The rollout of the “NextGen” bar exam, scheduled for 2026, has drummed up a combination of confusion, concern, and apprehension among law students and educators. The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), the nonprofit organization responsible for the test, has yet to provide comprehensive details on various aspects of the new exam, including costs, scoring,…
A litigation financier’s involvement in the battle over the late Saudi businessman Osama Ismail Abudawood’s multibillion-dollar estate serves as a cautionary tale for those investing in family disputes. UK-based Therium Capital, seeing an opportunity for a sizeable return, funded Abudawood’s wife and daughter in their legal battle against his brothers over the family estate. This…
Thomas Olson is joining Loeb & Loeb as a trusts and estates partner in its Chicago office, expanding the firm’s specialized capabilities in this arena. Olson comes to Loeb & Loeb from McDermott Will & Emery, bringing with him an extensive background in advising high net worth individuals and families on various estate planning, tax…
Anita Siegel and Randi Siegel Weniger have joined Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. as principals in the trusts and estate practice at the firm’s Florham Park, NJ, office. This move comes as part of the firm’s broader strategy to enhance its expertise in taxation and estate planning. Siegel brings a focus on taxation, estate planning,…
Julie Marion, an accomplished veteran in the legal field, recently made the transition from KPMG to join Sheppard Mullin, a reputable law firm. As a partner, she’s now part of both the energy, infrastructure, and project finance team, and the tax, employee benefits, and trusts and estates practice group based in Chicago. This information was…
Michelle Canerday, an experienced lawyer specializing in trusts and estates, has recently been appointed as a partner in the Denver office of Holland & Hart. This was confirmed by the firm in a press release published on their official website. Canerday brings a wealth of experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex tax and…
In a move that sees Husch Blackwell strengthen their commercial litigation practice group, Kelley Geraghty Price has agreed to join the company as a partner. Previously, Price was a standout member of Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, bringing valuable case-winning experience to her new role at Husch Blackwell. Bloomberg Law Automation broke the news earlier this…
Nicole Mann, an accomplished legal professional focused on trusts and estates, has joined Loeb & Loeb as a partner in their Chicago office, according to a recent announcement by the firm. In her new role, Mann will continue to represent individuals, families, and fiduciaries in estate and trust disputes, an area in which she has…
Renowned attorney Melissa A. Rodriguez is now a member of Day Pitney as a trusts and estates partner in their private client department, based in Miami. Rodriguez has built a career around advising clients on ultra-high-net-worth planning, specialising in estate planning, trust and estate administration, along with related litigation. Her wealth of knowledge in estate…
Jenny Hill Bratt and Matthew Owens have been appointed as partners at the San Diego, California office of Sheppard Mullin, as per the firm’s announcement on Tuesday. Bratt has joined the tax practice group and estate planning and wealth transfer team. She will concentrate on areas like US and international estate and income tax planning,…
K&L Gates, a multinational law firm with its roots in the US, has resorted to layoffs in four of its US based offices due to lower-than-expected volume of work. The affected offices are located in Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., and Pittsburgh. Further details about the layoffs can be found on Law.com. In other news, legal…
The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, serves as a vital piece of legislation that aims to prevent illicit activities like money laundering, financing terrorism, and tax fraud. It achieves this by augmenting the transparency concerning the ownership of corporations and other entities. Parties may…
It’s a common presumption that allocating fiduciary responsibilities primarily involves appointing a spouse or child to manage your estate. Nonetheless, for childless, unmarried individuals, this duty presents a unique hurdle. With the freedom to appoint any person of their choice to execute these responsibilities, they ought to consider numerous factors prior to the actual designation….
Significant changes are on the horizon for the bar exam, impacting those aiming to qualify from the Class of 2026 onwards. The current form of the bar exam, a rite of passage for many law practitioners, is expected to undergo a considerable transformation in the coming years. Notably, the NextGen exam is planned to become…