Law firm warns lawyers that use of AI resulting in false case information could lead to terminatio

March 10, 2025

REUTERS — U.S. personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan sent an urgent email, opens new tab this month to its more than 1,000 lawyers: Artificial intelligence can invent fake case law, and using made-up information in a court filing could get you fired.

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Republican state lawmakers target diversity, equity, and inclusion and tenure status at universities

March 10, 2025

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Even before Trump’s return, Republican legislators in some states were rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The campaign continues in current legislative sessions.

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Study examines the benefits of hybrid work in law firms

March 10, 2025

ABA JOURNAL — How does a firm incentivize its lawyers to come back into the building? Promise each attorney who treks into the firm every day a big office with a shiny nameplate? Bring in a barista? Comfortable communal space? An in-house medical clinic? Cupcakes?

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Democratic attorneys general defend diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as federal directives aim to dismantle them 

March 10, 2025

BLOOMBERG LAW — Many of the corporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs under Trump administration scrutiny are legal and reduce workplace bias and harassment, Democratic state attorneys general said in a guidance document.

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Consulting form research finds that 74% of legal professionals are happy with their jobs

March 10, 2025

THE NATIONAL JURIST — New research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half reveals that most legal professionals are satisfied in their current roles, leading to fewer workers planning to make a career move in 2025.

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Opinion: How pro bono initiatives exemplify the best of the legal profession

March 10, 2025

LEGAL READER — The concept of pro bono (Latin for “the public good”) has long been a cornerstone of the legal profession. 

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International Bar Association Future of Legal Services Commission releases report on threats to the legal profession

March 10, 2025

LAW FUEL — According to the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term.

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Advocacy groups call for the investigation of ABA diversity clerkship hiring program

March 3, 2025

BLOOMBERG LAW — Advocacy groups on Monday asked the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate the American Bar Association over alleged bias in a diversity clerkship hiring program.

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Podcast: Advice on preparing for the bar exam

March 3, 2025

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, we’re speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta – Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) – about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials. 

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Hawai’i to adopt NextGen Bar Exam starting in 2028

March 3, 2025

HAWAI’I STATE JUDICIARY — The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has announced that beginning with the July 2028 administration of the Hawaiʻi bar examination, it will adopt the NextGen Bar Exam developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

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