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Trump Administration: Green Card Seekers Must Apply Abroad
The Trump administration now requires most U.S.-based green card applicants to return to their home countries, impacting legal immigrants, employers, and immigration attorneys.
SEC Unveils Major Overhaul of Registered Offerings and Reporting Rules
The SEC proposes sweeping reforms to streamline registered offerings and reporting, easing compliance for public companies while sustaining investor protections.
Tulsi Gabbard Steps Down as DNI Amid Personal Crisis
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as U.S. Director of National Intelligence effective June 30, 2026, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis. Aaron Lukas named acting DNI.
Debevoise Adds Bonus Pool to Lockstep Partner Pay Model
Debevoise & Plimpton introduces a partner bonus pool, updating its lockstep compensation to reward performance and lateral hires amid evolving BigLaw pay trends.
Anthropic and LexisNexis debut new AI legal tools, heightening competition
Anthropic and LexisNexis have released major new AI-powered legal platforms, prompting legal departments to reassess risk, compliance, and operational strategies.
Kenneth Wolfe Named OFCCP Director Amid Scrutiny Over DOL Faith Initiatives
Kenneth Wolfe is appointed Director of the Labor Department's OFCCP as lawsuits challenge recent religious activities, raising compliance questions for federal contractors.
EU Finalizes Turnberry Trade Deal, Slashing U.S. Tariffs
The EU finalized a compromise on the Turnberry trade deal, proposing sweeping tariff reductions with the U.S. Legal teams must prepare for compliance and safeguard provisions.
iManage Unveils New Features to Boost Legal Workflow Efficiency
iManage rolls out new features including secure collaboration, AI-powered contract analysis, and improved folder management to enhance legal knowledge management.
Harvey Unveils Command Center, Teams With DeepJudge for Legal AI
Harvey launches its Command Center and partners with DeepJudge to boost legal AI for knowledge management, aiming to streamline workflows for law firms and corporate legal teams.
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Loses GOP Primary After Impeachment Vote
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana GOP primary after voting to convict Trump in 2021, highlighting legal and political risks for lawmakers defying party lines.
Federal Courts Refine When Chapter 93A Applies Over Out-of-State Laws
Massachusetts courts clarify how contract law provisions impact Chapter 93A's reach, offering in-house counsel new guidance on consumer protection and contract risk.
States Expand Nonlawyer Legal Roles to Boost Access to Justice
About a dozen U.S. states now allow nonlawyers to provide limited legal help—reshaping legal service delivery and increasing options for unrepresented litigants.
Quinn Emanuel and Greenberg Glusker Lose Veteran Partners in May
Quinn Emanuel and Greenberg Glusker mourn the May 2026 deaths of influential senior partners Harry A. Olivar, Jr. and Arthur N. Greenberg, raising questions about firm leadership.
Eudia, OpenAI Team Up on AI Legal Tools for US Gov Agencies
Eudia and OpenAI will co-develop AI tools for legal and acquisition work in US government agencies, forging a major public-sector partnership to modernize workflows.
Alex Murdaugh Sues Ex-Clerk Over Jury Tampering in Murder Trial
Alex Murdaugh files a federal lawsuit against ex-Clerk Rebecca Hill, alleging jury tampering cost him $600,000 in defense expenses after his murder conviction was overturned.
Judge Orders $625K in Unauthorized Attorney Fees Returned to Michael Jackson Estate
A Los Angeles judge orders $625,000 in unauthorized attorney bonuses returned to Michael Jackson's estate, spotlighting fiduciary standards for executors.
Ontario Court Clarifies Partial Judgments, Compliance, and Insurance Risk
Ontario Court of Appeal's May 2026 civil rulings clarify limits on partial summary judgment, insurance liability, and court order compliance—essentials for Ontario litigators.
Legal Experts: Mid-Sized M&A Deals Pose Unique, Frustrating Hurdles
Legal experts reveal mid-sized M&A deals—$500K to $15M—often bring more complexity, valuation disputes, and integration headaches than larger transactions.
Law Firms Shift to Structured Business Development Plans for Revenue Growth
Law firms and lawyers are adopting detailed business development plans, abandoning ad hoc tactics to drive measurable revenue and advance careers amid tougher client demands.
Law Firms Rethink Associate Training as AI Upends Traditional Tasks
Law firms are overhauling associate assignments and training as AI speeds up routine tasks, creating new challenges for skills development and lawyer growth.