Can a Non-Lawyer Own a Law Firm? Find Out Here!

If there has been one constant about the qualifications to own an American law firm, it has been this–you must be a lawyer. With the exception of the District of Columbia, the default rule in U.S. jurisdictions for decades has been that non-lawyers cannot own law firms. However, this is now changing, with many states…

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Judge signs off on 2U’s bankruptcy plan

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A federal bankruptcy judge approved 2U’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan on Monday, clearing the way for the online program manager to restructure and go private.  The plan converts some $527 million in debt, in the…

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International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa:

WES Staff Editor’s note: This article is one of three in a study examining the structural factors influencing outbound student mobility in Nigeria and Ghana, within the broader context of developments in sub-Saharan Africa. Students from Nigeria and Ghana seeking international education face growing opportunities amid regional development, despite financial and economic challenges. Abstract: This…

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