Bank of America Hit with Class Action: Automatic Payments Fail to Adjust Midcycle, Sparking Duplicate Charges Outrage A furious consumer has launched a class action lawsuit against Bank of America this week, claiming the bank’s rigid automatic payment system refuses to tweak schedules when users pay off balances early—triggering unwanted double dips that sting wallets … Read more
Government Shutdown Impacts Downstate NY Federal Courts The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now in its seventh week since starting on October 1, 2025, is forcing significant operational cutbacks in federal courts nationwide, including those in downstate New York. Specifically, the Southern District of New York (SDNY, covering Manhattan and surrounding areas) and the Eastern District … Read more
New York Judges Sue Over Age Cap: OCA Claims Equal Rights Act Can’t Touch Judicial Retirement Rules In a bold courtroom showdown that’s got legal eagles buzzing, three New York judges over 70 are fighting mandatory retirement rules, arguing the state’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) wipes out age caps in the judiciary. But the Office … Read more
Boeing 737 Max Crash Verdict: Jury Awards $28M to Family of Ethiopian Victim in Landmark Trial In a swift and resounding decision, a Chicago federal jury on Wednesday awarded $28.45 million to the family of a young United Nations consultant killed in the deadly Boeing 737 Max crash over Ethiopia in 2019. The verdict, reached … Read more
ABA Standards Committee Advances Revisions to JD Credit Hours and Admissions Requirements Ahead of Key Council Meeting By Mark Smith In a pivotal step toward modernizing legal education, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is poised to deliberate proposed tweaks to accreditation standards that could reshape how … Read more
Florida Opioid Trial Heats Up: Lawyer Demands $1.5B from Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS for Hospitals’ Crushing Costs In a Fort Lauderdale courtroom pulsing with tension, plaintiffs’ attorney Warren Burns unleashed a blistering call for $1.5 billion in damages, pinning the blame squarely on Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS for fueling Florida’s opioid epidemic through reckless pill-dispensing … Read more
Federal Judge Allows Jury Trial on Reputation Damages in Philips vs. Small Tech Firm Dispute In a ruling issued on November 13, 2025, U.S. District Judge Jane J. Boyle of the Northern District of Texas denied summary judgment motions from Philips North America LLC, paving the way for a jury to decide whether the healthcare … Read more
Flurry of Law Firms Pursue Merger Talks, Driven by Rising Talent Costs, Expenses By Mark Smith As Big Law rides a wave of record demand into late 2025, a behind-the-scenes scramble is underway: Dozens of firms are deep in merger discussions, racing to bulk up against skyrocketing associate salaries, tech investments, and overhead that’s outpacing … Read more
In the high-stakes arena of e-discovery—where legal teams sift through millions of documents under crushing deadlines—two AI powerhouses have emerged: Generative AI (Gen AI) and Technology-Assisted Review (TAR). At first glance, they look like rivals battling for the same turf in document analysis. But dig deeper, and you’ll find they’re not just coexisting; they’re turbocharging … Read more
AccessLex Institute Launches Admission Innovation Project with Southwestern Law School: A Game-Changer for Holistic Law School Admissions Imagine getting a second shot at your dream law school—not through retaking the LSAT, but by shining in a structured interview that reveals your true potential. That’s the promise of a groundbreaking partnership between AccessLex Institute and Southwestern … Read more