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BRIEF – CoStar Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Review Real Estate Antitrust Dispute

Commercial real estate data giant CoStar Group has taken its ongoing legal battle with a rival to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the justices to review a critical antitrust issue that could shape competition in the industry. Reuters At the center of the dispute is Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. (CREXi), a competitor that claims CoStar unlawfully used its market Continue reading

BRIEF – 20 U.S. States Sue Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

In a major legal development this week, California and 19 other U.S. states filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over a controversial new fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. The coalitional suit challenges an unprecedented $100,000 charge imposed on employers seeking new H-1B petitions — a dramatic jump from the typical fees, which generally range Continue reading

EVENT – IAMLA Upcoming Legal Symposium

We are pleased to share the key details and highlights of the upcoming Legal Symposium so everyone remains fully informed. This symposium promises to be a spiritually enriching and professionally meaningful gathering, bringing together legal professionals for discussion, reflection, and guidance under the blessings of Khilafat. 📅 Important Dates 🏠 Accommodation Accommodation will be provided at Baitul Futuh from Thursday Continue reading

IN BRIEF – Rethinking the Bar Exam: UC Law SF’s Role in a Nationwide Shift

A groundbreaking study from UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings), led by Chancellor & Dean David Faigman and Assistant Chancellor & Dean Jenny Kwon, is driving major reforms in how lawyers are licensed — starting in Nevada and reverberating across the country. uclawsf.edu+1 The Research That Sparked Change From Debate to Reform Nevada’s Response: The “Nevada Plan” A National Movement