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New Law School Admission Test Set To Curb Racial Disparity In Results
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
A new law school entrance test has been approved for use alongside the GRE and LSAT. So reports Reuters.
Read more...Donor’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Texas Dem Beto O’Rouke Tossed
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
An appeals court in Texas dismissed the defamation lawsuit brought against Beto O’Rourke after he criticized a campaign donation made to Gov. Greg Abbott. So reports Newsday.
Read more...Legal Sector Adds Jobs Despite Big-name Layoffs: Report
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
The legal services sector in the U.S. added more jobs in May despite a spate of layoffs at large, high-grossing firms. So reports Reuters.
Read more...Genetic Info Leads to Arrest of Boston Lawyer Accused of Rape
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Matthew Nilo, an attorney accused of kidnapping and raping several individuals in Boston, has been arrested. So reports CBS News.
Read more...CUNY Law School Commencement Draws Criticism for Rhetoric Calling Out Cops, Israel
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
CUNY Law School graduate Fatima Mousa Mohammed drew criticism from politicians, Jewish groups and law enforcement advocates after she delivered a commencement address targeting the NYPD, Israel and the school itself. So reports NBC New York.
Read more...Investors Accuse Elon Musk of Manipulating DOGE for Profit: Lawsuit
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Elon Musk is facing a potential class-action lawsuit from investors accusing him of manipulating the price of Dogecoin. So reports CNN.
Read more...Lawyer’s Attempt To Use AI To Do Legal Research May Bring Sanctions
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Lawyers attempting to leverage artificial intelligence to do legal research are facing potential sanctions after they submitted court documents citing cases invented by ChatGPT. So reports Bloomberg Law.
Read more...AALS Mental Health Clearinghouse Aimed At Law School Students Struggling To Get By
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
As this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month winds down, the legal community continues to devise new ways to cope with depression, suicide and the many challenges that come with practicing law.
Read more...Boston Grant Program Targets Legal Services for Immigrant Population
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu awarded $711,000 worth of grants to 15 separate community-based groups aimed at providing legal services for the city’s immigrant population. So reports the Boston Globe.
Read more...New Wake Forest Law Dean: Commitment to Innovation Drew Me In
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Andrew R. Klein will take over as dean of the Wake Forest University School of Law and he said he is looking forward to “building on its successes and ensuring a future as bright as its past.” So reports Wake Forest News.
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