Marc-Andre Blanchard brings global diplomatic experience, legal expertise, and familiarity with the ruling Liberal party to a key government role. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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NCBE Releases 'Blueprint' for NextGen Bar Exam
Like current Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions, NextGen performance tasks will require examinees to demonstrate their ability to use fundamental lawyering skills in realistic situations, completing tasks that a beginning lawyer should be able to accomplish. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Texas Passes Sweeping Overhaul of Judges' Pay and Discipline
Texas legislators passed Senate Bill 293 in the final moments of the Texas 89th Legislative session. The bill provides a 25 percent increase in base pay for Texas district judges. It also imposes some new disciplinary measures. Click Here To Read The Full Article
DC Nonprofit Pushing for Disciplinary Probe of Google CLO
Three federal judges in the past two years have upbraided the tech giant for destroying evidence and abusing attorney-client privilege. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'Uncharted Territory': What Would Importers Have to Do to Get Their Tariffs Refunded?
While the scope of any refund process would be massive, there is an entire class of attorneys who learned how to navigate customs during Trump’s first term. “We have hundreds, thousands of customs attorneys across the country who are prepared to do this, said trade practitioner, Michael Cone. Click Here To Read The Full […]