Utah scales back programs that loosened restrictions on performing legal services
REUTERS — Utah is scaling back a four-year-old program that loosened rules for delivering legal services in the state, leading nearly 30 businesses and law firms to exit or be eliminated, according to Utah Supreme Court orders and a court official.
Read More about Utah scales back programs that loosened restrictions on performing legal servicesA look at legal operation trend predictions in 2025
JDSUPRA — Legal teams are at an inflection point — while the legal technology market is predicted to soar to $50 billion by 2027 with increased spending and innovation, 70% of digital transformations fail due to poor adoption strategies.
Read More about A look at legal operation trend predictions in 2025Study of legal artificial intelligence finds some models can improve work quality and efficiency
LAW SITES — Just last week, I wrote about a first-of-its-kind benchmarking study of legal AI tools, and now comes another, much-different study, that is also the first of its kind.
Read More about Study of legal artificial intelligence finds some models can improve work quality and efficiencyWhy pro bono work is important for practicing attorneys
LAW 360 — For Fordham University School of Law’s Dora Galacatos, a legal clinic offering pro bono counsel is as close to “church” as she’ll get.
Read More about Why pro bono work is important for practicing attorneysTexas legislature considers higher education budget cuts
HOODLINE — Texas has a $24 billion surplus, but the state’s legislature has proposed budget cuts that could significantly reduce funding for higher education.
Read More about Texas legislature considers higher education budget cutsAALS distinguished counselor Blake Morant discusses the history of executive orders and challenges
FORBES — The first month of 2025 delivered unprecedented change in America. Elected to a second term, President Trump issued a series of executive orders impacting many areas of public life to include federal employment, higher education, and an issue that dominated the 2024 election, immigration.
Read More about AALS distinguished counselor Blake Morant discusses the history of executive orders and challengesCalifornia State Bar offers free July Bar Exam registration to applicants that experienced challenges in February
THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA — The Board of Trustees, at its February 21 meeting, approved a plan to offer a free July 2025 Bar Exam to test takers who withdraw from the February 2025 exam or fail next week’s test.
Read More about California State Bar offers free July Bar Exam registration to applicants that experienced challenges in FebruarySouth Dakota Supreme Court approves licensure through public service experience as an alternative to the bar exam
ABA JOURNAL — The South Dakota Supreme Court has approved a new pathway to licensure that allows law students to perform 500 hours of supervised public
Read More about South Dakota Supreme Court approves licensure through public service experience as an alternative to the bar examCalifornia Bar Exam test takers sue state bar over roll out of new exam
BLOOMBERG LAW — The company administering California’s February 2025 Bar Exam is facing a proposed class of test takers for “failing spectacularly” to run the licensing exam.
Read More about California Bar Exam test takers sue state bar over roll out of new examOpinion: Law firms need wellness and inclusion initiatives
BLOOMBERG LAW — The legal profession is facing a critical moment. As conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion become increasingly polarized, the industry stands at a crossroads.
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