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Pilot project allowing nonlawyer legal providers gets OK in Washington

The Washington Supreme Court has authorized a pilot project that will allow nonlawyer entities to provide legal and law-related services in Washington.

Dec 9, 2024 11:13 AM CST

This law school is among the 1% that allow use of AI to write admissions essays

Can would-be law students use generative artificial intelligence programs, such as ChatGPT, to write admissions essays? Fifty-four percent of surveyed law schools have no official policy on the issue, according to a survey by test prep company Kaplan.

Oct 9, 2024 2:47 PM CDT

Taft’s revenue ranking ‘will move up substantially’ after planned merger, law firm says

Taft Stettinius & Hollister plans to merge with Denver-based Sherman & Howard, creating a law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers.

Sep 24, 2024 8:50 AM CDT

What does the future hold for licensed paraprofessionals?

Much has been made of the gigantic access-to-justice gap in this country. One possible way to help bridge the gap is to expand the pool of people eligible to practice law. Of course, that raises age-old concerns about unauthorized practice of law.

Sep 18, 2024 8:49 AM CDT

Judge’s advocacy for domestic violence survivors changed Arizona laws

“When I first became a judge, law enforcement and judges basically had the same attitude for domestic violence,” says Judge Elizabeth Finn. “They were quote unquote ‘family disputes,’ and we just wanted them to go away.”

Sep 12, 2024 3:15 PM CDT

9th Circuit allows 2 transgender girls to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity

A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that two transgender girls in Arizona should be allowed to play on school sports teams that are consistent with their gender identity.

Sep 12, 2024 11:07 AM CDT

Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program

Nonlawyer-owned entities would be allowed to deliver legal services in Washington under a pilot program proposed by the Washington State Bar Association and a board created by the Washington Supreme Court.

Sep 11, 2024 2:36 PM CDT

Last-minute election lawsuits may serve political goals, law prof says

Last-minute lawsuits challenging election rules and voter-registration procedures are being filed in battleground states in the run-up to the Nov. 5 presidential election.

Aug 30, 2024 9:50 AM CDT

SCOTUS allows Arizona voter-registration law requiring proof of citizenship

The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for a provision of Arizona law that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote in some circumstances, the first time the high court has weighed in on a voting dispute in the run-up to the presidential election.

Aug 22, 2024 3:44 PM CDT

How to choose a legal tech company

While it’s clear that legal technology is necessary, what’s not so crystal is determining which legal tech company will be the best fit for your law firm.

Aug 13, 2024 9:07 AM CDT

Want to nap at work or hop on a Peloton? These law firms have the amenities

Updated: At some BigLaw firms, you can play pool and table tennis, exercise on Pelotons, order coffee from a barista and catch a nap in a designated room.

Jul 29, 2024 10:29 AM CDT

New Paths for Licensure: California confirms Kaplan bar exam, Arizona launches second chance program

As California grapples with budget issues and Arizona faces a shortage of lawyers, both states announced shifts to their licensure protocols, with ripples potentially impacting other jurisdictions.

Jul 19, 2024 2:16 PM CDT

GOP jump-starts 2024 election challenges

The Republican National Committee has expanded legal challenges to voting and election procedures in key swing states since March, when presumptive nominee Donald Trump installed new party leaders with a mandate to pursue his unsubstantiated claims of widespread cheating.

Jul 10, 2024 2:30 PM CDT

ABA’s artificial intelligence task force releases law school survey

Law schools are overwhelmingly integrating emerging artificial intelligence technology into their curriculums, but they’re still not sure about specific AI policies.

Jun 25, 2024 12:34 PM CDT

9th Circuit ‘all but ignored’ aggravating factors in death-penalty case, Supreme Court says

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Thursday against an Arizona death row inmate’s quest to change the sentence that he received by presenting additional mitigating evidence about his psychological problems and childhood abuse.

May 30, 2024 1:01 PM CDT