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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a federal lawsuit against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the U.S. Department of Justice over withheld Epstein investigative files. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday,

NetDocuments has announced a significant move into the plaintiffs’ contingency fee lawyer market, marking a notable strategic expansion for the document management company. The decision to enter this specific legal market is

Mark Paoletta became Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on August 1, 2026, succeeding Russell Vought in the role. Vought’s tenure as Acting Director came to an end not through

A US federal court has declined to block a key immigration provision, allowing strict new limits on work permits for Temporary Protected Status holders to remain in force. The US District Court

James Byrnes holds a remarkable distinction in American legal history, having served on the Supreme Court without ever obtaining a law degree. Born into modest circumstances, Byrnes left formal schooling at the

Biglaw remains one of the largest single employers of new law school graduates, but associate class sizes are getting noticeably smaller across the industry. The trend raises serious questions about the long-term

The Federal Reserve Board approved a Spanish banking organisation’s acquisition of a Connecticut financial holding company and its national bank subsidiary on August 4, 2026. The transaction was approved under Sections 3

Thousands of veterans return to civilian life each year carrying lasting physical, psychological, and financial effects from their military service. While many veterans transition successfully into civilian roles, a significant number face

The Washington state bar exam descended into six hours of chaos last week after the introduction of the so-called NextGen exam format caused widespread disruption for candidates. Examinees who travelled to Spokane

Most lawyers have, at some point, seriously considered writing a book about their professional experiences and the lessons they have gathered. They carry ideas built from years of practicing law, managing demanding