenzie has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). George Clarke, the partner in question, had sought documents pertinent to the IRS’s revised policies for auditing partnerships. The lawyer withdrew his suit without prejudice. Clarke had previously instituted his lawsuit under the Freedom…

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