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American Bar Association Settles Lawsuit Over Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund

American Bar Association Settles Lawsuit Over Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund

The American Bar Association (ABA) has settled a lawsuit with the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) regarding its Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund (LOSF). The settlement requires the ABA to offer the scholarship on a 'race/ethnicity-neutral' basis, removing any eligibility criteria based on group identities such as race or ethnicity. This decision follows a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division. The ABA will now apply eligibility requirements for the LOSF without considering demographic information, which will be used solely for data-tracking purposes.
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Davis Polk Expands DC Presence with New Supreme Court Practice Led by Shanmugam

Davis Polk Expands DC Presence with New Supreme Court Practice Led by Shanmugam

Davis Polk Expands DC Presence with New Supreme Court Practice Led by Shanmugam
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Commercial Litigator Karin Dryhurst Joins Jenner Block in Washington, DC

Commercial Litigator Karin Dryhurst Joins Jenner Block in Washington, DC

Commercial Litigator Karin Dryhurst Joins Jenner Block in Washington, DC
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Attorney General to Charge Israel Prison Chief Kobi Yaakobi with Obstruction and Fraud

Attorney General to Charge Israel Prison Chief Kobi Yaakobi with Obstruction and Fraud

Israel's Attorney General is set to charge Kobi Yaakobi, the head of the Israel Prison Service, with obstruction of justice, fraud, and breach of trust. The charges stem from allegations that Yaakobi warned a police commander about an ongoing investigation, potentially compromising the integrity of the probe. Legal experts suggest that these charges could lead to Yaakobi's removal from his position, as the allegations raise serious concerns about the conduct of high-ranking officials within the prison service.
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Supreme Court Hears Monsanto v. Durnell on Pesticide Liability

Supreme Court Hears Monsanto v. Durnell on Pesticide Liability

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments in the case of Monsanto v. Durnell, which could have significant implications for pesticide manufacturers' liability. The case centers on whether companies like Monsanto can be held legally responsible for not warning the public about the health risks associated with their products, specifically glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. The Center for Food Safety (CFS) is a key party in the case, advocating for stronger public health protections and transparency regarding pesticide risks. This case follows a 2022 federal court ruling that struck down the EPA's cancer safety determination for glyphosate as inconsistent with scientific standards.
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Purdue Pharma to be sentenced, paving way for opioid settlement

Purdue Pharma to be sentenced, paving way for opioid settlement

By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - Purdue Pharma will be sentenced on Tuesday in New Jersey federal court for deceiving government regulators and paying kickbacks to doctors to boost opioid sales, completing a plea deal that clears the way for the company to dissolve in bankruptcy and
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FTC Orders Company CEO to Pay $140 Million for Timeshare Exit Scheme Targeting Older Adults

FTC Orders Company CEO to Pay $140 Million for Timeshare Exit Scheme Targeting Older Adults

FTC Orders Company CEO to Pay $140 Million for Timeshare Exit Scheme Targeting Older Adults
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Southern Poverty Law Center Challenges DOJ Indictment, Seeks Grand Jury Transcript Disclosure

Southern Poverty Law Center Challenges DOJ Indictment, Seeks Grand Jury Transcript Disclosure

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking the disclosure of grand jury transcripts in its criminal case, following an indictment on charges of wire and bank fraud. The SPLC argues that the indictment, which accuses the organization of paying members of extremist groups without disclosure, is a departure from established Justice Department policy. The SPLC claims that the indictment criminalizes its investigative methods used to combat hate groups. The organization is also challenging statements made by Trump administration officials, which it claims are misleading and prejudicial. The SPLC has filed motions to dismiss the case and to retract false statements made by officials.
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Orange County Judicial Nominating Commission Seeks Candidates for Court Vacancies

Orange County Judicial Nominating Commission Seeks Candidates for Court Vacancies

Governor Ron DeSantis has tasked the Ninth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission with providing nominees for two vacancies in the Orange County Court. These vacancies arose following the elevations of Judge Andrew Bain and Judge Mark Skipper. Interested candidates must submit their applications to the commission's chair, Michael Adam Sasso, by May 12. The application process requires candidates to meet specific qualifications, including being a member of The Florida Bar for at least five years, being a registered voter in Florida, and residing in Orange County at the time of appointment. Applications must be submitted in a specific PDF format, with a second redacted version to protect personal information. Interviews for the vacancies are tentatively scheduled for May 29, with the final schedule to be posted on the governor's website.
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American Bar Association Settles Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Discrimination in Scholarships

American Bar Association Settles Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Discrimination in Scholarships

The American Bar Association (ABA) has reached a settlement with the American Alliance for Equal Rights, a nonprofit led by Edward Blum, over allegations of racial discrimination in its scholarship program. The lawsuit, filed in April 2025, claimed that the ABA's Legal Opportunity Scholarship, which provides $15,000 to approximately 25 first-year law students, violated civil rights laws by using race or ethnicity as criteria for eligibility. The settlement, acknowledged in a filing in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, stipulates that the ABA will no longer use race or ethnicity to determine scholarship eligibility.
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Boston Residents Form Group to Support Judges Facing Threats

Boston Residents Form Group to Support Judges Facing Threats

A group of Boston-area residents has formed an organization called Support the Courts to defend federal judges who are facing threats and intimidation. This initiative comes in response to increasing hostility towards judges, highlighted by U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, who lost her son in a violent attack at her home six years ago. Judge Salas, speaking at an American Bar Association conference, expressed concern over the ongoing intimidation tactics, including 'pizza-doxing' incidents where unwanted deliveries are made in the name of her deceased son. The group, led by Naomi Leavitt, aims to bolster public support for the judiciary, emphasizing that threats to judges undermine democracy. They have launched campaigns to send supportive postcards to federal judges and provide toolkits for other communities to join the effort.
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence could be the last step before company dissolves

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence could be the last step before company dissolves

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is expected to be ordered to pay $225 million in a criminal case related to how it sold its blockbuster opioid painkiller