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Davis Polk, Cravath Match Milbank’s $225K Associate Salaries in 2026
Major U.S. law firms, led by Milbank, have increased first-year associate salaries to $225K as of July 2026, intensifying compensation competition.
HUD Issues New Rules to Protect Homeowners from Equity Theft
HUD's 2026 guidance sets fair process rules requiring notice and contest rights before property seizures, impacting legal and real estate professionals.
Courts Block Trump’s Federal Voter Fraud Moves Ahead of 2026 Election
Federal courts have blocked key Trump-era voter fraud efforts, limiting federal voter data access and enforcement rules before the 2026 midterms.
Stop Killing Games Shifts to Amending EU Digital Fairness Act After Setback
Following a parliamentary defeat, Stop Killing Games pivots to amend the EU Digital Fairness Act, leveraging strong public support to protect digital consumer rights.
Federal Court Advances Pebble Mine Case Amid Alaska Environmental Clash
Federal court progresses Pebble Mine lawsuit challenging EPA's 2023 ban, spotlighting resource and environmental legal battles in Alaska.
Most Lawyers Use AI, But Few Firms Leverage It Strategically
While 79% of legal pros use AI tools, only 34% of law firms have formal AI policies, limiting productivity and revenue growth.
Hung Jury in 2025 Palisades Fire Arson Trial
A federal jury deadlocked on arson charges against Jonathan Rinderknecht in the 2025 Palisades Fire case, underscoring prosecutorial challenges.
Judge Orders DOJ to Clarify Epstein Files Redactions by July 2
Judge Sullivan mandates the DOJ to justify or lift redactions on key Epstein case files, impacting legal transparency and privilege claims.
Virginia Judge Blocks Assault Weapons Ban Days Before July 1 Start
Virginia judge issues preliminary injunction blocking assault weapons ban days before enforcement, complicating legal compliance and gun law litigation.
400 Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
Nearly 400 newspapers file lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging mass copyright infringement over AI training data use, raising legal stakes for AI development.
Conservationists Challenge Oregon Logging Projects Over Legal Violations
Conservation groups sue to block Oregon logging projects, citing legal breaches and environmental concerns amid wildfire mitigation efforts.
Ninth Circuit Questions Auto Groups’ Legal Standing in Emissions Lawsuit
Ninth Circuit panel questions auto industry groups’ legal standing to intervene in California emissions waiver case, affecting compliance and litigation strategies.
Fatal Texas Tesla Crash Fuels Legal Scrutiny of Autopilot
A deadly Tesla crash in Texas raises legal and regulatory questions about the company's Full Self-Driving feature and driver liability.
Stanford’s Ulysses AI predicts US antitrust case outcomes with new model
Stanford's Ulysses AI model forecasts outcomes in US antitrust litigation, aiding legal professionals with predictive analytics amid increased scrutiny.
USPTO Denies Discretionary Rejections in Seven IPR Petitions
USPTO declines to deny institution of seven inter partes review petitions, clarifying discretionary denial rules and impacting patent litigation strategies.
19 States Sue to Block Trump Order Banning DEI Clauses in Federal Contracts
Nineteen states and DC sue to block executive order banning DEI clauses in federal contracts, raising compliance risks for contractors nationwide.
Biotech IPOs in 2026 Raise Billions Amid Selective Market Recovery
Biotech IPOs raised $5B in 2026 as firms with late-stage assets attract investors. Legal advisors should note selective market for client IPO prep.
Supreme Court Blocks State Failure-to-Warn Lawsuits on Chemicals
The Supreme Court bars consumers from suing chemical manufacturers in state courts over failure-to-warn claims, reshaping product liability risks.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii’s Restrictive Gun Carry Law
The Supreme Court invalidated Hawaii’s 2023 law requiring permission to carry guns on private property open to the public, expanding Second Amendment rights.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Policies Limiting Asylum Seekers at Border
Supreme Court rules 6-3 to end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians and restrict asylum applications to those physically inside the US, impacting immigration enforcement and legal rights.