Borrowers under net asset value credit facilities sometimes seek to pledge their interests in hedge funds and private equity funds directly as collateral to lenders. Whether such a pledge constitutes effective security
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Large law firms across the United States are moving quickly to match a new $235K base salary scale for associates, triggered by Milbank on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The new compensation benchmark
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Most Westchester County property owners are facing a rapidly approaching deadline to challenge their 2026 property tax assessments before time runs out. The deadline, falling on June 16, 2026, applies to the
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Diversity Lab, one of the legal profession’s most recognised diversity initiatives, has officially shut down following months of pressure from the Trump administration’s Federal Trade Commission. The FTC launched its investigation into
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The promise of artificial intelligence in legal practice feels almost boundless, with new announcements each week about firms adopting generative tools to automate drafting or predict case outcomes. Beneath that excitement, however,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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