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Oregon Law Schools Set to Expand Criminal Defense Clinics with New $3.4M Fund

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EUGENE, Ore. — A new initiative promises to bolster criminal defense clinics at law schools across Oregon, reflecting a growing commitment to legal representation for vulnerable populations. This funding effort comes in response to the pressing need for public defenders in the state, where thousands of individuals lack legal counsel. The Oregon legislature has recently authorized a significant allocation of $3.4 million to enhance these programs, following a prior one-time funding of $2.1 million in 2024. With this backing, law schools in Salem, Portland, and Eugene anticipate expanding their clinical offerings, designed to provide hands-on … Read more

End of an Era: Butler County Judge Tim McCune to Retire, Court to Expand with New Seat

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Butler County, PA — Judge Tim McCune, a longstanding figure in the Butler County judiciary, has announced his decision to retire by the end of this year. Serving since 2005, Judge McCune’s departure marks the end of an impactful 18-year tenure on the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. Before ascending to the bench, McCune dedicated 16 years to his role as the Butler County District Attorney. His extensive career in law and significant involvement in local legal matters has established him as a notable figure within the community he served. The retirement of Judge … Read more

President Biden Blocks Legislation to Expand Federal Judiciary, Citing Other Priorities

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WASHINGTON — President Biden has vetoed a legislative proposal that would have significantly expanded the number of federal judgeships across the United States, preventing the creation of dozens of new positions within the federal judiciary. This decision marks one of his administration’s clear stances on judicial appointments, reflecting broader debates about the balance of power and judicial capacity. The bill, which found partial support across party lines, aimed to alleviate the expanding case backlog in federal courts by adding new judges to districts that have not seen increases in decades, despite growing populations and escalating … Read more

Law Firms Aggressively Expand Market Presence Through Strategic Group Lateral Hiring Initiatives

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Many law firms across the United States have been strategically increasing their market share by recruiting groups of lawyers from competing firms. This trend of group lateral hires has become a notable method for augmenting legal expertise and expanding client services while intensifying competition among top law practices. The movement is seen as an aggressive tactic in the battle for legal supremacy. When a group of lawyers moves en masse to a new firm, it not only boosts the acquiring firm’s capabilities in specific areas of law but also significantly disrupts the competitive balance within … Read more