Legal Market Insights
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"Overhauled bar exam approved by majority of U.S. jurisdictions," 12.13.24. Reuters reports that, with the announcement last week of Virginia and South Dakota, "29 jurisdictions have now said they will transition to the revamped" NextGen bar exam.
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"Corporate DEI Programs Recoil and Rebrand as Pressure Mounts," 01.02.25. Bloomberg Law reports on five trends that will continue to create pressure in the corporate DEI space.
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"The 25th edition of the Virginia Business Legal Elite,” 11.30.24. Just before the end of 2024, Virginia Business released the 25th edition of The Legal Elite. "Launched in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association in 2000, Virginia Business’ Legal Elite polls lawyers licensed to practice in Virginia each year, asking them to identify which of their peers are the top attorneys across 21 legal specialties. Additionally, up-and-coming attorneys are recognized under the Young Lawyer category.”
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"Legislative battles ahead in Richmond as session kicks off this week,” 01.06.25. Virginia Mercury looks ahead to the start General Assembly session and anticipates that “lawmakers are expected to tackle an ambitious agenda, with debates spanning tax relief, education funding, abortion access, maternal health care, and energy infrastructure. The session also promises to be a stage for early maneuvering ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial election.”
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“The Legal Tech Trends That Defined 2024,” 12.17.24. The ABA Journal looks back on how "technological innovation and development occurred at a rapid clip.”
