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Sullivan & Cromwell Details Ramped-Up Vetting of New Hires Amid Wave of University Protests
The firm will “review resumes for participation in pro-terrorist groups and other similar activities” as well as do a “thorough review of the candidate’s online presence, school website [and] news reports” moving forward, it said.
Emerging Legal Terrain: IP Risks from AI's Role In Drug Discovery
This article explores the benefits and risks of AI-driven drug discovery from the legal perspective. Since the law governing IP rights in AI-driven drug discovery is still in its infant state, any future legal development is likely to have significant implications in many areas.
Who Was at the Lectern This Supreme Court Term?
If it weren’t for the four female justices, oral arguments would often have the feel of a male echo chamber, with 23 of the term’s 61 argued cases not featuring a single female attorney. That’s compared to just five cases that did not feature a male advocate.
'A Solution in Search of a Problem': NJ State Bar, Judiciary React to Possible Constitutional Amendment on Judicial Appointments
“There is a proposal to create a court of appeals that mirrors the federal court system,” Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari said. “In the current system, you take the best of the Superior Court judges, leaving that court depleted. If we go to a system where the governor makes appointments, you can broaden the number […]