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Law School Graduates Want Uniform Bar Exam to Go National

Summary: A new poll shows law school graduates overwhelmingly want the UBE to go nationwide. It's well known that some…

Susman Puts Other Bonuses to Shame

Summary: Susman Godrey delivered their bonuses to associates this year in a big bundle, bigger than any other firm has…

July 2016 New York Bar Exam Results

Summary: The New York State Board of Law Examiners has released data about the July 2016 test. The New York…

Washington Prosecutors Reportedly Plan to Charge Eric Garner’s Killer

Summary: A Washington-based group of federal prosecutors reportedly plan to charge the NYPD officer who killed Eric Garner. "I can't…

Airbnb Hires Gibson Dunn in Fight against New York

Summary: New York has prohibited the advertisement of short term rentals where the owner is not occupying the apartment by…

Did Trump University Tell Its Students to Break the Law?

Summary: Real estate experts said that some of Trump University's teachings are illegal in certain states.  There are thousands of…

Can the Police Steal Anyone’s Belongings in the United States?

Summary: A legal grey area allows the police to keep people's belongings after an arrest, a recent lawsuit alleges.  Can…

Queens Lawyer Convicted of Paying Two Teens for Oral Sex

Summary: A New York attorney was found guilty of paying two high school prostitutes for oral sex at his law…

Pokemon Go Is All the Rave but Not Exactly a Safe Activity

Summary: With the game Pokemon Go being just a few days old, a report of a person injured as a…

McDermott Will & Emery Gives Summer Associates “Hamilton” Tickets

Summary: McDermott Will & Emery revealed details of the hip swag they give New York summer associates. McDermott Will & Emery…

Leo Dicaprio Ordered to Testify in “Wolf of Wall Street” Case

Summary: Leo DiCaprio has just been ordered to testify in a real life Wolf of Wall Street lawsuit. Leonardo DiCaprio’s…

What Does Bank of America Think of $180,000 First-Year Associate Salaries?

Summary: Recently, Bank of America sent out an email to select New York law firms, stating it would not bear the…