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In June 2026, legal commentary from Saul Ewing LLP drew attention to a key principle shaping ERISA litigation across US courts. The analysis focused on the linear relationship between information exchanged during

Milbank has opted to raise associate salaries rather than issue a one-time special bonus, a move that legal industry observers say will have lasting consequences across the Biglaw market. The new salary

Ohio’s highest court has permanently disbarred a Gallia County attorney after he was convicted of stealing more than $225,000 from an estate he was appointed to administer. The Supreme Court of Ohio

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4111 into law on March 31, 2026, marking a significant expansion of protections for immigrant workers across the state. The legislation, which took effect on

Law firm Milbank has once again positioned itself as the standard-bearer for associate compensation, setting a new salary scale that rivals have moved quickly to match. McDermott Will & Schulte became the

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has overturned a $59 million damages award for trade secret misappropriation under the Defend Trade Secrets Act on statute of limitations grounds. The

The FDA’s operational structure, built around specialised centres each overseeing a distinct regulatory or scientific area, has remained largely unchanged for more than 40 years. Rick Pazdur, former director of the FDA’s

The U.S. Department of State announced on May 22, 2026, that the EB-2 immigrant visa quota for India-chargeable applicants has been exhausted for fiscal year 2026. The Employment-Based Second Preference category, commonly

Legal Geek North America’s Chicago conference opened with a striking address from Gina Passarella, chief content officer at Centellic, setting an urgent tone for the industry. Passarella delivered a 10-minute opening talk

The US Department of Justice has removed press releases related to the January 6 Capitol insurrection from its official website, effectively wiping portions of its own public record. The deletions represent a