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San Jose State’s Quest for Legal Education: New Bill Aims to Introduce Joint Programs with Lincoln Law School Amidst Ongoing Debates on Access and Accreditation

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San Jose, California — The future of legal education in Silicon Valley is under scrutiny as a new legislative proposal aims to enhance access to law degrees by allowing San Jose State University to collaborate with the Lincoln Law School of San Jose. This shift comes amidst a broader conversation about the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education, which currently restricts public law schools to the University of California system. State Senator Dave Cortese, the proposal’s author and a graduate of Lincoln Law School, initially introduced a bill that would facilitate a merger between San … Read more

McAfee & Taft Appoints Bill Leach and Paul Ross as New Leaders for 2025 Practice Groups

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – McAfee & Taft has announced key leadership changes as it prepares for the upcoming year. Bill Leach and Paul Ross have been appointed as the new leaders of the firm’s practice groups starting in 2025. Leach, who has built a distinguished career at the firm, is set to lead its Business and Corporate group. His expertise in corporate law and extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes have made him a pivotal figure within the organization. Under his guidance, the firm aims to enhance its service offerings and continue driving … Read more

Oregon’s Senate Bill 95 Boosts Judicial Resources, Adding Long-Awaited Judges for Douglas County

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ROSEBURG, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek has enacted Senate Bill 95, which introduces new judicial positions in Douglas, Lane, and Clackamas counties. This landmark decision comes after decades of stagnant judicial resources in Douglas County, where the number of elected judges has remained unchanged for over 40 years. According to a statement from the Douglas County Circuit Court, there have been no additions to the judicial bench since the Oregon Judicial Department began keeping records in 1985. The call for a new judge in Douglas County has been persistent, with requests included in legislative proposals … Read more

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Secure the Future of Hospital-at-Home Programs Amid Growing Demand for Flexible Care

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Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is rallying support for a new bill aimed at extending hospital-at-home programs, offering a lifeline to health systems and patients who have come to rely on this model of care. The legislation, spearheaded by Senators Raphael Warnock, a Democrat from Georgia, and Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, proposes to prolong federal waivers that have allowed hospitals to deliver acute care in patients’ homes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government relaxed regulations surrounding hospital-at-home programs, leading to a significant uptake in their usage. Warnock and … Read more