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Columbia Law School updates AI policy with new restrictions

As the academic year kicks off, Columbia Law School has become the latest to issue a new policy regarding how artificial intelligence can be used, restricting its use for written work for exams, developing arguments and legal analysis.

Aug 10, 2026 11:56 AM CDT

Bar candidate whose care was delayed after heart attack sues university

Updated: A July 2025 bar candidate who slumped out of her chair, lost consciousness and suffered a brain injury during the July 2025 New York bar exam is suing Hofstra University, which hosted the exam’s administration.

Aug 5, 2026 12:41 PM CDT

Appeals court suspends lawyer who denied sex with client

A New York appellate court last month suspended a Buffalo, New York-area attorney from practicing law for two years on revelations that he had a sexual relationship with a client and then lied about it during the disciplinary process.

Aug 5, 2026 10:59 AM CDT

Attorney accused of defrauding multiple clients of more than $855K

A New York attorney was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $855,000 from his clients to pay for gambling and personal expenses during a two-year period.

Aug 3, 2026 11:57 AM CDT

Traders plead guilty to BigLaw stolen-info scheme

Two traders pleaded guilty Thursday in Massachusetts federal court for participating in a scheme that involved stealing inside details about upcoming deals from law firms and trading on the information.

Jul 31, 2026 9:44 AM CDT

New York attorney general asks state’s top court to halt NYC foie gras ban

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday petitioned the state’s top court to halt New York City’s foie gras ban in a battle over the French delicacy.

Jul 30, 2026 11:16 AM CDT

Bronx Defenders Union joins ongoing strike with other NY public defenders

Another union representing public defenders in New York City has gone on strike this week.

Jul 29, 2026 9:49 AM CDT

Former Queens Defenders executive director sentenced to 43 months in prison

The co-founder and former executive director of Queens Defenders, a New York City legal services group for indigent defendants, was sentenced to 43 months in prison Tuesday after she admitted that she and her ex-husband stole from the organization.

Jul 29, 2026 9:36 AM CDT

Top prosecutor for International Criminal Court ousted following sexual misconduct investigation

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was ousted Friday as head of the court, following an independent investigation of sexual misconduct allegations and members voting for his removal during a closed-door special session at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

Jul 27, 2026 12:15 PM CDT

New York public defenders return to work after weeklong strike

New York City’s public defender union has announced that its approximately 500 members have ended their strike and are returning to work after reaching a tentative agreement with management.

Jul 24, 2026 9:33 AM CDT

Latham & Watkins lawyer appears in new HBO comedy series and says experience was ‘pretty good’

Andrew Clubok, the global chair of Latham & Watkins’ securities and mergers and acquisitions litigation practice, believes in stepping out of his comfort zone. He tells lawyers just starting their careers to “be curious, be prepared and seek out opportunities that stretch you.” Clubok recently followed his advice by acting alongside comedian and writer Larry David and actor and comedian Michael McKean in David’s latest HBO series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America.

Jul 21, 2026 11:13 AM CDT

Lawyers for low-income clients strike in NYC

Lawyers, paralegals, social workers and other staff at Brooklyn Defender Services and Queens Defenders walked off the job Thursday morning, in a move that could potentially affect criminal, housing and family court cases for low-income clients in the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens.

Jul 17, 2026 8:54 AM CDT

Tough Talk: Chief judge’s blunt approach ruffles feathers and commands respect

As chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals for the past three years, Rowan D. Wilson has been candid about his efforts to overhaul the court system. He has also advocated for the passage of the Second Look Act in New York. The bill would allow certain individuals…

Jul 16, 2026 9:40 AM CDT

‘Extremely excessive’ research, fees alleged in ‘It Ends With Us’ litigation

With representation from two large law firms, is more than $7 million in attorney fees, pretrial, excessive?

Jul 15, 2026 12:53 PM CDT

Foes to Friends: Personal injury attorney reflects on what he’s learned from rivals

Throughout my career, I have learned a lot from my “adversaries.” One such adversary was the late great Ross D’Apice, a Brooklyn defense attorney and legend who passed away several years ago.

Jul 8, 2026 2:51 PM CDT