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
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
The Texas Supreme Court is taking a bold step: in a tentative opinion, the Court now argues that the American Bar Association (ABA) should no longer hold the final authority over which law schools in Texas are approved for admitting graduates to sit for the state bar. Inside Higher Ed+2Legal.io+2 What’s Changing — And Why Now Pushback and Concerns Continue reading
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
The White House has paused a draft executive order intended to override state-level laws on artificial intelligence (AI) by empowering federal agencies to challenge state rules and potentially condition federal funding on states’ compliance. Reuters+2Reuters+2 The draft would have: Why This Matters Innovation vs. Protection: Proponents of the federal pre-emption argue that allowing 50 different state-level regimes will create Continue reading
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a significant case concerning the U.S. government’s ability to limit asylum claim processing at ports of entry. ReutersAt issue is the so-called “metering” policy under which officials at the U.S.–Mexico border could turn asylumseekers away before their claims were formally processed. That policy was developed during the administration of Continue reading
