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Dated: 02-27-2025

Supreme Court to Address Reverse-Discrimination Claims: A Landmark Case That Could Reshape Employment Law

Introduction The Supreme Court is set to decide on a pivotal reverse-discrimination case that could redefine employment law across the United States. The case, originating in Ohio, questions whether white individuals and other majority group members should be held to the same legal standards as minority employees when filing discrimination claims. A heterosexual woman has […]

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Dated: 02-27-2025

Law Firm Billing Rates Escalate: The $3,000-Per-Hour Benchmark and What It Means for the Legal Industry

Introduction In a striking development for the legal industry, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has set a new benchmark, charging $3,000 per hour for top partners. This milestone signals a broader trend of escalating law firm billing rates, with many firms surpassing the $2,500-per-hour mark. These increases are not arbitrary; they reflect rising law firm […]

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