Ranks

Former Bush and Reagan Lawyers Break Ranks to Endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, Citing Threats to Democracy

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Washington, D.C. – In a striking deviation from party allegiance, a group of twelve lawyers, who previously served under the Reagan and Bush administrations, formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for presidency on Friday. Their open endorsement letter, aired across various platforms, casts a significant shadow over the growing fissures in the Republican Party as former President Donald Trump eyes a return to office. The core of the endorsers’ argument is a stark warning about the perceived dangers of reinstating Donald Trump into the White House. “We believe that returning former President Trump to office … Read more

Probing the Shadows of Justice: Investigation Uncovers Widespread Failure to Disclose Conflicts in Judicial Ranks

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In a recent investigation, it was unveiled that in numerous instances across the United States, judges have presided over lawsuits without disclosing potential financial interests held by their immediate family members, raising concerns over judicial impartiality and transparency. This investigation, conducted by ProPublica in collaboration with journalism students from the College of Communication at Boston University, examined the backgrounds of judges at both the federal and state levels. The probe identified several cases where judges appear to have overlooked necessary recusals despite apparent financial ties between their family members and the disputes at hand. One … Read more

Am Law 100 Firms See Impressive Growth in Income Partner Ranks, Pushing Nonequity Partnerships to New Heights

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Law firms in the Am Law 100 are experiencing significant growth in their income partner ranks, with double-digit percentage increases in 2023. According to early reporting on the Am Law 200 financials, several prominent firms saw substantial growth in their nonequity partner tier. Among the firms with the largest percentage gains were Milbank, Gibson Dunn, and Fried Frank. While some of these firms started with lower nonequity numbers, their intentional and targeted growth aims to improve retention within this partner tier. This surge in nonequity partner growth comes after a significant number of law firm … Read more

New Report Ranks States on Gun Control Laws: California Tops the List, Arkansas Ranked Last

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Several new laws tightening gun restrictions will take effect in 2024, and a recent report sheds light on how each state in the United States ranks in terms of gun control. Everytown for Gun Safety, an advocacy group, analyzed 50 gun control policies and gun death rates to determine the strength of each state’s laws. According to their annual report, California has the strongest gun laws in the country, followed by New York, Illinois, Connecticut, and Hawaii. On the other hand, Mississippi, Idaho, Montana, and Georgia were among the states with the weakest gun laws. … Read more