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Law school applications may be making a comeback
It's still early days for the fall semester, but studying law might just be coming back into vogue with the youth of America.
Prince's death could lead to 'messy litigation' says lawyer
A US attorney says that the death of Prince, believed to be worth around $300m, could lead to 'messy litigation' and potential probes by tax officials.
Woman sues sperm bank over donor mix-up
An Illinois sperm bank is facing a federal lawsuit after providing sperm from a black donor to a woman who had asked that her child be white.
Reed Smith and Pepper Hamilton call off merger talks
Less than a fortnight after discussions commenced, Reed Smith and Pepper Hamilton have called a halt to merger talks.
Court says no to 'drop-in' lawyering in New York
A Friday ruling from the US Second District Court of Appeals will require all lawyers wishing to practice in New York to hold either a residential or office address in the state.
Syracuse to launch online Juris Doctor program
The New York university hopes to break new ground in the credibility and quality of online law degrees.
Tech start-up brings free contract review to consumers
LawGeex uses a mix of crowdsourcing, AI and lawyer expertise to offer free contract reviews and has attracted $2.5m in funding, with plans to grow its offering and tech capabilities.
Harvard Law students campaign for free tuition
A group of student activists from Harvard Law School are calling for the abolition of tuition fees.
Pepper Hamilton cuts Freeh loose ahead of merger
Pepper Hamilton has returned subsidiary Freeh Group International Solutions to the full ownership of former FBI director Louis Freeh, who stepped out of the firm in January.
Farmers Insurance to pay out $4m to female lawyers
Following a class action lawsuit brought by 300 of its female lawyers, the company has agreed to re-address its recruitment, promotion and remuneration policies in order to strive for a more equitable legal team.
Journalist gets two years for aiding Anonymous hack
Former KTXL web producer Matthew Keys has been sentenced to two years in prison for helping protest group Anonymous access and alter an online story in the LA Times.
'Happy Birthday' lawyers in lawsuit for 'We Shall Overcome'
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman, the law firm which successfully proved that 'Happy Birthday' was in the public domain and so not subject to copyright, is hoping to do the same for civil rights anthem 'We Shall Overcome.'
Clyde & Co eyes Miami merger
The law firm is reportedly looking to expand its US presence via a merger with or acquisition of a firm in Miami, Florida.
Led Zeppelin to face trial for Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin's lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page are to face a US jury trial over whether they stole opening chords for their 1971 classic Stairway to Heaven.
Law firms boosting marketing investment
A survey of law firms by Bloomberg Law and the Legal Marketing Association shows an increased focus on marketing and business development.
Law school admissions reflect 'reverse Robin Hood' scheme, argues professor
One US law professor has a word of warning for anyone feeling too optimistic about the growing number of black and Latino students winning places at US law schools.
Law clerk killed in 'mistaken identity' shooting
A young law clerk and aspiring lawyer was shot and killed at a Midwestern law firm last week, allegedly by an irate client who mistook him for another attorney.
Law school in Scalia acronym blunder
A law school in Virginia that was to be renamed in honour of late Supreme Court judge Antonin Scalia has adapted the name after the acronym became an object of derision on social media.
Washington workers may be banned from travel to anti-LGBT states
Lawmakers in the District of Columbia are considering enshrining into city law a ban on official travel by city workers to any state in the US which has laws that discriminate against members of the LGBT community.
Firms appointed for Virgin America sale
Alaska Air Group has agreed to purchase rival carrier Virgin America for $4bn, creating the fifth largest airline in the United States.